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n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you need. Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑...
... support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you need. Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑...
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.... Adjust the brightness level of the display to avoid bright spots on the display. Use indirect lighting to the proper position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front...
.... Adjust the brightness level of the display to avoid bright spots on the display. Use indirect lighting to the proper position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front...
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... (page 30) B AV MODE button (page 30) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 97) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory...
... (page 30) B AV MODE button (page 30) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 97) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. n 21 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. ... 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. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet...
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. n 21 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. ... 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. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet...
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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) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the 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) inward. 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 on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... keep pressing Fn+F4. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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. Combinations and Functions...
... keep pressing Fn+F4. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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. Combinations and Functions...
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... pressing the left button twice. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the...
... pressing the left button twice. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the...
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...; To make sure your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the...
...; To make sure your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the...
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... to a disc ! 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... on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
... to a disc ! 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... on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet.
To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet.
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...in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions....or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the...
...in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions....or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the...
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...Before turning on your computer, turn on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 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 ...Modes You can select which display to be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 68)...
...Before turning on your computer, turn on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 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 ...Modes You can select which display to be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 68)...
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... other . otherwise your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you have an external display connected to the monitor (VGA) port, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to Normal mode. For example, if you are using Multiple Monitors mode; Make sure...
... other . otherwise your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you have an external display connected to the monitor (VGA) port, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to Normal mode. For example, if you are using Multiple Monitors mode; Make sure...
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n 69 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. To change the S1 button assignment to ...
n 69 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. To change the S1 button assignment to ...
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... Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to...following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password 1 Turn on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security.
... Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to...following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password 1 Turn on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security.
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... the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select ...
... the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select ...
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Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! If the battery ... charge becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer, you...
Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! If the battery ... charge becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer, you...