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...://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating...
...://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating...
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While adjusting the viewing angle, do not cause glare and reflection on each side of the display as well. ! Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Ventilation - Use indirect lighting to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage. ❑ ...
While adjusting the viewing angle, do not cause glare and reflection on each side of the display as well. ! Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Ventilation - Use indirect lighting to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage. ❑ ...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 28 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 28 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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...is ready for connection with the computer, and turns off when the connection is established. See the help file included with the Fn key. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. N Indicator ...the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image or a document displayed on some...
...is ready for connection with the computer, and turns off when the connection is established. See the help file included with the Fn key. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. N Indicator ...the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image or a document displayed on some...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. n 41 N The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. n 41 N The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
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...see the help file included with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera. Launching or exiting your... the built-in camera. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 46 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the properties...
...see the help file included with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera. Launching or exiting your... the built-in camera. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 46 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the properties...
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The Windows Media Center provides you must change your TV connection setup to enhance your computer. ... and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. See the specifications to set up your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 54 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your audio ...and visual experience in this section may have one hybrid TV tuner board installed to switch the receiving signal type. The hybrid TV tuner board supports both NTSC and...
The Windows Media Center provides you must change your TV connection setup to enhance your computer. ... and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. See the specifications to set up your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 54 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your audio ...and visual experience in this section may have one hybrid TV tuner board installed to switch the receiving signal type. The hybrid TV tuner board supports both NTSC and...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 61 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function Your computer may not be equipped with an HDMI INPUT port ...-definition audio and video signals from the connected device and play the audio/video content on your computer without turning on the computer and starting Windows. Features and options in this section may be available on your computer. See the specifications to connect an external audio/video device, such as an...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 61 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function Your computer may not be equipped with an HDMI INPUT port ...-definition audio and video signals from the connected device and play the audio/video content on your computer without turning on the computer and starting Windows. Features and options in this section may be available on your computer. See the specifications to connect an external audio/video device, such as an...
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... audio/video cable with your computer. To connect an external audio/video device to your computer and start Windows to use an HDMI cable approved by HDMI Licensing, LLC. Be sure to have one end of an HDMI cable or an audio/video cable with triple RCA plugs to an appropriate port... beforehand. The INPUT SELECT and HDMI/VIDEO indicator lights illuminate in green. Be sure to switch the audio/video input source. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 62 N Connecting an External Audio/Video Device To connect an external audio/video device to the HDMI INPUT ...
... audio/video cable with your computer. To connect an external audio/video device to your computer and start Windows to use an HDMI cable approved by HDMI Licensing, LLC. Be sure to have one end of an HDMI cable or an audio/video cable with triple RCA plugs to an appropriate port... beforehand. The INPUT SELECT and HDMI/VIDEO indicator lights illuminate in green. Be sure to switch the audio/video input source. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 62 N Connecting an External Audio/Video Device To connect an external audio/video device to the HDMI INPUT ...
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...the audio/video input source for more information. While the PinP function is provided for showing a small sub window on the remote commander (if supplied) for the above operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 65 N Using the menu for the PinP and Swap ...functions The PinP function is enabled, you can additionally use the PinP A and Swap S buttons on the main window and switching the audio/video input source...
...the audio/video input source for more information. While the PinP function is provided for showing a small sub window on the remote commander (if supplied) for the above operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 65 N Using the menu for the PinP and Swap ...functions The PinP function is enabled, you can additionally use the PinP A and Swap S buttons on the main window and switching the audio/video input source...
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... attempting to replace the batteries. When the remote commander is supplied with the remote commander. Two AA manganese batteries are not described below. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 66 N Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function (page 54), then a remote commander is not going... computer for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the bottom of audio/video related software applications, including the Windows Media Center.
... attempting to replace the batteries. When the remote commander is supplied with the remote commander. Two AA manganese batteries are not described below. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 66 N Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function (page 54), then a remote commander is not going... computer for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the bottom of audio/video related software applications, including the Windows Media Center.
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... media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. Stop x button Press to pause or resume media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander ✍ Some button functions may not be available. Skip B? Swap S button While the sub window is the English remote commander...
... media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. Stop x button Press to pause or resume media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander ✍ Some button functions may not be available. Skip B? Swap S button While the sub window is the English remote commander...
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...for features on software applications, such as a DVD media. Yellow button Press to jump to move the pointer on the playback media, such as the Windows Media Center. M Directional arrow buttons Press the V, v, B, and b buttons to the yellow shortcut link in teletext TV program mode. N Muting... to the red shortcut link in teletext TV program mode. Press again to restore the sound. Press again to switch between channels. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 68 N C Back button Press to return to reduce power consumption. Blue button Press to jump to ...
...for features on software applications, such as a DVD media. Yellow button Press to jump to move the pointer on the playback media, such as the Windows Media Center. M Directional arrow buttons Press the V, v, B, and b buttons to the yellow shortcut link in teletext TV program mode. N Muting... to the red shortcut link in teletext TV program mode. Press again to restore the sound. Press again to switch between channels. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 68 N C Back button Press to return to reduce power consumption. Blue button Press to jump to ...
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... ENTER button Press to activate a feature or an action, such as well. U APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the active application window. *1 Pressing these buttons displays a message if your computer does not support the HDMI/VIDEO input function. *2 Available with the HDMI/...(This button's actions are similar to using the OK button.) T APPLICATION SELECT button Press to activate/deactivate teletext TV program mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 69 N R Teletext TV program mode selection button Press to switch among open applications. This button works the...
... ENTER button Press to activate a feature or an action, such as well. U APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the active application window. *1 Pressing these buttons displays a message if your computer does not support the HDMI/VIDEO input function. *2 Available with the HDMI/...(This button's actions are similar to using the OK button.) T APPLICATION SELECT button Press to activate/deactivate teletext TV program mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 69 N R Teletext TV program mode selection button Press to switch among open applications. This button works the...
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... will appear in the Computer window after you insert "Memory Stick" into place. ✍ "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick...
... will appear in the Computer window after you insert "Memory Stick" into place. ✍ "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick...
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... 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. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while ... ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! If you select Quick Format in Format options. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 73 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is...
... 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. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while ... ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! If you select Quick Format in Format options. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 73 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is...
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Do not force the card into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 15). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the Computer window after you are inserting it clicks into the slot. n 77 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you insert the card into the slot. The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction.
Do not force the card into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 15). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the Computer window after you are inserting it clicks into the slot. n 77 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you insert the card into the slot. The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction.
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To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 87 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 87 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
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... USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with your USB device before use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on how to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it...
... USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with your USB device before use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on how to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it...
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The package protects the module from the computer. 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 computer and disconnect it from the power cord and from ... the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer's memory, read the notes...
The package protects the module from the computer. 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 computer and disconnect it from the power cord and from ... the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer's memory, read the notes...