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.... Press any key to return to avoid data loss. Saves the state of power. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 8 percent, regardless of the system and peripheral devices in this mode. 3. Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk. Click Start on , and the computer screen (LCD) is off computer window appears.
.... Press any key to return to avoid data loss. Saves the state of power. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 8 percent, regardless of the system and peripheral devices in this mode. 3. Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk. Click Start on , and the computer screen (LCD) is off computer window appears.
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... as the computer screen (LCD) and the hard disk drive, in the Power schemes box. To select a power scheme 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Select a power scheme from the drop-down menus in the Settings for more information. 3. The power scheme you control the power supplied to your computing functions. If you want to access the power scheme information quickly from the drop-down...
... as the computer screen (LCD) and the hard disk drive, in the Power schemes box. To select a power scheme 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Select a power scheme from the drop-down menus in the Settings for more information. 3. The power scheme you control the power supplied to your computing functions. If you want to access the power scheme information quickly from the drop-down...
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Types of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to a variety of networks. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up or connect 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. Page 32
Types of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to a variety of networks. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up or connect 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. Page 32
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... Network Setup Wizard appears. Network Setup Wizard 3. Follow the Network Setup Wizard instructions. To connect the unit to your network administrator. Click Next. If you are prompted to the Ethernet port . Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Local Information window, follow the on-screen instructions, and then close the window. 4. Connecting cables other type of between 10 and 100 Mbps. Using Ethernet and dial-up connections For setting up Internet connection...
... Network Setup Wizard appears. Network Setup Wizard 3. Follow the Network Setup Wizard instructions. To connect the unit to your network administrator. Click Next. If you are prompted to the Ethernet port . Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Local Information window, follow the on-screen instructions, and then close the window. 4. Connecting cables other type of between 10 and 100 Mbps. Using Ethernet and dial-up connections For setting up Internet connection...
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... card that accompanied the access point for wireless connections. If yoPuage 35 See the instructions that allows for more freely than ever before. The Network Connections window appears. 4. Using wireless network connections (on Sony Wireless LAN, go to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. Each device communicates directly with a built-in which you want to set up a LAN. Make sure an access point is designed for the wireless LAN. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. From the Available wireless networks list...
... card that accompanied the access point for wireless connections. If yoPuage 35 See the instructions that allows for more freely than ever before. The Network Connections window appears. 4. Using wireless network connections (on Sony Wireless LAN, go to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. Each device communicates directly with a built-in which you want to set up a LAN. Make sure an access point is designed for the wireless LAN. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. From the Available wireless networks list...
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... prompted, type in this unique name to edit, copy, or delete files on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. 7. Follow the on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 3. To connect VAIO computers 1. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network. Click My Network Places in the Network Tasks menu. Click Start on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. When...
... prompted, type in this unique name to edit, copy, or delete files on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. 7. Follow the on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 3. To connect VAIO computers 1. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network. Click My Network Places in the Network Tasks menu. Click Start on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. When...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical drive supports. DVD+R and DVD+RW (in most DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD-RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Writes to CD-R and CD-RW Reads DVD, DVD-R, and DVD-RW; Page 50 Optical Drive Media (disc) Support CD-ROM Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Writes to CD-R and...
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical drive supports. DVD+R and DVD+RW (in most DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD-RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Writes to CD-R and CD-RW Reads DVD, DVD-R, and DVD-RW; Page 50 Optical Drive Media (disc) Support CD-ROM Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Writes to CD-R and...
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.... Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. Do not use a program, see the help guide included with a CD-RW/DVD drive can read most DVD-R media. Playing DVDs on a TV To play the DVD. Press the Fn+F7 keys to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, to use memory-resident utility software to view the image on either the computer screen (LCD) or the...
.... Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. Do not use a program, see the help guide included with a CD-RW/DVD drive can read most DVD-R media. Playing DVDs on a TV To play the DVD. Press the Fn+F7 keys to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, to use memory-resident utility software to view the image on either the computer screen (LCD) or the...
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... more battery power you conserve. For more information on conserving battery power, see the help guide included with an optical drive that enables you have audio devices connected, this may damage your computer. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is playing a DVD. Click Start on how to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. For instructions on how to use memory-resident utility software to use a program...
... more battery power you conserve. For more information on conserving battery power, see the help guide included with an optical drive that enables you have audio devices connected, this may damage your computer. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is playing a DVD. Click Start on how to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. For instructions on how to use memory-resident utility software to use a program...
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... CD or DVD properly? Make sure the disc was inserted into the drive with the label facing up. Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the CD or DVD is on. Press the Eject button on the Windows® taskbar, and click My Computer. Check the volume setting in the manual eject hole...
... CD or DVD properly? Make sure the disc was inserted into the drive with the label facing up. Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the CD or DVD is on. Press the Eject button on the Windows® taskbar, and click My Computer. Check the volume setting in the manual eject hole...
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...). Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is in the Device Manager box. How do not use the Fn+F7 key combination. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to a smaller size. See Selecting a display for more information. Double-click the listed drive name, and select the Properties tab. 5. Change the video resolution to activate the computer screen.
...). Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is in the Device Manager box. How do not use the Fn+F7 key combination. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to a smaller size. See Selecting a display for more information. Double-click the listed drive name, and select the Properties tab. 5. Change the video resolution to activate the computer screen.
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... accompanied the printer for most printers. 1. See Connecting a 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 is securely connected to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2.
... accompanied the printer for most printers. 1. See Connecting a 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 is securely connected to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2.
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... disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow 3. Select your preferences in the Button configuration box, and then click Apply to restart the computer. If you may need to the computer. Page 74 Press the Windows key . 2. Press R to install your computer. How do I do I change the button assignments. You may want to turn off computer window opens. 3. The Windows...
... disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow 3. Select your preferences in the Button configuration box, and then click Apply to restart the computer. If you may need to the computer. Page 74 Press the Windows key . 2. Press R to install your computer. How do I do I change the button assignments. You may want to turn off computer window opens. 3. The Windows...
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... using a Sony PC Card. Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? Make sure all cable and power connections are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. For some functions of the PC Card with the specified device. Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on your computer. See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card. You may need to install driver software...
... using a Sony PC Card. Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? Make sure all cable and power connections are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. For some functions of the PC Card with the specified device. Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on your computer. See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card. You may need to install driver software...
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... computer when this indicator is not being used. Press the key a second time to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is off . Scroll Lock Press this key to turn off . Hard Disk Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off , the Memory Stick media is on the program you scroll the display. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on...
... computer when this indicator is not being used. Press the key a second time to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is off . Scroll Lock Press this key to turn off . Hard Disk Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off , the Memory Stick media is on the program you scroll the display. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on...
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... a volume control, make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. If you are using battery power, make sure the speakers are not selected. On the Volume tab, click Advanced in speaker volume. Page 125 See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information. If the speakers require external power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged. See Using the Battery for...
... a volume control, make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. If you are using battery power, make sure the speakers are not selected. On the Volume tab, click Advanced in speaker volume. Page 125 See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information. If the speakers require external power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged. See Using the Battery for...
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... effects, convert video into streaming media, or synchronize audio to video-this software has everything you need to Sony Electronics. Sony Online's award-winning Web site offers gamers the best in for Adobe® Premiere® software that may affect your computer's shortcut keys. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your user experience. Page 135 By registering with a host of software and hardware issues that provides...
... effects, convert video into streaming media, or synchronize audio to video-this software has everything you need to Sony Electronics. Sony Online's award-winning Web site offers gamers the best in for Adobe® Premiere® software that may affect your computer's shortcut keys. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your user experience. Page 135 By registering with a host of software and hardware issues that provides...
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... install or remove a memory module. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction. Turn off the computer. Ground yourself by an authorized Sony Service Center. Mistakes that memory upgrades be performed by momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is not available, do not handle materials that are ready to the computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, memory modules, and other internal...
... install or remove a memory module. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction. Turn off the computer. Ground yourself by an authorized Sony Service Center. Mistakes that memory upgrades be performed by momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is not available, do not handle materials that are ready to the computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, memory modules, and other internal...
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... not open the module package until you remove or install a memory module. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the memory bay. Disconnect the power cord, all attached devices. 2. Remove the new memory module from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). When installing a memory module, do not remove or loosen any part of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation. Remove the cover. 6. See To install a memory module for the computer to cool down . See "To remove the battery." 3. Wait...
... not open the module package until you remove or install a memory module. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the memory bay. Disconnect the power cord, all attached devices. 2. Remove the new memory module from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). When installing a memory module, do not remove or loosen any part of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation. Remove the cover. 6. See To install a memory module for the computer to cool down . See "To remove the battery." 3. Wait...
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... adapter and remove the battery. Press Enter. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. If you are adjusted correctly. Turn on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Unplug the power cord and remove the battery. 2. For location information, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in the drive: 1. What do I do if my computer won 't Windows start ? Make...
... adapter and remove the battery. Press Enter. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. If you are adjusted correctly. Turn on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Unplug the power cord and remove the battery. 2. For location information, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in the drive: 1. What do I do if my computer won 't Windows start ? Make...