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n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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... entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth and wireless...
... entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth and wireless...
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Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the computer's display - When using an external ...
Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the computer's display - When using an external ...
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... on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 120) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 96) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 54) J Media Access indicator...
... on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 120) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 96) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 54) J Media Access indicator...
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n 22 N Getting Started 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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
n 22 N Getting Started 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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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) inward, put your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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) inward, put your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... or press Fn+F3 and then m or To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... or press Fn+F3 and then m or To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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...You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects...connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button twice. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the right button (4) once....
...You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects...connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button twice. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the right button (4) once....
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Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears 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 the empty disc ..., All Programs, and the desired CD software to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to play the CD. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.
Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears 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 the empty disc ..., All Programs, and the desired CD software to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to play the CD. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.
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n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the ... when your system may not work properly. If it out of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your computer is on -screen instructions to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on .
n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the ... when your system may not work properly. If it out of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your computer is on -screen instructions to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on .
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...computer, follow these steps. ! Be sure to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on -screen instructions. ! It may change. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to use . Do not remove the Memory Stick from.... 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 57 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 the media.
...computer, follow these steps. ! Be sure to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on -screen instructions. ! It may change. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to use . Do not remove the Memory Stick from.... 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 57 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 the media.
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...computer to 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. To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to a coin-operated telephone, and ...the phone cable (1) into the wall jack (2). ✍ Your computer does not work with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). n 62 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,...
...computer to 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. To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to a coin-operated telephone, and ...the phone cable (1) into the wall jack (2). ✍ Your computer does not work with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). n 62 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,...
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n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of a meeting, or as you to create a full infrastructure network. This eliminates the need ... and ceilings. To use the wireless LAN function You need to another. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To access this on ad-hoc networks. You can communicate with...
n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of a meeting, or as you to create a full infrastructure network. This eliminates the need ... and ceilings. To use the wireless LAN function You need to another. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To access this on ad-hoc networks. You can communicate with...
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See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. To use the Bluetooth function You need to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! Be sure to set up to 33 feet (10 ... Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.
See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. To use the Bluetooth function You need to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! Be sure to set up to 33 feet (10 ... Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.
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If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 78) for more information. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller. The procedure for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer.
If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 78) for more information. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller. The procedure for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer.
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... on the external display. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 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 able to display the same contents on your computer... NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer...
... on the external display. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 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 able to display the same contents on your computer... NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer...
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... with Multiple Monitors settings. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to Normal mode. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from...
... with Multiple Monitors settings. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to Normal mode. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from...
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...Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 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 ... controller your model includes, see the printed specifications sheet. Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices ...
...Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 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 ... controller your model includes, see the printed specifications sheet. Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices ...
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... Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive. 6 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You...
... Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive. 6 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You...