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..., set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Adjust the brightness level of the monitor. Use the display's tilting feature to your...
..., set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Adjust the brightness level of the monitor. Use the display's tilting feature to your...
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... button assignment. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. You can change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. See the help file ...next song/file during audio playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button launches the Dolby Control Center. ✍ The...
... button assignment. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. You can change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. See the help file ...next song/file during audio playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button launches the Dolby Control Center. ✍ The...
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...the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. 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. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the preinstalled image capture software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ...
...the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. 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. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the preinstalled image capture software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ...
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The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a the 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 ... the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2....
The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a the 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 ... the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2....
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie...Companion 2 provides many more information. The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane 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...finished, click the Record Video button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties...
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie...Companion 2 provides many more information. The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane 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...finished, click the Record Video button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties...
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... Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. 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 play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click...
... Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. 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 play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click...
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...in Format options. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of the allocation unit and file system 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 icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you select Quick Format in the ...
...in Format options. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of the allocation unit and file system 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 icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you select Quick Format in the ...
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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 splitter, the ... modem. Some of the phone cable (1) into the wall jack (2). ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have...
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 splitter, the ... modem. Some of the phone cable (1) into the wall jack (2). ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have...
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To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To communicate with 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. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To communicate with 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. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
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... software may not support 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 be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Otherwise, your computer does not enter Sleep or ... objects, such as a single desktop. For example, if you set different colors on each display. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . If you have an external display connected to the monitor port, your desktop across ...
... software may not support 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 be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Otherwise, your computer does not enter Sleep or ... objects, such as a single desktop. For example, if you set different colors on each display. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . If you have an external display connected to the monitor port, your desktop across ...
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.... 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 32...
.... 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 32...
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Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the S1 button. For details on the S1 button, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 32). n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. To change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function.
Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the S1 button. For details on the S1 button, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 32). n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. To change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function.
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n 83 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 the USB port and the other end to your computer to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer. 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 Windows to print documents.
n 83 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 the USB port and the other end to your computer to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer. 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 Windows to print documents.
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... consumption. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to the Windows Power Options Properties. Change the settings for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed....settings under your power status. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. With this icon to ensure better operation of power source you can enhance the Windows power management functions to display the window that time, for each item. ...
... consumption. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to the Windows Power Options Properties. Change the settings for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed....settings under your power status. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. With this icon to ensure better operation of power source you can enhance the Windows power management functions to display the window that time, for each item. ...
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n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any cover or panel from any telecommunication links, ... it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. If such a station is not detected 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 the amount of memory...
n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any cover or panel from any telecommunication links, ... it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. If such a station is not detected 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 the amount of memory...
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... 109 N Precautions Handling the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen. You...or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD screen. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as this may make your computer in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for any malfunctions arising from changes to prevent residual...
... 109 N Precautions Handling the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen. You...or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD screen. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as this may make your computer in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for any malfunctions arising from changes to prevent residual...
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! n 121 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! n 121 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
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... stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. next to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer does not... turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. Turning off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ ...
... stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. next to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer does not... turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. Turning off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ ...
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... pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer? Press and hold the power button for power... pack to turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. What should I start . For details, see Sony Support Information (page 170). Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than four seconds to check that the Num lock and Caps lock indicators are unlit....
... pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer? Press and hold the power button for power... pack to turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. What should I start . For details, see Sony Support Information (page 170). Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than four seconds to check that the Num lock and Caps lock indicators are unlit....
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... Screen Saver. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 170). n 128 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not...the system. What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check ...
... Screen Saver. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 170). n 128 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not...the system. What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check ...