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... leading-edge technology in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to... the on-screen User Guide. Information in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of...
... leading-edge technology in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to... the on-screen User Guide. Information in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of...
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... are sitting in front of the display to find the best position. Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. n 13 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting...
... are sitting in front of the display to find the best position. Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. n 13 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting...
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... assignments, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * Available on the built-in storage device. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center for the S button assignments. To change the default software ... the desired software. To do so, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to help file included with special buttons to display the setup window. See the help you use specific functions of the computer. x Stop button Stops playback of a...
... assignments, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * Available on the built-in storage device. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center for the S button assignments. To change the default software ... the desired software. To do so, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to help file included with special buttons to display the setup window. See the help you use specific functions of the computer. x Stop button Stops playback of a...
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... If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software.... MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is possible with the appropriate software. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.
... If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software.... MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is possible with the appropriate software. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.
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... features. The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon 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. n 40 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....
... features. The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon 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. n 40 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....
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The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation... Record Video 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. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam ...
The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation... Record Video 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. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam ...
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... the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to select an option.... If the Audio CD window appears, click to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
... the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to select an option.... If the Audio CD window appears, click to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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... to find out about your TV tuner board configuration. ! See the online specifications to set up your audio and visual experience in conjunction with the Windows Media Center. For details on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing,... as well as music recording and playback. The Windows Media Center provides you with the tuner. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed and may be supplied with an external...
... to find out about your TV tuner board configuration. ! See the online specifications to set up your audio and visual experience in conjunction with the Windows Media Center. For details on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing,... as well as music recording and playback. The Windows Media Center provides you with the tuner. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed and may be supplied with an external...
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n 60 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 a wide variety of AV related software applications, including the Windows Media Center.
n 60 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 a wide variety of AV related software applications, including the Windows Media Center.
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...at three speeds. B Back button Press to return to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. C Volume control buttons Press to the previous window. Press again to view previously recorded TV programs. Skip B? button Press to begin media playback. Play N button Press to move media forward,... audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. D Recorded TV button Press to resume playback. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. Stop x button Press to pause media playback. Rewind m button Press...
...at three speeds. B Back button Press to return to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. C Volume control buttons Press to the previous window. Press again to view previously recorded TV programs. Skip B? button Press to begin media playback. Play N button Press to move media forward,... audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. D Recorded TV button Press to resume playback. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. Stop x button Press to pause media playback. Rewind m button Press...
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... to place the computer into Sleep mode to open applications. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, This button works the same as the Windows Media Center. K Start button Press to reduce power consumption. L More button / OPTIONS button Press to view the TV program guide for features... on software applications, such as the Alt+Tab keys. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view additional options that are available for your area. F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter...
... to place the computer into Sleep mode to open applications. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, This button works the same as the Windows Media Center. K Start button Press to reduce power consumption. L More button / OPTIONS button Press to view the TV program guide for features... on software applications, such as the Alt+Tab keys. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view additional options that are available for your area. F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter...
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.... Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Before formatting the media,... view the list of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not remove ...NTFS from the slot while formatting. Be sure to use . n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
.... Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Before formatting the media,... view the list of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not remove ...NTFS from the slot while formatting. Be sure to use . n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
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To connect a telephone cable ! n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. If you connect a ... of the phone cable (1) into the modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. The following procedure applies to models with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The...
To connect a telephone cable ! n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. If you connect a ... of the phone cable (1) into the modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. The following procedure applies to models with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The...
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...access point, which is not available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Be sure to another. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other through a network. For... setting up the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! A WLAN is a network in the middle of computers (ad-hoc)....
...access point, which is not available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Be sure to another. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other through a network. For... setting up the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! A WLAN is a network in the middle of computers (ad-hoc)....
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... Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open area. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS... switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth® devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.
... Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open area. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS... switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth® devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.
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To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another ...Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To ...
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another ...Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To ...
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... can move the cursor from one display to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single... window across separate displays. Otherwise, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function. n 102 N Using ...
... can move the cursor from one display to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single... window across separate displays. Otherwise, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function. n 102 N Using ...
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..., press and hold either S button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the corresponding S button. To change one of the S button assignments to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. For details on the S buttons, see Using Specialfunction Buttons (page 37). n 103 N Using Peripheral Devices To...
..., press and hold either S button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the corresponding S button. To change one of the S button assignments to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. For details on the S buttons, see Using Specialfunction Buttons (page 37). n 103 N Using Peripheral Devices To...
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. n 108 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 an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to your printer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. n 108 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 an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to your printer.
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...password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your user account from other people. By setting the Windows password, you select your computer. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. Entry of the...fingerprint authentication for more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 120). n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have set the Windows password in conjunction with other people. ✍ If your computer is equipped with a fingerprint ...
...password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your user account from other people. By setting the Windows password, you select your computer. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. Entry of the...fingerprint authentication for more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 120). n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have set the Windows password in conjunction with other people. ✍ If your computer is equipped with a fingerprint ...