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... following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in audio, video, ..., and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. To find ...
... following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in audio, video, ..., and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. To find ...
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...VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony... online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO.../ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support...
...VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony... online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO.../ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support...
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... display to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑...
... display to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer 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 Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer 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 Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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... Quick Web Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time. To launch the Windows operating system, you first need to access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! To activate the Quick Web Access function 1 Press...To activate the Quick Web Access function, your computer must be off. icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 35 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to...
... Quick Web Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time. To launch the Windows operating system, you first need to access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! To activate the Quick Web Access function 1 Press...To activate the Quick Web Access function, your computer must be off. icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 35 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to...
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... with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon or the Record icon in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties... capture software, you are using the built-in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! You ...
... with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon or the Record icon in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties... capture software, you are using the built-in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! You ...
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... system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow... format the Memory Stick depending on the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! It may change.
... system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow... format the Memory Stick depending on the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! It may change.
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... the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up and use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up the wireless LAN function. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11a standard, ...using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On ...
... the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up and use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up the wireless LAN function. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11a standard, ...using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On ...
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The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. For example, if you have an external ...
The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. For example, if you have an external ...
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... Normal mode. Certain software applications may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across two displays.
... Normal mode. Certain software applications may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across two displays.
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... a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your USB device before use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with your computer and/or...
... a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your USB device before use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with your computer and/or...
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...power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan in the Power Options window. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for more information. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer ...consumption. With this icon to display the window that time, for example, AC power. See the help file included with the software for each item. 4 Click OK. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 94 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set...
...power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan in the Power Options window. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for more information. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer ...consumption. With this icon to display the window that time, for example, AC power. See the help file included with the software for each item. 4 Click OK. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 94 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set...
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...and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). If such a station is not detected 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 ...damage electronic components. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 97 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...
...and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). If such a station is not detected 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 ...damage electronic components. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 97 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...
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.... This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ The LCD screen is not a malfunction. This is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in low temperature conditions may scratch... bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD screen if the same image is a normal result of time. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen.
.... This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ The LCD screen is not a malfunction. This is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in low temperature conditions may scratch... bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD screen if the same image is a normal result of time. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen.
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...; Make sure the LCD backlight of unsaved data. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for more than four seconds to close the application window. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may have occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and...
...; Make sure the LCD backlight of unsaved data. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for more than four seconds to close the application window. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may have occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and...
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If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. ❑ If your computer still does not turn on your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button ... computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to turn off your...
If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. ❑ If your computer still does not turn on your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button ... computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to turn off your...
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... turn off the indicator before entering the password. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. When entering the password, check that the power indicator light turns off. Then... wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start. To resolve this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. ...For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). This is normal. Press and hold the power button for 10 or ...
... turn off the indicator before entering the password. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. When entering the password, check that the power indicator light turns off. Then... wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start. To resolve this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. ...For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). This is normal. Press and hold the power button for 10 or ...
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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. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 ... for your screen to change the boot device. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you need to turn -off . Select a screen saver other than...
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. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 ... for your screen to change the boot device. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you need to turn -off . Select a screen saver other than...
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...Corporation. You can keep my antivirus software updated? How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. ...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. ...
...Corporation. You can keep my antivirus software updated? How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. ...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. ...
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... Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. To change the settings, follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under the current...
... Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. To change the settings, follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under the current...