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Front Page 8 Locating Controls and Ports Congratulations on s elec ted models only. Front 1 Computer screen (LCD) 7 Hard disk drive indicator 2 Power button 8 Optical drive indicator 3 Keyboard 9 Memory Stick® media indicator 4 Left and right buttons 10 Wireless LAN indicator1 5 Power indicator 11 Wireless switch 6 Battery indicator 1 Wireles s LA N c apabilities are available on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of the Sony® VAIO® computer.
Front Page 8 Locating Controls and Ports Congratulations on s elec ted models only. Front 1 Computer screen (LCD) 7 Hard disk drive indicator 2 Power button 8 Optical drive indicator 3 Keyboard 9 Memory Stick® media indicator 4 Left and right buttons 10 Wireless LAN indicator1 5 Power indicator 11 Wireless switch 6 Battery indicator 1 Wireles s LA N c apabilities are available on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of the Sony® VAIO® computer.
VAIO User Guide
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... when the wireless LAN function is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is not being used. Letters appear in Hibernate mode or off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off , the Memory Stick media is charging. Scroll Lock Press the Scroll Lock key to activate the Scroll Lock indicator. The Scroll Lock feature changes how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is...
... when the wireless LAN function is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is not being used. Letters appear in Hibernate mode or off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off , the Memory Stick media is charging. Scroll Lock Press the Scroll Lock key to activate the Scroll Lock indicator. The Scroll Lock feature changes how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is...
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... Pointing Device, and press Enter. 6. Use the arrow keys to select the List tab. 5. Customizing the touch pad Customizing your touch pad and mouse preferences may easily be enabled again using a series of keyboard steps. Use the Tab key to deselect the Enable checkbox, and click OK. Page 20 The touch pad and mouse preferences are adjustable from the shortcut menu. To enable the touch pad 1. The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears. 4. Click to select the Enable option...
... Pointing Device, and press Enter. 6. Use the arrow keys to select the List tab. 5. Customizing the touch pad Customizing your touch pad and mouse preferences may easily be enabled again using a series of keyboard steps. Use the Tab key to deselect the Enable checkbox, and click OK. Page 20 The touch pad and mouse preferences are adjustable from the shortcut menu. To enable the touch pad 1. The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears. 4. Click to select the Enable option...
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... Power Schemes tab selected. Select the power scheme that enables you to different devices, such as the computer screen (LCD) and the hard disk drive, in your power properties 1. Type a name for information on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption. 4. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Click Apply. To create a power scheme 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Select your changes...
... Power Schemes tab selected. Select the power scheme that enables you to different devices, such as the computer screen (LCD) and the hard disk drive, in your power properties 1. Type a name for information on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption. 4. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Click Apply. To create a power scheme 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Select your changes...
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... Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Drag the slider to the battery level at which you want the computer to activate: a low or a critical battery alarm. 4. In this window, you can change your alarm settings, click Alarm Action. The Help for VAIO Power Management file appears. Click OK. Alternately, click Start, select All Programs, then select VAIO Power Management, and click VAIO Power Management Help...
... Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Drag the slider to the battery level at which you want the computer to activate: a low or a critical battery alarm. 4. In this window, you can change your alarm settings, click Alarm Action. The Help for VAIO Power Management file appears. Click OK. Alternately, click Start, select All Programs, then select VAIO Power Management, and click VAIO Power Management Help...
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... Delete keys enable you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns on the front beveled edge of the keyboard are used to perform mathematical calculations, such as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys, respectively, when the Fn key is the Help key. Key descriptions Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on the screen. Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or...
... Delete keys enable you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns on the front beveled edge of the keyboard are used to perform mathematical calculations, such as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys, respectively, when the Fn key is the Help key. Key descriptions Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on the screen. Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or...
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... the Setup option to normal operating mode, press the power button. To return the system to the active state, press any key or the power button. Fn+F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen (LCD), a connected external display, and both the LCD and an external display. Fn+F3 Decreases the speaker volume. An on -screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs. An on . Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn...
... the Setup option to normal operating mode, press the power button. To return the system to the active state, press any key or the power button. Fn+F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen (LCD), a connected external display, and both the LCD and an external display. Fn+F3 Decreases the speaker volume. An on -screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs. An on . Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn...
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Page 59 Types of networks. For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this illus tration are for repres entative purpos es only and may not be identic al to the model you can easily set up or connect to networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connections. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed.
Page 59 Types of networks. For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this illus tration are for repres entative purpos es only and may not be identic al to the model you can easily set up or connect to networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connections. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed.
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... the on-screen instructions. See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial-up connections or contact your network administrator for more information. 2. Page 61 To connect the unit to an Ethernet network from the Start menu, and then clicking Networking and the Web in the port. You can connect to the network, see Using Ethernet and dial-up Internet connection for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to...
... the on-screen instructions. See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial-up connections or contact your network administrator for more information. 2. Page 61 To connect the unit to an Ethernet network from the Start menu, and then clicking Networking and the Web in the port. You can connect to the network, see Using Ethernet and dial-up Internet connection for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to...
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... PCI card that accompanied the access point for wireless connections. VAIO Wireless Utility Page 62 You can operate multiple computers more detailed information about your computer comes with a built-in the network. To connect to a wireless network (Option 1) Use the VAIO Wireless Utility to open the Wireless Device Switch window. Each device communicates directly with more freely than ever before. The wireless LAN access point is created only by providing an access point. For more information, see Locating Controls and Ports...
... PCI card that accompanied the access point for wireless connections. VAIO Wireless Utility Page 62 You can operate multiple computers more detailed information about your computer comes with a built-in the network. To connect to a wireless network (Option 1) Use the VAIO Wireless Utility to open the Wireless Device Switch window. Each device communicates directly with more freely than ever before. The wireless LAN access point is created only by providing an access point. For more information, see Locating Controls and Ports...
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... to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical drive installed on the model you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. Page 73 Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your computer and use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you purchased. Check your optical drive supports. DVD+R and DVD+RW DVD-RW Reads CD...
... to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical drive installed on the model you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. Page 73 Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your computer and use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you purchased. Check your optical drive supports. DVD+R and DVD+RW DVD-RW Reads CD...
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... is plugged into the Monitor (VGA) port on the computer screen (LCD), an external monitor or display, or both the computer and monitor. Use the Monitor (VGA) port on the computer monitor. 4. Press the Fn+F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer, the monitor, or both the LCD and the external device. To connect a computer monitor 1. Make sure the computer monitor is connected to the computer. See Connecting a Flat-Panel Display for more information...
... is plugged into the Monitor (VGA) port on the computer screen (LCD), an external monitor or display, or both the computer and monitor. Use the Monitor (VGA) port on the computer monitor. 4. Press the Fn+F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer, the monitor, or both the LCD and the external device. To connect a computer monitor 1. Make sure the computer monitor is connected to the computer. See Connecting a Flat-Panel Display for more information...
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.... Click the red button next to adjust the Plug and Display settings. When you to connect an external display to the computer and instantly view an image on the connected display. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel and Appearance and Themes. 2. Click Display. Click OK. 9. You can also select the Setup option to Monitor or Panel. 6. Select the Displays tab. (Multiple Monitors) and ATI...
.... Click the red button next to adjust the Plug and Display settings. When you to connect an external display to the computer and instantly view an image on the connected display. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel and Appearance and Themes. 2. Click Display. Click OK. 9. You can also select the Setup option to Monitor or Panel. 6. Select the Displays tab. (Multiple Monitors) and ATI...
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... double-click System Information. Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you have installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it. To check your system's memory 1. Click Start on the computer. 2. System Inform ation Page 125 Make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. Turn on the Windows® taskbar, point to the amount used by the display adapter.
... double-click System Information. Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you have installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it. To check your system's memory 1. Click Start on the computer. 2. System Inform ation Page 125 Make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. Turn on the Windows® taskbar, point to the amount used by the display adapter.
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... device or reinstall the drivers. 3. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in the audio mixer. 3. To open the submenu, double-click the optical drive device (DVD/CD-ROM drives1) listed on the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System. What do not use the computer for dirt or damage. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is installed. Check the volume setting in the Device Manager...
... device or reinstall the drivers. 3. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in the audio mixer. 3. To open the submenu, double-click the optical drive device (DVD/CD-ROM drives1) listed on the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System. What do not use the computer for dirt or damage. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is installed. Check the volume setting in the Device Manager...
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Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3. Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7. Click OK. Page 168 This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Follow these steps: 1. Click Start, and then Control Panel. 2. Click the Ports tab. 6. Printing Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is...
Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3. Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7. Click OK. Page 168 This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Follow these steps: 1. Click Start, and then Control Panel. 2. Click the Ports tab. 6. Printing Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is...
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... cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. Make sure the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use...
... cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. Make sure the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use...
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... inserted and is charged. Make sure the speaker volume is not muted and is loud enough to increase the volume. Make sure the sound feature on your computer is enabled. See Enabling the sound for more information. If you are using battery power, make sure the volume control is properly set. Page 177 Use the Fn+F2 keys to toggle the mute option on and off...
... inserted and is charged. Make sure the speaker volume is not muted and is loud enough to increase the volume. Make sure the sound feature on your computer is enabled. See Enabling the sound for more information. If you are using battery power, make sure the volume control is properly set. Page 177 Use the Fn+F2 keys to toggle the mute option on and off...
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... listed below. 1 VAIO® Computer Documentation This on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide detailed information on how to maximize your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Sony Computing Support at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on your computer may come with a Microsoft® Windows® operating...
... listed below. 1 VAIO® Computer Documentation This on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide detailed information on how to maximize your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Sony Computing Support at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on your computer may come with a Microsoft® Windows® operating...
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... a software plug-in WAV format. Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO Update utility helps you to share music, video, and still image files between your specific VAIO computer model. Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) SpySubtract® InterMute, Inc. VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network, enabling...
... a software plug-in WAV format. Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO Update utility helps you to share music, video, and still image files between your specific VAIO computer model. Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) SpySubtract® InterMute, Inc. VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network, enabling...