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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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... on -screen User Guide. Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of this manual may find differences in the information when your computer. You may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer...
... on -screen User Guide. Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of this manual may find differences in the information when your computer. You may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer...
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... in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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...
... in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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...
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... 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. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front...
... 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. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front...
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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 Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is 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.
n 21 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is 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.
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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 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. 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.
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... has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. To make... the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. To decrease ...
... has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. To make... the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. To decrease ...
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.... Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger on an item or object. Press the left button twice. To change... the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad...
.... Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger on an item or object. Press the left button twice. To change... the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad...
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If the Audio CD window appears, click 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 play an audio ... the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
If the Audio CD window appears, click 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 play an audio ... the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your...
n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your...
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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. ! n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to your modem. 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. on -screen instructions. ! Some of...
n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to your modem. 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. on -screen instructions. ! Some of...
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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 your computer. See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for more information. 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.
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 your computer. See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for more information. 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.
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... display. See the help file for more information. ✍ You may not be able 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 projector. 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. Before turning on your computer, turn on the external display. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display ...
... display. See the help file for more information. ✍ You may not be able 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 projector. 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. Before turning on your computer, turn on the external display. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display ...
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... support the Multiple Monitors function. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Otherwise, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to drag objects, such as a single desktop. If you have an external display connected...
... support the Multiple Monitors function. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Otherwise, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to drag objects, such as a single desktop. If you have an external display connected...
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... changing the assignment. 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. For details on -screen instructions to change the muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display and...
... changing the assignment. 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. For details on -screen instructions to change the muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display and...
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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 malfunction. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate) may cause the computer to remove the floppy ...
To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on -screen instructions to malfunction. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate) may cause the computer to remove the floppy ...
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...you forget the power-on password and need to be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Once you have set the password. Be...changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password, you cannot start your... from other people. The power-on password allows you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. The machine password is provided for the standard users to allow for ...
...you forget the power-on password and need to be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Once you have set the password. Be...changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password, you cannot start your... from other people. The power-on password allows you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. The machine password is provided for the standard users to allow for ...
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... 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... VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 85 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on...
... 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... VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 85 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on...