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Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the Windows 7 operating system.
Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the Windows 7 operating system.
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...10065; Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Model Guide (This manual) Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup... 2 Choose from the following categories to using your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guides, Windows 7 tutorials, VAIO Multimedia Suite, VAIO Update, and Sony forum and get the most out of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - General information...
...10065; Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Model Guide (This manual) Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup... 2 Choose from the following categories to using your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guides, Windows 7 tutorials, VAIO Multimedia Suite, VAIO Update, and Sony forum and get the most out of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - General information...
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... support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem...sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows...
... support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem...sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows...
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Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - ...
Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - ...
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See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 25) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in this User Guide. See About Models with Windows 7 Starter (page 5) for more information. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of the features described in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer ...23 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on battery power, you cannot use some of your desktop background with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ! On models with the VAIO Control Center.
See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 25) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in this User Guide. See About Models with Windows 7 Starter (page 5) for more information. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of the features described in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer ...23 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on battery power, you cannot use some of your desktop background with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ! On models with the VAIO Control Center.
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... you of new updates for enhancing your computer's performance available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the...
... you of new updates for enhancing your computer's performance available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the...
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...✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties... window. Video conferences are using the built-in camera. Some features and options in this section may not ... on your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the main window. Launching or exiting your computer.
...✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties... window. Video conferences are using the built-in camera. Some features and options in this section may not ... on your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the main window. Launching or exiting your computer.
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... adaptor. Do not force the media into the slot. ✍ If "Memory Stick" does not go into the slot easily, remove it in the Computer window after you are displayed. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction.
... adaptor. Do not force the media into the slot. ✍ If "Memory Stick" does not go into the slot easily, remove it in the Computer window after you are displayed. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot. n 41 N Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into place.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot. n 41 N Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into place.
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Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You ...
Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You ...
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...Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of the features described in this User Guide. On models with Windows 7 Starter (page 5) for more information. This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. You can function as an open application... window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . ! For example, if you cannot use some of your computer screen and the external display can...
...Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of the features described in this User Guide. On models with Windows 7 Starter (page 5) for more information. This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. You can function as an open application... window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . ! For example, if you cannot use some of your computer screen and the external display can...
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... return to Multiple Displays, select Extend these displays, and then click OK. ✍ You can set different colors on each display, do not expand a single window across two displays, or your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you set the display colors and resolution for each display and...
... return to Multiple Displays, select Extend these displays, and then click OK. ✍ You can set different colors on each display, do not expand a single window across two displays, or your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you set the display colors and resolution for each display and...
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... following: ❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to install the driver software supplied with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may need to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into...
... following: ❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to install the driver software supplied with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may need to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into...
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If you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. You can use BIOS functions to start your computer. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 68 N Setting the ...and keep it in the BIOS setup screen, as well as to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of Password Power-on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned...
If you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. You can use BIOS functions to start your computer. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 68 N Setting the ...and keep it in the BIOS setup screen, as well as to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of Password Power-on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned...
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...3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Change your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for your current password. 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. 7 Click Change password.... n 73 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password Setting the Windows Password To add the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 ...
...3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Change your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for your current password. 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. 7 Click Change password.... n 73 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password Setting the Windows Password To add the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 ...
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password To remove the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Remove your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter the current password that you want to remove. 6 Click Remove password. n 74 N
Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password To remove the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Remove your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter the current password that you want to remove. 6 Click Remove password. n 74 N
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...disappears after a while. You may make your computer in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change the LCD screen orientation setting in low temperature conditions may appear on it . Sony assumes no liability for any malfunctions arising from changes to block direct sunlight when ... n 83 N Handling the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of time. This could damage the LCD screen. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑...
...disappears after a while. You may make your computer in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change the LCD screen orientation setting in low temperature conditions may appear on it . Sony assumes no liability for any malfunctions arising from changes to block direct sunlight when ... n 83 N Handling the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of time. This could damage the LCD screen. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑...
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... again. ! Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for more than four seconds to shut down button, and Restart to close the application window. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. Then plug the AC adapter and turn on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several...
... again. ! Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for more than four seconds to shut down button, and Restart to close the application window. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. Then plug the AC adapter and turn on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several...
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... computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do not work , slide (in the direction of G on the switch) to turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete...+Alt+Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. ❑ If this procedure does not work , click Start and the Shut down button.
... computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do not work , slide (in the direction of G on the switch) to turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete...+Alt+Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. ❑ If this procedure does not work , click Start and the Shut down button.
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... arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 95 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power switch may become unstable if the...) and hold the power switch until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center.
... arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 95 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power switch may become unstable if the...) and hold the power switch until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center.