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Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start .... 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) -
Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start .... 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) -
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Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn ...from the following categories to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links...
Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn ...from the following categories to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links...
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Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Ventilation - You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting ...
Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Ventilation - You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting ...
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... compartment (2) on the bottom of the computer. 6 Press the CONNECT button (5) on before using the keyboard. Press the Fn key to use in the LCD window on the keyboard when connection is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off.
... compartment (2) on the bottom of the computer. 6 Press the CONNECT button (5) on before using the keyboard. Press the Fn key to use in the LCD window on the keyboard when connection is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off.
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If you want to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet.
If you want to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet.
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... button assignments may be different from the above is the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the ...the assignments with the Fn key. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. ...
... button assignments may be different from the above is the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the ...the assignments with the Fn key. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. ...
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... Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on and off the wireless keyboard. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 23). K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to indicate that...
... Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on and off the wireless keyboard. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 23). K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to indicate that...
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The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
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... more light. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Push down the shutter speed to allow the camera to...
... more light. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Push down the shutter speed to allow the camera to...
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... to copy and drag them to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! 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. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs...
... to copy and drag them to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! 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. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs...
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... more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to enhance... your TV, set up your audio and visual experience in combination with Windows Media Center. See the online Specifications to find if your model is equipped with the TV tuner board or delivered with a wide range ...
... more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to enhance... your TV, set up your audio and visual experience in combination with Windows Media Center. See the online Specifications to find if your model is equipped with the TV tuner board or delivered with a wide range ...
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n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). D Recorded TV button Press to pause media playback. Forward M button Press to move media backward at three speeds. Rewind m button Press to fast-forward media ...at three speeds. B Back button Press to return to stop media playback or TV recording session. Stop x button Press to the previous window. button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Record z button Press to...
n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). D Recorded TV button Press to pause media playback. Forward M button Press to move media backward at three speeds. Rewind m button Press to fast-forward media ...at three speeds. B Back button Press to return to stop media playback or TV recording session. Stop x button Press to the previous window. button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Record z button Press to...
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... Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to close the active application window. L More button Press to reduce power consumption. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. K Start button Press to view... Center features. J Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to view additional options that are available for your area. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to open applications.
... Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to close the active application window. L More button Press to reduce power consumption. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. K Start button Press to view... Center features. J Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to view additional options that are available for your area. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to open applications.
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... be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. A message appears stating it is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. n 74 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 . The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the PC Card pops out. 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot. 11 If the...
... be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. A message appears stating it is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. n 74 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 . The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the PC Card pops out. 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot. 11 If the...
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...ExpressCard module when your computer is on the taskbar. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module... while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 7. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want...
...ExpressCard module when your computer is on the taskbar. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module... while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 7. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want...
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... system drop-down list as it may change. Be sure to use . n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. !... these steps. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to format...
... system drop-down list as it may change. Be sure to use . n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. !... these steps. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to format...
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The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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...on ad-hoc networks. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. 3 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 4 Click the button next to your... desired wireless option(s). 5 Click Start and Control Panel. 6 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 7 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 8 Select...
...on ad-hoc networks. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. 3 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 4 Click the button next to your... desired wireless option(s). 5 Click Start and Control Panel. 6 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 7 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 8 Select...
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...-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on or off , skip steps 1 to malfunction. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 9 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the system. 6 Click OK. The Stop a Hardware device... window appears. 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer ...
...-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on or off , skip steps 1 to malfunction. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 9 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the system. 6 Click OK. The Stop a Hardware device... window appears. 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer ...
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n 100 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer.
n 100 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer.