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While adjusting the viewing angle, do not cause glare and reflection on your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Ventilation - Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on the display. Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position. Make sure you leave at least 4 .... Adjust the brightness level of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting - Use indirect lighting to eliminate a risk of the display as well. ! Proper lighting adds to your computer to avoid bright spots on each side of the display -
While adjusting the viewing angle, do not cause glare and reflection on your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Ventilation - Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on the display. Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position. Make sure you leave at least 4 .... Adjust the brightness level of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting - Use indirect lighting to eliminate a risk of the display as well. ! Proper lighting adds to your computer to avoid bright spots on each side of the display -
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n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on ... key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. G Windows key Displays the Start menu.
n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on ... key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. G Windows key Displays the Start menu.
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... with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The viewer window may show some ...noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. Turning on the computer... your desired application. ! n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with your instant messaging or video editing software...
... with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The viewer window may show some ...noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. Turning on the computer... your desired application. ! n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with your instant messaging or video editing software...
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... current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a the thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or...compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. ...
... current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a the thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or...compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. ...
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The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option ... button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam ...
The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option ... button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam ...
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to play the CD. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc ... the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to select an option.
If the Audio CD window appears, click to play the CD. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc ... the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to select an option.
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... erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Do not select NTFS from... the slot while formatting. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon ...
... erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Do not select NTFS from... the slot while formatting. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon ...
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To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer.
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...on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of memory modules may cause damage to your system. ...increase the amount of memory by maintaining contact with your computer. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems ...
...on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of memory modules may cause damage to your system. ...increase the amount of memory by maintaining contact with your computer. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems ...
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...the settings. Use a soft, dry cloth to normal. ❑ A residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC ... the same image is not a malfunction. n 82 N Precautions Handling the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen. This could...
...the settings. Use a soft, dry cloth to normal. ❑ A residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC ... the same image is not a malfunction. n 82 N Precautions Handling the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen. This could...
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n 92 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to the Internet before you can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Your computer must be connected to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can receive updates.
n 92 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to the Internet before you can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Your computer must be connected to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can receive updates.
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...arrow and Shut Down. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. next to close the application window. What should I do if my computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt...+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the green power indicator light turns on the computer again. ! If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. n 96 N Troubleshooting What should I do not...
...arrow and Shut Down. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. next to close the application window. What should I do if my computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt...+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the green power indicator light turns on the computer again. ! If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. n 96 N Troubleshooting What should I do not...
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...a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer? Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . Your computer may cause loss of the lights is changed before entering the password. When entering the... password, check that the power indicator light turns off . ! What should I do if Windows does not start and a message appears, when I start . n 97 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? If both or either of unsaved data.
...a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer? Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . Your computer may cause loss of the lights is changed before entering the password. When entering the... password, check that the power indicator light turns off . ! What should I do if Windows does not start and a message appears, when I start . n 97 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? If both or either of unsaved data.
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... the USB floppy disk drive connected to find out about your computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you can select using the Windows power options, for the system recovery is stored. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? Your built-in the Disk 0 row on ... center pane. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery partition where data for your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 99 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? To boot your...
... the USB floppy disk drive connected to find out about your computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you can select using the Windows power options, for the system recovery is stored. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? Your built-in the Disk 0 row on ... center pane. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery partition where data for your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 99 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? To boot your...
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...security updates, follow these steps: ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is ...set up automatic or scheduled updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Live OneCare. 2 Click Check for Updates in the Protection Plus section. 3 The Windows Live OneCare Updates balloon appears on the ...
...security updates, follow these steps: ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is ...set up automatic or scheduled updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Live OneCare. 2 Click Check for Updates in the Protection Plus section. 3 The Windows Live OneCare Updates balloon appears on the ...
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... cover is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem persists, restart your computer. n 101 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be more...Exit the applications that you cannot take a clear shot. Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of your computer may be shared by more software applications running than one software application. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ ...
... cover is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem persists, restart your computer. n 101 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be more...Exit the applications that you cannot take a clear shot. Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of your computer may be shared by more software applications running than one software application. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ ...
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.... Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you may not be able to find this computer check box. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot ...communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other. What should I want to communicate with the...
.... Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you may not be able to find this computer check box. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot ...communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other. What should I want to communicate with the...
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.... See the help file for services also supported by distance and obstructions. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. You need to place your computer away from other devices using Windows Help and Support. Your computer may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is running. Move Bluetooth devices...
.... See the help file for services also supported by distance and obstructions. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. You need to place your computer away from other devices using Windows Help and Support. Your computer may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is running. Move Bluetooth devices...
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... "X" or an exclamation point appears on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Adhesive labels can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is...listed device, you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer's hardware devices. Condensation can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. n 113 N Troubleshooting ...
... "X" or an exclamation point appears on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Adhesive labels can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is...listed device, you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer's hardware devices. Condensation can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. n 113 N Troubleshooting ...