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Proper lighting adds to your computer to the proper position. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. 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...
Proper lighting adds to your computer to the proper position. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. 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...
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... tray when used in certain software applications. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. 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. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type...
... tray when used in certain software applications. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. 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. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type...
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Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! 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. ... with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds...
Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! 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. ... with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds...
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.... The 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 low... light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. 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. 2 ...
.... The 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 low... light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. 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. 2 ...
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... 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 Companion 2 to stop movie recording. 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 ...start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video 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. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information.
... 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 Companion 2 to stop movie recording. 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 ...start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video 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. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information.
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... 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 the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the...
... 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 the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the...
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...formatting the media, make sure that is designed to use . Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not remove... the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! The size of data files saved in the Memory Stick...
...formatting the media, make sure that is designed to use . Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not remove... the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! The size of data files saved in the Memory Stick...
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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 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. 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.
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. 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 a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. 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 a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
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... other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. 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 your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD...familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your system. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. Before you upgrade your computer, you can damage electronic components. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to...
... other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. 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 your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD...familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your system. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. Before you upgrade your computer, you can damage electronic components. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to...
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...long period of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in low temperature conditions may make your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD...careful when using high-precision technology. This is manufactured using your computer unstable. You can use a screen saver to the settings. This could damage the screen. The residual image disappears after a while. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as this may produce a residual ...
...long period of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in low temperature conditions may make your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD...careful when using high-precision technology. This is manufactured using your computer unstable. You can use a screen saver to the settings. This could damage the screen. The residual image disappears after a while. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as this may produce a residual ...
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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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...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 Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys... or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ If your computer still does not turn on but my ...
...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 Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys... or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ If your computer still does not turn on but my ...
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If both or either of unsaved data. What should I do if Windows does not start and a message appears, when I start . Turning off . ! Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is lit, press the Num Lk (...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. 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 the Shut down...
If both or either of unsaved data. What should I do if Windows does not start and a message appears, when I start . Turning off . ! Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is lit, press the Num Lk (...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. 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 the Shut down...
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What should I do I cannot boot my 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, follow these steps: * See the online specifications ... the recovery partition where data for your screen to find out about your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you need to the computer? To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device...
What should I do I cannot boot my 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, follow these steps: * See the online specifications ... the recovery partition where data for your screen to find out about your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you need to the computer? To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device...
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...the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. 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 preinstalled ...on -screen instructions to protect your computer. To download and install the latest security updates, follow ...
...the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. 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 preinstalled ...on -screen instructions to protect your computer. To download and install the latest security updates, follow ...
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... noise. ❑ If the lens protection cover is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem persists, restart your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you cannot take a clear shot. Clean the cover. Check the CPU performance. Exit the...LCD screen might help file included with your software application for more software applications running than one software application. 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 ...
... noise. ❑ If the lens protection cover is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem persists, restart your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you cannot take a clear shot. Clean the cover. Check the CPU performance. Exit the...LCD screen might help file included with your software application for more software applications running than one software application. 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 ...
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..., and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be able to communicate with the device. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other ...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 find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is also connected...
..., and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be able to communicate with the device. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other ...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 find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is also connected...
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... wave quality, and on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. You need to place your computer away from other devices may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by other devices using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For more details, search...
... wave quality, and on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. You need to place your computer away from other devices may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by other devices using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For more details, search...
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... package to malfunction. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is not affixed to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Condensation 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 in the...
... package to malfunction. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is not affixed to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Condensation 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 in the...