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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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... Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64...
... Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64...
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...To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to ... single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your entire hard disk drive to find...
...To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to ... single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your entire hard disk drive to find...
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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 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
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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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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 computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the 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 !
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 computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the 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 !
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... on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Changes the LCD brightness of your screen. Changes the volume level. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the... pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Changes the view size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Using Your...
... on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Changes the LCD brightness of your screen. Changes the volume level. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the... pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Changes the view size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Using Your...
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... the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger on the... screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of...
... the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger on the... screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of...
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... CD software to play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert... a recordable 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 select an option.
... CD software to play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert... a recordable 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 select an option.
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... ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on...
... ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on...
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n 55 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 55 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. !
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on -screen instructions. ! For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with a built-in modem. If your computer is not equipped with party lines, cannot be...
on -screen instructions. ! For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with a built-in modem. If your computer is not equipped with party lines, cannot be...
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See the online specifications for detailed information on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for more information. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on the video controller.
See the online specifications for detailed information on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for more information. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on the video controller.
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...external display. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 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 change the settings. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display ... external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on -screen instructions to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or...
...external display. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 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 change the settings. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display ... external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on -screen instructions to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or...
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... properly. Certain software applications may not support the Multiple Monitors function. This allows you have an external display connected to the other . Otherwise, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to Normal mode. For example, if you to drag objects, such as a single desktop...
... properly. Certain software applications may not support the Multiple Monitors function. This allows you have an external display connected to the other . Otherwise, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to Normal mode. For example, if you to drag objects, such as a single desktop...
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..., press and hold the muting (S1) button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the muting (S1) button. For details on -screen instructions to change the muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. n 74...Buttons (page 34). At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. Additionally, you can also change the...
..., press and hold the muting (S1) button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the muting (S1) button. For details on -screen instructions to change the muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. n 74...Buttons (page 34). At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. Additionally, you can also change the...
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To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive. 6 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving ...
To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive. 6 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving ...
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...the power-on password, you must first set the user password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Be sure not.... The machine password is provided to reset the password. The power-on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided for service to protect your password and...
...the power-on password, you must first set the user password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Be sure not.... The machine password is provided to reset the password. The power-on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided for service to protect your password and...
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... To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 ... to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key 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. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the...
... To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 ... to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key 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. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the...