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...Intel Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks of the computer, and may be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain ...this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO ...
...Intel Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks of the computer, and may be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain ...this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO ...
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... countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Contains features of...
... countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Contains features of...
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...least 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and at least 8 inches (20 cm) of space on each side of the chair so your computer, especially on the floor. Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display - While adjusting the ...and reflection on the display. n8 N Before Use ❑ Furniture and posture - Adjust the level of the main unit. Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your feet are flat on the center of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting - Proper lighting adds to ...
...least 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and at least 8 inches (20 cm) of space on each side of the chair so your computer, especially on the floor. Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display - While adjusting the ...and reflection on the display. n8 N Before Use ❑ Furniture and posture - Adjust the level of the main unit. Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your feet are flat on the center of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting - Proper lighting adds to ...
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Fn + F6: Increases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. The default tasks are as follows: S1: Launches the WinDVD software. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or ... a TV tuner board). ✍ You can change these button assignments with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in the foreground Internet Explorer window. Launches the Windows Mail software (on and off. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks.
Fn + F6: Increases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. The default tasks are as follows: S1: Launches the WinDVD software. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or ... a TV tuner board). ✍ You can change these button assignments with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in the foreground Internet Explorer window. Launches the Windows Mail software (on and off. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks.
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...wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic math calculations. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to turn on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for the lower level of power consumption...pointer on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for use (page 26). For details on the computer screen. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to batteries wear out. when ...
...wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic math calculations. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to turn on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for the lower level of power consumption...pointer on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for use (page 26). For details on the computer screen. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to batteries wear out. when ...
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... POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure. ! The connect indicator turns on in the indicator window on the bottom of each other. Press the Fn key to the ON position. 4 ... keyboard when connection is established between your computer and the keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on before using the keyboard. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! If ...
... POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure. ! The connect indicator turns on in the indicator window on the bottom of each other. Press the Fn key to the ON position. 4 ... keyboard when connection is established between your computer and the keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on before using the keyboard. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! If ...
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If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the indicator window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet.
If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the indicator window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet.
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Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
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...You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. You can change the capture angle of your computer. The viewer window may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you see the live feed... camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Push down or up the horizontal bar to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object...
...You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. You can change the capture angle of your computer. The viewer window may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you see the live feed... camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Push down or up the horizontal bar to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object...
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If you plan to launch or may automatically launch a preinstalled CD/DVD program. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In Sleep mode, inserting a disc will automatically launch Windows and may display a window for selecting your preferred software program to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program.
If you plan to launch or may automatically launch a preinstalled CD/DVD program. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In Sleep mode, inserting a disc will automatically launch Windows and may display a window for selecting your preferred software program to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program.
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... to select an option. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc... the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
... to select an option. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc... the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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.... This section describes how to set -top box, and other equipment. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to enhance your TV, set up your computing experience. See the online MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start...
.... This section describes how to set -top box, and other equipment. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to enhance your TV, set up your computing experience. See the online MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start...
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...Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Play N button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). D Recorded TV button Press to begin ...recording. Skip B? Record z button Press to the previous window. B Back button Press to return to begin media playback. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to stop media playback or...
...Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Play N button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). D Recorded TV button Press to begin ...recording. Skip B? Record z button Press to the previous window. B Back button Press to return to begin media playback. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to stop media playback or...
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.... K Start button Press to close the active application window. L More button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to view additional options that are available for your area. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to backspace and delete entered... OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. J Standby button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to reduce power consumption.
.... K Start button Press to close the active application window. L More button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to view additional options that are available for your area. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to backspace and delete entered... OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. J Standby button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to reduce power consumption.
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... it is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close to remove the PC Card while your computer is on the taskbar. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the PC Card pops out. 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the... 2 Select the hardware you want to 7. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 8 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out. 9 Push the PC Card release button a second...
... it is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close to remove the PC Card while your computer is on the taskbar. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the PC Card pops out. 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the... 2 Select the hardware you want to 7. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 8 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out. 9 Push the PC Card release button a second...
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...1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to pop it out. 9 Gently take hold of the slot. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while ... to remove the device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 8 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to unplug. 3 Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK....
...1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to pop it out. 9 Gently take hold of the slot. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while ... to remove the device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 8 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to unplug. 3 Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK....
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n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 14). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the computer).
n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 14). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the computer).
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...Stick media. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick ...media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with both your computer or the Memory Stick ...
...Stick media. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick ...media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with both your computer or the Memory Stick ...
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...This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File...If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format ...
...This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File...If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format ...
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... a malfunction in the internal modem. To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The Connect to the Internet window appears. 2 Click Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet..., you need to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. If you 're ready to connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ...
... a malfunction in the internal modem. To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The Connect to the Internet window appears. 2 Click Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet..., you need to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. If you 're ready to connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ...