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n4 N Precautions ...97 On Handling the LCD Screen ...98 On Using the Power Source ...99 On Handling Your Computer...100 On Handling Floppy Disks ...102 On Handling Discs ...103 On Using the Battery Pack...104 On Using Headphones...106 On Handling Memory Stick Media...107 On Handling the Hard Disk ...108 On Updating Your Computer ...109 Troubleshooting ...110 Computer ...112 System Security ...119 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...128 Display ...132 Printing ...136 Microphone ...137 Mouse ...138 Speakers ...139 Touch Pad...140
n4 N Precautions ...97 On Handling the LCD Screen ...98 On Using the Power Source ...99 On Handling Your Computer...100 On Handling Floppy Disks ...102 On Handling Discs ...103 On Using the Battery Pack...104 On Using Headphones...106 On Handling Memory Stick Media...107 On Handling the Hard Disk ...108 On Updating Your Computer ...109 Troubleshooting ...110 Computer ...112 System Security ...119 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...128 Display ...132 Printing ...136 Microphone ...137 Mouse ...138 Speakers ...139 Touch Pad...140
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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... on how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you...
... on how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you...
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... the display to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting -
... the display to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting -
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... (page 30) B AV MODE button (page 30) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 98) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 49) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory...
... (page 30) B AV MODE button (page 30) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 98) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 49) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory...
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... not fully charged at the time of delivery. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into place. n 21 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position... installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries.
... not fully charged at the time of delivery. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into place. n 21 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position... installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries.
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n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode.
n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode.
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To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the built-...
To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the built-...
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.... Be sure to use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! Press the left button twice. Once launched, select the topic on the screen using the mouse. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch ...pad. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right...
.... Be sure to use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! Press the left button twice. Once launched, select the topic on the screen using the mouse. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch ...pad. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right...
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... a failure. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. Use of the power saving modes while using your software application to burn discs, make...with data that you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use memory-resident utility software while writing...
... a failure. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. Use of the power saving modes while using your software application to burn discs, make...with data that you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use memory-resident utility software while writing...
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Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click ...Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc...
Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click ...Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc...
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... the hardware you want to pop it out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer is off..., skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on the taskbar.
... the hardware you want to pop it out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer is off..., skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on the taskbar.
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... the allocation unit and file system may take time to use . n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to...
... the allocation unit and file system may take time to use . n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to...
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The Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer
The Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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..., is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the left pane. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the.... 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
..., is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the left pane. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the.... 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
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...on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the external display. If you want to work on your computer, turn on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to... display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 67) for more information.
...on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the external display. If you want to work on your computer, turn on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to... display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 67) for more information.
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... other . ✍ Your external display may not return to the other . You can move the cursor from one display to the monitor port, your computer screen and the external display can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to Normal mode. Make sure that your computer does...
... other . ✍ Your external display may not return to the other . You can move the cursor from one display to the monitor port, your computer screen and the external display can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to Normal mode. Make sure that your computer does...
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Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. For details on -screen instructions to change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the S1 button. n 68 N Using ...
Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. For details on -screen instructions to change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the S1 button. n 68 N Using ...
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... drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to malfunction. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off . Disconnecting...
... drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to malfunction. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off . Disconnecting...