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n4 N Precautions ...151 On Handling the LCD Screen ...152 On Using the Power Source ...153 On Handling Your Computer...154 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...156 On Handling Floppy Disks ......
n4 N Precautions ...151 On Handling the LCD Screen ...152 On Using the Power Source ...153 On Handling Your Computer...154 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...156 On Handling Floppy Disks ......
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Provides a guide to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of connections, set-up information, etc. ... in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to use Instant Mode.
Provides a guide to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of connections, set-up information, etc. ... in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to use Instant Mode.
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...wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains features of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this manual) - The online... of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries...
...wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains features of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this manual) - The online... of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries...
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...running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on how to back ..., 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 VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network ...
...running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on how to back ..., 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 VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network ...
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... do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance.
... do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance.
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... lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 18) E Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 34) F LCD screen (page 152) G Built-in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the country or area of your residency.
... lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 18) E Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 34) F LCD screen (page 152) G Built-in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the country or area of your residency.
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n 21 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally along the guide (2) on either side of purchase. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of the battery compartment. 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.
n 21 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally along the guide (2) on either side of purchase. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of the battery compartment. 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.
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the bottom of the computer. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward and slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode. n 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the bottom of the computer. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward and slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode. n 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... and then m or Adjusts the volume level. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 30 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. Combinations and Functions...
... and then m or Adjusts the volume level. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 30 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. Combinations and Functions...
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... windows may not work with graphic images as it is implemented by changing the resolution. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it magnifies the...
... windows may not work with graphic images as it is implemented by changing the resolution. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it magnifies the...
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.... Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to turn on an item or object. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button twice. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to place...
.... Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to turn on an item or object. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button twice. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to place...
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... Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or 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 different disc burning software for additional data burning may damage the optical disc... close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
... Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or 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 different disc burning software for additional data burning may damage the optical disc... close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
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... while writing data to a disc ! Copying Files to CDs To copy files 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... the disc folder. If the Audio CD window appears, click to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 42 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...
... while writing data to a disc ! Copying Files to CDs To copy files 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... the disc folder. If the Audio CD window appears, click to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 42 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...
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... the modem port on -screen instructions. If you have set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. To set up your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied). n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet...
... the modem port on -screen instructions. If you have set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. To set up your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied). n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet...
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...the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. The Set up a connection or network on ad-hoc networks. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! 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 display the Wireless Device Switch window. The IEEE 802.11n standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth,...
...the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. The Set up a connection or network on ad-hoc networks. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! 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 display the Wireless Device Switch window. The IEEE 802.11n standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth,...
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n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices 6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place. 7 Lift open the LCD screen lid and turn on the computer.
n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices 6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place. 7 Lift open the LCD screen lid and turn on the computer.
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n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can use an external display to your computer. Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. For example, you can also use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables. On the Windows operating system, you can connect an external display (not supplied) to set up multiple monitors.
n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can use an external display to your computer. Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. For example, you can also use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables. On the Windows operating system, you can connect an external display (not supplied) to set up multiple monitors.
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...may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is attached 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 91) for more information. To select a ...display ! The monitor (VGA) port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is connected to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. Before turning on your computer, turn on...
...may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is attached 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 91) for more information. To select a ...display ! The monitor (VGA) port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is connected to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. Before turning on your computer, turn on...
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... expand a single window across separate displays. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to Normal mode. otherwise the computer may not return to the other . ✍ Your...
... expand a single window across separate displays. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to Normal mode. otherwise the computer may not return to the other . ✍ Your...
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The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu. 2 Click Display Settings. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! The monitor (VGA) port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode.
The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu. 2 Click Display Settings. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! The monitor (VGA) port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode.