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n3 N Precautions 105 Handling the LCD Screen 106 Using the Power Source 107 Handling Your Computer 108 Handling the Built-in Camera 111 Handling Discs 112 Using the Battery Pack 113 Using ...
n3 N Precautions 105 Handling the LCD Screen 106 Using the Power Source 107 Handling Your Computer 108 Handling the Built-in Camera 111 Handling Discs 112 Using the Battery Pack 113 Using ...
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... You may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of... Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...
... You may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of... Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...
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...the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - General ... my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - On-screen Documentation ...
...the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - General ... my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - On-screen Documentation ...
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... computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on...
... computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on...
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... avoid bright spots on the display. 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.
... avoid bright spots on the display. 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.
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Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 106) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Charge indicator (page 18) I Disc drive indicator (page 18) J WIRELESS switch (page ...
Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 106) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Charge indicator (page 18) I Disc drive indicator (page 18) J WIRELESS switch (page ...
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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. n 20 N Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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. n 20 N Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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... on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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 in the direction of the arrow...
... on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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 in the direction of the arrow...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N 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. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N 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. !
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... view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. When you execute this command, the states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Changes the size of power consumption. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6... lowest level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 91). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the...
... view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. When you execute this command, the states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Changes the size of power consumption. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6... lowest level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 91). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the...
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Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger along the ... Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer. Press the...
Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger along the ... Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer. Press the...
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... you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on -screen instructions. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory ... device that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type. It may change. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click...
... you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on -screen instructions. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory ... device that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type. It may change. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. n 48 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. n 48 N
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... appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. on -screen instructions. If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in... may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The following procedure applies to the Internet under Network and Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable !
... appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. on -screen instructions. If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in... may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The following procedure applies to the Internet under Network and Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable !
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...; On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up the wireless LAN function. ! To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without the SmartWi... Connection Utility Search for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. Be sure to ...
...; On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up the wireless LAN function. ! To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without the SmartWi... Connection Utility Search for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. Be sure to ...
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.... See the specifications to set up the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 60 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer.... You can establish wireless communications between these devices without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. Be sure to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables ...
.... See the specifications to set up the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 60 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer.... You can establish wireless communications between these devices without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. Be sure to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables ...
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... need to change the display output to the connected TV. ✍ You can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 147) for sound output. Your computer has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your TV for more... the manual that came with your computer. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. With the HDMI connection, the volume can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices.
... need to change the display output to the connected TV. ✍ You can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 147) for sound output. Your computer has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your TV for more... the manual that came with your computer. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. With the HDMI connection, the volume can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices.
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...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 work on your external display or projector. Turn on the external display before turning on your computer. The procedure for more information.... If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function...
...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 work on your external display or projector. Turn on the external display before turning on your computer. The procedure for more information.... If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function...
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... 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. ❑ On models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can change the... Main/Clone setting as follows: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control Center. 2 Click CCC. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. See the help file for more information.
... 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. ❑ On models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can change the... Main/Clone setting as follows: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control Center. 2 Click CCC. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. See the help file for more information.
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... the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the monitor port, your desktop across separate displays. This allows you have an...
... the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the monitor port, your desktop across separate displays. This allows you have an...