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...the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you accomplish a task. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your ...computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO...
...the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you accomplish a task. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your ...computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO...
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... are sitting in front of the display to avoid bright spots on the display. Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Use...
... are sitting in front of the display to avoid bright spots on the display. Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Use...
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.../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.
.../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.
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... information on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. Special-function button AV MODE button Functions When the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. See the... the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on WebCam Companion 2, see the help you immediately to display the setup window. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to capture still images and movies in the finder ...
... information on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. Special-function button AV MODE button Functions When the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. See the... the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on WebCam Companion 2, see the help you immediately to display the setup window. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to capture still images and movies in the finder ...
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...a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using instant messaging software. Turning on...adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you to capture still images and movies with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. Note that launching or exiting your ...
...a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using instant messaging software. Turning on...adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you to capture still images and movies with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. Note that launching or exiting your ...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Turn the camera to the thumbnail view in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place... your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on the software for more features. See the help file on your computer. The current image in the properties window. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information.
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Turn the camera to the thumbnail view in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place... your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on the software for more features. See the help file on your computer. The current image in the properties window. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information.
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... more information. See the help file on your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on the software for more features. The first scene of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation ...option in the left pane of the captured movie is added to stop movie recording. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main...
... more information. See the help file on your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on the software for more features. The first scene of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation ...option in the left pane of the captured movie is added to stop movie recording. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main...
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..., click to a disc ! Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty ... contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
..., click to a disc ! Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty ... contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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...into the slot. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it clicks into the slot. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow ... detected by your computer and the media. To view the contents on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick ...
...into the slot. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it clicks into the slot. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow ... detected by your computer and the media. To view the contents on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick ...
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...select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 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-screen ...for use the device that it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide ...
...select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 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-screen ...for use the device that it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide ...
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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 splitter, the ... set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with an...
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 splitter, the ... set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with an...
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...4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on the taskbar to see whether your... 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. The Set up a connection...
...4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on the taskbar to see whether your... 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. The Set up a connection...
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...for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar and select Connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Make sure the WIRELESS ...64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is lit. 5 Right-click or on the taskbar to a network. 6 Select the...
...for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar and select Connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Make sure the WIRELESS ...64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is lit. 5 Right-click or on the taskbar to a network. 6 Select the...
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... feet (10 meters) range in open space. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected... models only. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is lit. 4 Click OK. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and...
... feet (10 meters) range in open space. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected... models only. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is lit. 4 Click OK. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and...
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To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off . The WIRELESS indicator turns off the WIRELESS switch. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you need first to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support.
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off . The WIRELESS indicator turns off the WIRELESS switch. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you need first to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support.
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... the volume buttons for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. For details on -screen instructions when the settings window for the headset appears. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears. 5 Click to select the My device is set up and ready to turn on the Devices tab. n 71... N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference over the...
... the volume buttons for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. For details on -screen instructions when the settings window for the headset appears. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears. 5 Click to select the My device is set up and ready to turn on the Devices tab. n 71... N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference over the...
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...Multiple Monitors settings. otherwise the computer may not work properly. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Certain software applications may not support the Multiple Monitors function. You can function as an open application... window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . If you set different colors on each display. Make sure that your computer does ...
...Multiple Monitors settings. otherwise the computer may not work properly. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Certain software applications may not support the Multiple Monitors function. You can function as an open application... window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . If you set different colors on each display. Make sure that your computer does ...
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. n 85 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. 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.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. n 85 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. 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.
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...VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you select your user account. ! Write down your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. Entry of the Windows...to forget the password. For more information on your computer is equipped with other people. ✍ If your computer. To add the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click...
...VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you select your user account. ! Write down your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. Entry of the Windows...to forget the password. For more information on your computer is equipped with other people. ✍ If your computer. To add the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click...
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... your current password. 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. 7 Click Change password. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Change your...
... your current password. 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. 7 Click Change password. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Change your...