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...10065; Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running...Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and...
...10065; Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running...Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and...
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Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. You can reduce eye ...
Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. You can reduce eye ...
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The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. n 25 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. n 25 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
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... screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view...combination changes the resolution. The location and size of power consumption. Fn + (F12): Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of software windows may not work with either the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive as it is turned off. To return the ...
... screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view...combination changes the resolution. The location and size of power consumption. Fn + (F12): Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of software windows may not work with either the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive as it is turned off. To return the ...
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... a music/video file stored on the builtin flash memory storage or hard disk drive* without launching Windows. Special-function button Functions AV MODE button When the computer is off or in VAIO AV Mode Launcher. You can change the default software options in Hibernate mode. To do so,...Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. See the online Specifications to display the setup window. When the computer is on the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous ...
... a music/video file stored on the builtin flash memory storage or hard disk drive* without launching Windows. Special-function button Functions AV MODE button When the computer is off or in VAIO AV Mode Launcher. You can change the default software options in Hibernate mode. To do so,...Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. See the online Specifications to display the setup window. When the computer is on the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous ...
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...to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in a dark place, click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be ...before using such software. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Note that the camera is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. The viewer window may be shared by more light. ! This is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. If...
...to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in a dark place, click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be ...before using such software. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Note that the camera is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. The viewer window may be shared by more light. ! This is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. If...
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... disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All...
... disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All...
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... unplug. 3 Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps...
... unplug. 3 Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps...
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...feature. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options window. To change the settings, see Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use... (page 141) or Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes (page 138). Use a Memory Stick media with...
...feature. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options window. To change the settings, see Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use... (page 141) or Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes (page 138). Use a Memory Stick media with...
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... than one Memory Stick media into the slot. To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a Memory Stick media. Improper insertion of data files...Memory Stick media with both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure to insert the Memory Stick media slot protector into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media.
... than one Memory Stick media into the slot. To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a Memory Stick media. Improper insertion of data files...Memory Stick media with both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure to insert the Memory Stick media slot protector into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media.
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... media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. If you select Quick Format in...reformat the media with your valuable data. Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. Be sure to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire...
... media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. If you select Quick Format in...reformat the media with your valuable data. Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. Be sure to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire...
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Do not force the memory card in the Power Options window. Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. Your computer has been tested...cause damage to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of January 2007. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not attempt to your computer. Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from Unauthorized Use (page... same conditions as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in or out of compatibility. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SD ...
Do not force the memory card in the Power Options window. Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. Your computer has been tested...cause damage to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of January 2007. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not attempt to your computer. Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from Unauthorized Use (page... same conditions as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in or out of compatibility. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SD ...
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...internal modem. To set up your computer to a telephone line with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions. Once you...up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your telephone cable ...
...internal modem. To set up your computer to a telephone line with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions. Once you...up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your telephone cable ...
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...on the WIRELESS switch. The Set up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on ad-hoc networks. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications ...to display the Wireless Device Switch window. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the left pane. Select your model...
...on the WIRELESS switch. The Set up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on ad-hoc networks. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications ...to display the Wireless Device Switch window. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the left pane. Select your model...
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...Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 3 Double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS switch. To disconnect from A to F. The passphrase is set ... See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters ...
...Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 3 Double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS switch. To disconnect from A to F. The passphrase is set ... See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters ...
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...see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other models See the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile ...phone. For instructions on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up...
...see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other models See the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile ...phone. For instructions on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up...
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... the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset and then click Next. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in the Bluetooth Settings window. 9 Right-click the icon and select Connect from the menu. The Bluetooth Manager-Bluetooth Security...
... the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset and then click Next. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in the Bluetooth Settings window. 9 Right-click the icon and select Connect from the menu. The Bluetooth Manager-Bluetooth Security...
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n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. 3 Click Yes. The Bluetooth Settings window appears. 2 Right-click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu.
n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. 3 Click Yes. The Bluetooth Settings window appears. 2 Right-click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu.
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Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. For example, you can also use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables. On the Windows operating system, you can use an external display to your computer. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to set up multiple monitors.
Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. For example, you can also use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables. On the Windows operating system, you can use an external display to your computer. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to set up multiple monitors.
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... at the same time, depending on your computer is not accessible when the computer is connected to your external display or projector. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop...
... at the same time, depending on your computer is not accessible when the computer is connected to your external display or projector. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop...