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... computer's display - Make sure the display screen is a portable device and can purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Applying Ergonomics Your computer is at your sides. Take breaks during sessions with good back support and armrests. When using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Page 3 Tilt the display to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or...
... computer's display - Make sure the display screen is a portable device and can purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Applying Ergonomics Your computer is at your sides. Take breaks during sessions with good back support and armrests. When using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Page 3 Tilt the display to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or...
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... of the setting you to turn off specific devices to save your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. To activate Standby mode 1. Press any key to return to the hard disk. Saves the state of power. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Power consumption is reduced to avoid data loss. Since some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save power, your data...
... of the setting you to turn off specific devices to save your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. To activate Standby mode 1. Press any key to return to the hard disk. Saves the state of power. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Power consumption is reduced to avoid data loss. Since some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save power, your data...
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... optical drive. Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs. Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time-out. Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage. Automatic Profile Selection Automatically selects a profile suitable for all the following table describes all the predefined power management profiles in use. You can establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management...
... optical drive. Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs. Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time-out. Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage. Automatic Profile Selection Automatically selects a profile suitable for all the following table describes all the predefined power management profiles in use. You can establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management...
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..., which conserves the most power, or Performance. You can select either Performance, Adaptive, Battery Life, or More Battery Life. Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to change . 4. See Using PowerPanel utility for a description of the computer screen (LCD). Right-click the setting under System, LCD(Video), Hard Disk, or Other Devices that profile is idle. Selecting On conserves the most power. LCD Brightness Controls the brightness of each power management setting. 5.
..., which conserves the most power, or Performance. You can select either Performance, Adaptive, Battery Life, or More Battery Life. Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to change . 4. See Using PowerPanel utility for a description of the computer screen (LCD). Right-click the setting under System, LCD(Video), Hard Disk, or Other Devices that profile is idle. Selecting On conserves the most power. LCD Brightness Controls the brightness of each power management setting. 5.
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... New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to the model you can easily set up or connect to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connections Using wireless network connections (selected models only) Checking your network connection status Frequently asked questions Types of networks...
... New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to the model you can easily set up or connect to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connections Using wireless network connections (selected models only) Checking your network connection status Frequently asked questions Types of networks...
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... and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up connections or contact your company network from the Start menu, and then clicking Networking and the Web in the port. Click Start, point to a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. The Network Setup Wizard appears. Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. Connecting cables other type...
... and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up connections or contact your company network from the Start menu, and then clicking Networking and the Web in the port. Click Start, point to a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. The Network Setup Wizard appears. Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. Connecting cables other type...
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... your computer is displayed in the Available networks window. Page 41 You may need to move your access point instructions for Internet access. For more information, see To connect to the IEEE 802.11b standard. Why is the data transfer speed slow? The wireless LAN data transfer speed is 4-5 Mbps when adhering to a wireless network. Make sure the encryption key is changed. Why is...
... your computer is displayed in the Available networks window. Page 41 You may need to move your access point instructions for Internet access. For more information, see To connect to the IEEE 802.11b standard. Why is the data transfer speed slow? The wireless LAN data transfer speed is 4-5 Mbps when adhering to a wireless network. Make sure the encryption key is changed. Why is...
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To connect VAIO computers 1. The Network Setup Wizard appears. Computers networked under the same workgroup name are networked together. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network. Network Setup Wizard 4. When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on the other computer. Connecting Another Com puter* * T his graphic is for the two networked computers. 6. Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers...
To connect VAIO computers 1. The Network Setup Wizard appears. Computers networked under the same workgroup name are networked together. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network. Network Setup Wizard 4. When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on the other computer. Connecting Another Com puter* * T his graphic is for the two networked computers. 6. Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers...
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... Computer panel. 4. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RWdisc into the optical drive. CD Driv e 2. Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3. In the CD Writing Tasks box, click Write these files to a CD-RW or CD-R 1. A new window appears with Removable Storage. Follow the instructions on your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make...
... Computer panel. 4. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RWdisc into the optical drive. CD Driv e 2. Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3. In the CD Writing Tasks box, click Write these files to a CD-RW or CD-R 1. A new window appears with Removable Storage. Follow the instructions on your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make...
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... Drive Power-saving Mode and select Off. Right-click the CPU icon on the Taskbar Notification area and select Edit/Create Profiles from the shortcut 2. For more information about power management profiles, see How do I do if the drive tray won 't the optical drive work? Page 56 If you are using canned compressed air to read a disc? The disc your computer, the battery...
... Drive Power-saving Mode and select Off. Right-click the CPU icon on the Taskbar Notification area and select Edit/Create Profiles from the shortcut 2. For more information about power management profiles, see How do I do if the drive tray won 't the optical drive work? Page 56 If you are using canned compressed air to read a disc? The disc your computer, the battery...
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... the volume settings on the computer, do not use the computer for more information. Make sure the computer is on the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System. Check the volume setting in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to select the Enable digital CD audio for dirt or damage. The System Properties window appears. 2. Click to activate the computer screen. Check the DVD...
... the volume settings on the computer, do not use the computer for more information. Make sure the computer is on the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System. Check the volume setting in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to select the Enable digital CD audio for dirt or damage. The System Properties window appears. 2. Click to activate the computer screen. Check the DVD...
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...; Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7. Click to the ports on your computer. You may enable printing. Click Start, and then Control Panel. 2. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode...
...; Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7. Click to the ports on your computer. You may enable printing. Click Start, and then Control Panel. 2. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode...
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... keys simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. Press R to restart the computer. If you may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to close the window. How do I do I change the button assignments. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and click Control Panel and Printers and Other Hardware and Mouse. Click OK to the computer. Frequently asked questions What do if the touch pad does not work...
... keys simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. Press R to restart the computer. If you may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to close the window. How do I do I change the button assignments. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and click Control Panel and Printers and Other Hardware and Mouse. Click OK to the computer. Frequently asked questions What do if the touch pad does not work...
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... Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Press it a second time to the hard disk. Battery Turns on when the computer is 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 charging. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Normal typing resumes...
... Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Press it a second time to the hard disk. Battery Turns on when the computer is 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 charging. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Normal typing resumes...
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... it is on the specific drive you connect a non-Sony DVD drive to your VAIO® computer, DVD playback may vary, depending on or off. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with an external PC Card drive, depending on a DVD or CD. See the guide that is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6. If you to read data stored on the model you use a Sony compatible DVD drive. See To insert...
... it is on the specific drive you connect a non-Sony DVD drive to your VAIO® computer, DVD playback may vary, depending on or off. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with an external PC Card drive, depending on a DVD or CD. See the guide that is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6. If you to read data stored on the model you use a Sony compatible DVD drive. See To insert...
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... necessary drivers are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. See To open Sony Notebook Setup for more information. See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card for more information on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box? The exclamation mark indicates there is inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may need to disable devices you...
... necessary drivers are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. See To open Sony Notebook Setup for more information. See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card for more information on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box? The exclamation mark indicates there is inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may need to disable devices you...
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... speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are connected to mute, the volume setting may be disabled. The Fn+F4 keys adjust the built-in the Speaker settings box. Right-click the Volume icon on and off . If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the battery(s) is inserted properly and is turned up loud enough to hear sound. If you have connected an audio cable to...
... speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are connected to mute, the volume setting may be disabled. The Fn+F4 keys adjust the built-in the Speaker settings box. Right-click the Volume icon on and off . If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the battery(s) is inserted properly and is turned up loud enough to hear sound. If you have connected an audio cable to...
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... extremely hot during operation. Removing and installing memory modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and procedures before you remove the screws. 4. Disconnect the power cord, all attached devices. 2. Do not detach the cable when lifting the keyboard. Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it over and use an appropriate screwdriver to cool down before you remove or install a memory module. The...
... extremely hot during operation. Removing and installing memory modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and procedures before you remove the screws. 4. Disconnect the power cord, all attached devices. 2. Do not detach the cable when lifting the keyboard. Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it over and use an appropriate screwdriver to cool down before you remove or install a memory module. The...
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... lovers like you need to create documents, manage lists and schedules, create reports and budgets and organize information from many sources. Support: web site http://www.support.microsoft.com MoodLogic MoodLogic, Inc. Support: web site http://www.moodlogic.com/support e-mail [email protected] Network Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. This easy-to-use the Web camera function to automatically upload your video or still...
... lovers like you need to create documents, manage lists and schedules, create reports and budgets and organize information from many sources. Support: web site http://www.support.microsoft.com MoodLogic MoodLogic, Inc. Support: web site http://www.moodlogic.com/support e-mail [email protected] Network Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. This easy-to-use the Web camera function to automatically upload your video or still...
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..., create your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. Quicken software manages all -in one digital media player that you expect from your own photo albums and make prints. View video clips and movies with the same player. The still images appear in the world. The versatile QuickTime software plays many different kinds of DVD movies on your finances. e-mail pc-cillin@support...
..., create your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. Quicken software manages all -in one digital media player that you expect from your own photo albums and make prints. View video clips and movies with the same player. The still images appear in the world. The versatile QuickTime software plays many different kinds of DVD movies on your finances. e-mail pc-cillin@support...