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...information about your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to VAIO Life. Welcome Congratulations on... all aspects of this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which lists your purchase of using your computer. This ...
...information about your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to VAIO Life. Welcome Congratulations on... all aspects of this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which lists your purchase of using your computer. This ...
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... a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. Viewing angle of the chair so your comfort and work . Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or reflection on the floor.
... a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. Viewing angle of the chair so your comfort and work . Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or reflection on the floor.
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... the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal. The screen becomes warm during operation. This is manufactured using the computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. You may produce a residual image on the LCD. Be careful when using high-precision...
... the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal. The screen becomes warm during operation. This is manufactured using the computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. You may produce a residual image on the LCD. Be careful when using high-precision...
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...view the Battery Information toolbar 1. The Battery Information toolbar appears on the Battery Information toolbar, the PowerProfile window, and the Power Meter window. Displays estimated time (hours : minutes) remaining before the battery fully discharges, also known as the time... your c omputer s upports . Percentage indicator - PowerPanel* or Profile icon , depending on the Battery Information toolbar and PowerPanel window indicate the current status of the remaining charge. Time indicator - To close the Battery Information toolbar 1. If the Battery Information ...
...view the Battery Information toolbar 1. The Battery Information toolbar appears on the Battery Information toolbar, the PowerProfile window, and the Power Meter window. Displays estimated time (hours : minutes) remaining before the battery fully discharges, also known as the time... your c omputer s upports . Percentage indicator - PowerPanel* or Profile icon , depending on the Battery Information toolbar and PowerPanel window indicate the current status of the remaining charge. Time indicator - To close the Battery Information toolbar 1. If the Battery Information ...
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...can change your c omputer s upports . Power Profile - To view the Power Meter window 1. Power icon Power status Computer is inserted in the battery. The Power Meter window appears. Battery is fully charged or too low. Computer is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification ...Advanced for various devices on your system. Click Help in the lower right corner of batteries your computer's alarm settings on this window. Battery is fully charged. You can change the settings to view the remaining battery charge. If the Power icon is using ...
...can change your c omputer s upports . Power Profile - To view the Power Meter window 1. Power icon Power status Computer is inserted in the battery. The Power Meter window appears. Battery is fully charged or too low. Computer is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification ...Advanced for various devices on your system. Click Help in the lower right corner of batteries your computer's alarm settings on this window. Battery is fully charged. You can change the settings to view the remaining battery charge. If the Power icon is using ...
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The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Select the Advanced tab, and then select Always show icon on the taskbar. The power icon appears on the taskbar in the Options box. To display the Power icon on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. See the power icon descriptions above for more information. Click Start on the taskbar 1. Page 17 Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options.
The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Select the Advanced tab, and then select Always show icon on the taskbar. The power icon appears on the taskbar in the Options box. To display the Power icon on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. See the power icon descriptions above for more information. Click Start on the taskbar 1. Page 17 Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options.
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.... Click the tabs to change your home page, fonts, language, and colors. You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel. 2. Make changes, and click Apply to activate your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to view...
.... Click the tabs to change your home page, fonts, language, and colors. You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel. 2. Make changes, and click Apply to activate your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to view...
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... a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. From the Start menu, point to the network at my workplace, and then click Next. 5. See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. Page 34 To connect to your network administrator...
... a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1. From the Start menu, point to the network at my workplace, and then click Next. 5. See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. Page 34 To connect to your network administrator...
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... central controller for more information on the Wireless Network Switch 3. Move the Wireless LAN switch to a wireless network 1. The Network Connections window appears. 4. Each device communicates directly with a built-in the network. To connect to ON. There are two types of wireless connections...: An infrastructure network is set up a computer-to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. Turning on Sony Wireless LAN, go to -computer (ad-hoc) network. Your computer is designed for wireless connections. For more information. 2. ...
... central controller for more information on the Wireless Network Switch 3. Move the Wireless LAN switch to a wireless network 1. The Network Connections window appears. 4. Each device communicates directly with a built-in the network. To connect to ON. There are two types of wireless connections...: An infrastructure network is set up a computer-to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. Turning on Sony Wireless LAN, go to -computer (ad-hoc) network. Your computer is designed for wireless connections. For more information. 2. ...
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... the Data encryption (WEP enabled) check box is selected. Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections. The Network Connections window appears. Page 37 The following steps are not sure a network key is provided for networks that accompanied your access point for more information. 4. If you...
... the Data encryption (WEP enabled) check box is selected. Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections. The Network Connections window appears. Page 37 The following steps are not sure a network key is provided for networks that accompanied your access point for more information. 4. If you...
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Wireless Network Connection 4. Click Add. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. The Wireless network properties dialog box appears. Wireless Network Properties Page 38 The Wireless Network Connection window appears. In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click Wireless Network Connection. Wireless Network Connection Properties 5. Click Advanced. 3.
Wireless Network Connection 4. Click Add. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. The Wireless network properties dialog box appears. Wireless Network Properties Page 38 The Wireless Network Connection window appears. In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click Wireless Network Connection. Wireless Network Connection Properties 5. Click Advanced. 3.
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Move the Wireless LAN switch to -computer (ad-hoc) network 1. The Network Connections window appears. 2. In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click Wireless Network Connection Enabled. To disconnect from a computer-to OFF. Click to select .... The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. 4. On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced. The Advanced dialog box appears. 5. The Wireless Network Connectioin Status window appears. 3. Page 40 Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.
Move the Wireless LAN switch to -computer (ad-hoc) network 1. The Network Connections window appears. 2. In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click Wireless Network Connection Enabled. To disconnect from a computer-to OFF. Click to select .... The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. 4. On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced. The Advanced dialog box appears. 5. The Wireless Network Connectioin Status window appears. 3. Page 40 Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.
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Click Start on the taskbar, and click Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and Network Connections. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window. The Network Connections window appears. 2. To check your network connection status Whether you have a wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connection, you can check the status of that connection. Wireless Network Connection Status Page 41 Checking your network connection status 1.
Click Start on the taskbar, and click Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and Network Connections. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window. The Network Connections window appears. 2. To check your network connection status Whether you have a wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connection, you can check the status of that connection. Wireless Network Connection Status Page 41 Checking your network connection status 1.
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...computer's hardware devices appears. 3. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. Click OK. An on the desktop once you can press Fn + Windows key + Insert to open a CD program, such as SonicStage. Click to open the submenu. 4. If nothing appears on -screen display may ... . Using the Volume icon. Double click the Volume icon appears. If the Audio CD window appears, click to decrease volume. To enable the audio feature 1. A window with a listing of the following: Using the Function keys. Click Start on the Taskbar Notification area....
...computer's hardware devices appears. 3. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. Click OK. An on the desktop once you can press Fn + Windows key + Insert to open a CD program, such as SonicStage. Click to open the submenu. 4. If nothing appears on -screen display may ... . Using the Volume icon. Double click the Volume icon appears. If the Audio CD window appears, click to decrease volume. To enable the audio feature 1. A window with a listing of the following: Using the Function keys. Click Start on the Taskbar Notification area....
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... software. Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to CD. 8. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical drive. Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3. Click Start, and My Computer. 6. Follow the instructions on your battery is installed on your computer. ...Be Written to power your computer or make sure your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter to the CD. 7. Close Windows Explorer. 5. CD Writing Wizard Page 49 Click Start and point to All Programs to see a list of programs on the CD Writing Wizard.
... software. Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to CD. 8. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical drive. Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3. Click Start, and My Computer. 6. Follow the instructions on your battery is installed on your computer. ...Be Written to power your computer or make sure your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter to the CD. 7. Close Windows Explorer. 5. CD Writing Wizard Page 49 Click Start and point to All Programs to see a list of programs on the CD Writing Wizard.
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... capture. 5. Click one of the Capture Mode buttons: displays the image in real-time. (Still), (Movie), or (Web Camera). Adjusting the Focus Ring See the VAIO Software Tutorials or the Network Smart Capture Help file for more information on the Network Smart Capture...
... capture. 5. Click one of the Capture Mode buttons: displays the image in real-time. (Still), (Movie), or (Web Camera). Adjusting the Focus Ring See the VAIO Software Tutorials or the Network Smart Capture Help file for more information on the Network Smart Capture...
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Select the appropriate camera from the menu. 7. Under the Camera Selection category, click the arrow to change the priority setting. 1 Sony rec ommends us ing the built-in U SB c amera, whic h offers the s ame func tionality as an external U SB-c ompatible c ...external camera while using Network Smart Capture, the computer automatically switches to select the Cam/Mic Selection tab. 5. Click the Settings button . The setting window appears. 4. Page 57 Press the CAPTURE button to the computer. 3. Connect the external camera to start the Network Smart Capture program. 2. The ...
Select the appropriate camera from the menu. 7. Under the Camera Selection category, click the arrow to change the priority setting. 1 Sony rec ommends us ing the built-in U SB c amera, whic h offers the s ame func tionality as an external U SB-c ompatible c ...external camera while using Network Smart Capture, the computer automatically switches to select the Cam/Mic Selection tab. 5. Click the Settings button . The setting window appears. 4. Page 57 Press the CAPTURE button to the computer. 3. Connect the external camera to start the Network Smart Capture program. 2. The ...
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Software help files To locate the Network Smart Capture Help file, click Start on the Welcome to VAIO Life Web site. Click Start and select Welcome to VAIO Life to locate this site. Page 58 Locating the help files are also posted on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs and Network Smart Capture, and then click Help.
Software help files To locate the Network Smart Capture Help file, click Start on the Welcome to VAIO Life Web site. Click Start and select Welcome to VAIO Life to locate this site. Page 58 Locating the help files are also posted on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs and Network Smart Capture, and then click Help.
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... quality is adversely affected when the lens is not guaranteed. If your recording cannot be guaranteed. Clean the lens regularly. Notes on the Windows® taskbar and Control Panel. 2. Adjust the volume level with the microphone slider. Your recording is dirty.
... quality is adversely affected when the lens is not guaranteed. If your recording cannot be guaranteed. Clean the lens regularly. Notes on the Windows® taskbar and Control Panel. 2. Adjust the volume level with the microphone slider. Your recording is dirty.
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Printer Connections Your computer is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. Page 60 However, to ensure the best performance, printers must be compatible with many popular printers.
Printer Connections Your computer is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. Page 60 However, to ensure the best performance, printers must be compatible with many popular printers.