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... documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User...
... documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User...
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... Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - To access this manual) - To access this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in...
... Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - To access this manual) - To access this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in...
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... similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F1): wireless switching (Selected VGN- To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4.... Toggles between Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities. Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume (VGN-FJ200 Series only) Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
... similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F1): wireless switching (Selected VGN- To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4.... Toggles between Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities. Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume (VGN-FJ200 Series only) Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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...card, without launching Windows. Stop button This button is enabled in the memory card, such as when Windows is launched and running . VGN-TX700 Series models Special-function button Functions AV MODE button Play/Pause button When Windows is launched and running . When Windows is NOT... the Sonic Stage software. You need administrator rights on the computer to help file on the Instant Mode. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is enabled. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information. This button is enabled in ...
...card, without launching Windows. Stop button This button is enabled in the memory card, such as when Windows is launched and running . VGN-TX700 Series models Special-function button Functions AV MODE button Play/Pause button When Windows is launched and running . When Windows is NOT... the Sonic Stage software. You need administrator rights on the computer to help file on the Instant Mode. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is enabled. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information. This button is enabled in ...
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VGN-FJ200 Series models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button ... can change these button assignments on the optical disc drive. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Next track button Disc drive eject button Muting button Volume buttons (Volume up and Volume down) Functions This button...
VGN-FJ200 Series models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button ... can change these button assignments on the optical disc drive. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Next track button Disc drive eject button Muting button Volume buttons (Volume up and Volume down) Functions This button...
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n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! See the online Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing ... with the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is available on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on selected VGN-FJ200 Series models only. Note that the camera is activated before using such software. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the...
n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! See the online Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing ... with the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is available on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on selected VGN-FJ200 Series models only. Note that the camera is activated before using such software. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the...
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The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-TX700 Series models, if power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. When recovering your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and ... drive. Insert your system, turn on the model you purchased. The location of the drive eject button depends on the computer again to launch the VAIO Recovery Wizard. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered.
The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-TX700 Series models, if power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. When recovering your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and ... drive. Insert your system, turn on the model you purchased. The location of the drive eject button depends on the computer again to launch the VAIO Recovery Wizard. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered.
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...card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and the VGN-FJ200 Series model's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using ... surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use circular discs. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on discs. To complete this may cause the computer ...
...card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and the VGN-FJ200 Series model's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using ... surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use circular discs. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on discs. To complete this may cause the computer ...
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n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. To insert a PC Card VGN-TX700 Series models 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out. 2 Push the PC Card... the slot. 4 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up . 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. VGN-FJ200 Series models 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up . 2 Gently push the PC Card into the...
n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. To insert a PC Card VGN-TX700 Series models 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out. 2 Push the PC Card... the slot. 4 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up . 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. VGN-FJ200 Series models 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up . 2 Gently push the PC Card into the...
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... continually switch to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot. Restarting will restore the original state of the computer. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Restart your system to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card. Do not force a PC Card into the slot...Device Manager tab in the correct direction. It may not function properly if you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. On VGN-TX700 Series models, insert the PC Card slot protector to correct the problem. Before carrying the computer, make sure to Normal mode from ...
... continually switch to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot. Restarting will restore the original state of the computer. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Restart your system to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card. Do not force a PC Card into the slot...Device Manager tab in the correct direction. It may not function properly if you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. On VGN-TX700 Series models, insert the PC Card slot protector to correct the problem. Before carrying the computer, make sure to Normal mode from ...
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...Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access (VGN-TX700 Series) or Memory Stick (VGN-FJ200 Series) indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick media. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly.... See the help file on . n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then ...
...Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access (VGN-TX700 Series) or Memory Stick (VGN-FJ200 Series) indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick media. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly.... See the help file on . n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then ...
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... a different memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick media slot, VGN-TX700 Series are equipped with the following memory cards: ❑ Multi Media Card (MMC...
... a different memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick media slot, VGN-TX700 Series are equipped with the following memory cards: ❑ Multi Media Card (MMC...
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...resources, even in which means that you to create a full infrastructure network (infrastructure). ❑ VGN-TX700 Series model users with the Wireless WAN functionality in USA Please see the VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN functionalities. ❑ Other...you can communicate without an Access Point, which a user can communicate through walls and ceilings. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming.
...resources, even in which means that you to create a full infrastructure network (infrastructure). ❑ VGN-TX700 Series model users with the Wireless WAN functionality in USA Please see the VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN functionalities. ❑ Other...you can communicate without an Access Point, which a user can communicate through walls and ceilings. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming.
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...Device option. 4 Click OK. To connect to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. ❑ Users in USA Please see the VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality. ❑ Users in Canada and Latin American countries or areas Please see the following for ...setting up to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on VGN-TX700 Series models only. You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish...
...Device option. 4 Click OK. To connect to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. ❑ Users in USA Please see the VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality. ❑ Users in Canada and Latin American countries or areas Please see the following for ...setting up to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on VGN-TX700 Series models only. You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish...
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... setup screen. To add the power-on password 1 Turn on Password ! If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Use the < or , key to select Security to forget the password. Once you have set the password, you will allow you to protect... after the VAIO logo appears to prompt password entry when you forget the power-on password will have set the password. The power-on password and need assistance to reset, a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need to be up to: 7 alphanumeric characters long for VGN-TX700 Series...
... setup screen. To add the power-on password 1 Turn on Password ! If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Use the < or , key to select Security to forget the password. Once you have set the password, you will allow you to protect... after the VAIO logo appears to prompt password entry when you forget the power-on password will have set the password. The power-on password and need assistance to reset, a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need to be up to: 7 alphanumeric characters long for VGN-TX700 Series...
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This power saving mode saves you the time of time, put the computer into Normal mode. On VGN-TX700 Series models, the alarm and timer settings do not use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than Standby mode. It takes more time ...if you open the LCD screen lid. Hibernate mode uses less power than from Standby mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 107). ! n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not work in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. This power resuming preference will not...
This power saving mode saves you the time of time, put the computer into Normal mode. On VGN-TX700 Series models, the alarm and timer settings do not use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than Standby mode. It takes more time ...if you open the LCD screen lid. Hibernate mode uses less power than from Standby mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 107). ! n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not work in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. This power resuming preference will not...
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... Your Computer with VAIO Power Management. ✍ Use VAIO Power Management to start VAIO Power Management Viewer Click on VGN-TX700 Series models only. Alternatively, you can use VAIO Central to set up or modify the power scheme. Double-click the Power Management folder on VAIO Power Management Viewer. n 115 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Power Management Viewer...
... Your Computer with VAIO Power Management. ✍ Use VAIO Power Management to start VAIO Power Management Viewer Click on VGN-TX700 Series models only. Alternatively, you can use VAIO Central to set up or modify the power scheme. Double-click the Power Management folder on VAIO Power Management Viewer. n 115 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Power Management Viewer...
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Removing and Installing a Memory Module VGN-TX700 Series models To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the computer) to discharge static electricity. n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer.
Removing and Installing a Memory Module VGN-TX700 Series models To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the computer) to discharge static electricity. n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer.
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VGN-FJ200 Series models To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the computer) to discharge static electricity. n 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer.
VGN-FJ200 Series models To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the computer) to discharge static electricity. n 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer.
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If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. What should I...any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are lit, press the Num...If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the System Disabled message (VGN-TX700 Series) or the Onetime Password window (VGN-FJ200 Series) appears and Windows does not start ? To find the nearest center or agent...
If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. What should I...any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are lit, press the Num...If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the System Disabled message (VGN-TX700 Series) or the Onetime Password window (VGN-FJ200 Series) appears and Windows does not start ? To find the nearest center or agent...