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...those illustrated in this manual due to variations in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this sensor for operations. I SONY logo lamp (page 111) J LCD screen (page 128) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On... selected models only. G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to this button to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports ...
...those illustrated in this manual due to variations in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this sensor for operations. I SONY logo lamp (page 111) J LCD screen (page 128) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On... selected models only. G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to this button to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports ...
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... Connect the other end to change channels only through the STB, using the STB setup: ❑ A standard TV remote control cannot be able to use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite ...that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your computer to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). To connect in STB mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the splitter device (5).
... Connect the other end to change channels only through the STB, using the STB setup: ❑ A standard TV remote control cannot be able to use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite ...that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your computer to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). To connect in STB mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the splitter device (5).
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features, including TV channel selection.
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features, including TV channel selection.
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...VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Forward M button Press to pause media playback. Replay ?b button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Skip B? ✍ Illustrated above is the English remote... commander as an example. C Volume buttons Press to view previously recorded TV programs. Record z button Press ...
...VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Forward M button Press to pause media playback. Replay ?b button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Skip B? ✍ Illustrated above is the English remote... commander as an example. C Volume buttons Press to view previously recorded TV programs. Record z button Press ...
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To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander.
To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander.
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When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander. 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of time, remove the batteries to replace the batteries.
When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander. 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of time, remove the batteries to replace the batteries.
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n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the remote sensor control ✍ If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, you can attach the remote sensor control to the set-top box, which enables you to control the set-top box with the remote commander. 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control (1) into the INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (2) on the computer. 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the bottom of the remote sensor control (1).
n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the remote sensor control ✍ If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box, you can attach the remote sensor control to the set-top box, which enables you to control the set-top box with the remote commander. 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control (1) into the INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (2) on the computer. 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the bottom of the remote sensor control (1).
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Do not cover the infrared sensor when attaching the remote sensor control. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Attach the remote sensor control (1) onto the set-top box (3) near the infrared sensor (4). ! The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly.
Do not cover the infrared sensor when attaching the remote sensor control. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Attach the remote sensor control (1) onto the set-top box (3) near the infrared sensor (4). ! The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly.
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n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in data loss. Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in the VAIO Smart Network window. !
n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in data loss. Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in the VAIO Smart Network window. !
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... mode. To modify this mode. ! The orange power light is on during this , you can press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer will enter Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start..., or the space bar on the wireless keyboard. ! To return to use it will turn off automatically. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you do not intend to Normal mode ❑ Press the power button on your ...
... mode. To modify this mode. ! The orange power light is on during this , you can press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer will enter Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start..., or the space bar on the wireless keyboard. ! To return to use it will turn off automatically. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you do not intend to Normal mode ❑ Press the power button on your ...
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... correctly. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you press and hold the power button for more than... your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Reattach the AC adapter and press the power button to five minutes. If you may ...142 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by...
... correctly. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you press and hold the power button for more than... your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Reattach the AC adapter and press the power button to five minutes. If you may ...142 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by...
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... the following: ❑ Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in...
... the following: ❑ Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in...
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... I do if my screen is in Sleep mode, press the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to brighten your computer may go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may have been turned off. Make sure the power indicator shows the power...
... I do if my screen is in Sleep mode, press the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to brighten your computer may go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may have been turned off. Make sure the power indicator shows the power...
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... select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel.
... select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel.
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...external speakers do not work? ❑ If you are using a program that came with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off . ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or ...the remote commander may have been incorrectly configured. To configure the sound output device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. ...
...external speakers do not work? ❑ If you are using a program that came with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off . ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or ...the remote commander may have been incorrectly configured. To configure the sound output device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. ...
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... up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. n 170 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? ❑ If you are using a program that has ...its own volume control, make sure the volume control is enabled. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. Press the volume up button to turn up loud enough and the audio option is properly set. Press the button...
... up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. n 170 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? ❑ If you are using a program that has ...its own volume control, make sure the volume control is enabled. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. Press the volume up button to turn up loud enough and the audio option is properly set. Press the button...