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...about your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Page 1 Welcome Congratulations on all aspects of this main window. For Sony software information, click Start and select Welcome to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, 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. Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to VAIO Life. View the Electronic Flyer, which lists your...
...about your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Page 1 Welcome Congratulations on all aspects of this main window. For Sony software information, click Start and select Welcome to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, 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. Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to VAIO Life. View the Electronic Flyer, which lists your...
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Place the computer directly in front of the monitor. Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. You can purchase accessories for your computer. Page 3 Proper lighting adds to your sides. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward ...
Place the computer directly in front of the monitor. Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. You can purchase accessories for your computer. Page 3 Proper lighting adds to your sides. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward ...
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... equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that comes with two bays, you switch from AC power to battery power. The battery that supports a second battery. If your computer comes with your computer screen automatically dims when you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time. Page...
... equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that comes with two bays, you switch from AC power to battery power. The battery that supports a second battery. If your computer comes with your computer screen automatically dims when you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time. Page...
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The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. Page 25 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 Sony Computing Support. 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.
The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. Page 25 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 Sony Computing Support. 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.
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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 Sony Computing Support. 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. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. Page 26
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 Sony Computing Support. 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. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. Page 26
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For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. Types of networks. Page 32 Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up or connect to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to the model you can easily set up connections.
For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. Types of networks. Page 32 Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up or connect to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to the model you can easily set up connections.
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... Ask your computer. If you are prompted to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. To connect to the Local Information dialog box, follow the on -screen instructions. 6. Click Next...
... Ask your computer. If you are prompted to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. To connect to the Local Information dialog box, follow the on -screen instructions. 6. Click Next...
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..., Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections. The Network Connections window appears. The following steps are not sure a network key is supported by the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard by the selected authentication method. 7. Click OK. Turning on the Wireless Network Switch 2. If you want to connect...
..., Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections. The Network Connections window appears. The following steps are not sure a network key is supported by the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard by the selected authentication method. 7. Click OK. Turning on the Wireless Network Switch 2. If you want to connect...
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If you plan to use the table below to see which types of optical drive installed on the model you begin. Optical Drive Media (disc) Support CD-ROM Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-RW Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Records to CD-R and CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-... your computer and use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your optical drive supports.
If you plan to use the table below to see which types of optical drive installed on the model you begin. Optical Drive Media (disc) Support CD-ROM Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-RW Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Records to CD-R and CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-... your computer and use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your optical drive supports.
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...to using a mouse to drag an item. Tapping twice Equivalent to scrolling horizontally. (The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature.) Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically. (The scroll function... is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature.) Page 65 Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger while...
...to using a mouse to drag an item. Tapping twice Equivalent to scrolling horizontally. (The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature.) Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically. (The scroll function... is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature.) Page 65 Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger while...
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Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media. Page 67
Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media. Page 67
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Protected content can store different data formats on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. The Memory Stick media ... Authentication ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with authentication and encryption, using only MG Memory Stick...
Protected content can store different data formats on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. The Memory Stick media ... Authentication ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with authentication and encryption, using only MG Memory Stick...
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... menu. +M Minimizes all minimized windows to their previous size. +R Displays the Run window. Windows key combinations 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 My Computer window. +F Displays the Search Results window, where you...
... menu. +M Minimizes all minimized windows to their previous size. +R Displays the Run window. Windows key combinations 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 My Computer window. +F Displays the Search Results window, where you...
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... the software installation, some devices require separate driver software installation. See the instructions that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your mouse or keyboard for it to complete the installation process...
... the software installation, some devices require separate driver software installation. See the instructions that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your mouse or keyboard for it to complete the installation process...
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... is on the digital video (DV) device and the computer. 2. The i.LINK port does not supply power to the external device. The i.LINK port supports transfer rates of your program for more information. Turn on or off. Page 101 Connecting an i.LINK Digital Video Cam era Recorder See the guide...
... is on the digital video (DV) device and the computer. 2. The i.LINK port does not supply power to the external device. The i.LINK port supports transfer rates of your program for more information. Turn on or off. Page 101 Connecting an i.LINK Digital Video Cam era Recorder See the guide...
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... window appears. 6. Select Yes, and press Enter. Press the Down Arrow key Enter. The computer restarts. If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Press 4. Set the date (month/day/year). to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key Default Values. Select...
... window appears. 6. Select Yes, and press Enter. Press the Down Arrow key Enter. The computer restarts. If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Press 4. Set the date (month/day/year). to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key Default Values. Select...
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Page 150 Can I connect to devices using the IEEE 802.11b standard. Devices connecting to a wireless LAN using the IEEE 802.11a standard cannot connect to an IEEE 802.11a device? Computers with built-in wireless LAN support the IEEE 802.11b standard only.
Page 150 Can I connect to devices using the IEEE 802.11b standard. Devices connecting to a wireless LAN using the IEEE 802.11a standard cannot connect to an IEEE 802.11a device? Computers with built-in wireless LAN support the IEEE 802.11b standard only.
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... compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7. Click OK.
... compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7. Click OK.
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... printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3. Follow these steps: 1. Click OK. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7. Right-click an unused printer and select Properties. 5. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. If the printer is...
... printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3. Follow these steps: 1. Click OK. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7. Right-click an unused printer and select Properties. 5. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. If the printer is...
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Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO® computer and the preinstalled software. Page 191
Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO® computer and the preinstalled software. Page 191