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... settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click...
... settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click...
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... Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. 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 computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO...
... Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. 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 computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO...
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... on the display. While adjusting the viewing angle, do not cause glare and reflection on each side of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on the display. n 10 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ! Use indirect lighting to...
... on the display. While adjusting the viewing angle, do not cause glare and reflection on each side of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on the display. n 10 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ! Use indirect lighting to...
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... the keyboard. To connect the wireless keyboard ! Steps 5 and 6 must be completed within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to use in the LCD window on the keyboard when connection is lost. Press the Fn key to the ON position. 5 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer...
... the keyboard. To connect the wireless keyboard ! Steps 5 and 6 must be completed within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to use in the LCD window on the keyboard when connection is lost. Press the Fn key to the ON position. 5 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer...
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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 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 the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
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 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 the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
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... default S 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+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. In such a ...assignments with the Fn key. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with...
... default S 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+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. In such a ...assignments with the Fn key. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with...
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... place to turn on the computer screen. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 23). F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to indicate that the keyboard is ready for the... lower level of power consumption. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. G Indicators (Battery): turns on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 110). K Numeric keypad ...
... place to turn on the computer screen. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 23). F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to indicate that the keyboard is ready for the... lower level of power consumption. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. G Indicators (Battery): turns on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 110). K Numeric keypad ...
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Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. n 39 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 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
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... another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Push down the shutter speed to allow the camera to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. Click the Camera button to capture more than one software application. It decreases the frame rate and... slows down or up the horizontal bar to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you see the live feed in a dark place, click Start, All...
... another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Push down the shutter speed to allow the camera to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. Click the Camera button to capture more than one software application. It decreases the frame rate and... slows down or up the horizontal bar to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you see the live feed in a dark place, click Start, All...
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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 play the ... empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions...
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 play the ... empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions...
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... how to set -top box, and other equipment. See the online Specifications to enhance your audio and visual experience in combination with Windows Media Center. 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...
... how to set -top box, and other equipment. See the online Specifications to enhance your audio and visual experience in combination with Windows Media Center. 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...
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..., and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. B Back button Press to return to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). Skip B? D Recorded TV button Press to the previous window. Forward M button Press to begin recording. Play N button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Replay ?b button Press to stop..., for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. C Volume buttons Press to pause media playback. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.
..., and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. B Back button Press to return to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). Skip B? D Recorded TV button Press to the previous window. Forward M button Press to begin recording. Play N button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Replay ?b button Press to stop..., for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. C Volume buttons Press to pause media playback. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.
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... the Alt+Tab keys. L More button Press to view additional options that are available for your area. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to switch among open the Media Center...
... the Alt+Tab keys. L More button Press to view additional options that are available for your area. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to switch among open the Media Center...
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.... 9 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. 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... back in all the way to the end. 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 on the taskbar. If it is off, skip...
.... 9 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. 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... back in all the way to the end. 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 on the taskbar. If it is off, skip...
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...remove the device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 8 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 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...
...remove the device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 8 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 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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... the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. 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. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of the allocation unit and... in the factory default setting and is ready for use the device that it clicks into place. 2 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. ! Be sure to reformat the media with your valuable data....
... the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. 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. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of the allocation unit and... in the factory default setting and is ready for use the device that it clicks into place. 2 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. ! Be sure to reformat the media with your valuable data....
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The Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
The Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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...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 ...an option to access the WLAN switch. n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
...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 ...an option to access the WLAN switch. n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
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... disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to 8. 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove... Hardware icon on or off , skip steps 1 to unplug. 4 Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off . A message appears stating it is now...
... disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to 8. 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove... Hardware icon on or off , skip steps 1 to unplug. 4 Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off . A message appears stating it is now...
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to the computer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your computer to print documents. n 100 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your printer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to the computer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your computer to print documents. n 100 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your printer.