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n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
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...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available 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 setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions...
...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available 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 setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions...
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... display. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. n 11 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the monitor.
... display. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. n 11 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the monitor.
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... Duo-size Memory Stick. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 109) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 30) G Touch pad (page 31) H Charge indicator (page 19) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page...
... Duo-size Memory Stick. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 109) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 30) G Touch pad (page 31) H Charge indicator (page 19) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. n 21 N Getting Started
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. n 21 N Getting Started
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To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness ... the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after...
Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness ... the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after...
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...of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge ...or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, ...
...of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge ...or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, ...
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... into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc... files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to select an option. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
... into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc... files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to select an option. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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... properly, your system may not work properly. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold... of the slot. n 47 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 4. 1 Double-click...
... properly, your system may not work properly. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold... of the slot. n 47 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 4. 1 Double-click...
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer
It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions. If you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with an Internet ... Plug one end of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a ...
...to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions. If you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with an Internet ... Plug one end of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a ...
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...wireless LAN function You need to create a full infrastructure network. Be sure to another. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can still access information, ...wireless LAN network with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc). See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! This eliminates the need to a ...
...wireless LAN function You need to create a full infrastructure network. Be sure to another. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can still access information, ...wireless LAN network with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc). See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! This eliminates the need to a ...
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n 61 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. ! You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. ...
n 61 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. ! You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. ...
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If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) for more information. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for detailed information on the video controller. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer.
If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) for more information. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for detailed information on the video controller. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer.
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... Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control Center. 2 Click CCC. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer...You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on... -screen instructions to change the settings. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the ...
... Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control Center. 2 Click CCC. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer...You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on... -screen instructions to change the settings. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the ...
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... a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Certain software applications may not return to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . Otherwise, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while...
... a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Certain software applications may not return to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . Otherwise, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while...
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... the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. For details on -screen instructions to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Models with...
... the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. For details on -screen instructions to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Models with...
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... drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to malfunction. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off . Disconnecting the drive when...
... drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to malfunction. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off . Disconnecting the drive when...