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...the view size of the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. See the help file. 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. ...✍ Illustrated above . C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Media Center Start menu. ✍ The default S1 button assignment...
...the view size of the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. See the help file. 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. ...✍ Illustrated above . C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Media Center Start menu. ✍ The default S1 button assignment...
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Be sure to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. 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. To insert a disc... 1 Turn on the drive tray. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical...
Be sure to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. 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. To insert a disc... 1 Turn on the drive tray. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical...
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... to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn... files to disc and follow the 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 play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive...
... to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn... files to disc and follow the 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 play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive...
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...default setting and is designed to use . 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. ✍... ! Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 ...
...default setting and is designed to use . 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. ✍... ! Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 ...
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... need 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. See the online specifications to turn on the... You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. 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...
... need 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. See the online specifications to turn on the... You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. 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...
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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. 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 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. 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 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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...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...install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online ...
...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...install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online ...
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... detected 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 can increase the amount of memory by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer ... Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Improper installation of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ...
... detected 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 can increase the amount of memory by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer ... Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Improper installation of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ...
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... module into the slot in the open slot. 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 a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. ! n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into ...module. 8 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw. 9 Connect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer, and then plug them to the power source. 10 Turn on the motherboard. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the lower slot.
... module into the slot in the open slot. 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 a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. ! n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into ...module. 8 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw. 9 Connect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer, and then plug them to the power source. 10 Turn on the motherboard. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the lower slot.
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... from any liquid. Do not let them get wet. When you are not using 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...
... from any liquid. Do not let them get wet. When you are not using 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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... appears, when I start . Wait for more than four seconds to turn off . Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and enter the correct password. Turning off . ! When entering the password, check that the power indicator light 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 does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
... appears, when I start . Wait for more than four seconds to turn off . Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and enter the correct password. Turning off . ! When entering the password, check that the power indicator light 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 does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
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...detailed information on the operating system or the software in the environment. See the help file for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function. For more details, search for Bluetooth information using the same wavelength, however, communication speed and connection...your audio or video playback software. Connection is running. Why can't I use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device? To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is affected by distance and obstructions. Bluetooth ...
...detailed information on the operating system or the software in the environment. See the help file for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function. For more details, search for Bluetooth information using the same wavelength, however, communication speed and connection...your audio or video playback software. Connection is running. Why can't I use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device? To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is affected by distance and obstructions. Bluetooth ...
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... to the Shut down button and Restart 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 options work, insert a thin, straight... Discs (page 88) for dirt or damage. 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. If you need to read a disc?
... to the Shut down button and Restart 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 options work, insert a thin, straight... Discs (page 88) for dirt or damage. 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. If you need to read a disc?
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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 hear...and Restart to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 88) for dirt or damage. n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you. ❑ Make sure the necessary program...
... 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 hear...and Restart to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 88) for dirt or damage. n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you. ❑ Make sure the necessary program...
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... affixed to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is compatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. ❑ ...clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to a disc. Adhesive labels can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Condensation can come off while the disc is in the optical disc... device to malfunction. n 113 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour.
... affixed to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is compatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. ❑ ...clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to a disc. Adhesive labels can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Condensation can come off while the disc is in the optical disc... device to malfunction. n 113 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour.
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...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? This Q & A entry applies to brighten your computer is securely plugged into Normal mode. How do... on the Appearance tab. 5 Click OK. n 116 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. To run Windows Aero? ! See Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72) for more information. ❑...
...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? This Q & A entry applies to brighten your computer is securely plugged into Normal mode. How do... on the Appearance tab. 5 Click OK. n 116 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. To run Windows Aero? ! See Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72) for more information. ❑...
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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.
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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... sound from the 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...
... sound from the 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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... 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. n 130 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the...
... 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. n 130 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the...