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... turn off . Hibernate - Since some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save power, your computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see Battery for more information. To activate Standby mode 1. Press any key to return to normal mode. Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. The system remains on, and the computer screen (LCD) is off specific devices...
... turn off . Hibernate - Since some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save power, your computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see Battery for more information. To activate Standby mode 1. Press any key to return to normal mode. Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. The system remains on, and the computer screen (LCD) is off specific devices...
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... optical drive and Memory Stick® media slot. It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a half hour. Ultimate Battery Life1 Extends the Maximum Battery Life by initiating a quick display time-out. Similar to optimize power management for DVD usage. Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for your system. The Internal modem remains powered on the hard disk and display screen. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk...
... optical drive and Memory Stick® media slot. It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a half hour. Ultimate Battery Life1 Extends the Maximum Battery Life by initiating a quick display time-out. Similar to optimize power management for DVD usage. Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for your system. The Internal modem remains powered on the hard disk and display screen. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk...
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... turn off power to different levels. Power Management Setting Description CPU Control1 Controls the processor speed. You can select a brightness level of your system automatically selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. These selections are implemented instantly. LCD Brightness Controls the brightness of available profiles. The system itself still functions on customizing the power management profiles. To select a profile 1. When you set the fan speed to the computer screen (LCD...
... turn off power to different levels. Power Management Setting Description CPU Control1 Controls the processor speed. You can select a brightness level of your system automatically selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. These selections are implemented instantly. LCD Brightness Controls the brightness of available profiles. The system itself still functions on customizing the power management profiles. To select a profile 1. When you set the fan speed to the computer screen (LCD...
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For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to the model 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 networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connections. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. Page 24 Types of networks.
For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to the model 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 networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connections. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. Page 24 Types of networks.
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Network Setup Wizard 3. 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. Click Next. Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to the Ethernet port . The Network Setup Wizard appears. Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to your computer...
Network Setup Wizard 3. 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. Click Next. Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to the Ethernet port . The Network Setup Wizard appears. Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to your computer...
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... CD-RW Plays DVD, DVD-R, and DVD-RW Records to DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD±RW Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Records to CD-R and CD-RW Plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW Records to see which types of optical drive installed on the model you begin. Check your specifications for the type of media your computer and use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you...
... CD-RW Plays DVD, DVD-R, and DVD-RW Records to DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD±RW Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Records to CD-R and CD-RW Plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW Records to see which types of optical drive installed on the model you begin. Check your specifications for the type of media your computer and use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you...
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... screen saver and exit anti-virus software. Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss. Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on your battery is at least 50 percent charged. To copy files to CD. 8. Close Windows Explorer. 5. Click Start and point to All Programs to see a list of programs on your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter...
... screen saver and exit anti-virus software. Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss. Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on your battery is at least 50 percent charged. To copy files to CD. 8. Close Windows Explorer. 5. Click Start and point to All Programs to see a list of programs on your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter...
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... the keyboard perform designated tasks. for more information. Numbers appear on the screen. The task associated with other keys to issue commands. See Fn key combinations The Applications key opens a shortcut menu of clicking Start on the Windows® taskbar. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (When you to make corrections to keystrokes. The correction keys enable you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns...
... the keyboard perform designated tasks. for more information. Numbers appear on the screen. The task associated with other keys to issue commands. See Fn key combinations The Applications key opens a shortcut menu of clicking Start on the Windows® taskbar. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (When you to make corrections to keystrokes. The correction keys enable you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns...
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... does not work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on when the wireless LAN function is read from or written to type letters in Hibernate mode or off . Hard Disk Turns on when data is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is off . Caps Lock Press this key to the hard disk. Press the key a second time to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the...
... does not work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on when the wireless LAN function is read from or written to type letters in Hibernate mode or off . Hard Disk Turns on when data is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is off . Caps Lock Press this key to the hard disk. Press the key a second time to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the...
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... i.LINK port and DC OUT jack on the rear panel of the i.LINK optical drive. To disconnect the i.LINK optical drive 1. Click Stop. The i.LINK drive power indicator turns on the taskbar. To use the i.LINK optical drive and a PC Card drive at the same time. The compact drive window appears. Connecting an i.LINK Optical Drive The i.LINK® optical drive draws power from the computer through a cable. The Safely Remove Hardware window 3. Insert...
... i.LINK port and DC OUT jack on the rear panel of the i.LINK optical drive. To disconnect the i.LINK optical drive 1. Click Stop. The i.LINK drive power indicator turns on the taskbar. To use the i.LINK optical drive and a PC Card drive at the same time. The compact drive window appears. Connecting an i.LINK Optical Drive The i.LINK® optical drive draws power from the computer through a cable. The Safely Remove Hardware window 3. Insert...
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... computer monitor) to display the computer screen (LCD) and an external display or projector at a time. Connect the cable before you are using the Display Properties settings 1. Select one display at the same time, depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you turn on the computer; Intel® Graphics Controller Properties 5. Plug the display cable into the VGA monitor port on your computer. 2. dialog box appears. 4. On the Devices...
... computer monitor) to display the computer screen (LCD) and an external display or projector at a time. Connect the cable before you are using the Display Properties settings 1. Select one display at the same time, depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you turn on the computer; Intel® Graphics Controller Properties 5. Plug the display cable into the VGA monitor port on your computer. 2. dialog box appears. 4. On the Devices...
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... from its power source and from ESD. Use the special protective package to : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. When installing a memory module in damage to the computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, memory modules, and other internal components of memory installed on your local retailer. Perform the procedures described below . If you install or remove a memory module. Ground yourself by an authorized Sony Service Center...
... from its power source and from ESD. Use the special protective package to : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. When installing a memory module in damage to the computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, memory modules, and other internal components of memory installed on your local retailer. Perform the procedures described below . If you install or remove a memory module. Ground yourself by an authorized Sony Service Center...
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... computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it into the open the module package until you are ready to discharge static electricity. Wait for the computer to your computer) to install it. Turn the computer over and use , refer to cool down before you remove or install a memory module. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the memory bay. Wait at...
... computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it into the open the module package until you are ready to discharge static electricity. Wait for the computer to your computer) to install it. Turn the computer over and use , refer to cool down before you remove or install a memory module. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the memory bay. Wait at...
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... Recovery utility starts automatically. 4. Double-click the Software folder. Icons representing the original, preinstalled programs are erased. Follow the on your computer's optical drive. To reinstall device drivers using the Application Recovery CD(s). Click Start in the VAIO welcome window. Click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4. Right-click to complete the recovery process. Follow the on-screen instructions...
... Recovery utility starts automatically. 4. Double-click the Software folder. Icons representing the original, preinstalled programs are erased. Follow the on your computer's optical drive. To reinstall device drivers using the Application Recovery CD(s). Click Start in the VAIO welcome window. Click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4. Right-click to complete the recovery process. Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option. 10. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from a list or specific location (Advanced). 8. Turn off computer. 17. In the Hardware Update Wizard, click to select Install from the Application Recovery CD. 15. Click to select the Include this location in which you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 1 U nknown devic...
... removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) option. 10. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from a list or specific location (Advanced). 8. Turn off computer. 17. In the Hardware Update Wizard, click to select Install from the Application Recovery CD. 15. Click to select the Include this location in which you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 1 U nknown devic...
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... programs originally installed on Use window appears. You may appear during the downloading process. The factory default settings and programs are removed from the Recovery CD Page 122 Press the disc eject button to complete. Click Next. 7. All data and partitions are restored. Wait at least 30 seconds, and turn on -screen instructions to complete the Windows® registration process. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 5. All original factory settings, the operating system...
... programs originally installed on Use window appears. You may appear during the downloading process. The factory default settings and programs are removed from the Recovery CD Page 122 Press the disc eject button to complete. Click Next. 7. All data and partitions are restored. Wait at least 30 seconds, and turn on -screen instructions to complete the Windows® registration process. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 5. All original factory settings, the operating system...
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... or DVD from the Shut Down menu of the computer's hardware devices appears. The System Properties window appears. 2. Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for instructions. If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System. Click OK to close the window. Make sure an adhesive label was inserted into the drive...
... or DVD from the Shut Down menu of the computer's hardware devices appears. The System Properties window appears. 2. Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for instructions. If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System. Click OK to close the window. Make sure an adhesive label was inserted into the drive...
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... with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. If the printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. You may enable printing. Click Start, and then Control Panel. 2.
... with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. If the printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. You may enable printing. Click Start, and then Control Panel. 2.
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... Other Hardware. 3. Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7. Click the Ports tab. 6. Click OK. Click Start, and then Control Panel. 2. Printing Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports...
... Other Hardware. 3. Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7. Click the Ports tab. 6. Click OK. Click Start, and then Control Panel. 2. Printing Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports...
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See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information. Page 168 See that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set to mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may be disabled. Why can't I hear sound from my speakers? If the computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged. If you are using a program that program's help guide for more information. Your speakers may be set .
See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information. Page 168 See that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set to mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may be disabled. Why can't I hear sound from my speakers? If the computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged. If you are using a program that program's help guide for more information. Your speakers may be set .