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...(LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using Peripheral Devices 64 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........65 Connecting an External Display 66 Selecting Display Modes 72 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 73 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i....LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the VAIO Control Center 87 Using the VAIO...
...(LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using Peripheral Devices 64 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........65 Connecting an External Display 66 Selecting Display Modes 72 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 73 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i....LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the VAIO Control Center 87 Using the VAIO...
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... Built-in Storage Device 111 Troubleshooting 112 Computer 114 System Security 121 Battery 122 Built-in Camera 124 Internet 126 Networking 128 Optical Discs 131 Display 135 Printing 139 Microphone 140 Speakers 141 Touch Pad 142 Keyboard 143 Floppy Disks 144 Audio/Video 145 "Memory Stick 147 Peripherals 148 Trademarks 149...
... Built-in Storage Device 111 Troubleshooting 112 Computer 114 System Security 121 Battery 122 Built-in Camera 124 Internet 126 Networking 128 Optical Discs 131 Display 135 Printing 139 Microphone 140 Speakers 141 Touch Pad 142 Keyboard 143 Floppy Disks 144 Audio/Video 145 "Memory Stick 147 Peripherals 148 Trademarks 149...
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... find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or... inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. You can find the information you might...
... find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or... inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. You can find the information you might...
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... eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display to avoid bright spots on the display. Use indirect lighting to the proper position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the ...lighting adds to find the best position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location ...
... eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display to avoid bright spots on the display. Use indirect lighting to the proper position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the ...lighting adds to find the best position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location ...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports A WEB button (page 35), (page 36) B Muting (S1) button (page 35) C DISPLAY OFF button (page 35) 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 105) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Keyboard (page 32) K Touch pad (page 34) L Left button (page 34) M Right button (page 34) n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports A WEB button (page 35), (page 36) B Muting (S1) button (page 35) C DISPLAY OFF button (page 35) 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 105) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Keyboard (page 32) K Touch pad (page 34) L Left button (page 34) M Right button (page 34) n 14 N
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... keypad is not active when the indicator light is in progress. Letters appear in green while the computer is on the program you scroll the display. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press the key a second time to change how you...
... keypad is not active when the indicator light is in progress. Letters appear in green while the computer is on the program you scroll the display. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press the key a second time to change how you...
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.... Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. Switches the display output between your computer while an external display is finished launching. If you disconnect a display cable from your...F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with both , and multiple displays with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in ...
.... Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. Switches the display output between your computer while an external display is finished launching. If you disconnect a display cable from your...F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with both , and multiple displays with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in ...
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Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on some software. When you execute this command, the states...the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function ...Changes the size of power consumption. For details on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system...
Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on some software. When you execute this command, the states...the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function ...Changes the size of power consumption. For details on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system...
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...-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while ...pressing the left button (3) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer. Press the...
...-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while ...pressing the left button (3) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer. Press the...
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...Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. The WEB button is not functional while the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Press any key. - Special-function ...button WEB button Muting (S1) button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default.
...Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. The WEB button is not functional while the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Press any key. - Special-function ...button WEB button Muting (S1) button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default.
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... pre-recorded or blank discs for some music discs encoded with this unit. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Region settings are not compliant with your external display is not supported. ! To play or view the contents of the recordable disc... (CD) standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 42 N ! VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with ...
... pre-recorded or blank discs for some music discs encoded with this unit. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Region settings are not compliant with your external display is not supported. ! To play or view the contents of the recordable disc... (CD) standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 42 N ! VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with ...
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... insert Duo-size "Memory Stick" directly into place. ✍ "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 47 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the...
... insert Duo-size "Memory Stick" directly into place. ✍ "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 47 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the...
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Make sure you want to 4 when: - the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting ... out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. your computer is not displayed on the taskbar. - n 53 N the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on -screen...
Make sure you want to 4 when: - the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting ... out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. your computer is not displayed on the taskbar. - n 53 N the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on -screen...
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... the access point may be cut off depending on the radio conditions. When the communication speed is not as fast as the one displayed on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 63 N The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such...
... the access point may be cut off depending on the radio conditions. When the communication speed is not as fast as the one displayed on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 63 N The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 65) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 66) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 72) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 75) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 76) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 78) n 64 N
Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 65) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 66) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 72) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 75) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 76) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 78) n 64 N
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n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
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... the projector to your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 67 N Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector You can connect an external display, such as a computer display or a projector, to the monitor port (2) on the computer with a display cable (3). ✍ If necessary, connect the headphones jack on the projector and the headphones jack (4) i on...
... the projector to your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 67 N Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector You can connect an external display, such as a computer display or a projector, to the monitor port (2) on the computer with a display cable (3). ✍ If necessary, connect the headphones jack on the projector and the headphones jack (4) i on...
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... monitor to your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you to play or view any copyright protected content. ✍ If the external computer display is equipped with an HDMI input port and the computer is equipped with the HDMI output port, plug one end of DVI port that supports... 24 pins. It has 29 pins. Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. If your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 68 N ! Your computer is a type of an HDMI cable into the HDMI output port on the computer and the other end into the HDMI...
... monitor to your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you to play or view any copyright protected content. ✍ If the external computer display is equipped with an HDMI input port and the computer is equipped with the HDMI output port, plug one end of DVI port that supports... 24 pins. It has 29 pins. Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. If your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 68 N ! Your computer is a type of an HDMI cable into the HDMI output port on the computer and the other end into the HDMI...
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... Presentation mode, some functions of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the Muting (S1) button to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. To use handy functions for the...
... Presentation mode, some functions of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the Muting (S1) button to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. To use handy functions for the...
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... to change the sound output device? (page 145). 1 Plug the power cord of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 70 N Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port If your computer is used, the image will not be... displayed and the audio will not be heard. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you can connect a TV with an ...
... to change the sound output device? (page 145). 1 Plug the power cord of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 70 N Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port If your computer is used, the image will not be... displayed and the audio will not be heard. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you can connect a TV with an ...