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n4 N Precautions ...122 On Handling the LCD Screen ...123 On Using the Power Source ...124 On Handling Your Computer...125 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 On Handling Floppy Disks ......
n4 N Precautions ...122 On Handling the LCD Screen ...123 On Using the Power Source ...124 On Handling Your Computer...125 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 On Handling Floppy Disks ......
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... settings. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on...your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American...
... settings. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on...your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American...
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...10065; Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you accomplish a task. Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and ... ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer running efficiently with updates...
...10065; Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you accomplish a task. Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and ... ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer running efficiently with updates...
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... fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the monitor. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use indirect lighting to the proper position. Use the display's tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning...
... fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the monitor. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use indirect lighting to the proper position. Use the display's tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning...
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... on the following pages. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D LCD screen (page 123) E Num lock indicator (page 20) F Caps lock indicator (page 20) G Scroll lock indicator (page 20) H Power button I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page...
... on the following pages. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D LCD screen (page 123) E Num lock indicator (page 20) F Caps lock indicator (page 20) G Scroll lock indicator (page 20) H Power button I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet...
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting .... Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen.
n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting .... Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen.
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...left button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Once launched, select the topic on the ... Action Description Point Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 105) to launch VAIO Control Center. Click Double-click Right-click Press the left button twice. Drag Scroll Slide your finger on the pointing device...
...left button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Once launched, select the topic on the ... Action Description Point Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 105) to launch VAIO Control Center. Click Double-click Right-click Press the left button twice. Drag Scroll Slide your finger on the pointing device...
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... to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...10065; Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑ To make...
... to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...10065; Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑ To make...
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If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the 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 a disc. 1 Insert a disc ... select an option. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to play the...
If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the 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 a disc. 1 Insert a disc ... select an option. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to play the...
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To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ... 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. If it out of...
To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ... 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. If it out of...
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.... 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to use . n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on...
.... 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to use . n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on...
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...the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions. If you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with multiple telephone... lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a ...
...the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions. If you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with multiple telephone... lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a ...
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...click OK. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard..., and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Set up a connection or network on ad-hoc networks.
...click OK. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard..., and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Set up a connection or network on ad-hoc networks.
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For details on -screen instructions when the settings window for the headset appears. To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least ..." for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in the Bluetooth Devices window. 9 Follow the on using instant messaging software. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in the documentation and click Next. 8 Click Finish. The headset icon appears on...
For details on -screen instructions when the settings window for the headset appears. To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least ..." for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in the Bluetooth Devices window. 9 Follow the on using instant messaging software. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in the documentation and click Next. 8 Click Finish. The headset icon appears on...
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... Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be able to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function... (page 79) for more information. To select a display 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to...
... Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be able to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function... (page 79) for more information. To select a display 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to...
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.... otherwise the computer may not support the Multiple Monitors function. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor port, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not return to Normal mode. n 79...
.... otherwise the computer may not support the Multiple Monitors function. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor port, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not return to Normal mode. n 79...
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n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode.
n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode.