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... computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. You may find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on...
... computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. You may find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on...
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... http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer...
... http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer...
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...; Positioning an external display - Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Use indirect lighting to the proper...
...; Positioning an external display - Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Use indirect lighting to the proper...
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
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...* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Previous...file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. You can change the default software options in storage device. . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to each button by default. u Play/Pause ...
...* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Previous...file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. You can change the default software options in storage device. . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to each button by default. u Play/Pause ...
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... cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! ...To use the software, see the help file included with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a ...
... cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! ...To use the software, see the help file included with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a ...
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For details on your computer. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 43 N Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed and may not be supplied with an ... the manual that came with a wide range of your computer. See the specifications to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. The Windows Media Center provides you with the tuner. This section describes how to find out about the configuration of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well...
For details on your computer. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 43 N Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed and may not be supplied with an ... the manual that came with a wide range of your computer. See the specifications to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. The Windows Media Center provides you with the tuner. This section describes how to find out about the configuration of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 52 N Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using a wide variety of AV related software applications, including the Windows Media Center.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 52 N Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using a wide variety of AV related software applications, including the Windows Media Center.
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... media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Record z button Press to the previous window. B Back button Press to return to begin media playback. Stop x button Press to resume playback. Skip B? Press again to stop media playback ... TV or video. Play N button Press to pause media playback. Rewind m button Press to move media backward at three speeds. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function ✍ Illustrated above is the English remote commander as an example. n 53 N A Pause X button Press to begin...
... media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Record z button Press to the previous window. B Back button Press to return to begin media playback. Stop x button Press to resume playback. Skip B? Press again to stop media playback ... TV or video. Play N button Press to pause media playback. Rewind m button Press to move media backward at three speeds. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function ✍ Illustrated above is the English remote commander as an example. n 53 N A Pause X button Press to begin...
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L More button / OPTIONS button Press to reduce power consumption. This button works the same as the Windows Media Center. J Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to view additional options that are available for your area. M ...OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to close the active application window. K Start button Press to switch among open the Start menu of the Windows Media Center. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to open applications. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 54 N E Guide button Press to view...
L More button / OPTIONS button Press to reduce power consumption. This button works the same as the Windows Media Center. J Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to view additional options that are available for your area. M ...OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to close the active application window. K Start button Press to switch among open the Start menu of the Windows Media Center. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to open applications. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 54 N E Guide button Press to view...
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...and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while ... to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! It may change. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 60 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5...
...and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while ... to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! It may change. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 60 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5...
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... of these connections may not work with a built-in modem. The following procedure applies to models with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet under Network and Internet. Your computer does not work properly. Some of the phone cable (1) into the... modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. on -screen instructions. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable !
... of these connections may not work with a built-in modem. The following procedure applies to models with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet under Network and Internet. Your computer does not work properly. Some of the phone cable (1) into the... modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. on -screen instructions. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable !
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 75 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the wireless LAN function, you first...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 75 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the wireless LAN function, you first...
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..., and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables at a range of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 78 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as ... on your computer. See the specifications to set up the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up the Bluetooth function. ! To ...
..., and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables at a range of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 78 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as ... on your computer. See the specifications to set up the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up the Bluetooth function. ! To ...
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... with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 82 N Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the... Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! Be sure to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or ...
... with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 82 N Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the... Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! Be sure to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or ...
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...87) If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto Windows. ❑ Power-on Security feature (page 87) If you have set the power-on your computer. See the specifications to ... With the File Safe feature, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 83 N Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may not be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with...
...87) If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto Windows. ❑ Power-on Security feature (page 87) If you have set the power-on your computer. See the specifications to ... With the File Safe feature, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 83 N Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may not be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with...
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... also select the fingerprint you must register your fingerprint(s) in your computer. ✍ Set the Windows password on your system using the Power-on -screen instructions. ✍ For detailed information, see the help file. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 84 N Registering a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication function, you want...
... also select the fingerprint you must register your fingerprint(s) in your computer. ✍ Set the Windows password on your system using the Power-on -screen instructions. ✍ For detailed information, see the help file. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 84 N Registering a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication function, you want...
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... QL. Power-on password (page 110), you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer. Logging onto Windows If you have set the power-on Security feature If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you need to... set the poweron and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 87 N Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication function...
... QL. Power-on password (page 110), you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer. Logging onto Windows If you have set the power-on Security feature If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you need to... set the poweron and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 87 N Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication function...
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You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors ...
You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors ...
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... and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across two displays.
... and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across two displays.