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... the computer until the power indicator turns off specific devices to normal mode. Page 16 Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. Press any key to return to save your computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see Battery for more information. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent...
... the computer until the power indicator turns off specific devices to normal mode. Page 16 Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. Press any key to return to save your computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see Battery for more information. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent...
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... into Standby mode after a half hour. Power Management Off Disables all the following table describes all times while conserving power. This option is in PowerPanel. Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to the optical drive and Memory Stick® media slot. You can establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to Power Management Off and...
... into Standby mode after a half hour. Power Management Off Disables all the following table describes all times while conserving power. This option is in PowerPanel. Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to the optical drive and Memory Stick® media slot. You can establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to Power Management Off and...
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... CPU Control1 Controls the processor speed. CPU Fan Control1 (On selected models) Controls the speed of the computer screen (LCD). Hibernate on customizing the power management profiles. You can select either Performance, Adaptive, or Battery Life. To select a profile 1. Right-click the CPU icon or Profile icon information for information on Low Battery Controls the state of each power management setting. 5. See Locating battery 2. See Using PowerPanel utility for a description of your changes...
... CPU Control1 Controls the processor speed. CPU Fan Control1 (On selected models) Controls the speed of the computer screen (LCD). Hibernate on customizing the power management profiles. You can select either Performance, Adaptive, or Battery Life. To select a profile 1. Right-click the CPU icon or Profile icon information for information on Low Battery Controls the state of each power management setting. 5. See Locating battery 2. See Using PowerPanel utility for a description of your changes...
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Types of networks. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. Page 56 The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up or connect to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al 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.
Types of networks. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. Page 56 The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up or connect to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al 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.
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... your computer. See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial-up local area networks (LANs), Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Connecting cables other type of between 10 and 100 Mbps. Do not connect any other than those listed above may result in an...
... your computer. See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial-up local area networks (LANs), Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Connecting cables other type of between 10 and 100 Mbps. Do not connect any other than those listed above may result in an...
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... your specifications for the type of media your computer and use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you purchased. Optical Drive Media (disc) Support CD-ROM Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-RW Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Records to CD-R and CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-ROM Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Records to CD-R and CD-RW Plays DVD...
... your specifications for the type of media your computer and use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you purchased. Optical Drive Media (disc) Support CD-ROM Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-RW Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Records to CD-R and CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-ROM Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Records to CD-R and CD-RW Plays DVD...
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... Connect the external optical drive if you are using battery power, set the power management profile to DVD. If you plan to use memory-resident utility software to play a DVD 1. Right-click the CPU icon Notification area. Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as WinDVD, to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. Select a display. 1. Do not use one. See Selecting a display for more information. 4. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. Close...
... Connect the external optical drive if you are using battery power, set the power management profile to DVD. If you plan to use memory-resident utility software to play a DVD 1. Right-click the CPU icon Notification area. Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as WinDVD, to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. Select a display. 1. Do not use one. See Selecting a display for more information. 4. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. Close...
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... the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on its installation and use. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the Printers and Other Hardware window. Connecting a Parallel Printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. Plug the other end of your computer by clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart. Restart your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Follow these steps: Click Start, Control Panel, Printers...
... the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on its installation and use. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the Printers and Other Hardware window. Connecting a Parallel Printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. Plug the other end of your computer by clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart. Restart your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Follow these steps: Click Start, Control Panel, Printers...
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... Windows key opens the Start menu. Use the numeric keypad to keystrokes. You can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to the Clipboard. See Fn key combinations The Applications key opens a shortcut menu of the numeric keys. The arrow keys move the pointer on a typical calculator. Numbers appear on .) Press the Num Lock key again to the next. The correction keys enable you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns...
... Windows key opens the Start menu. Use the numeric keypad to keystrokes. You can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to the Clipboard. See Fn key combinations The Applications key opens a shortcut menu of the numeric keys. The arrow keys move the pointer on a typical calculator. Numbers appear on .) Press the Num Lock key again to the next. The correction keys enable you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns...
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... enter Standby mode or turn off the indicator. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. Letters appear in uppercase. Hard Disk Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk. Indicator lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer is on .) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used. Num Lock Press this key to change how you are using battery power, blinks...
... enter Standby mode or turn off the indicator. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. Letters appear in uppercase. Hard Disk Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk. Indicator lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer is on .) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used. Num Lock Press this key to change how you are using battery power, blinks...
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... instructions that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. Plug the PS/2 cable of your mouse or keyboard for it to recognize the device. Connecting PS/2 Mouse or Keyboard* * T he c omputer in the "Setting Up" chapter of the mouse or keyboard into the USB port . If the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on , you may not be identic al to the model you through the software installation...
... instructions that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. Plug the PS/2 cable of your mouse or keyboard for it to recognize the device. Connecting PS/2 Mouse or Keyboard* * T he c omputer in the "Setting Up" chapter of the mouse or keyboard into the USB port . If the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on , you may not be identic al to the model you through the software installation...
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... and Procedures Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may cause a malfunction. Turn off the computer. If such a station is grounded, such as a pipe, radiator, or faucet. Do not open the memory module package until you install or remove a memory module.
... and Procedures Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may cause a malfunction. Turn off the computer. If such a station is grounded, such as a pipe, radiator, or faucet. Do not open the memory module package until you install or remove a memory module.
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... install a memory module. Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it is installed. 3. To avoid damaging the computer, do not open the module package until you are ready to discharge static electricity. Remove the memory module by sliding it . To remove a memory module 1. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of arrow No. 2. When installing a memory module, do not remove or loosen any part...
... install a memory module. Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it is installed. 3. To avoid damaging the computer, do not open the module package until you are ready to discharge static electricity. Remove the memory module by sliding it . To remove a memory module 1. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of arrow No. 2. When installing a memory module, do not remove or loosen any part...
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Why can't I hear sound from my speakers? If the computer is using a program that program's help guide for more information. Your speakers may be disabled. Page 167 See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information. See that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is charged. If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is properly set to mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may be set .
Why can't I hear sound from my speakers? If the computer is using a program that program's help guide for more information. Your speakers may be disabled. Page 167 See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information. See that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is charged. If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is properly set to mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may be set .
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... connections between the speakers and the computer. 4. Double-click the listed drive, and select the Properties tab. 5. Remove the CD or DVD from the Shut Down menu of the computer's hardware devices appears. Check the disc for this CD-ROM device check box, if it is in the optical drive and damage the drive or cause it to make sure the region code is installed. A window with a listing...
... connections between the speakers and the computer. 4. Double-click the listed drive, and select the Properties tab. 5. Remove the CD or DVD from the Shut Down menu of the computer's hardware devices appears. Check the disc for this CD-ROM device check box, if it is in the optical drive and damage the drive or cause it to make sure the region code is installed. A window with a listing...
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... cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. Make sure the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use...
... cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. Make sure the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use...
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.... Make sure the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Start, and then Control Panel. 2. Click to the settings disables the...
.... Make sure the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Start, and then Control Panel. 2. Click to the settings disables the...
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... video device. WordPerfect software is a plug-in hundreds of additional features. You can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to paper, electronic media, and the World Wide Web. Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by adding chapter menus, backgrounds, and menu screens. Support: web site http://help.att.net Boingo Wireless...
... video device. WordPerfect software is a plug-in hundreds of additional features. You can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to paper, electronic media, and the World Wide Web. Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by adding chapter menus, backgrounds, and menu screens. Support: web site http://help.att.net Boingo Wireless...
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... Internet Security software. Support: Sony Electronics, see VAIO Support Agent Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Symantec's Norton Internet Security software provides essential protection from any Sony® Digital Camcorder that supports a standard i.LINK® connection. Send your computer's entry points (including beaming, synchronization, and Internet access) to create documents, manage lists and schedules, create reports and budgets and organize information from music lovers like you need to defend against new...
... Internet Security software. Support: Sony Electronics, see VAIO Support Agent Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Symantec's Norton Internet Security software provides essential protection from any Sony® Digital Camcorder that supports a standard i.LINK® connection. Send your computer's entry points (including beaming, synchronization, and Internet access) to create documents, manage lists and schedules, create reports and budgets and organize information from music lovers like you need to defend against new...
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... image management software displays still images from a home DVD player, plus a range of Quicken software must upgrade for the novice user to your Sony MiniDisc Walkman® player or your own photo albums and make prints. PowerDVD software includes all -in a convenient light-table format so that supports QuickTime software. The versatile QuickTime software plays many different kinds of DVD movies on your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera...
... image management software displays still images from a home DVD player, plus a range of Quicken software must upgrade for the novice user to your Sony MiniDisc Walkman® player or your own photo albums and make prints. PowerDVD software includes all -in a convenient light-table format so that supports QuickTime software. The versatile QuickTime software plays many different kinds of DVD movies on your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera...