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n4 N Precautions ...92 On Handling the LCD Screen ...93 On Using the Power Source ...94 On Handling Your Computer...95 On Handling Floppy Disks ...97 On Handling Discs ...98 On Using the Battery Pack...99 On Using Headphones...100 On Handling Memory Stick Media...101 On Handling the Hard Disk ...102 On Updating Your Computer ...103 Troubleshooting ...104 Computer ...105 System Security ...112 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 Optical Discs ...120 Display ...124 Printing ...128 Microphone ...129 Mouse ...130 Speakers ...131 Touch Pad...132
n4 N Precautions ...92 On Handling the LCD Screen ...93 On Using the Power Source ...94 On Handling Your Computer...95 On Handling Floppy Disks ...97 On Handling Discs ...98 On Using the Battery Pack...99 On Using Headphones...100 On Handling Memory Stick Media...101 On Handling the Hard Disk ...102 On Updating Your Computer ...103 Troubleshooting ...104 Computer ...105 System Security ...112 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 Optical Discs ...120 Display ...124 Printing ...128 Microphone ...129 Mouse ...130 Speakers ...131 Touch Pad...132
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... safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide.
... safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide.
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...hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish ...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen...
...hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish ...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen...
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Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless ... and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you...
Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless ... and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you...
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... brightness setting of the computer's display - You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or...
... brightness setting of the computer's display - You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or...
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Front A Num lock indicator (page 17) B Caps lock indicator (page 17) C Scroll lock indicator (page 17) D Power button E LCD screen (page 93) F Keyboard (page 27) G Touch pad (page 29) H Power indicator (page 17) I Battery indicator (page 17) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) K WLAN (Wireless ...
Front A Num lock indicator (page 17) B Caps lock indicator (page 17) C Scroll lock indicator (page 17) D Power button E LCD screen (page 93) F Keyboard (page 27) G Touch pad (page 29) H Power indicator (page 17) I Battery indicator (page 17) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) K WLAN (Wireless ...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 20 N Getting Started 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) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 20 N Getting Started 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) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
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n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode.
n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode.
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... Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the...
... Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the...
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...only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button twice. Slide your finger on an item or object. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to place the pointer (2) on the touch... pad while pressing the left button. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Using the Touch Pad You can point to scroll vertically. Press the left button (3) once.
...only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button twice. Slide your finger on an item or object. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to place the pointer (2) on the touch... pad while pressing the left button. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Using the Touch Pad You can point to scroll vertically. Press the left button (3) once.
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. ... all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you burned with data that you eject it. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑...
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. ... all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you burned with data that you eject it. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑...
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Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to ... disc folder. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data 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 play an audio...
Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to ... disc folder. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data 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 play an audio...
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... cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work with a telephone cable (not supplied). 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 ... result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. Once you have set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet window...
... cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work with a telephone cable (not supplied). 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 ... result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. Once you have set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet window...
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... select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the left pane. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See... OK. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up . n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.
... select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the left pane. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See... OK. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up . n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.
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... Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to 64 alphanumeric characters long. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! See the manual that support the...information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE...
... Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to 64 alphanumeric characters long. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! See the manual that support the...information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE...
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... set up multiple monitors. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. n 60 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) directly to your computer.
... set up multiple monitors. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. n 60 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) directly to your computer.
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...Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 64) for more information. If you want to your computer. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected ...to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on the peripheral devices. Before turning on the ...
...Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 64) for more information. If you want to your computer. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected ...to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on the peripheral devices. Before turning on the ...
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... one display to drag objects, such as a single desktop. For example, if you have an external display attached to the monitor (VGA) port, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to distribute portions of your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while...
... one display to drag objects, such as a single desktop. For example, if you have an external display attached to the monitor (VGA) port, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to distribute portions of your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while...
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The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu. 2 Click Display Settings. n 65 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode.
The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu. 2 Click Display Settings. n 65 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode.
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...The user password is provided for password reset. Once you have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer from other standard users to allow you forget the power-on ... and keep it , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer. n 75 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on password: machine password and user password. Once you have set...on password will have set the power-on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Make sure not to protect the computer from unauthorized access.
...The user password is provided for password reset. Once you have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer from other standard users to allow you forget the power-on ... and keep it , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer. n 75 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on password: machine password and user password. Once you have set...on password will have set the power-on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Make sure not to protect the computer from unauthorized access.