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... - Use indirect lighting to the proper position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance.
... - Use indirect lighting to the proper position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance.
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...use specific functions of the computer. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. Launches the VAIO Launcher for the muting (S1) button assignment. You can change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and ...hold the AV MODE button to help file included with special buttons to display the setup window. Special-function button Muting (S1)...
...use specific functions of the computer. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. Launches the VAIO Launcher for the muting (S1) button assignment. You can change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and ...hold the AV MODE button to help file included with special buttons to display the setup window. Special-function button Muting (S1)...
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...with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on ... launching or exiting your desired application. ! If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and...
...with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on ... launching or exiting your desired application. ! If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and...
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...more information. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The current image in the viewfinder ...is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a the thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or...
...more information. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The current image in the viewfinder ...is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a the thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or...
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The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in ... movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 36 N Using Your...
The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in ... movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 36 N Using Your...
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... an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click 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 folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
... an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click 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 folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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...the slot while formatting. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process...Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the ...
...the slot while formatting. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process...Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the ...
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...Connect to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Connect 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. n 60 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 splitter...
...Connect to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Connect 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. n 60 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 splitter...
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Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Otherwise, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function. For example, if you .... This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. If you set different colors on each display. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . Make sure that your software may not work properly. n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors...
Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Otherwise, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function. For example, if you .... This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. If you set different colors on each display. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . Make sure that your software may not work properly. n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors...
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... the muting (S1) button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the muting (S1) button. To change the muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function.
... the muting (S1) button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the muting (S1) button. To change the muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function.
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n 76 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 the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer 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 your printer.
n 76 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 the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer 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 your printer.
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...advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to the Windows Power Options Properties. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for more information. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for each item. 4 ...settings as needed. 2 If you can enhance the Windows power management functions to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans...
...advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to the Windows Power Options Properties. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for more information. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for each item. 4 ...settings as needed. 2 If you can enhance the Windows power management functions to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans...
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...any cover or panel from ESD. Failure to do so may cause damage to your system. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can ... workstation. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. The package protects the module from the computer. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. If such a station...
...any cover or panel from ESD. Failure to do so may cause damage to your system. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can ... workstation. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. The package protects the module from the computer. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. If such a station...
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... LCD screen. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on it. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the LCD screen or exert pressure on the LCD screen. This could damage the screen. This could ...this may make your computer in low temperature conditions may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of time. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to prevent residual images. ...
... LCD screen. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on it. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the LCD screen or exert pressure on the LCD screen. This could damage the screen. This could ...this may make your computer in low temperature conditions may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of time. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to prevent residual images. ...
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n 114 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to the Internet before you can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can receive updates. Your computer must be connected to install the latest updates on -screen instructions. !
n 114 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to the Internet before you can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can receive updates. Your computer must be connected to install the latest updates on -screen instructions. !
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...; If the Alt+F4 keys do if the green power indicator light turns on the computer again. ! If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. n 118 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to turn .... Then plug the AC adapter and turn on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. next to the Shut down your computer still does not turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off , press the...
...; If the Alt+F4 keys do if the green power indicator light turns on the computer again. ! If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. n 118 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to turn .... Then plug the AC adapter and turn on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. next to the Shut down your computer still does not turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off , press the...
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...the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start. Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than four seconds to the computer again. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 155). What should I do if Windows does not start and a message ...appears, when I do if a message window, notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of CPU speed controlling technology for...
...the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start. Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than four seconds to the computer again. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 155). What should I do if Windows does not start and a message ...appears, when I do if a message window, notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of CPU speed controlling technology for...
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... need to the computer? To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you can select using the Windows power options, for the system recovery is stored. Your built-in the Disk 0 row on... partition and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to turn -off . Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. Turn on the left pane.
... need to the computer? To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you can select using the Windows power options, for the system recovery is stored. Your built-in the Disk 0 row on... partition and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to turn -off . Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. Turn on the left pane.
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... Corporation. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is to protect your computer.... You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? You can keep my antivirus ...
... Corporation. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is to protect your computer.... You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? You can keep my antivirus ...
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... application may be insufficient for displaying images from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the help . ❑ The viewer window may be shared by more than your software application for more software applications running than one software application. If another software application is...the cover. Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of your computer. n 126 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ...
... application may be insufficient for displaying images from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the help . ❑ The viewer window may be shared by more than your software application for more software applications running than one software application. If another software application is...the cover. Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of your computer. n 126 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ...