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...your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://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... and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this manual) - Contains features of your...
...your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://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... and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this manual) - Contains features of your...
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Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and ...will find the answers you might find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the ...
Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and ...will find the answers you might find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the ...
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... and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ! Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your comfort and work effectiveness. ❑ Ventilation - Proper lighting adds to your computer, especially on the display. While adjusting the viewing angle, do not create glare and reflection...
... and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ! Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your comfort and work effectiveness. ❑ Ventilation - Proper lighting adds to your computer, especially on the display. While adjusting the viewing angle, do not create glare and reflection...
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... it goes back to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. B Muting button Turns the volume on models without a TV tuner. ✍ You can change these button assignments with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in the foreground Internet Explorer window. When Internet Explorer is up and running...in its help file. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. S3: Opens the Media Center Start menu on models with a TV tuner or launches Windows Mail on and off. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. The task ...
... it goes back to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. B Muting button Turns the volume on models without a TV tuner. ✍ You can change these button assignments with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in the foreground Internet Explorer window. When Internet Explorer is up and running...in its help file. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. S3: Opens the Media Center Start menu on models with a TV tuner or launches Windows Mail on and off. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. The task ...
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...(Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for the lower level of power consumption. J Directional arrow keys Move the... pointer on and off the wireless keyboard. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to batteries wear out. I Applications key ... the keyboard is in certain software applications. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for use (page 27).
...(Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for the lower level of power consumption. J Directional arrow keys Move the... pointer on and off the wireless keyboard. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to batteries wear out. I Applications key ... the keyboard is in certain software applications. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for use (page 27).
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...the indicator window on before using the keyboard. This could indicate that the connection between your wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of each other. Press the Fn key to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 5 Press...to check that the connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect your computer and the keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn...
...the indicator window on before using the keyboard. This could indicate that the connection between your wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of each other. Press the Fn key to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 5 Press...to check that the connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect your computer and the keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn...
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If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
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n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. You can change the capture angle of your computer. Push down or up the horizontal bar to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. The viewer window may show some noises, for...-in MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. You can change the capture angle of your computer. Push down or up the horizontal bar to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. The viewer window may show some noises, for...-in MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
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If you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In Sleep mode, inserting a disc will automatically launch Windows and may display a window for selecting your preferred software program to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you plan to launch or may automatically launch a preinstalled disc operation program.
If you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In Sleep mode, inserting a disc will automatically launch Windows and may display a window for selecting your preferred software program to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you plan to launch or may automatically launch a preinstalled disc operation program.
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If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc... the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option.
If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc... the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option.
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Media Center provides you with Windows Media Center to enhance your audio and visual experience. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. See the ...
Media Center provides you with Windows Media Center to enhance your audio and visual experience. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. See the ...
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Skip B? C Volume buttons Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). D Recorded TV button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Play N button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Forward M button Press to ...seconds of TV or video. Rewind m button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to the previous window. Press again to stop media playback or TV recording session. Stop x button Press to ...
Skip B? C Volume buttons Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). D Recorded TV button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Play N button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Forward M button Press to ...seconds of TV or video. Rewind m button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to the previous window. Press again to stop media playback or TV recording session. Stop x button Press to ...
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...Press the M, m, This button works the same as the Alt+Tab keys. J Standby button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to close the active application window. L More button Press to view additional options that are available for your area. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to ...switch among open the Media Center Start menu. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program ...
...Press the M, m, This button works the same as the Alt+Tab keys. J Standby button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to close the active application window. L More button Press to view additional options that are available for your area. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to ...switch among open the Media Center Start menu. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program ...
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 7. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . To remove a PC Card ✍ To remove a PC Card when your computer is on the taskbar. If it is still out, push... it back in all the way to the end. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the PC Card pops out. 10 Gently take hold of the...
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 7. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . To remove a PC Card ✍ To remove a PC Card when your computer is on the taskbar. If it is still out, push... it back in all the way to the end. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the PC Card pops out. 10 Gently take hold of the...
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... steps 1 to 7. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to pop it out. 9 Gently take hold of...
... steps 1 to 7. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to pop it out. 9 Gently take hold of...
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... of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with the... Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For more than one Memory Stick media into...
... of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with the... Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For more than one Memory Stick media into...
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...from the slot while formatting the media. Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media. If you select Quick Format in ...default setting and is ready for use the device that is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format ...
...from the slot while formatting the media. Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media. If you select Quick Format in ...default setting and is ready for use the device that is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format ...
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...Internet under Network and Internet. The Connect to the Internet. To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work properly. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem... electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet... to connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). ✍ Your computer does not work with party ...
...Internet under Network and Internet. The Connect to the Internet. To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work properly. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem... electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet... to connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). ✍ Your computer does not work with party ...
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n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Set up a connection or network on the left pane. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the WLAN switch.
n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Set up a connection or network on the left pane. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the WLAN switch.