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...Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - See the online specifications to the original factory... settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive ...
...Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - See the online specifications to the original factory... settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive ...
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.... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to...
.... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to...
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... Using the Power Saving Mode (page 121). B Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your screen. See the help file included with the Fn key. For details on and off. F Power switch Slide the switch to make the screen view look bigger and...the optical disc from the drive. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. D Sleep button Provides ...
... Using the Power Saving Mode (page 121). B Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your screen. See the help file included with the Fn key. For details on and off. F Power switch Slide the switch to make the screen view look bigger and...the optical disc from the drive. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. D Sleep button Provides ...
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... Displays a shortcut menu in its help file. I Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 120) and find out more information. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on...
... Displays a shortcut menu in its help file. I Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 120) and find out more information. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on...
User Guide
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ... after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features.
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ... after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features.
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording. The first scene of the ... button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features.
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording. The first scene of the ... button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features.
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For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your DVD software. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a disc into the optical .... 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with your DVD burning software. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to the disc.
For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your DVD software. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a disc into the optical .... 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with your DVD burning software. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to the disc.
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...online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 49) to find out about the supported disc ...running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu...
...online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 49) to find out about the supported disc ...running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu...
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... Windows Media Center provides you with the Windows Media Center, your TV, set up your computer may have some TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with... access this on the Windows Media Center features. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide.
... Windows Media Center provides you with the Windows Media Center, your TV, set up your computer may have some TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with... access this on the Windows Media Center features. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide.
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...This eliminates the need to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! Be sure to set up the wireless LAN network with the SmartWi Connection Utility. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the ...(LAN) through an access point, which allows you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. n 96 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in which a user can connect to create a full infrastructure network. ...
...This eliminates the need to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! Be sure to set up the wireless LAN network with the SmartWi Connection Utility. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the ...(LAN) through an access point, which allows you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. n 96 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in which a user can connect to create a full infrastructure network. ...
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n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. ... use the Bluetooth function You need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. To access this on selected models only.
n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. ... use the Bluetooth function You need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. To access this on selected models only.
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To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 103 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 103 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
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... default activity of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see the help file included with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to make it stay unlit by following these steps: .... 3 Follow the on your computer. Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the settings. 3 Once finished...
... default activity of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see the help file included with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to make it stay unlit by following these steps: .... 3 Follow the on your computer. Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the settings. 3 Once finished...
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n 138 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 139) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 140) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 141) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 144) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 145) ❑ Handling Discs (page 146) ❑ Using Headphones (page 148) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 149) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 150) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 151)
n 138 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 139) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 140) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 141) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 144) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 145) ❑ Handling Discs (page 146) ❑ Using Headphones (page 148) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 149) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 150) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 151)
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... of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the power cord supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period...
... of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the power cord supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period...
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See the help . ❑ The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you cannot take a clear shot. Exit the applications that you are captured ... are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help file included with your software application for more software applications running than one software application. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your computer...
See the help . ❑ The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you cannot take a clear shot. Exit the applications that you are captured ... are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help file included with your software application for more software applications running than one software application. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your computer...
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... also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is running. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. When you change a sound output device to your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by... become unstable if you listen to playback audio from other devices using Windows Help and Support. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I use a Bluetooth audio device? See the help file for detailed information on the operating system or the software in the ...
... also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is running. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. When you change a sound output device to your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by... become unstable if you listen to playback audio from other devices using Windows Help and Support. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I use a Bluetooth audio device? See the help file for detailed information on the operating system or the software in the ...
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... the right of your computer screen. If the computer is dark? For information about the Windows Aero features, such as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. How do I do if my screen is in Sleep mode, press any key to bring the computer back into a power source and turned...
... the right of your computer screen. If the computer is dark? For information about the Windows Aero features, such as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. How do I do if my screen is in Sleep mode, press any key to bring the computer back into a power source and turned...
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See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have ...
See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have ...
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... to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. To change the sound output...
... to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. To change the sound output...