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n4 N Precautions ...127 On Handling the LCD Screen ...128 On Using the Power Source ...129 On Handling Your Computer...130 On Handling Floppy Disks ...132 On Handling Discs ...133 On Using Headphones...133 On Handling Memory Stick Media...134 On Handling the Hard Disk ...135 Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Internet ...145 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs...147 Display ...152 Printing ...153 Microphone ...154 Mouse ...155 Speakers ...157 Keyboard...159 Floppy Disks ...160 Audio/Video...161 Memory Stick Media ...162 Peripherals ...163
n4 N Precautions ...127 On Handling the LCD Screen ...128 On Using the Power Source ...129 On Handling Your Computer...130 On Handling Floppy Disks ...132 On Handling Discs ...133 On Using Headphones...133 On Handling Memory Stick Media...134 On Handling the Hard Disk ...135 Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Internet ...145 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs...147 Display ...152 Printing ...153 Microphone ...154 Mouse ...155 Speakers ...157 Keyboard...159 Floppy Disks ...160 Audio/Video...161 Memory Stick Media ...162 Peripherals ...163
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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...computer's RAID array, or to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for using the VAIO Recovery utility and the Intel Storage Utility programs. To access this on-screen... guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click RAID guide. To ...
...computer's RAID array, or to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for using the VAIO Recovery utility and the Intel Storage Utility programs. To access this on-screen... guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click RAID guide. To ...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system.
n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system.
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Adjust the level of the screen at or a little below eye level. You can also purchase accessories for your comfort and work effectiveness. Choose a location where windows and lights do not ...
Adjust the level of the screen at or a little below eye level. You can also purchase accessories for your comfort and work effectiveness. Choose a location where windows and lights do not ...
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...Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. For details on and off. G Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. H Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. D Standby button Provides for the ...lower level of power consumption. C Volume control buttons Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with each function key varies among software applications. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement...
...Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. For details on and off. G Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. H Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. D Standby button Provides for the ...lower level of power consumption. C Volume control buttons Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with each function key varies among software applications. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement...
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If you want to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the keyboard's battery power level by clicking (wireless keyboard icon) on the computer screen when the keyboard's battery power becomes low. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may also appear on the taskbar. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to put the keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. A warning message may need to be replaced.
If you want to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the keyboard's battery power level by clicking (wireless keyboard icon) on the computer screen when the keyboard's battery power becomes low. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may also appear on the taskbar. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to put the keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. A warning message may need to be replaced.
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To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you exit and close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow... Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc irreparably. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure you eject it. This will affect the use discs in any other applications. ❑ ...
To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you exit and close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow... Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc irreparably. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure you eject it. This will affect the use discs in any other applications. ❑ ...
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...DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to indicate in which region and on what type of the ... label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc on your hearing and the speakers. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this means that you ...
...DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to indicate in which region and on what type of the ... label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc on your hearing and the speakers. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this means that you ...
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... guide for your computing experience. See the online Specifications for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start, point to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. To access this on Media Center features. This section describes how to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide...
... guide for your computing experience. See the online Specifications for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start, point to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. To access this on Media Center features. This section describes how to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide...
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...button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). M MORE button Press to the previous window. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to view additional options that are available for your video collection. N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, G ...GUIDE button Press to view pictures or a slide show. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. E VOL buttons Press to reduce power consumption. K MY PICTURES button Press to view...
...button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). M MORE button Press to the previous window. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to view additional options that are available for your video collection. N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, G ...GUIDE button Press to view pictures or a slide show. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. E VOL buttons Press to reduce power consumption. K MY PICTURES button Press to view...
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n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you 're ready to connect to the Internet. The New Connection Wizard appears. 2 Click Next. If the Location Information window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click...
n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you 're ready to connect to the Internet. The New Connection Wizard appears. 2 Click Next. If the Location Information window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click...
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... password. The user password is provided for other people. n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided to allow for changing some of the power-on the Boot menu to display another screen. 4 Press the < or , key to select the password type that you want...
... password. The user password is provided for other people. n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided to allow for changing some of the power-on the Boot menu to display another screen. 4 Press the < or , key to select the password type that you want...
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The BIOS setup screen appears. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password for Enter Current Password and press the Enter key. The password type you want to remove and press the .... To change the power-on Password (page 86) to add a new password. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the Boot menu to display another screen. 5 Press the < or , key to select the password type that you selected in Adding the...
The BIOS setup screen appears. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password for Enter Current Password and press the Enter key. The password type you want to remove and press the .... To change the power-on Password (page 86) to add a new password. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the Boot menu to display another screen. 5 Press the < or , key to select the password type that you selected in Adding the...
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To set the timer for the computer to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options, and then change the settings under Power Schemes. To ... power while not working, you to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain amount of the computer when it is the normal state of time, click Start and Control Panel. n 89 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn...
To set the timer for the computer to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options, and then change the settings under Power Schemes. To ... power while not working, you to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain amount of the computer when it is the normal state of time, click Start and Control Panel. n 89 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn...
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...n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. If the computer is in this , you can change the Standby mode settings. Standby mode uses more than out of Standby mode quicker than four seconds, the computer will turn off the computer screen and sets the hard disk... and the CPU to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When the computer is not used for more power than 20 minutes, it will lose...
...n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. If the computer is in this , you can change the Standby mode settings. Standby mode uses more than out of Standby mode quicker than four seconds, the computer will turn off the computer screen and sets the hard disk... and the CPU to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When the computer is not used for more power than 20 minutes, it will lose...
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... of the disk. 7 Right-click the area and select New Partition from the menu. The Computer Management window appears. 4 Under the file directory on the right, double-click Storage and then Disk... unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with administrator rights. 2 Click Start and right-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage from the menu. The Windows XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk ...the additional hard disk space 1 Log on to complete the process. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be ...
... of the disk. 7 Right-click the area and select New Partition from the menu. The Computer Management window appears. 4 Under the file directory on the right, double-click Storage and then Disk... unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with administrator rights. 2 Click Start and right-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage from the menu. The Windows XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk ...the additional hard disk space 1 Log on to complete the process. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be ...
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n 127 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 128) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 129) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 130) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 132) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 133) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 133) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 134) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 135)
n 127 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 128) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 129) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 130) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 132) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 133) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 133) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 134) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 135)
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... A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is manufactured using the computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on the LCD screen. This could cause a malfunction. ❑ Using the computer in a while. This is a normal result ...of time. You may produce a residual image on it. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to wipe the LCD screen. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ The LCD screen is displayed for a lengthy period of the manufacturing process and does not...
... A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is manufactured using the computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on the LCD screen. This could cause a malfunction. ❑ Using the computer in a while. This is a normal result ...of time. You may produce a residual image on it. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to wipe the LCD screen. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ The LCD screen is displayed for a lengthy period of the manufacturing process and does not...
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... this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I turn on the keyboard. 6 Select Exit Saving Changes and press the Enter key. n 138 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if VAIO power indicator lights but my computer screen stays blank? The BIOS setup screen appears. 2 Press the , key to...
... this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I turn on the keyboard. 6 Select Exit Saving Changes and press the Enter key. n 138 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if VAIO power indicator lights but my computer screen stays blank? The BIOS setup screen appears. 2 Press the , key to...