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n4 N Precautions ...101 Handling the LCD Screen ...102 Using the Power Source ...103 Handling Your Computer ...104 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...106 Handling Floppy Disks ...107 Handling Discs ...108 Using the Battery Pack ...109 Using Headphones ...111 Handling the Memory Stick ...112 Handling the Hard Disk ...113 Updating Your Computer ...114 Troubleshooting ...115 Computer ...117 System Security ...123 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 Optical Discs ...134 Display ...138 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144
n4 N Precautions ...101 Handling the LCD Screen ...102 Using the Power Source ...103 Handling Your Computer ...104 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...106 Handling Floppy Disks ...107 Handling Discs ...108 Using the Battery Pack ...109 Using Headphones ...111 Handling the Memory Stick ...112 Handling the Hard Disk ...113 Updating Your Computer ...114 Troubleshooting ...115 Computer ...117 System Security ...123 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 Optical Discs ...134 Display ...138 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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... online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless... WAN functions are 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 restoring individual ...
... online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless... WAN functions are 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 restoring individual ...
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... lower when you are sitting in front of the display to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Proper lighting adds to the...
... lower when you are sitting in front of the display to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Proper lighting adds to the...
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Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) 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 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started
Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) 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 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started
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n 22 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) inward. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
n 22 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) inward. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 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) 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 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) 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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...and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button twice. If you disable the touch pad without connecting... only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once.
...and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button twice. If you disable the touch pad without connecting... only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once.
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... copy files to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the 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 a disc 1 Insert a disc... 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 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
... copy files to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the 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 a disc 1 Insert a disc... 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 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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... out of the slot. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. n 49 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 the... computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your computer is on -screen instructions to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on .
... out of the slot. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. n 49 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 the... computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your computer is on -screen instructions to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on .
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
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... (PBX). If you need to connect your computer to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on...
... (PBX). If you need to connect your computer to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on...
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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 ...place to create a full infrastructure network. A WLAN is a network in which allows you to another. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in the middle of a meeting, or as you can connect to...with each other through walls and ceilings. n 61 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.
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 ...place to create a full infrastructure network. A WLAN is a network in which allows you to another. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in the middle of a meeting, or as you can connect to...with each other through walls and ceilings. n 61 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.
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... to your computer, turn on the external display. To select a display 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to work on the type of your computer... the external display at the same time, depending on your external display or projector. If you want to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) for more information. Before turning on your...
... to your computer, turn on the external display. To select a display 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to work on the type of your computer... the external display at the same time, depending on your external display or projector. If you want to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) for more information. Before turning on your...
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... be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. This allows you set different colors on each display. Certain software applications may not work properly. Otherwise, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not return to drag objects, such...
... be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. This allows you set different colors on each display. Certain software applications may not work properly. Otherwise, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not return to drag objects, such...
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For details on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. Additionally, you can also change the muting (...
For details on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. Additionally, you can also change the muting (...
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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. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is off . n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy...
... 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. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is off . n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy...
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... of the BIOS setup options, as well as to protect your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the power-on password, you have set the password, you must first set the.... Once you have set the user password, you will be charged, and your computer may need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer without entering the password. The machine password is provided for users with administrative rights on password is provided for...
... of the BIOS setup options, as well as to protect your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the power-on password, you have set the password, you must first set the.... Once you have set the user password, you will be charged, and your computer may need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer without entering the password. The machine password is provided for users with administrative rights on password is provided for...
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...to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when... the VAIO logo 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 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit,...
...to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when... the VAIO logo 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 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit,...