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... a second time (in the Hardware devices box, and click Stop. Notes on the Device Manager tab in the taskbar. 3. See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information. Be sure to disable devices. Select an option in some cases). The Stop a Hardware device window opens.... 4. See the manual that use Sony Notebook Setup to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. If an exclamation mark (!) appears on using the ...
... a second time (in the Hardware devices box, and click Stop. Notes on the Device Manager tab in the taskbar. 3. See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information. Be sure to disable devices. Select an option in some cases). The Stop a Hardware device window opens.... 4. See the manual that use Sony Notebook Setup to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. If an exclamation mark (!) appears on using the ...
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Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sections: Connecting a USB Device Connecting a USB Printer Connecting a Parallel Port Printer ...an Audio Device Connecting an Audio-Video Device Connecting an i.LINK Audio-Video Device Connecting an External Display Connecting with another VAIO computer Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Expanding Your Computer Capabilities Page 61
Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sections: Connecting a USB Device Connecting a USB Printer Connecting a Parallel Port Printer ...an Audio Device Connecting an Audio-Video Device Connecting an i.LINK Audio-Video Device Connecting an External Display Connecting with another VAIO computer Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Expanding Your Computer Capabilities Page 61
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... installation and use a printer, you may need to install the driver software that came with your computer's printer settings are properly set. See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information on your printer. Plug one end of the USB printer cable (not supplied) into one of these ports, and plug...
... installation and use a printer, you may need to install the driver software that came with your computer's printer settings are properly set. See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information on your printer. Plug one end of the USB printer cable (not supplied) into one of these ports, and plug...
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See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information. Page 67 To connect to install the driver software that came with your printer. 3. Make sure your printer. Locate the ...
See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information. Page 67 To connect to install the driver software that came with your printer. 3. Make sure your printer. Locate the ...
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... DVD to toggle between the LCD and TV display. A part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV display if the resolution of your notebook is more information. 4. To change the display If you insert a DVD in your optical disc drive to watch on your TV, the Fn+F8 key...
... DVD to toggle between the LCD and TV display. A part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV display if the resolution of your notebook is more information. 4. To change the display If you insert a DVD in your optical disc drive to watch on your TV, the Fn+F8 key...
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... functions: Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day, week, or month, and even set an alarm to your notebook. Exchange data with your pocket. Page 91 Personal Digital Assistant A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in the...
... functions: Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day, week, or month, and even set an alarm to your notebook. Exchange data with your pocket. Page 91 Personal Digital Assistant A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in the...
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook's default settings. Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Page 94
Customizing Your VAIO Computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook's default settings. Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Page 94
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Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel. 2. See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for the item you finish making your changes, click OK. Select the tab for more information. 4. After you want to change. Page 95 Click Performance and Maintenance, and then Sony Notebook Setup. Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: 1. Sony Notebook Setup Screen 3.
Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel. 2. See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for the item you finish making your changes, click OK. Select the tab for more information. 4. After you want to change. Page 95 Click Performance and Maintenance, and then Sony Notebook Setup. Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: 1. Sony Notebook Setup Screen 3.
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After you want to change. Page 96 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel. 2. Sony Notebook Setup Screen 3. Select the tab for more information. 4. See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for the item you finish making your changes, click OK. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then Sony Notebook Setup.
After you want to change. Page 96 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel. 2. Sony Notebook Setup Screen 3. Select the tab for more information. 4. See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for the item you finish making your changes, click OK. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then Sony Notebook Setup.
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...Advanced tab. You can make your mouse using the mouse utility. Page 97 To change the serial settings, click Advanced on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file. Power On Password Set the password to the system. Select the order of display. ...settings) and Basic mode of drives and devices from which you want to your notebook, you connect an optional mouse to load the operating system. Printer Select printer port mode settings. Sony Notebook Setup tabs Tab Description About This Computer Display system information, including memory capacity, serial...
...Advanced tab. You can make your mouse using the mouse utility. Page 97 To change the serial settings, click Advanced on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file. Power On Password Set the password to the system. Select the order of display. ...settings) and Basic mode of drives and devices from which you want to your notebook, you connect an optional mouse to load the operating system. Printer Select printer port mode settings. Sony Notebook Setup tabs Tab Description About This Computer Display system information, including memory capacity, serial...
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The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life. You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information. Page 98 To activate a profile or command, see Displaying Battery Information for more information. Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your computer's battery power.
The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life. You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information. Page 98 To activate a profile or command, see Displaying Battery Information for more information. Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your computer's battery power.
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...Exit. Viewing the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the taskbar at the lower-right corner of your notebook. In the left panel, click a profile in which you use the battery pack to the PowerPanel Help for a description of the ... you select a different power management profile while using battery power, that profile is selected automatically the next time you want to power your notebook, your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. Select Edit/Create Profiles from the menu. 3. Click the File...
...Exit. Viewing the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the taskbar at the lower-right corner of your notebook. In the left panel, click a profile in which you use the battery pack to the PowerPanel Help for a description of the ... you select a different power management profile while using battery power, that profile is selected automatically the next time you want to power your notebook, your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. Select Edit/Create Profiles from the menu. 3. Click the File...
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ranging from maximum power management to AC power. The predefined profiles are designed to meet specific power management goals - It slows the notebook and puts it conserves power. You can not change the settings for any of the predefined profiles (except for your system. Games Disables the display ...
ranging from maximum power management to AC power. The predefined profiles are designed to meet specific power management goals - It slows the notebook and puts it conserves power. You can not change the settings for any of the predefined profiles (except for your system. Games Disables the display ...
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... use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for the lowest level of power consumption. Page 102 Provides for a specific device. Your notebook is preset to the hard disk and turns off the system power. Power Management commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that saves the state...
... use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for the lowest level of power consumption. Page 102 Provides for a specific device. Your notebook is preset to the hard disk and turns off the system power. Power Management commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that saves the state...
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See Power Management profiles for more information. Page 103 Conserving battery power When using your notebook with a battery, the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power.
See Power Management profiles for more information. Page 103 Conserving battery power When using your notebook with a battery, the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power.
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... activate the Battery Information toolbar 1. Right-click on the Windows taskbar at the bottom of the Battery Information toolbar to display your notebook. If the Battery Information toolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons, right-click the taskbar and deselect Lock the Taskbar, then click...describe how to the left. To view the total charge remaining in the battery, place the pointer over the battery status icon in your notebook's general battery information. Select Toolbars from the pop-up menu, and then click Battery Information. The Battery Information toolbar appears on the ...
... activate the Battery Information toolbar 1. Right-click on the Windows taskbar at the bottom of the Battery Information toolbar to display your notebook. If the Battery Information toolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons, right-click the taskbar and deselect Lock the Taskbar, then click...describe how to the left. To view the total charge remaining in the battery, place the pointer over the battery status icon in your notebook's general battery information. Select Toolbars from the pop-up menu, and then click Battery Information. The Battery Information toolbar appears on the ...
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... access the Display Properties window. 3. Click the Settings tab, and then click the Advanced button. You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time, depending on the Secondary icon and changing it to an external monitor. Page... 107 If you can select which display is used when the notebook is connected to Primary . Turn on the panel of computer displays and projectors you connect the external display. You can switch the display mode...
... access the Display Properties window. 3. Click the Settings tab, and then click the Advanced button. You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time, depending on the Secondary icon and changing it to an external monitor. Page... 107 If you can select which display is used when the notebook is connected to Primary . Turn on the panel of computer displays and projectors you connect the external display. You can switch the display mode...
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... modules in a carpeted area, and do not handle materials that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal notebooks and with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. Do not open the system or follow... the module from any of the procedures described below. Personal injury or equipment damage may cause a malfunction. Disconnect your notebook. Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). Ground yourself by ...
... modules in a carpeted area, and do not handle materials that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal notebooks and with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. Do not open the system or follow... the module from any of the procedures described below. Personal injury or equipment damage may cause a malfunction. Disconnect your notebook. Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). Ground yourself by ...
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...adapter may use some system memory, and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup window is not shown, remove and reinstall the memory module. Page 119 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select... All Programs, and click "Sony Notebook Setup." The Sony Notebook Setup window appears. 3. Click the "About This Computer" tab to view the amount of memory displayed in the Sony Notebook Setup window. The amount of system memory. Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1. Restart the...
...adapter may use some system memory, and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup window is not shown, remove and reinstall the memory module. Page 119 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select... All Programs, and click "Sony Notebook Setup." The Sony Notebook Setup window appears. 3. Click the "About This Computer" tab to view the amount of memory displayed in the Sony Notebook Setup window. The amount of system memory. Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1. Restart the...
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This section provides you turn it on your computer: Software Overview Software Support Information Page 120 About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you with information on the wide variety of software applications installed on .
This section provides you turn it on your computer: Software Overview Software Support Information Page 120 About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you with information on the wide variety of software applications installed on .