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... for users of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in the information when your computer. You may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to...
... for users of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in the information when your computer. You may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to...
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... 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and at least 8 inches (20 cm) of space on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on the display. Use indirect lighting to your computer to eliminate a risk of the display - Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position.
... 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and at least 8 inches (20 cm) of space on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on the display. Use indirect lighting to your computer to eliminate a risk of the display - Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position.
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... Sleep button Provides for more in ). In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. ✍ Illustrated above . Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of an image or a ... Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). For details on some software. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the Windows Media Center. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English ...
... Sleep button Provides for more in ). In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. ✍ Illustrated above . Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of an image or a ... Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). For details on some software. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the Windows Media Center. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English ...
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... (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. J Directional arrow keys Move ...the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic...
... (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. J Directional arrow keys Move ...the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic...
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... show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image ...does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. Turning on the...
... show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image ...does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. Turning on the...
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... more features. n 26 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 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The current image in the viewfinder is ...captured and its thumbnail image is added as a 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 ...
... more features. n 26 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 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The current image in the viewfinder is ...captured and its thumbnail image is added as a 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 ...
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...included with the software for more features. 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... below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 27 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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
...included with the software for more features. 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... below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 27 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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
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..., 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 recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears... drag them to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
..., 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 recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears... drag them to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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... the Memory Stick when formatting the media. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to reformat the media with ...your valuable data. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick from...
... the Memory Stick when formatting the media. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to reformat the media with ...your valuable data. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick from...
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... other through a network. To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which is not available on ad-hoc... and ceilings. You can communicate without an access point, which means that you first need to turn on ad-hoc networks. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in which a user can connect to a Local...
... other through a network. To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which is not available on ad-hoc... and ceilings. You can communicate without an access point, which means that you first need to turn on ad-hoc networks. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in which a user can connect to a Local...
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.... Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help ...devices without cables at a range of up to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. See...
.... Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help ...devices without cables at a range of up to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. See...
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...To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support... the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 56 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 You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support... the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 56 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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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. n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer.
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. n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer.
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...requirements for example). 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) .../removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 76 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Failure...
...requirements for example). 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) .../removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 76 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Failure...
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...residual image on the LCD screen if the same image is manufactured using your computer in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection, as this may make your computer unstable. The residual image disappears after a while. You may appear on the... points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on it. This is not a malfunction. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to the settings. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid...
...residual image on the LCD screen if the same image is manufactured using your computer in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection, as this may make your computer unstable. The residual image disappears after a while. You may appear on the... points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on it. This is not a malfunction. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to the settings. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid...
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer 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. ! n 93 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer 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. ! n 93 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
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...down button ! If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. Wait three to five minutes. Plug the AC adapter again and press the power button to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer. next to the Shut down your computer does not turn on the computer again. ! Unplug the... remains blank? ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys 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 ...
...down button ! If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. Wait three to five minutes. Plug the AC adapter again and press the power button to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer. next to the Shut down your computer does not turn on the computer again. ! Unplug the... remains blank? ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys 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 ...
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What should I do if Windows does not start and a message appears, when I start . 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 .... Your computer may cause loss of the lights is changed before entering the password. If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer? n 98 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep...
What should I do if Windows does not start and a message appears, when I start . 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 .... Your computer may cause loss of the lights is changed before entering the password. If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer? n 98 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep...
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...pane. To check the volume of the recovery partition? Turn on your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition... screen saver disables the timer setting, which you need to the computer? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. 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. n 100 N...
...pane. To check the volume of the recovery partition? Turn on your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition... screen saver disables the timer setting, which you need to the computer? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. 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. n 100 N...
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...updates, follow these steps: ! n 101 N Troubleshooting System Security How can I keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the 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, ...
...updates, follow these steps: ! n 101 N Troubleshooting System Security How can I keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the 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, ...