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... which provides updates and supplemental information about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. For Sony software information, click Start and select Welcome to learn more about your computer. This user ...guide provides detailed information on your purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to ...
... which provides updates and supplemental information about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. For Sony software information, click Start and select Welcome to learn more about your computer. This user ...guide provides detailed information on your purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to ...
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... Bluetooth® indicator1 6 Battery indicator 12 Wireless switch1 1 Wireles s LA N and Bluetooth c apabilities are available on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Front Page 8 Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of the...
... Bluetooth® indicator1 6 Battery indicator 12 Wireless switch1 1 Wireles s LA N and Bluetooth c apabilities are available on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Front Page 8 Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of the...
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This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. Page 21
This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. Page 21
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...Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Save Scheme window appears. 4. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. To use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently, according to your power properties 1. You can also right-click the Power icon...changes from the drop-down menu in the Power schemes box. When the Delete Scheme window appears, click Yes. Select the VAIO Power Management tab, and specify the options you created appears in the Power schemes box. The Power Options Properties window appears ...
...Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Save Scheme window appears. 4. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. To use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently, according to your power properties 1. You can also right-click the Power icon...changes from the drop-down menu in the Power schemes box. When the Delete Scheme window appears, click Yes. Select the VAIO Power Management tab, and specify the options you created appears in the Power schemes box. The Power Options Properties window appears ...
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For information about VAIO Power Management, click the Help button located toward the bottom of alarm you want the computer to activate: ... on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Select the Alarms tab, and then select the type of the VAIO Power Management tab. In this window, you can change your alarm settings, click Alarm Action. The Power Options Properties window appears.... settings to notify you want the computer to respond to activate the alarm. The Help for VAIO Power Management file appears. Alternately, click Start, select All Programs, then select...
For information about VAIO Power Management, click the Help button located toward the bottom of alarm you want the computer to activate: ... on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Select the Alarms tab, and then select the type of the VAIO Power Management tab. In this window, you can change your alarm settings, click Alarm Action. The Power Options Properties window appears.... settings to notify you want the computer to respond to activate the alarm. The Help for VAIO Power Management file appears. Alternately, click Start, select All Programs, then select...
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Page 36 Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® media slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.
Page 36 Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® media slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.
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Protected content can store different data formats on Memory Stick PRO media. Provides data storage only. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Memory Stick media may not support playback of Memory Stick media are available, but compatibility with ...data with Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Currently, Sony® SonicStage® and OpenMG software are not available. Memory Stick media - VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media ...
Protected content can store different data formats on Memory Stick PRO media. Provides data storage only. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Memory Stick media may not support playback of Memory Stick media are available, but compatibility with ...data with Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Currently, Sony® SonicStage® and OpenMG software are not available. Memory Stick media - VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media ...
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Fn+ +Insert Displays the System Properties window. Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. +D Displays the desktop. +E Displays the Windows Explorer window. +F Displays the Search Results ...
Fn+ +Insert Displays the System Properties window. Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. +D Displays the desktop. +E Displays the Windows Explorer window. +F Displays the Search Results ...
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... in your selected language. Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option (Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional only) After you have initially setup your new VAIO® computer, you can also change the language displayed in English as the default language.
... in your selected language. Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option (Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional only) After you have initially setup your new VAIO® computer, you can also change the language displayed in English as the default language.
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The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. Page 55 When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support.
The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. Page 55 When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support.
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When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to Sony Computing Support. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. Page 56 Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up or Ethernet connection to the Internet.
When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to Sony Computing Support. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. Page 56 Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up or Ethernet connection to the Internet.
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...information about your computer comes with other central controller or access point. You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to open the Wireless Device Switch window. VAIO Wireless Utility Page 65 The wireless LAN access point is set up . The computer cannot connect to ...the Internet in a computer-to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. You may also double-click the Wireless LAN-ON or Bluetooth-ON icon on Sony Wireless LAN, go...
...information about your computer comes with other central controller or access point. You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to open the Wireless Device Switch window. VAIO Wireless Utility Page 65 The wireless LAN access point is set up . The computer cannot connect to ...the Internet in a computer-to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. You may also double-click the Wireless LAN-ON or Bluetooth-ON icon on Sony Wireless LAN, go...
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... Notification area to ON (for more information. 2. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility. 1. Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections. 5. The Network Connections window appears. 5. In the right panel under...
... Notification area to ON (for more information. 2. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility. 1. Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections. 5. The Network Connections window appears. 5. In the right panel under...
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... is at least 50 percent charged. Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R You can copy files to CD-R or CD-RW discs if your VAIO® computer is equipped with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD. 6. See Powering...
... is at least 50 percent charged. Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R You can copy files to CD-R or CD-RW discs if your VAIO® computer is equipped with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD. 6. See Powering...
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... memory-resident disc utilities to the computer. Do not strike or shake the computer while copying files to see which type of DVD media your VAIO® computer is equipped with the software for more information. 2. See the Help guide supplied with a DVD-RW drive. Writing files to DVDs (on selected...
... memory-resident disc utilities to the computer. Do not strike or shake the computer while copying files to see which type of DVD media your VAIO® computer is equipped with the software for more information. 2. See the Help guide supplied with a DVD-RW drive. Writing files to DVDs (on selected...
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Page 103 The slot is compatible with CardBus. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer to turn off your computer. You do not need to insert or remove a PC Card. PC Cards Using PC Cards Your computer includes one PC Card slot.
Page 103 The slot is compatible with CardBus. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer to turn off your computer. You do not need to insert or remove a PC Card. PC Cards Using PC Cards Your computer includes one PC Card slot.
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See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer to turn off your computer. Page 104 The slot is compatible with CardBus. You do not need to insert or remove a PC Card. PC Cards Using PC Cards Your computer includes one PC Card slot.
See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer to turn off your computer. Page 104 The slot is compatible with CardBus. You do not need to insert or remove a PC Card. PC Cards Using PC Cards Your computer includes one PC Card slot.
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When your computer and contains additional ports. Page 107 If you purchased. Also, the port replicator must be powered by the AC adapter to purchase a port replicator, shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your local retailer. Port Replicator Connections A port replicator is a device that attaches to your computer is connected to a port replicator, use only the Ethernet port on the port replicator, not the Ethernet port on the model you wish to function properly. One may come with your computer, depending on the computer.
When your computer and contains additional ports. Page 107 If you purchased. Also, the port replicator must be powered by the AC adapter to purchase a port replicator, shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your local retailer. Port Replicator Connections A port replicator is a device that attaches to your computer is connected to a port replicator, use only the Ethernet port on the port replicator, not the Ethernet port on the model you wish to function properly. One may come with your computer, depending on the computer.
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... digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs, the Digital Video Device window appears when you purchased a camera that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders. If you connect the camera to the computer. Click Movies, Music, and Pictures and select a program in which to...
... digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs, the Digital Video Device window appears when you purchased a camera that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders. If you connect the camera to the computer. Click Movies, Music, and Pictures and select a program in which to...
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You can purchase and connect external speakers. Page 124 If you want to enhance the sound quality of your local retailer. Using Speakers Your computer comes with built-in stereo speakers. If you can shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your computer, you wish to purchase speakers, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use.
You can purchase and connect external speakers. Page 124 If you want to enhance the sound quality of your local retailer. Using Speakers Your computer comes with built-in stereo speakers. If you can shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your computer, you wish to purchase speakers, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use.