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...with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level 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. See Setting Up Your Computer with ...the Fn key. Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out). n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer ...
...with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level 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. See Setting Up Your Computer with ...the Fn key. Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out). n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer ...
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Be sure to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with an optical disc 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 drive tray... tray. 4 Close the tray by pushing it toward you, and gently push it in the middle of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. !
Be sure to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with an optical disc 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 drive tray... tray. 4 Close the tray by pushing it toward you, and gently push it in the middle of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. !
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. 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 the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them ...to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click 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...
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. 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 the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them ...to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click 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...
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...Stick has been formatted in Format options. 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 to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍... these steps. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. The size of data files saved in the Memory Stick. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and ...
...Stick has been formatted in Format options. 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 to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍... these steps. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. The size of data files saved in the Memory Stick. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and ...
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... to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To access this on selected models only. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communication between these... devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. 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 ...
... to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To access this on selected models only. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communication between these... devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. 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 ...
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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. For setting up the Bluetooth function. 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.
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. For setting up the Bluetooth function. 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.
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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. ... 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. 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...
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. ... 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. 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...
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..., see Sony Support Information (page 130). n 74 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the...
..., see Sony Support Information (page 130). n 74 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the...
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... ESD. The package protects the module from the computer. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation... system. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures...familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer. Before you upgrade your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks,...module. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales ...
... ESD. The package protects the module from the computer. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation... system. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures...familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer. Before you upgrade your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks,...module. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales ...
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... insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. ! If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the lower slot. Do not force the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module... with the small projection in the open slot. Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage...
... insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. ! If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the lower slot. Do not force the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module... with the small projection in the open slot. Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage...
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... floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. 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...
... floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. 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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... Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . If both or either of unsaved data. Wait for more than four seconds to turn off your computer and enter the correct password. 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 does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
... Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . If both or either of unsaved data. Wait for more than four seconds to turn off your computer and enter the correct password. 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 does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
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... more details, search for detailed information on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Interference from other devices using Windows Help and Support. You need to place your computer away from obstacles or move the device to which it is connected closer...
... more details, search for detailed information on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Interference from other devices using Windows Help and Support. You need to place your computer away from obstacles or move the device to which it is connected closer...
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Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. If you need to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 88) ... trying to read a disc? The disc that 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 if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer. What should I try to read may be dirty or...
Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. If you need to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 88) ... trying to read a disc? The disc that 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 if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer. What should I try to read may be dirty or...
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... 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 playing a disc and cannot.... If you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you need to restart 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 playing a disc and cannot.... If you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you need to restart the...
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...Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you notice condensation on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. You can cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may ...10065; Make sure an adhesive label is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the left pane. Check the package to make sure...
...Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you notice condensation on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. You can cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may ...10065; Make sure an adhesive label is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the left pane. Check the package to make sure...
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... 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 lit. To run Windows Aero? ! See Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer screen. This Q & A entry applies...
... 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 lit. To run Windows Aero? ! See Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer screen. This Q & A entry applies...
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... this problem: ❑ Keep the microphone away from a sound output device, such as a speaker. 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, select the desired device for...? ❑ If 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.
... this problem: ❑ Keep the microphone away from a sound output device, such as a speaker. 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, select the desired device for...? ❑ If 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.
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... the sound output device? Once you have connected a device to the OPTICAL OUT port, 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 sound output device? Once you have connected a device to the OPTICAL OUT port, 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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... drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit the Sony online support 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.
... drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit the Sony online support 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.