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...Mode (page 72). See the help file. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of your screen. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Media Center Start menu. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example... Center. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out)....
...Mode (page 72). See the help file. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of your screen. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Media Center Start menu. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example... Center. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out)....
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... to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of the tray with an optical disc drive. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with one hand..., place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the tray by pushing it toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the...
... to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of the tray with an optical disc drive. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with one hand..., place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the tray by pushing it toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the...
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... to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. 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 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 into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open...
... to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. 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 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 into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open...
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Formatting the Memory Stick 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. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the... Stick from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Be sure to use . n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you want to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of the ...
Formatting the Memory Stick 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. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the... Stick from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Be sure to use . n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you want to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of the ...
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To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To access this on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the...specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection ...
To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To access this on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the...specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection ...
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To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating 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 communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating 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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... Center. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. n 71 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. The setting of the control items will not be visible if you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior.... Some of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see the help file included with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user.
... Center. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. n 71 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. The setting of the control items will not be visible if you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior.... Some of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see the help file included with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user.
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To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). For the type of module and the amount of the warranty ... should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 74 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision ...
To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). For the type of module and the amount of the warranty ... should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 74 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision ...
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n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory modules may cause damage to your system. Improper installation of memory by installing optional memory modules...contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are compatible with an unpainted metal portion of your computer. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. The package protects the ...
n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory modules may cause damage to your system. Improper installation of memory by installing optional memory modules...contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are compatible with an unpainted metal portion of your computer. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. The package protects the ...
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Do not touch any other components on all peripheral devices and then the computer. n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it may cause damage to the slot and the module. 8 Replace the memory module ... you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in until it clicks into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it in the open slot. Be sure to...
Do not touch any other components on all peripheral devices and then the computer. n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it may cause damage to the slot and the module. 8 Replace the memory module ... you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in until it clicks into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it in the open slot. Be sure to...
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... stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. n 87 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from...
... stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. n 87 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from...
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To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and enter the correct password. Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating... three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer? If both or either of unsaved data. Wait for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to ...
To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and enter the correct password. Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating... three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer? If both or either of unsaved data. Wait for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to ...
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...obstructions. n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is also used by other devices using Windows Help and Support. You need to place your computer away from your Bluetooth audio device, connect the Bluetooth audio device to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in use....the Bluetooth function. Move Bluetooth devices closer to your computer and the device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from other devices. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and ...
...obstructions. n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is also used by other devices using Windows Help and Support. You need to place your computer away from your Bluetooth audio device, connect the Bluetooth audio device to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in use....the Bluetooth function. Move Bluetooth devices closer to your computer and the device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from other devices. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and ...
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If you need to read may be dirty or damaged. The disc that your computer. n 111 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If the drive eject... button or the Fn+E keys do not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select ...
If you need to read may be dirty or damaged. The disc that your computer. n 111 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If the drive eject... button or the Fn+E keys do not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select ...
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... Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. If you need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed according to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 88) for dirt or damage. Press the...several times or keep pressing the button to turn up the volume loud enough. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, ...
... Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. If you need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed according to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 88) for dirt or damage. Press the...several times or keep pressing the button to turn up the volume loud enough. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, ...
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... 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you notice condensation on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Condensation can cause the computer to a disc. You can come off while the disc is compatible with a listing of your computer's hardware devices. Adhesive labels can confirm the driver software by selecting... left pane. Check the package to make sure the region code is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive.
... 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you notice condensation on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Condensation can cause the computer to a disc. You can come off while the disc is compatible with a listing of your computer's hardware devices. Adhesive labels can confirm the driver software by selecting... left pane. Check the package to make sure the region code is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive.
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...do I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options. 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on and the power indicator light is dark? See ...for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer screen. n 116 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. Press the Fn+F6 keys to brighten your computer is in Sleep mode, press any key ...
...do I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options. 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on and the power indicator light is dark? See ...for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer screen. n 116 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. Press the Fn+F6 keys to brighten your computer is in Sleep mode, press any key ...
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...you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer. ❑ Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured. Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound...the microphone. n 118 N Troubleshooting Microphone What should I prevent microphone feedback? To configure the sound input device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Recording tab,...
...you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer. ❑ Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured. Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound...the microphone. n 118 N Troubleshooting Microphone What should I prevent microphone feedback? To configure the sound input device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Recording tab,...
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What should I do if I do I change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for ...
What should I do if I do I change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for ...
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...connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. n 130 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for...or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides...
...connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. n 130 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for...or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides...
