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n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
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Front A Muting (S1) button (page 34) B AV MODE button (page 34) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F Power button G LCD screen (page 105) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 33) n 12 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 34) B AV MODE button (page 34) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F Power button G LCD screen (page 105) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 33) n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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n 21 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 21 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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n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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.
n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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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... volume level. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating... the M or , key. To make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. Changes the view size of...
... volume level. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating... the M or , key. To make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. Changes the view size of...
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n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer. Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port and jack on the projector (6).
n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer. Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port and jack on the projector (6).
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n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out ...
n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out ...
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n 104 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 107) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page ...
n 104 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 107) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page ...
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... points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on it. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as this may appear on the LCD screen. n 105 N Precautions Handling the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. Be careful when using high-precision technology. This is normal...
... points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on it. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as this may appear on the LCD screen. n 105 N Precautions Handling the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. Be careful when using high-precision technology. This is normal...
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...with the lid open the computer, hold the computer with the other. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The LCD screen may be sure to a warm one hour before cleaning your computer. ❑ To avoid losing data when your computer is ...or TV reception. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 159). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer. n 108 N Precautions ❑...
...with the lid open the computer, hold the computer with the other. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The LCD screen may be sure to a warm one hour before cleaning your computer. ❑ To avoid losing data when your computer is ...or TV reception. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 159). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer. n 108 N Precautions ❑...
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...-in MOTION EYE camera only. Why are captured images poor in quality? ❑ The images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of the LCD screen might help. ❑ The viewer window may show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in captured images may be shared by...
...-in MOTION EYE camera only. Why are captured images poor in quality? ❑ The images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of the LCD screen might help. ❑ The viewer window may show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in captured images may be shared by...
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... securely plugged into Normal mode. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 31) for more information. ❑ If the display output is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys.
... securely plugged into Normal mode. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 31) for more information. ❑ If the display output is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys.
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... the resolution of the graphics and video memory available. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can check the total amount of the LCD screen. Right-click on your computer screen. Press the Fn+F6 keys to increase the screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys...
... the resolution of the graphics and video memory available. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can check the total amount of the LCD screen. Right-click on your computer screen. Press the Fn+F6 keys to increase the screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys...
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... Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Display. 6 Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment. n 143 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes? ❑ The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the Fn+F5/F6 keys, is temporary and may be...
... Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Display. 6 Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment. n 143 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes? ❑ The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the Fn+F5/F6 keys, is temporary and may be...