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...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. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Media Center Start menu. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different...lighting intensity of the LCD screen. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. In such a case, you can change the assignment ...
...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. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Media Center Start menu. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different...lighting intensity of the LCD screen. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. In such a case, you can change the assignment ...
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... 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. ! Be sure to open the drive. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc... Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn...
... 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. ! Be sure to open the drive. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc... Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn...
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... Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. 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. If the Audio CD... window appears, click 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 the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 35 N Using Your...
... Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. 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. If the Audio CD... window appears, click 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 the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 35 N Using Your...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you select Quick Format in ... Stick when formatting the media. The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not ...formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause...
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you select Quick Format in ... Stick when formatting the media. The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not ...formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause...
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...meters) in an open area. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile ...phone. 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...
...meters) in an open area. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile ...phone. 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...
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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. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and 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.
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. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and 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.
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...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. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Select the desired control item... and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. The setting of the control items will not be visible if you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior. n 71 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO...
...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. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Select the desired control item... and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. The setting of the control items will not be visible if you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior. n 71 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO...
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... or open the memory module compartment cover. 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 assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 74 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and...
... or open the memory module compartment cover. 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 assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 74 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and...
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...performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). The package protects the module from the computer. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want ...to your system. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before you upgrade your computer and disconnect it from the AC...
...performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). The package protects the module from the computer. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want ...to your system. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before you upgrade your computer and disconnect it from the AC...
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If 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 the open slot. Be sure to use the lower slot. Do not force the memory module into the... slot in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. ! n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push...
If 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 the open slot. Be sure to use the lower slot. Do not force the memory module into the... slot in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. ! n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push...
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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 ...
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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... If both or either of unsaved data. Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off the indicator before the computer completely enters Sleep mode. 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 with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is lit, press...
... If both or either of unsaved data. Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off the indicator before the computer completely enters Sleep mode. 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 with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is lit, press...
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... used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by distance and obstructions. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I use the services supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function. Why can't I use . n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ... from your computer away from obstacles or move the device to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in use a Bluetooth audio device? See the help file for detailed information on the operating system or the software in the environment. To open Windows Help ...
... used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by distance and obstructions. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I use the services supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function. Why can't I use . n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ... from your computer away from obstacles or move the device to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in use a Bluetooth audio device? See the help file for detailed information on the operating system or the software in the environment. To open Windows Help ...
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... on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc? If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Follow...should I try to read may be dirty or damaged. n 111 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above ...the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer.
... on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc? If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Follow...should I try to read may be dirty or damaged. n 111 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above ...the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer.
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...to turn up the volume loud enough. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 88) for dirt or damage. Press the... been minimized by the muting button on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow ...next to the Shut down button on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side ...
...to turn up the volume loud enough. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 88) for dirt or damage. Press the... been minimized by the muting button on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow ...next to the Shut down button on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side ...
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Condensation can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. n 113 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you notice condensation on the left pane. The Device Manager... a disc. You can come off while the disc is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive.
Condensation can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. n 113 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you notice condensation on the left pane. The Device Manager... a disc. You can come off while the disc is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive.
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...turned on the Appearance tab. 5 Click OK. Press the Fn+F6 keys to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to brighten your computer is lit. To run Windows Aero? ! What should 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 securely plugged...
...turned on the Appearance tab. 5 Click OK. Press the Fn+F6 keys to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to brighten your computer is lit. To run Windows Aero? ! What should 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 securely plugged...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the device for sound output if you need to 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...
... the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the device for sound output if you need to 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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... web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access 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...
... web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access 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...