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... power indicator turns off computer window appears. Power consumption is reduced to the lowest possible setting without being completely off specific devices, your data frequently to avoid data loss. Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk. Press the Fn+F12 keys, or press the power button and release it immediately. Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode...
... power indicator turns off computer window appears. Power consumption is reduced to the lowest possible setting without being completely off specific devices, your data frequently to avoid data loss. Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk. Press the Fn+F12 keys, or press the power button and release it immediately. Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode...
VAIO User Guide
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... type of alarm you control the power supplied to access the power scheme information quickly from the drop-down menus in the Power schemes box. If you want to different devices, such as the computer screen (LCD) and the hard disk drive, in your changes from the drop-down menu in the Settings for your power properties 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Start on the Windows...
... type of alarm you control the power supplied to access the power scheme information quickly from the drop-down menus in the Power schemes box. If you want to different devices, such as the computer screen (LCD) and the hard disk drive, in your changes from the drop-down menu in the Settings for your power properties 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Start on the Windows...
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Page 24 The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to the model you purc has ed. For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. Using Ethernet and dial-up connections. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you can easily set up or connect to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connections Types of networks.
Page 24 The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to the model you purc has ed. For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. Using Ethernet and dial-up connections. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you can easily set up or connect to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connections Types of networks.
VAIO User Guide
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... and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. Network Setup Wizard 3. Click Next. Do not connect any telephone cable. To connect the unit to your company network from the Start menu, and then clicking Networking and the Web in the port. You can connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to the Local Information window, follow the on-screen instructions, and...
... and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. Network Setup Wizard 3. Click Next. Do not connect any telephone cable. To connect the unit to your company network from the Start menu, and then clicking Networking and the Web in the port. You can connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to the Local Information window, follow the on-screen instructions, and...
VAIO User Guide
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... -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. Follow the on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 3. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. 7. When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on each computer. Computers networked under the same workgroup name are displayed in the Other Places menu. Click My Network...
... -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. Follow the on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 3. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. 7. When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on each computer. Computers networked under the same workgroup name are displayed in the Other Places menu. Click My Network...
VAIO User Guide
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... anti-virus software. Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to power your computer or make sure your battery is installed on the CD Writing Wizard. To copy files to the CD. 7. Close Windows Explorer. 5. Click Start, and My Computer. 6. CD Writing Wizard Page 38 CD Driv e Window 2. Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3. In the Folders panel on the left, locate the...
... anti-virus software. Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to power your computer or make sure your battery is installed on the CD Writing Wizard. To copy files to the CD. 7. Close Windows Explorer. 5. Click Start, and My Computer. 6. CD Writing Wizard Page 38 CD Driv e Window 2. Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3. In the Folders panel on the left, locate the...
VAIO User Guide
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... a TV To play the DVD. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. Do not use a program, see the help guide included with a CD-RW/DVD drive can read most DVD-R media. Click Start on how to use memory-resident utility software to Max Battery if it is playing a DVD. This may produce noise while playing. Disable the screen saver and the virus checker. 3. See Selecting a display for more information...
... a TV To play the DVD. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. Do not use a program, see the help guide included with a CD-RW/DVD drive can read most DVD-R media. Click Start on how to use memory-resident utility software to Max Battery if it is playing a DVD. This may produce noise while playing. Disable the screen saver and the virus checker. 3. See Selecting a display for more information...
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... a power scheme for more battery power you conserve. The lower the brightness the more information. 2. Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to play the DVD. Page 44 Close all open programs. 2. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. 3. Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, by following these steps: 1. If you have audio devices connected...
... a power scheme for more battery power you conserve. The lower the brightness the more information. 2. Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to play the DVD. Page 44 Close all open programs. 2. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. 3. Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, by following these steps: 1. If you have audio devices connected...
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... drop or bend the disc. Follow these steps: 1. Restart the computer by clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart. 2. for instructions on the speakers and the connections Page 45 Double-click the Volume icon Audio Mute check boxes. Check the volume setting in the manual eject hole to wipe the surface of the disc from the Shut Down menu of the Eject button.
... drop or bend the disc. Follow these steps: 1. Restart the computer by clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart. 2. for instructions on the speakers and the connections Page 45 Double-click the Volume icon Audio Mute check boxes. Check the volume setting in the manual eject hole to wipe the surface of the disc from the Shut Down menu of the Eject button.
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..., the disc may not be incompatible with the optical drive. See Using power saving modes for this CD-ROM device check box, if it to select the Enable digital CD audio for more information. To change the video resolution, follow these steps: 1. If you start the computer. A window with the optical drive. If you may go blank? Your computer screen may need to adjust the...
..., the disc may not be incompatible with the optical drive. See Using power saving modes for this CD-ROM device check box, if it to select the Enable digital CD audio for more information. To change the video resolution, follow these steps: 1. If you start the computer. A window with the optical drive. If you may go blank? Your computer screen may need to adjust the...
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... may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. You may need to change the default printer port setting, although this setting...
... may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. You may need to change the default printer port setting, although this setting...
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... open the submenu. 4. The Device Problems Troubleshooting Wizard window appears. 9. Click Yes again on the System Settings Change window to disable the device, click Yes. 6. When a warning window appears asking you if you want to restart your touch pad and mouse preferences, such as changing pointers, enabling or disabling the tapping feature, clicking both buttons simultaneously, and adjusting the touch pad speed. Press the Windows key . Select the Hardware tab, and in the list of hardware devices...
... open the submenu. 4. The Device Problems Troubleshooting Wizard window appears. 9. Click Yes again on the System Settings Change window to disable the device, click Yes. 6. When a warning window appears asking you if you want to restart your touch pad and mouse preferences, such as changing pointers, enabling or disabling the tapping feature, clicking both buttons simultaneously, and adjusting the touch pad speed. Press the Windows key . Select the Hardware tab, and in the list of hardware devices...
VAIO User Guide
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... have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow 3. The Turn off the computer. If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer. If you may need to the computer. How do I do I change the button assignments. Click Start on the Windows...
... have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow 3. The Turn off the computer. If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer. If you may need to the computer. How do I do I change the button assignments. Click Start on the Windows...
VAIO User Guide
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... "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your computer 1. Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device. See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Page 76 If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on -screen instructions to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection...
... "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your computer 1. Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device. See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Page 76 If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on -screen instructions to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection...
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... all cable and power connections are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. See Inserting PC Cards for more information. Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box? The exclamation mark indicates there is a problem with this computer. For some functions...
... all cable and power connections are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. See Inserting PC Cards for more information. Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box? The exclamation mark indicates there is a problem with this computer. For some functions...
VAIO User Guide
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... external power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is using battery power, make sure the speakers are not selected. Why don't the Fn+F3, Fn+F4, or Fn+Shift+F4 key combinations work ? Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable and use...
... external power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is using battery power, make sure the speakers are not selected. Why don't the Fn+F3, Fn+F4, or Fn+Shift+F4 key combinations work ? Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable and use...
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... discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, memory modules, and other internal components of memory installed on your computer, see the Welcome page to : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To find the nearest center or agent, go to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. The package protects the module from any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other components. If you...
... discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, memory modules, and other internal components of memory installed on your computer, see the Welcome page to : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To find the nearest center or agent, go to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. The package protects the module from any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other components. If you...
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Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your VAIO® Computer Specifications on the memory bay. When installing a memory module, do not remove or loosen any part of the motherboard or other screws. For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw(s) on the Welcome page. See "To remove the battery." 3. Turn the computer over...
Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your VAIO® Computer Specifications on the memory bay. When installing a memory module, do not remove or loosen any part of the motherboard or other screws. For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw(s) on the Welcome page. See "To remove the battery." 3. Turn the computer over...
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... the reset button. Press F2. Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged. Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. If the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery. What do I do if a BIOS error appears...
... the reset button. Press F2. Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged. Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. If the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery. What do I do if a BIOS error appears...
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... the power button or switch may become unstable if the operating mode is a disk in loss of data. Remove the AC adapter and battery. Close all 8. Press the Windows key . 2. Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. Follow these steps to turn off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. Press U. Page 121 The message Load default values for all open programs. 2. When the Windows Task Manager dialog...
... the power button or switch may become unstable if the operating mode is a disk in loss of data. Remove the AC adapter and battery. Close all 8. Press the Windows key . 2. Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. Follow these steps to turn off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. Press U. Page 121 The message Load default values for all open programs. 2. When the Windows Task Manager dialog...