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.... The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Press the power button to return to avoid data loss. Press any key to return to the hard disk. Page 14 Press the Fn+F12 keys, or press the power button and release it immediately. To activate Standby mode 1. The system remains on the Windows® taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. 2. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below...
.... The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Press the power button to return to avoid data loss. Press any key to return to the hard disk. Page 14 Press the Fn+F12 keys, or press the power button and release it immediately. To activate Standby mode 1. The system remains on the Windows® taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. 2. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below...
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... the type of alarm you want the computer to activate and how you want the computer to respond to open the Power Options Properties window. 3. Drag the slider to the battery level at which you want the computer to different devices, such as the computer screen (LCD) and the hard disk drive, in this window. You can change your power properties 1. To create a power scheme 1. The Power Options Properties window appears...
... the type of alarm you want the computer to activate and how you want the computer to respond to open the Power Options Properties window. 3. Drag the slider to the battery level at which you want the computer to different devices, such as the computer screen (LCD) and the hard disk drive, in this window. You can change your power properties 1. To create a power scheme 1. The Power Options Properties window appears...
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Page 24 The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to the model you can easily set up connections. For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. Using Ethernet and dial-up connections Types 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 or connect to a variety of networks. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed.
Page 24 The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to the model you can easily set up connections. For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. Using Ethernet and dial-up connections Types 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 or connect to a variety of networks. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed.
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... Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial-up Internet connection for more information. Connecting cables other type of between 10 and 100 Mbps. To connect to the network, see Using Ethernet and dial-up local area networks (LANs), Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2. Network Setup Wizard 3. To connect the unit to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to the Ethernet port . Follow the Network Setup Wizard instructions...
... Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial-up Internet connection for more information. Connecting cables other type of between 10 and 100 Mbps. To connect to the network, see Using Ethernet and dial-up local area networks (LANs), Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2. Network Setup Wizard 3. To connect the unit to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to the Ethernet port . Follow the Network Setup Wizard instructions...
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Click Start on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. Network Setup Wizard 4. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. 7. The Workgroup name should remain the same for each computer. 2. Click View workgroup computers in the Other Places menu. To connect VAIO computers 1. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or...
Click Start on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. Network Setup Wizard 4. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. 7. The Workgroup name should remain the same for each computer. 2. Click View workgroup computers in the Other Places menu. To connect VAIO computers 1. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or...
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... software. Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to power your computer or make sure your battery is equipped with Removable Storage. Before you want to copy listed under Devices with a CD-RW/DVD drive or DVD-RW drive. CD Writing Wizard Page 38 See Powering Your Computer for more information, see a list of programs on your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter to avoid data loss. Disable...
... software. Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to power your computer or make sure your battery is equipped with Removable Storage. Before you want to copy listed under Devices with a CD-RW/DVD drive or DVD-RW drive. CD Writing Wizard Page 38 See Powering Your Computer for more information, see a list of programs on your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter to avoid data loss. Disable...
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Disable the screen saver and the virus checker. 3. Change the power schemes to Max Battery if it is playing a DVD. Press the Fn+F7 keys to view the image on how to use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. For instructions on either the computer screen (LCD) or the TV. This may produce noise while playing. See Selecting a display for more information. 4. Click...
Disable the screen saver and the virus checker. 3. Change the power schemes to Max Battery if it is playing a DVD. Press the Fn+F7 keys to view the image on how to use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. For instructions on either the computer screen (LCD) or the TV. This may produce noise while playing. See Selecting a display for more information. 4. Click...
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... switch power saving modes while the computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD program To play the DVD. Page 44 Set the power schemes to All Programs. 2. For instructions on how to watch DVDs and most DVD-R discs on your hearing and the speakers. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. Close all open programs. 2. Open...
... switch power saving modes while the computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD program To play the DVD. Page 44 Set the power schemes to All Programs. 2. For instructions on how to watch DVDs and most DVD-R discs on your hearing and the speakers. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. Close all open programs. 2. Open...
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... reading errors. Try using external speakers, check the volume settings on the Windows® taskbar, and click My Computer. Eject the disc from the optical drive. 3. for dirt or damage. Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive. 3. Check the volume setting in the manual eject hole to wipe the surface from the shortcut menu. If none of the above options work , click Start on...
... reading errors. Try using external speakers, check the volume settings on the Windows® taskbar, and click My Computer. Eject the disc from the optical drive. 3. for dirt or damage. Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive. 3. Check the volume setting in the manual eject hole to wipe the surface from the shortcut menu. If none of the above options work , click Start on...
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... power indicator on the listed device, you start the computer. A window with the optical drive. If you are using battery power, make sure the region code is not selected. Adhesive labels can 't I adjust the image on the computer may not be properly set to malfunction. Why did the computer screen (LCD) go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). To change...
... power indicator on the listed device, you start the computer. A window with the optical drive. If you are using battery power, make sure the region code is not selected. Adhesive labels can 't I adjust the image on the computer may not be properly set to malfunction. Why did the computer screen (LCD) go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). To change...
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... default printer port setting, although this setting is securely connected to the ports on your computer. You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is generally correct for most printers. 1. Select the Port Settings tab, and select a different LPT Port Number. The Device Manager window...
... default printer port setting, although this setting is securely connected to the ports on your computer. You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is generally correct for most printers. 1. Select the Port Settings tab, and select a different LPT Port Number. The Device Manager window...
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... updates the touch pad settings. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu. Double-click Mice and other pointing devices, and then press Enter. 8. Click Yes again on the System Settings Change window to open the submenu. 4. A window with a listing of hardware devices, and press the Down Arrow key to select the Close button, and then press Enter. 11. The Device Problems Troubleshooting Wizard window appears. 9. Press the Windows key...
... updates the touch pad settings. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu. Double-click Mice and other pointing devices, and then press Enter. 8. Click Yes again on the System Settings Change window to open the submenu. 4. A window with a listing of hardware devices, and press the Down Arrow key to select the Close button, and then press Enter. 11. The Device Problems Troubleshooting Wizard window appears. 9. Press the Windows key...
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... experiencing problems, make your settings. and Down Arrow keys to make sure another mouse is interpreting a single-click as a double-click, you still cannot restart your computer is not installed. You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow 3. Follow these steps: 1. Press and release Alt to select Shut Down 3. to highlight the menu...
... experiencing problems, make your settings. and Down Arrow keys to make sure another mouse is interpreting a single-click as a double-click, you still cannot restart your computer is not installed. You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow 3. Follow these steps: 1. Press and release Alt to select Shut Down 3. to highlight the menu...
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... USB cable into the USB port . See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your computer 1. See Frequently asked questions for more information. See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Page 76 Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you may need to restart the computer for it to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. If the New Hardware...
... USB cable into the USB port . See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your computer 1. See Frequently asked questions for more information. See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Page 76 Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you may need to restart the computer for it to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. If the New Hardware...
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... recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card. Make sure all cable and power connections are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? For some functions of the PC Card with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. See the instructions that accompanied your...
... recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card. Make sure all cable and power connections are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? For some functions of the PC Card with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. See the instructions that accompanied your...
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... work ? Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. If you are using battery power, make sure the battery(s) is inserted properly and is using a program that was supplied with the speakers. If you have connected an audio cable to a power source. The Fn+F4 keys adjust the built-in the Speaker settings box. See the guide...
... work ? Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. If you are using battery power, make sure the battery(s) is inserted properly and is using a program that was supplied with the speakers. If you have connected an audio cable to a power source. The Fn+F4 keys adjust the built-in the Speaker settings box. See the guide...
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... by an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer, see the Welcome page to store a memory module and prevent ESD. Only use memory modules that are ready to the computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, memory modules, and other internal components of the computer, will result in your computer, make sure you read...
... by an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer, see the Welcome page to store a memory module and prevent ESD. Only use memory modules that are ready to the computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, memory modules, and other internal components of the computer, will result in your computer, make sure you read...
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... sliding it into the open the module package until you remove or install a memory module. Rem ov ing a Mem ory Module To install a memory module 1. To remove a memory module 1. Avoid touching any other components inside the computer. 6. Disconnect the power cord, all attached devices. 2. Installing a New Mem ory Module Page 116 See "To remove the battery." 3. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation.
... sliding it into the open the module package until you remove or install a memory module. Rem ov ing a Mem ory Module To install a memory module 1. To remove a memory module 1. Avoid touching any other components inside the computer. 6. Disconnect the power cord, all attached devices. 2. Installing a New Mem ory Module Page 116 See "To remove the battery." 3. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation.
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... "Locating Controls and Ports" in the drive: 1. Press F2. Press Enter. 3. to press the reset button. Press the Right Arrow key to select Get 5. The message Load default values for details. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. The computer restarts. Troubleshooting Your Computer What do I do if my computer won 't Windows start ? Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned...
... "Locating Controls and Ports" in the drive: 1. Press F2. Press Enter. 3. to press the reset button. Press the Right Arrow key to select Get 5. The message Load default values for details. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. The computer restarts. Troubleshooting Your Computer What do I do if my computer won 't Windows start ? Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned...
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.... 5. The BIOS Setup window appears. 6. Press the Right Arrow key to select Get Default Values. The message Load default values for all open programs. 2. The System Recovery CD restores your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. You can 't I turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft® Windows® Start menu, located on the Windows®...
.... 5. The BIOS Setup window appears. 6. Press the Right Arrow key to select Get Default Values. The message Load default values for all open programs. 2. The System Recovery CD restores your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. You can 't I turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft® Windows® Start menu, located on the Windows®...