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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. Proper lighting adds to your computer to avoid bright spots on each side of the ...
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. Proper lighting adds to your computer to avoid bright spots on each side of the ...
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... buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps...): Turns on while in certain software applications. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in combination with the Fn key. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen.
... buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps...): Turns on while in certain software applications. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in combination with the Fn key. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen.
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...or exiting your desired application. ! Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. This is possible with the appropriate software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality... and does not indicate a malfunction. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built...✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application.
...or exiting your desired application. ! Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. This is possible with the appropriate software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality... and does not indicate a malfunction. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built...✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application.
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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 ...in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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. ...
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 ...in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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. ...
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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 dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in ... 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. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 28 N Using Your...
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 dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in ... 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. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 28 N Using Your...
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... on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to a disc 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. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc... empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to select an option. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
... on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to a disc 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. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc... empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to select an option. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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... in the Memory Stick. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it may change. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you select Quick Format in Format options. Be sure 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 reformat the media with your valuable data. Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to format...
... in the Memory Stick. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it may change. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you select Quick Format in Format options. Be sure 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 reformat the media with your valuable data. Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to format...
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For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. 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. 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 open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. 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. 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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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your computer to print documents. 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 Windows to the computer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your computer to print documents. 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 Windows to the computer.
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...do so may cause damage to your system. If such a station is not 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 upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and ...memory. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Before you can increase the amount of memory by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of memory modules may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑...
...do so may cause damage to your system. If such a station is not 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 upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and ...memory. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Before you can increase the amount of memory by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of memory modules may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑...
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...10065; The LCD screen is displayed for any malfunctions arising from changes to prevent residual images. ❑ The LCD screen becomes warm during operation. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen. This ... returns to wipe the surface of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection, as this may make your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a ...
...10065; The LCD screen is displayed for any malfunctions arising from changes to prevent residual images. ❑ The LCD screen becomes warm during operation. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen. This ... returns to wipe the surface of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection, as this may make your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a ...
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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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...the green power indicator light turns on the computer again. ! Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. An application error may have been occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow ...software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. Then, plug the AC adapter and turn off your computer does not turn on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Press the Alt+...
...the green power indicator light turns on the computer again. ! Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. An application error may have been occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow ...software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. Then, plug the AC adapter and turn off your computer does not turn on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Press the Alt+...
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... you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer? n 97 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? What should I do if Windows does not start and a message appears, when I start . If both or either of unsaved data. Turning...
... you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer? n 97 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? What should I do if Windows does not start and a message appears, when I start . If both or either of unsaved data. Turning...
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... boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer? Turn on the left pane. Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery ...partition where data for your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. 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 ...
... boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer? Turn on the left pane. Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery ...partition where data for your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. 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 ...
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... my computer against security threats, such as viruses? To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. The best way to download updates. Your computer must be connected to the ...Internet before 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...
... my computer against security threats, such as viruses? To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. The best way to download updates. Your computer must be connected to the ...Internet before 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...
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... The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more software applications running than one software application. See Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 86). See the help . ❑ The viewer window may be insufficient for more information. ❑ There may be active. Exit the ... computer may be more than your computer can handle. n 101 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show reflections of light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may cause dropped frames. Clean the cover. Check the CPU performance.
... The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more software applications running than one software application. See Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 86). See the help . ❑ The viewer window may be insufficient for more information. ❑ There may be active. Exit the ... computer may be more than your computer can handle. n 101 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show reflections of light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may cause dropped frames. Clean the cover. Check the CPU performance.
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... the WIRELESS indicator light 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 communicate with is unlit, turn on . n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth...
... the WIRELESS indicator light 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 communicate with is unlit, turn on . n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth...
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... audio device? Your computer may occasionally be reduced. Connection is only possible for detailed information on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. See the help file for services also supported by distance and obstructions. Move Bluetooth ...may become unstable if you listen to playback audio from other devices. Why can't I use the services supported by other devices using Windows Help and Support. You need to place your computer away from obstacles or move the device to the computer first and then launch...
... audio device? Your computer may occasionally be reduced. Connection is only possible for detailed information on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. See the help file for services also supported by distance and obstructions. Move Bluetooth ...may become unstable if you listen to playback audio from other devices. Why can't I use the services supported by other devices using Windows Help and Support. You need to place your computer away from obstacles or move the device to the computer first and then launch...
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... the desired drive. n 113 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on your computer's hardware devices. You can cause the computer to a disc. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. Check the package to open a list of the... optical disc drives of 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. Adhesive labels can come...
... the desired drive. n 113 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on your computer's hardware devices. You can cause the computer to a disc. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. Check the package to open a list of the... optical disc drives of 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. Adhesive labels can come...