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...guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or ...10065; MCE Guide (Selected models only) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition...
...guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or ...10065; MCE Guide (Selected models only) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition...
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You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. You can also purchase ...
You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. You can also purchase ...
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The power indicator light turns off automatically. The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. n 24 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off .
The power indicator light turns off automatically. The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. n 24 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off .
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Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or .... To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or .... To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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n 37 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 the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to start the desired CD software, such as the SonicStage software.
n 37 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 the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to start the desired CD software, such as the SonicStage software.
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... with Removable Storage. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. Do not strike or shake your system's hardware configuration. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click ... you want to copy, right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to Send To, and then click the optical disc drive* name. 4 Close the window. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under...
... with Removable Storage. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. Do not strike or shake your system's hardware configuration. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click ... you want to copy, right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to Send To, and then click the optical disc drive* name. 4 Close the window. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under...
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n 42 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 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . The Stop a Hardware Device window appears. 4 Confirm that it is not removed properly, your computer is ... module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. If it out of the slot. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to pop it out. 8 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is safe to...
n 42 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 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . The Stop a Hardware Device window appears. 4 Confirm that it is not removed properly, your computer is ... module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. If it out of the slot. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to pop it out. 8 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is safe to...
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n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the computer).
n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the computer).
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! and duo-size media. To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software...Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to format a Memory Stick media. See the help file on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site at http... the media. To avoid damaging your computer. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot that is formatted with both standard- Inserting the media improperly may damage your computer...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! and duo-size media. To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software...Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to format a Memory Stick media. See the help file on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site at http... the media. To avoid damaging your computer. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot that is formatted with both standard- Inserting the media improperly may damage your computer...
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..., the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. If the Location Information window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to the Internet. Some of the ...to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. The New Connection Wizard appears. 2 Click Next. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your telephone cable ...
..., the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. If the Location Information window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to the Internet. Some of the ...to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. The New Connection Wizard appears. 2 Click Next. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your telephone cable ...
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...Some information becomes visible. The WLAN indicator lights up. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. On models that support the Bluetooth...Venezuela, you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is provided for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access...
...Some information becomes visible. The WLAN indicator lights up. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. On models that support the Bluetooth...Venezuela, you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is provided for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access...
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The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. This ...exactly the same network key again for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with values of the window. 15 Click OK. The computer is a computer-to configure all these computers in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. wireless...network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*3 characters long. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. Your network name appears in the exact same way.
The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. This ...exactly the same network key again for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with values of the window. 15 Click OK. The computer is a computer-to configure all these computers in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. wireless...network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*3 characters long. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. Your network name appears in the exact same way.
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.... 6 On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced. The Network Connections window appears. 4 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect from a computer-to select Any available network (access ...point preferred), and click Close. 8 Click OK. 9 Close the Network Connections window. 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The ...
.... 6 On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced. The Network Connections window appears. 4 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect from a computer-to select Any available network (access ...point preferred), and click Close. 8 Click OK. 9 Close the Network Connections window. 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The ...
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The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control ... Wireless Network Connection. On models that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The WLAN indicator lights up . Select your model supports...
The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control ... Wireless Network Connection. On models that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The WLAN indicator lights up . Select your model supports...
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... that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through...
... that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through...
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Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. On Windows systems only, you can use an external display to set up multiple monitors. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's ...
Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. On Windows systems only, you can use an external display to set up multiple monitors. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's ...
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... Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you are using Multiple Monitors mode; You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not return to Normal mode. otherwise your software..., do not divide one display to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one single window on two displays; Make sure that your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you to the other . Certain software...
... Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you are using Multiple Monitors mode; You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not return to Normal mode. otherwise your software..., do not divide one display to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one single window on two displays; Make sure that your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you to the other . Certain software...
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...cable directly from the computer. If the computer is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 7 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive.... 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on or off , you want to malfunction. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on the taskbar. Disconnecting the ...
...cable directly from the computer. If the computer is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 7 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive.... 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on or off , you want to malfunction. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on the taskbar. Disconnecting the ...
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n 73 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 computer to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer.
n 73 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 computer to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer.
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The setting of the desired item has been changed. ✍ Some of the control items will not be visible if you to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you open VAIO Central as a limited user. To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start, point to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK.
The setting of the desired item has been changed. ✍ Some of the control items will not be visible if you to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you open VAIO Central as a limited user. To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start, point to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK.