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... 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ RAID Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n9 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help... and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ Media Center User Guide -
... 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ RAID Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n9 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help... and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ Media Center User Guide -
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... adds to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the main unit. Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on each side of the display to the proper position.
... adds to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the main unit. Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on each side of the display to the proper position.
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... before using the keyboard. The connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is established between your computer. Before attempting to use in the LCD window on in the keyboard are supplied with your computer and the keyboard is left unused for reconnection. Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within a range of...
... before using the keyboard. The connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is established between your computer. Before attempting to use in the LCD window on in the keyboard are supplied with your computer and the keyboard is left unused for reconnection. Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within a range of...
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If you want to be replaced. n 29 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 do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for its battery power level.
If you want to be replaced. n 29 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 do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for its battery power level.
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...different from the above. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is selected, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 131) and find out more information. To change the volume for the HDMI input, see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page...its help file. K Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad (page 42) for the procedure. L Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. N Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the...
...different from the above. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is selected, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 131) and find out more information. To change the volume for the HDMI input, see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page...its help file. K Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad (page 42) for the procedure. L Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. N Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the...
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n 45 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 45 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.
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If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to play an audio ... 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 the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 52 N Using Your...
If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to play an audio ... 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 the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 52 N Using Your...
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To access this on the Windows Media Center features. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well ... about your TV tuner board configuration. See the online specifications to set up your computer has either two tuner boards (analog and digital) or only one analog tuner board installed. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click...
To access this on the Windows Media Center features. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well ... about your TV tuner board configuration. See the online specifications to set up your computer has either two tuner boards (analog and digital) or only one analog tuner board installed. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click...
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...TV programs. D Recorded TV button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to move media backward at three speeds. button ... 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 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. C Volume control buttons Press to resume playback. ✍... (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! B Back button Press to return to the previous window.
...TV programs. D Recorded TV button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to move media backward at three speeds. button ... 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 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. C Volume control buttons Press to resume playback. ✍... (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! B Back button Press to return to the previous window.
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... reduce power consumption. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, J Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to close the active application window. n 69 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. F Alphanumeric buttons Press...
... reduce power consumption. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, J Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to close the active application window. n 69 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. F Alphanumeric buttons Press...
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... and a video game player, to connect a device with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function. ✍ To customize the display settings for the procedure. With the HDMI Input function, the computer can receive... the high-definition video and sound outputs from the connected device and you to the computer. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you can view and hear them on the...
... and a video game player, to connect a device with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function. ✍ To customize the display settings for the procedure. With the HDMI Input function, the computer can receive... the high-definition video and sound outputs from the connected device and you to the computer. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you can view and hear them on the...
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... computer, see Connecting a Power Source and Cables (page 23). See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 21) for the procedure. n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer Viewing TV Programs with the HDMI Input Function If you are using a set-top box with an HDMI output port to view TV programs..., you can display them on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function. ! You cannot record the HDMI input, such as a TV program, displayed on how to connect cables to remove...
... computer, see Connecting a Power Source and Cables (page 23). See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 21) for the procedure. n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer Viewing TV Programs with the HDMI Input Function If you are using a set-top box with an HDMI output port to view TV programs..., you can display them on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function. ! You cannot record the HDMI input, such as a TV program, displayed on how to connect cables to remove...
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... 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 icon to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick. Do not insert more than... one Memory Stick into the slot. Be sure to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick, do not ...
... 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 icon to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick. Do not insert more than... one Memory Stick into the slot. Be sure to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick, do not ...
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... the slot while formatting. Be sure to use . If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on...the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Do...
... the slot while formatting. Be sure to use . If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on...the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Do...
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To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 107 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 107 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.
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... separate displays. Certain software applications may not return to Normal mode. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . Otherwise, the computer may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Otherwise, your software may not support ... Sleep mode while you have a display connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, your computer screen and the connected display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not work properly. n 116 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function...
... separate displays. Certain software applications may not return to Normal mode. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . Otherwise, the computer may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Otherwise, your software may not support ... Sleep mode while you have a display connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, your computer screen and the connected display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not work properly. n 116 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function...
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to your printer. n 120 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 an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to your printer. n 120 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 an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer.
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... module, ensure the following pages. n 136 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 the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer... computer. If a memory module is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may not be sure to see Sony Support Information (page 204) to visit the appropriate support web site. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components....
... module, ensure the following pages. n 136 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 the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer... computer. If a memory module is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may not be sure to see Sony Support Information (page 204) to visit the appropriate support web site. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components....
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...click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (disk label identified with administrative rights. 2 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to complete the process. To identify the hard disk space 1 Log... on the allocated area of the disk. 6 Right-click the area and select New Partition. The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to it must be configured as a user with red marking) and select Initialize Disk. 5 Click on ...
...click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (disk label identified with administrative rights. 2 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to complete the process. To identify the hard disk space 1 Log... on the allocated area of the disk. 6 Right-click the area and select New Partition. The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to it must be configured as a user with red marking) and select Initialize Disk. 5 Click on ...
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... while. This is displayed for any malfunctions arising from changes to prevent residual images. ❑ The LCD screen becomes warm during operation. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen. ... technology. This could cause a malfunction. ❑ Using your computer in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection, as this may make your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen. ❑ Do ...
... while. This is displayed for any malfunctions arising from changes to prevent residual images. ❑ The LCD screen becomes warm during operation. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen. ... technology. This could cause a malfunction. ❑ Using your computer in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection, as this may make your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen. ❑ Do ...