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... for using the HDMI Input function, see Setting Up TV Connections (page 57). ❑ To connect an HDMI cable to a Network (LAN) (page 112). 4 Snap open the cable clamp (6), route the cables through it, and then snap the cable clamp back shut. 5 Replace the stand cover and the back panel cover.
... for using the HDMI Input function, see Setting Up TV Connections (page 57). ❑ To connect an HDMI cable to a Network (LAN) (page 112). 4 Snap open the cable clamp (6), route the cables through it, and then snap the cable clamp back shut. 5 Replace the stand cover and the back panel cover.
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If you want to be replaced. If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for its battery power level. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
If you want to be replaced. If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for its battery power level. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
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J S1 button Opens the Media Center Start menu by default. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 120) and find out more information. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery):.... N Windows key Displays the Start menu. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state...
J S1 button Opens the Media Center Start menu by default. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 120) and find out more information. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery):.... N Windows key Displays the Start menu. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state...
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
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... desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing... appears 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 select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to...
... desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing... appears 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 select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to...
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...to place the computer into Sleep mode to close the active application window. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for features on software applications, such as the Alt+Tab keys. I APPLICATION CLOSE button... channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. L More button / OPTIONS button Press to open applications. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to backspace and delete entered text.
...to place the computer into Sleep mode to close the active application window. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for features on software applications, such as the Alt+Tab keys. I APPLICATION CLOSE button... channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. L More button / OPTIONS button Press to open applications. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to backspace and delete entered text.
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To avoid damaging your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it smoothly. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. To view the ...contents on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick ...
To avoid damaging your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it smoothly. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. To view the ...contents on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick ...
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... 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. ! n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click...
... 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. ! n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click...
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...To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. Be sure to set up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.... See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only. To use the Bluetooth function You need to turn on -...
...To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. Be sure to set up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.... See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only. To use the Bluetooth function You need to turn on -...
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For setting up the Bluetooth function. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 103 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support.
For setting up the Bluetooth function. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 103 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support.
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...the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you turn on -screen instructions. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. Some of the lamp to specify preferences for ...system behavior. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Select the desired control item and change this default activity of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO...
...the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you turn on -screen instructions. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. Some of the lamp to specify preferences for ...system behavior. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Select the desired control item and change this default activity of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO...
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... module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic...
... module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic...
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...equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 125 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 ...Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your computer. Before you...
...equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 125 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 ...Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your computer. Before you...
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... force the memory module into place. ! If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the motherboard. n 129 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 9 Slide the... memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot in the open slot. Be sure to use the lower slot. Do not...
... force the memory module into place. ! If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the motherboard. n 129 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 9 Slide the... memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot in the open slot. Be sure to use the lower slot. Do not...
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... floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. n 145 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...
... floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. n 145 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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... power button until the computer turns off . n 157 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter 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 and...
... power button until the computer turns off . n 157 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter 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 and...
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... be reduced. Move Bluetooth devices closer to playback audio from other devices. Your computer may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is running. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Interference from other devices may become unstable if you listen to your computer. ❑ The...
... be reduced. Move Bluetooth devices closer to playback audio from other devices. Your computer may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is running. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Interference from other devices may become unstable if you listen to your computer. ❑ The...
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... the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ 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 sound...
... the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ 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 sound...
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... labels can come off while the disc is compatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. n 173 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on your computer, do not use the computer for...
... labels can come off while the disc is compatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. n 173 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on your computer, do not use the computer for...
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... DISPLAY OFF button. What should I do I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click 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 the Appearance tab. 5 Click OK. How do if my...
... DISPLAY OFF button. What should I do I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click 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 the Appearance tab. 5 Click OK. How do if my...