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n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
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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. 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.
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...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available 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 - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about...
...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available 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 - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about...
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... eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Proper lighting adds to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt...
... eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Proper lighting adds to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt...
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Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 109) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 30) G Touch pad (page 31) H Charge indicator (page 19) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page ...
Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 109) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 30) G Touch pad (page 31) H Charge indicator (page 19) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page ...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 21 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 21 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.
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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 27 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 27 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.
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... + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer... or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer... or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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...before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left... button. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button twice. Using the Touch Pad You...feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
...before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left... button. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button twice. Using the Touch Pad You...feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
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... 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 select an option.... If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
... 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 select an option.... If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the .... 4 Follow the on . If it out of the slot. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly.
n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the .... 4 Follow the on . If it out of the slot. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly.
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer
It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. n 57 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 ...one end of these connections may not work with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Some of the phone cable (1) 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 ...
... computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. n 57 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 ...one end of these connections may not work with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Some of the phone cable (1) 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 ...
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... Connection Utility. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for more information. n 58 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 computers (ad-hoc). Or you move...radio) connection. To access this on ad-hoc networks. This eliminates the need to turn on ad-hoc networks. A WLAN is not available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using ...
... Connection Utility. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for more information. n 58 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 computers (ad-hoc). Or you move...radio) connection. To access this on ad-hoc networks. This eliminates the need to turn on ad-hoc networks. A WLAN is not available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using ...
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... this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only. You can transfer...
... this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only. You can transfer...
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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 76) for more information. See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. n 74 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. The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller.
If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) for more information. See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. n 74 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. The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller.
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See the help file for more information. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. Before turning 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. n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display Models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external ...
See the help file for more information. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. Before turning 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. n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display Models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external ...
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.... Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while 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 be compatible with Multiple Monitors...
.... Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while 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 be compatible with Multiple Monitors...
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... S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the S1 button. For details on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. To find out which... your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 32). Models with the ATI 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 77 N Using Peripheral Devices To use...
... S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the S1 button. For details on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. To find out which... your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 32). Models with the ATI 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 77 N Using Peripheral Devices To use...
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... drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to malfunction. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off .
... drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to malfunction. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off .