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... Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire...
... Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire...
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... you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & ...Recovery Find information on how to do it step by step. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows...
... you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & ...Recovery Find information on how to do it step by step. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows...
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... for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. If the wireless keyboard is lost. The connect indicator turns on in the LCD window on the bottom of each other. If not, repeat the procedure. !
... for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. If the wireless keyboard is lost. The connect indicator turns on in the LCD window on the bottom of each other. If not, repeat the procedure. !
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If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced.
If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced.
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... (page 34) for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to turn on the screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off the wireless keyboard. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Indicators (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock): Turns...
... (page 34) for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to turn on the screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off the wireless keyboard. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Indicators (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock): Turns...
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... to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 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 Programs...
... to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 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 Programs...
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...you need to connect the supplied digital TV tuner. To access this on Windows Media Center features. See the online specifications to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in... conjunction with Windows Media Center, your TV tuner board configuration. ! For details on the external digital cable tuner, see ...
...you need to connect the supplied digital TV tuner. To access this on Windows Media Center features. See the online specifications to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in... conjunction with Windows Media Center, your TV tuner board configuration. ! For details on the external digital cable tuner, see ...
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To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your computer for using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander. Before you use the remote commander Before using Windows Media Center features, including TV channel selection.
To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your computer for using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander. Before you use the remote commander Before using Windows Media Center features, including TV channel selection.
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...chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. ✍ Illustrated above is the English remote commander as an example. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to begin media playback. Record z button Press to pause media playback. B Back button Press to return to stop media... playback or TV recording session. Stop x button Press to the previous window. D Recorded TV button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Forward M button Press to view previously recorded TV programs. button Press ...
...chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. ✍ Illustrated above is the English remote commander as an example. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to begin media playback. Record z button Press to pause media playback. B Back button Press to return to stop media... playback or TV recording session. Stop x button Press to the previous window. D Recorded TV button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Forward M button Press to view previously recorded TV programs. button Press ...
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I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to view additional options that are available for your area. L More button Press to close the active application window. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to reduce power consumption. J Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to switch among open the Media Center ... to open applications. K Start button Press to backspace and delete entered text. This button works the same as the Alt+Tab keys. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features.
I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to view additional options that are available for your area. L More button Press to close the active application window. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to reduce power consumption. J Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to switch among open the Media Center ... to open applications. K Start button Press to backspace and delete entered text. This button works the same as the Alt+Tab keys. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features.
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...makes additional control features available with the Control for HDMI function first. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Controlling your computer and BRAVIA TV ("BRAVIA" Sync) If you have a Sony BRAVIA TV with the computer's remote commander and the BRAVIA remote control. Enabling the Control for ..., connecting your computer. 5 Click OK. To enable the Control for HDMI check box. 4 Make sure the TV -> VAIO power synchronize check box is not selected. ! The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Click Control for HDMI. 3 Select the Control for HDMI function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and...
...makes additional control features available with the Control for HDMI function first. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Controlling your computer and BRAVIA TV ("BRAVIA" Sync) If you have a Sony BRAVIA TV with the computer's remote commander and the BRAVIA remote control. Enabling the Control for ..., connecting your computer. 5 Click OK. To enable the Control for HDMI check box. 4 Make sure the TV -> VAIO power synchronize check box is not selected. ! The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Click Control for HDMI. 3 Select the Control for HDMI function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and...
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... to turn both your computer and BRAVIA. In case you can press any key on your keyboard to turn on both on and start Windows. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the computer's remote commander to simultaneously turn on the computer and the BRAVIA TV (One-Touch Play) When your computer and...
... to turn both your computer and BRAVIA. In case you can press any key on your keyboard to turn on both on and start Windows. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the computer's remote commander to simultaneously turn on the computer and the BRAVIA TV (One-Touch Play) When your computer and...
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n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the BRAVIA remote control for Windows Media Center features You can use the remote control supplied with your BRAVIA TV for a wide variety of Windows Media Center features, including TV viewing and optical disc operations. To start Windows Media Center, press the SYNC MENU button on the remote control.
n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the BRAVIA remote control for Windows Media Center features You can use the remote control supplied with your BRAVIA TV for a wide variety of Windows Media Center features, including TV viewing and optical disc operations. To start Windows Media Center, press the SYNC MENU button on the remote control.
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...Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2...allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! To format a Memory Stick media The Memory...
...Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2...allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! To format a Memory Stick media The Memory...
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...indicator lights up. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the left pane. The Set up a connection or... network on -screen instructions. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WLAN switch.
...indicator lights up. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the left pane. The Set up a connection or... network on -screen instructions. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WLAN switch.
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... that your computer does not enter Sleep mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode; You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . otherwise your software may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Certain...the computer may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. n 88 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of...
... that your computer does not enter Sleep mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode; You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . otherwise your software may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Certain...the computer may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. n 88 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of...
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At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. n 89 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK.
At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. n 89 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK.
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... drive when your computer is now safe to remove the hardware device. 7 Click OK. 8 Click Close to malfunction. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is in Sleep mode may cause the computer... to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 9 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the system. 6 Click OK. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to 8. 1 Close all programs accessing the ...
... drive when your computer is now safe to remove the hardware device. 7 Click OK. 8 Click Close to malfunction. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is in Sleep mode may cause the computer... to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 9 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the system. 6 Click OK. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to 8. 1 Close all programs accessing the ...
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. n 93 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB ... USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. ✍ You need to slide open the front panel door to access the USB ports on the front.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. n 93 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB ... USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. ✍ You need to slide open the front panel door to access the USB ports on the front.
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The setting of the control items will not be visible if you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior. The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. Some of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more...
The setting of the control items will not be visible if you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior. The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. Some of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more...