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n3 N Precautions 103 Handling the LCD Screen 104 Using the Power Source 105 Handling Your Computer 106 Handling the Built-in Camera 109 Handling Discs 110 Using the Battery Pack 111 Using Headphones 113 Handling the Memory Stick 114 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 115 Troubleshooting 116 Computer 118 System Security 125 Battery 126 Built-in Camera 128 Networking 130 Optical Discs 133 Display 137 Printing 143 Microphone 144 Speakers 145 Touch Pad 146 Keyboard 147 Floppy Disks 148 Audio/Video 149 Memory Stick 152 Peripherals 153 Trademarks 154 Notice 156
n3 N Precautions 103 Handling the LCD Screen 104 Using the Power Source 105 Handling Your Computer 106 Handling the Built-in Camera 109 Handling Discs 110 Using the Battery Pack 111 Using Headphones 113 Handling the Memory Stick 114 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 115 Troubleshooting 116 Computer 118 System Security 125 Battery 126 Built-in Camera 128 Networking 130 Optical Discs 133 Display 137 Printing 143 Microphone 144 Speakers 145 Touch Pad 146 Keyboard 147 Floppy Disks 148 Audio/Video 149 Memory Stick 152 Peripherals 153 Trademarks 154 Notice 156
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... the 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 the supplied manuals including ... Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the ...
... the 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 the supplied manuals including ... Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the ...
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... from the following categories to the original factory settings - Information about your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You can find the answers...
... from the following categories to the original factory settings - Information about your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You can find the answers...
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...Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled programs on a specific program. ❑ ...Selected models only) - See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Features and options may be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. You may not be able to find...
...Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled programs on a specific program. ❑ ...Selected models only) - See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Features and options may be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. You may not be able to find...
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... > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance.
... > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports A WEB button (page 34), (page 35) B Muting (S1) button (page 34) C DISPLAY OFF button (page 34) D Num lock indicator (page 18) E Caps lock indicator (page 18) F Scroll lock indicator (page 18) G Power button H LCD screen (page 104) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Keyboard (page 31) K Touch pad (page 33) n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports A WEB button (page 34), (page 35) B Muting (S1) button (page 34) C DISPLAY OFF button (page 34) D Num lock indicator (page 18) E Caps lock indicator (page 18) F Scroll lock indicator (page 18) G Power button H LCD screen (page 104) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Keyboard (page 31) K Touch pad (page 33) n 14 N
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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 20 N Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 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 20 N Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N 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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected ...
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N 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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected ...
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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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Toggles among your computer screen. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones....or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. To make the view look smaller and further away (... the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific...
Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Toggles among your computer screen. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones....or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. To make the view look smaller and further away (... the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific...
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... a shortcut menu. Press the left button. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice in circles on the screen using the touch pad. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard...; You can point to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll horizontally. Slide your finger in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, moving your finger along the...
... a shortcut menu. Press the left button. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice in circles on the screen using the touch pad. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard...; You can point to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll horizontally. Slide your finger in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, moving your finger along the...
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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 ... located at the For detailed information on how to use or restrictions on the Quick Web Access function, click the lower right corner of the screen. ❑ Press the WEB button. ❑ Press the power button on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard. Activating...Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time. 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 ... located at the For detailed information on how to use or restrictions on the Quick Web Access function, click the lower right corner of the screen. ❑ Press the WEB button. ❑ Press the power button on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard. Activating...Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time. icon located at the lower left corner of the screen.
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...the media type. It may change. Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to reformat the media with your valuable data. 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 the on-screen instructions. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon...
...the media type. It may change. Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to reformat the media with your valuable data. 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 the on-screen instructions. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon...
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n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove the ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions 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 out of the slot.
n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove the ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions 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 out of the slot.
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...-in modem only. 1 Plug one end of the phone cable (1) into the modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable ! Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to models with a built-in ... and could cause a malfunction in the built-in the left pane. 5 Click Set up a dial-up a connection or network in modem. on -screen instructions. The following procedure applies to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. The following procedure applies to the Internet !
...-in modem only. 1 Plug one end of the phone cable (1) into the modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable ! Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to models with a built-in ... and could cause a malfunction in the built-in the left pane. 5 Click Set up a dial-up a connection or network in modem. on -screen instructions. The following procedure applies to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. The following procedure applies to the Internet !
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more ... ad-hoc networks. ❑ On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility Use the SmartWi Connection Utility 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. Be sure to set up the wireless...
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more ... ad-hoc networks. ❑ On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility Use the SmartWi Connection Utility 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. Be sure to set up the wireless...
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...the detailed procedure. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the display output to the connected TV. ✍ You can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Additionally, you need to the computer, make sure the HDMI... and the other surround sound decoder devices between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 139) for more information on the computer. 4 Press the Fn+F7 keys to change the sound output device? (page ...
...the detailed procedure. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the display output to the connected TV. ✍ You can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Additionally, you need to the computer, make sure the HDMI... and the other surround sound decoder devices between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 139) for more information on the computer. 4 Press the Fn+F7 keys to change the sound output device? (page ...
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If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to find out about the configuration of your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 74) for more information. The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 72 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to work on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to use as the primary monitor.
If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to find out about the configuration of your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 74) for more information. The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 72 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to work on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to use as the primary monitor.
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...; On 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. ❑ On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3... Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ❑ On models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can ...
...; On 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. ❑ On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3... Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ❑ On models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can ...
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... the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to drag objects, such as a single desktop. This allows you have an external display...
... the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to drag objects, such as a single desktop. This allows you have an external display...