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...: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of your screen. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Media Center Start menu. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an ... screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ Illustrated above . n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen...
...: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of your screen. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Media Center Start menu. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an ... screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ Illustrated above . n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. Be sure to open the drive. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/...from the tray. 4 Close the tray by pushing it toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of the tray with an optical disc drive. The tray slides out...
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. Be sure to open the drive. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/...from the tray. 4 Close the tray by pushing it toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of the tray with an optical disc drive. The tray slides out...
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... the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to ...select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click 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...
... the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to ...select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click 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...
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...the slot while formatting. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to...the device that it may change. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to use . Be sure to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! To format a Memory...
...the slot while formatting. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to...the device that it may change. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to use . Be sure to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! To format a Memory...
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... these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to set up to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All... Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only.
... these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to set up to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All... Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only.
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To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
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... changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see the help file included with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user. n 71 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. The setting of the control items will not be visible if you...
... changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see the help file included with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user. n 71 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. The setting of the control items will not be visible if you...
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n 74 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover.... a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). For assistance, contact an authorized...
n 74 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover.... a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). For assistance, contact an authorized...
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...to change the module. The package protects the module from the computer. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales .... ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If a memory module is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may void your computer. If such a station...
...to change the module. The package protects the module from the computer. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales .... ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If a memory module is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may void your computer. If such a station...
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n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot in the open slot. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to the power source. 10 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer. Do not force... the slot and the module. 8 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw. 9 Connect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer, and then plug them to use the lower slot.
n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot in the open slot. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to the power source. 10 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer. Do not force... the slot and the module. 8 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw. 9 Connect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer, and then plug them to use the lower slot.
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If the edge of the label is properly affixed. n 87 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from ...
If the edge of the label is properly affixed. n 87 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from ...
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...the Caps Lock key to turn off . When entering the password, check that the power indicator light turns off the indicator before the computer completely enters Sleep mode. If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows... will not start my computer? To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and enter the correct password. If both or either of unsaved data...
...the Caps Lock key to turn off . When entering the password, check that the power indicator light turns off the indicator before the computer completely enters Sleep mode. If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows... will not start my computer? To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and enter the correct password. If both or either of unsaved data...
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...large files may occasionally be reduced. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I use a Bluetooth audio device? To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. You need to place your computer away from obstacles or move the device to which it is connected.... ❑ Note that minimizes interference from other devices. Your computer may become unstable if you ...
...large files may occasionally be reduced. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I use a Bluetooth audio device? To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. You need to place your computer away from obstacles or move the device to which it is connected.... ❑ Note that minimizes interference from other devices. Your computer may become unstable if you ...
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... disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. n 111 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If the drive eject button or... the Fn+E keys do not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select ...
... disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. n 111 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If the drive eject button or... the Fn+E keys do not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select ...
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...Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you are ... following: ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the volume down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you ... the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 88) for dirt or damage.
...Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you are ... following: ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the volume down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you ... the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 88) for dirt or damage.
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... with a listing of your computer's hardware devices. n 113 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc... drives of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. If...
... with a listing of your computer's hardware devices. n 113 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc... drives of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. If...
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... may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. What should I do I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options. 4 Select Windows Aero from the ...Color scheme options on and the power indicator light is in Sleep mode, press any key to selected models only. To run Windows Aero? ! If the computer is lit. For...
... may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. What should I do I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options. 4 Select Windows Aero from the ...Color scheme options on and the power indicator light is in Sleep mode, press any key to selected models only. To run Windows Aero? ! If the computer is lit. For...
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... the microphone. n 118 N Troubleshooting Microphone What should I prevent microphone feedback? To configure the sound input device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Recording tab, select... If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer. ❑ Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured. To prevent this problem: ❑ Keep the microphone away from a ...
... the microphone. n 118 N Troubleshooting Microphone What should I prevent microphone feedback? To configure the sound input device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Recording tab, select... If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer. ❑ Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured. To prevent this problem: ❑ Keep the microphone away from a ...
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... the OPTICAL OUT port? Once you have connected a device to the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for...
... the OPTICAL OUT port? Once you have connected a device to the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for...
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...encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. You can find the help files from the help menu for the specific ...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 or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation ...
...encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. You can find the help files from the help menu for the specific ...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 or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation ...