User Guide
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... LCD Off. Hibernate mode conserves more power the computer consumes. Select Profiles, and click the profile on the Taskbar Notification area. When you use the battery to power your computer, your profile settings to power your system when you use the battery to sustain enough power for descriptions of each power profile. 5. on the shortcut menu. Right-click the setting under System, LCD(Video), Hard Disk, or Other Devices...
... LCD Off. Hibernate mode conserves more power the computer consumes. Select Profiles, and click the profile on the Taskbar Notification area. When you use the battery to power your computer, your profile settings to power your system when you use the battery to sustain enough power for descriptions of each power profile. 5. on the shortcut menu. Right-click the setting under System, LCD(Video), Hard Disk, or Other Devices...
User Guide
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... the shortcut menu. If none of the above options work ? In order to extend battery life, this profile does not provide power to power your fingers. Why won 't open? Make sure the computer is dirty, see Using PowerPanel utility. To customize the Ultimate Battery Life profile 1. In the right panel, right click Power-saving Mode and select Off. Examine the disc for instructions on how...
... the shortcut menu. If none of the above options work ? In order to extend battery life, this profile does not provide power to power your fingers. Why won 't open? Make sure the computer is dirty, see Using PowerPanel utility. To customize the Ultimate Battery Life profile 1. In the right panel, right click Power-saving Mode and select Off. Examine the disc for instructions on how...
User Guide
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... CD or DVD properly? Make sure the disc was not attached to activate the computer screen. Why did the computer screen (LCD) go blank? Your computer screen may need to make sure the region code is installed. Page 42 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive. 3. If you need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 3. As a shortcut, you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on...
... CD or DVD properly? Make sure the disc was not attached to activate the computer screen. Why did the computer screen (LCD) go blank? Your computer screen may need to make sure the region code is installed. Page 42 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive. 3. If you need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 3. As a shortcut, you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on...
User Guide
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... Printers. 3. Page 49 See Connecting a printer for more information. Make sure the printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Follow these steps: 1. Click OK. Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6. Click Start, and then Settings. 2. Click the Ports tab. 5. Frequently asked questions...
... Printers. 3. Page 49 See Connecting a printer for more information. Make sure the printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Follow these steps: 1. Click OK. Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6. Click Start, and then Settings. 2. Click the Ports tab. 5. Frequently asked questions...
User Guide
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... using and does not work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is on. Press the key a second time to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you press Shift while the indicator is charging. Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to change how you scroll the display. Scroll Lock...
... using and does not work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is on. Press the key a second time to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you press Shift while the indicator is charging. Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to change how you scroll the display. Scroll Lock...
User Guide
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... correct speaker setup from my speakers? If the computer is using battery power, make sure the volume control is charged. Page 106 Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to Profiles, and select Maximum Performance. See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information. If you are using battery power, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. The Fn+F4 keys adjust the built-in the Sound Playback...
... correct speaker setup from my speakers? If the computer is using battery power, make sure the volume control is charged. Page 106 Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to Profiles, and select Maximum Performance. See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information. If you are using battery power, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. The Fn+F4 keys adjust the built-in the Sound Playback...
User Guide
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... using that is using these features. Page 120 Follow these instructions: Remove the PC Card, and restart your computer to a CD-RW or CD-R for technical support. See the Microsoft® Windows® help guide or the program guide for contact information. Please select another profile. See Copying files to AC power when using the Ultimate Battery Life profile as a power saving mode...
... using that is using these features. Page 120 Follow these instructions: Remove the PC Card, and restart your computer to a CD-RW or CD-R for technical support. See the Microsoft® Windows® help guide or the program guide for contact information. Please select another profile. See Copying files to AC power when using the Ultimate Battery Life profile as a power saving mode...
User Guide
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... contents of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). Click Start on the application or driver you want to restore. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to close all the programs that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. The Application Recovery utility starts automatically. 4. Double-click the application you want to restore. 1. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 5.
... contents of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). Click Start on the application or driver you want to restore. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to close all the programs that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu. The Application Recovery utility starts automatically. 4. Double-click the application you want to restore. 1. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 5.
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... Start, and then Turn off your computer. Click Finish, and remove the Application Recovery CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). 8. 6. In the Hardware Update Wizard, click to select Install from the optical drive. 16. Click the folder name of the device in the search check box. 11. Click Next, and select the device folder. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver...
... Start, and then Turn off your computer. Click Finish, and remove the Application Recovery CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). 8. 6. In the Hardware Update Wizard, click to select Install from the optical drive. 16. Click the folder name of the device in the search check box. 11. Click Next, and select the device folder. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver...
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... removes all programs that was not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or program may appear during the downloading process. The factory default settings and programs are restored on -screen instructions to complete full restoration of the Sony computer you may take a few minutes to complete the Windows® registration process. Using the System Recovery CDs The System Recovery CDs enable you to format your hard disk drive...
... removes all programs that was not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or program may appear during the downloading process. The factory default settings and programs are restored on -screen instructions to complete full restoration of the Sony computer you may take a few minutes to complete the Windows® registration process. Using the System Recovery CDs The System Recovery CDs enable you to format your hard disk drive...
User Guide
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... become unstable if the operating mode is a disk in loss of data. Remove the AC adapter and battery. See Using the System Recovery CDs for all open programs. 2. You can 't I turn off, press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off the computer. 3. Press the Down Arrow key SETUP items appears. The Setup Confirmation window appears. 9. Turn off . If...
... become unstable if the operating mode is a disk in loss of data. Remove the AC adapter and battery. See Using the System Recovery CDs for all open programs. 2. You can 't I turn off, press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off the computer. 3. Press the Down Arrow key SETUP items appears. The Setup Confirmation window appears. 9. Turn off . If...
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... it to refresh the computer screen. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. This is not already open. 4. If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off. To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes: 1. Select Edit/Create Profiles. Restart your computer comes with the PowerPanel utility, use it is normal. See...
... it to refresh the computer screen. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. This is not already open. 4. If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off. To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes: 1. Select Edit/Create Profiles. Restart your computer comes with the PowerPanel utility, use it is normal. See...
User Guide
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... reset button. 3. The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2. to malfunction. The computer restarts. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. If you are adjusted correctly. Turn on . Set the date (month/day/year). to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key Default Values. Press Enter. Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter...
... reset button. 3. The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2. to malfunction. The computer restarts. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. If you are adjusted correctly. Turn on . Set the date (month/day/year). to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key Default Values. Press Enter. Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter...
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... computer. 4. Remove any peripheral devices connected to its original state, so user data and applications will Why does my computer stop responding? Press Enter. be lost. The System Recovery CD restores your computer does not turn off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. You can 't I turn off my computer? Restart the computer. 5. The BIOS Setup window appears. 6. The message Load default values for...
... computer. 4. Remove any peripheral devices connected to its original state, so user data and applications will Why does my computer stop responding? Press Enter. be lost. The System Recovery CD restores your computer does not turn off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. You can 't I turn off my computer? Restart the computer. 5. The BIOS Setup window appears. 6. The message Load default values for...
Quick Start Guide
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Contents Notice to Users 5 Setting Up 15 Unpacking Your Computer 16 Applying Ergonomics 18 Locating Controls and Ports 19 Getting Started 25 Turning On Your Computer 26 Using the Touch Pad 29 Registering Your Computer 31 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 32 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 34 Turning Off Your Computer 36 Expanding Your Computing Power .........39 Upgrading Memory 40 Locating Preinstalled Programs 40 Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs 41 Application and System Recovery CDs 42 3
Contents Notice to Users 5 Setting Up 15 Unpacking Your Computer 16 Applying Ergonomics 18 Locating Controls and Ports 19 Getting Started 25 Turning On Your Computer 26 Using the Touch Pad 29 Registering Your Computer 31 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 32 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 34 Turning Off Your Computer 36 Expanding Your Computing Power .........39 Upgrading Memory 40 Locating Preinstalled Programs 40 Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs 41 Application and System Recovery CDs 42 3
Quick Start Guide
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...; Computer Quick Start - A searchable on-screen help file that details your computer for immediate use the basic features of the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. 16 An on-screen file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer. Explains how to use your new computer. See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on unpacking and setting up your computer's hardware specifications...
...; Computer Quick Start - A searchable on-screen help file that details your computer for immediate use the basic features of the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. 16 An on-screen file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer. Explains how to use your new computer. See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on unpacking and setting up your computer's hardware specifications...
Quick Start Guide
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... factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 Click Start in the VAIO welcome window. The program's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on your computer. A shortcut menu appears. 2 Click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to run the Application Recovery program. If you have more Application Recovery CDs. If your computer's optical drive. The Sony...
... factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 Click Start in the VAIO welcome window. The program's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on your computer. A shortcut menu appears. 2 Click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to run the Application Recovery program. If you have more Application Recovery CDs. If your computer's optical drive. The Sony...
Quick Start Guide
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... My Computer. A device that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver from a list or specific location (Advanced). 8 Click Next. 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option. 10 Click to select the Include this location in the next section to start the application or driver recovery process. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. ✍ If Windows® XP...
... My Computer. A device that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver from a list or specific location (Advanced). 8 Click Next. 9 Click to cancel the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option. 10 Click to select the Include this location in the next section to start the application or driver recovery process. VAIO® Computer Quick Start 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. ✍ If Windows® XP...
Quick Start Guide
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...; Windows® operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the Application Recovery CD. 15 Click Finish, and remove the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive. 16 Turn off your computer by clicking Start, and then Turn off computer. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer. The System Recovery process removes all the programs originally installed on your hard disk. The System Recovery CDs contain a backup...
...; Windows® operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the Application Recovery CD. 15 Click Finish, and remove the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive. 16 Turn off your computer by clicking Start, and then Turn off computer. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer. The System Recovery process removes all the programs originally installed on your hard disk. The System Recovery CDs contain a backup...
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... Quick Start power 19 scroll lock 19 Wireless LAN 19 input devices 9 interference 9 internal speaker 19 Internet connection 34 J jacks headphone 20 microphone 20 modem jack 21 K keyboard 19 L LCD screen handling 51 locating 19 M maintenance 51 manual 32 Memory Stick media indicator 19, 21 slot 21 microphone jack 20 modem laws governing 10 modem jack 21 Monitor (VGA) port 20 Monitor port 20 N network connector 21 num lock 19 O online support 63 online user guide 32 output devices 9 66 P PC Card slot 20 phone laws governing 10 ports battery 20...
... Quick Start power 19 scroll lock 19 Wireless LAN 19 input devices 9 interference 9 internal speaker 19 Internet connection 34 J jacks headphone 20 microphone 20 modem jack 21 K keyboard 19 L LCD screen handling 51 locating 19 M maintenance 51 manual 32 Memory Stick media indicator 19, 21 slot 21 microphone jack 20 modem laws governing 10 modem jack 21 Monitor (VGA) port 20 Monitor port 20 N network connector 21 num lock 19 O online support 63 online user guide 32 output devices 9 66 P PC Card slot 20 phone laws governing 10 ports battery 20...
