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Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. When using an external ...
Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. When using an external ...
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...sensor buttons. ! You can change the default software options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to display the setup window. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. To do so, press and hold or to find out whether your desired software for music or video playback Press or ...press and hold the AV MODE button to operations you use. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with the AV MODE button. To select and launch the software for music...
...sensor buttons. ! You can change the default software options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to display the setup window. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. To do so, press and hold or to find out whether your desired software for music or video playback Press or ...press and hold the AV MODE button to operations you use. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with the AV MODE button. To select and launch the software for music...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Controlling Music and Video Playback You can use the software you launched with the VAIO Launcher, for example the Windows Media Center, for music or video playback, and control playback or adjust the playback volume with the touch sensor buttons.
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Controlling Music and Video Playback You can use the software you launched with the VAIO Launcher, for example the Windows Media Center, for music or video playback, and control playback or adjust the playback volume with the touch sensor buttons.
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The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. ... desired application. ! Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. If another software application is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the...
The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. ... desired application. ! Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. If another software application is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the...
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...Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer or click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See ...information. The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or...
...Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer or click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See ...information. The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or...
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See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer or click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam... Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main...
See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer or click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam... Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main...
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... the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. 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 select an option.... n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.
... the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. 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 select an option.... n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.
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...Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it smoothly. If nothing appears 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 facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide... into the slot. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the...
...Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it smoothly. If nothing appears 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 facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide... into the slot. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the...
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.... ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to reformat the media with your valuable data. 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. Be sure... to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting...
.... ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to reformat the media with your valuable data. 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. Be sure... to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting...
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... Service Provider (ISP). To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem ...or connected device may not work properly. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). ✍ ...
... Service Provider (ISP). To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem ...or connected device may not work properly. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). ✍ ...
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To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 70 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.
To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 70 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.
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...Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Otherwise, the computer may not work properly. Make sure that your software may not return to drag objects, such as a single ... . ✍ Your external display may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. If you to Normal mode. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . This allows you set different colors on each display.
...Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Otherwise, the computer may not work properly. Make sure that your software may not return to drag objects, such as a single ... . ✍ Your external display may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. If you to Normal mode. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . This allows you set different colors on each display.
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
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... can protect your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for password entry when turning on the Windows password. By setting the Windows password, you have set the Windows password in handy when you can substitute fingerprint authentication for more information,... authentication function, you select your computer. For more information on your user account. ! n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in conjunction with a fingerprint sensor and you have to forget the password.
... can protect your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for password entry when turning on the Windows password. By setting the Windows password, you have set the Windows password in handy when you can substitute fingerprint authentication for more information,... authentication function, you select your computer. For more information on your user account. ! n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in conjunction with a fingerprint sensor and you have to forget the password.
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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 95 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 95 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...
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...sensor. Once you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication function offers: ❑ A substitute for password entry ❑ Logging onto Windows (page 101) If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto...A small horizontal bar located between the left and right touch pad buttons is equipped with additional convenience. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter.
...sensor. Once you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication function offers: ❑ A substitute for password entry ❑ Logging onto Windows (page 101) If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto...A small horizontal bar located between the left and right touch pad buttons is equipped with additional convenience. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter.
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... function, you must register your fingerprint(s) in your computer. ✍ Set the Windows password on your system using the Power-on Security feature. See Adding the Windows Password (page 94) for the detailed instructions. To register a fingerprint ! n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Registering a Fingerprint To use for logging onto your computer before registration.
... function, you must register your fingerprint(s) in your computer. ✍ Set the Windows password on your system using the Power-on Security feature. See Adding the Windows Password (page 94) for the detailed instructions. To register a fingerprint ! n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Registering a Fingerprint To use for logging onto your computer before registration.
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... fingerprint authentication for Windows password entry. For detailed information, see Setting the Password (page 89). To log onto Windows, swipe the registered finger across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log-on screen appears. For setting the power-on and Windows passwords, see the... help file included with the Protector Suite QL. Logging onto Windows If you have set the poweron and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication function ...
... fingerprint authentication for Windows password entry. For detailed information, see Setting the Password (page 89). To log onto Windows, swipe the registered finger across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log-on screen appears. For setting the power-on and Windows passwords, see the... help file included with the Protector Suite QL. Logging onto Windows If you have set the poweron and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication function ...
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...To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for example, AC power. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. With this icon to suit your requirements for running on... the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan in the Power Options window. This icon indicates what kind of your...
...To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for example, AC power. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. With this icon to suit your requirements for running on... the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan in the Power Options window. This icon indicates what kind of your...
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... from the computer. If such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with your computer. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can increase ... links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to expand the ...
... from the computer. If such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with your computer. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can increase ... links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to expand the ...