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D SONY logo lamp (page 131) E System power indicator (page 20) It may be different from those illustrated in this sensor for operations. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to this manual due to variations in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in speakers (stereo) B LCD screen (page 156) C Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Front A Built-in some countries or areas.
D SONY logo lamp (page 131) E System power indicator (page 20) It may be different from those illustrated in this sensor for operations. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to this manual due to variations in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in speakers (stereo) B LCD screen (page 156) C Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Front A Built-in some countries or areas.
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...a stereo A/V cable with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your computer to change TV channels. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with triple RCA plugs (6) (not supplied) to the VHF/UHF output port on the computer. When using the STB setup: ❑ A standard...-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one end of controlling the STB. When using its controls or the supplied remote commander. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (5) on your cable or satellite service provider. ...
...a stereo A/V cable with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your computer to change TV channels. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with triple RCA plugs (6) (not supplied) to the VHF/UHF output port on the computer. When using the STB setup: ❑ A standard...-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one end of controlling the STB. When using its controls or the supplied remote commander. Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (5) on your cable or satellite service provider. ...
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your computer for using a wide variety of AV related software applications, including Media Center.
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your computer for using a wide variety of AV related software applications, including Media Center.
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...M button Press to resume playback. Record z button Press to begin media playback. C Volume control buttons Press to pause media playback. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! Replay ?b button Press to move media backward at three speeds. ✍...above is selected, you cannot use the volume control buttons on the remote commander to change the volume for the HDMI input, see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page 75) for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Rewind m button...
...M button Press to resume playback. Record z button Press to begin media playback. C Volume control buttons Press to pause media playback. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! Replay ?b button Press to move media backward at three speeds. ✍...above is selected, you cannot use the volume control buttons on the remote commander to change the volume for the HDMI input, see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page 75) for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Rewind m button...
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n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander. To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover.
n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander. To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover.
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When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander. 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of time, remove the batteries to replace the batteries.
When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander. 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of time, remove the batteries to replace the batteries.
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...procedure. 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control (1) into the INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (2) on the computer. 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the computer before connecting the remote sensor control. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the remote sensor control ✍ If you are using... a cable or satellite set-top box, you can attach the remote sensor control to the set -top box with the remote commander. You need ...
...procedure. 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control (1) into the INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (2) on the computer. 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the computer before connecting the remote sensor control. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the remote sensor control ✍ If you are using... a cable or satellite set-top box, you can attach the remote sensor control to the set -top box with the remote commander. You need ...
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n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Attach the remote sensor control (1) onto the set-top box (3) near the infrared sensor (4). ! The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly. Do not cover the infrared sensor when attaching the remote sensor control.
n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Attach the remote sensor control (1) onto the set-top box (3) near the infrared sensor (4). ! The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly. Do not cover the infrared sensor when attaching the remote sensor control.
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... decrease (v) the volume while the HDMI input is selected, you cannot use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander. To change the volume, use these buttons to select your selection. HDMI input control buttons HDMI SELECT button MENU button Functions Toggles ... When the HDMI input is displayed, you can change the display and sound settings for the HDMI input. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons The HDMI input control buttons allow you to switch the display and sound input between the computer ...
... decrease (v) the volume while the HDMI input is selected, you cannot use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander. To change the volume, use these buttons to select your selection. HDMI input control buttons HDMI SELECT button MENU button Functions Toggles ... When the HDMI input is displayed, you can change the display and sound settings for the HDMI input. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons The HDMI input control buttons allow you to switch the display and sound input between the computer ...
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n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer To change the volume. While the HDMI input is selected, you can only use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander to increase or decrease the volume. ! While the computer input is selected, you cannot change the volume. You cannot use the Up/Down buttons to change the HDMI input volume Press the Up (V) or the Down (v) button to change the HDMI input volume.
n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer To change the volume. While the HDMI input is selected, you can only use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander to increase or decrease the volume. ! While the computer input is selected, you cannot change the volume. You cannot use the Up/Down buttons to change the HDMI input volume Press the Up (V) or the Down (v) button to change the HDMI input volume.
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...to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for a long period of your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. When your computer is in this mode. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next... wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander. ❑ Press the power button on your computer. ! To return to place your computer into a low power consumption mode. Make sure that the batteries of time. n 133 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off ...
...to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for a long period of your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. When your computer is in this mode. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next... wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander. ❑ Press the power button on your computer. ! To return to place your computer into a low power consumption mode. Make sure that the batteries of time. n 133 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off ...
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...169 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony power cord, which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by...a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Before adding or replacing a memory module, be sure to see Sony Support Information (page 204) to five minutes. If you... press and hold the power button for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules...
...169 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony power cord, which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by...a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Before adding or replacing a memory module, be sure to see Sony Support Information (page 204) to five minutes. If you... press and hold the power button for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules...
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... the power button or the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may cause loss of unsaved data. Make sure that the batteries of your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. To change the display input, press the HDMI SELECT button on but my screen remains blank? ❑...
... the power button or the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may cause loss of unsaved data. Make sure that the batteries of your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. To change the display input, press the HDMI SELECT button on but my screen remains blank? ❑...
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.... Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. n 184 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of the following: ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the...
.... Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. n 184 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of the following: ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the...
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... with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the...
... with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the...
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Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off . ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been incorrectly configured. Press the volume up button to turn up loud enough to a power source. To configure the sound output device, .... See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. n 191 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I change the sound output device? (page 197).
Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off . ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been incorrectly configured. Press the volume up button to turn up loud enough to a power source. To configure the sound output device, .... See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. n 191 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I change the sound output device? (page 197).
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... icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been turned off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been incorrectly configured. To change the sound output device, see How do I do if I change the sound output device? (page 197). n 192.... ❑ The volume may have been pressed. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander.
... icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been turned off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been incorrectly configured. To change the sound output device, see How do I do if I change the sound output device? (page 197). n 192.... ❑ The volume may have been pressed. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander.
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n 199 N Troubleshooting HDMI What should I do if I cannot change the volume with the wireless keyboard or the remote commander? Press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer to switch the display input to the computer input. If your computer is ... power indicator light turns on the right of the computer to switch the display input to change the volume with the wireless keyboard or the remote commander while the HDMI input is selected. What should I do if I display the Windows desktop? To change the volume or the brightness with the Up...
n 199 N Troubleshooting HDMI What should I do if I cannot change the volume with the wireless keyboard or the remote commander? Press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer to switch the display input to the computer input. If your computer is ... power indicator light turns on the right of the computer to switch the display input to change the volume with the wireless keyboard or the remote commander while the HDMI input is selected. What should I do if I display the Windows desktop? To change the volume or the brightness with the Up...