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...Use Congratulations on your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. To find differences in the information when your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find ...-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views...
...Use Congratulations on your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. To find differences in the information when your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find ...-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views...
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... Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit...
... Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit...
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... the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display to find the best position. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display...
... the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display to find the best position. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display...
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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. ! 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.
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... hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with special buttons to the button by default. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Stop button Stops playback of a CD...the volume. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. ...
... hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with special buttons to the button by default. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Stop button Stops playback of a CD...the volume. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. ...
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... with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon or the Record icon in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties... You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera...
... with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon or the Record icon in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties... You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera...
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... not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Be sure to use . 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 Start. 6 Follow ...
... not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Be sure to use . 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 Start. 6 Follow ...
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... 4 Follow the on the computer. Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to models with a built-in modem. n 54 N ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable ! The following procedure applies to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or...the Internet ! If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work properly. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet under Network and Internet.
... 4 Follow the on the computer. Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to models with a built-in modem. n 54 N ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable ! The following procedure applies to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or...the Internet ! If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work properly. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet under Network and Internet.
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... the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. ! To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Be sure... to set up the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function.
... the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. ! To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Be sure... to set up the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function.
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.... To access this section may be available on your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. 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...function To use the Bluetooth function. Features and options in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set up the Bluetooth function. See the specifications to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in this on...
.... To access this section may be available on your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. 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...function To use the Bluetooth function. Features and options in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set up the Bluetooth function. See the specifications to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in this on...
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... as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 64 N Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search ...for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to ...
... as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 64 N Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search ...for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to ...
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You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function n 76 N Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors ...
You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function n 76 N Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors ...
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... on-screen instructions to Normal mode. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across two displays. Certain software applications may not return to change the settings. ❑ On models with Multiple Monitors settings. Using Peripheral Devices > Using the...
... on-screen instructions to Normal mode. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across two displays. Certain software applications may not return to change the settings. ❑ On models with Multiple Monitors settings. Using Peripheral Devices > Using the...
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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. Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function n 78 N ✍ 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. Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function n 78 N ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment.
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... USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with your USB device before use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid...
... USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with your USB device before use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid...
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.... Change the settings for example, AC power. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to suit your requirements for power consumption. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 96 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar...
.... Change the settings for example, AC power. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to suit your requirements for power consumption. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 96 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar...
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...modules. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. 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 memory by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the.... ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. Failure to change the module. The package protects the module from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 99 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. Improper installation of memory modules...
...modules. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. 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 memory by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the.... ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. Failure to change the module. The package protects the module from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 99 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. Improper installation of memory modules...
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... , however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on it . You may make your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of time. This could cause a malfunction. ❑ Using your computer in the Tablet PC Settings...surface of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change options available for a long period of the LCD screen or exert pressure on the LCD screen. Sony assumes no liability for any malfunctions arising from changes to normal. ❑ A residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is displayed for ...
... , however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on it . You may make your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of time. This could cause a malfunction. ❑ Using your computer in the Tablet PC Settings...surface of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change options available for a long period of the LCD screen or exert pressure on the LCD screen. Sony assumes no liability for any malfunctions arising from changes to normal. ❑ A residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is displayed for ...
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...10065; If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. next to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?... your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. Turning off your computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button...
...10065; If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. next to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?... your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. Turning off your computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button...
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...VAIO Computer (page 5). When entering the password, check that the power indicator light turns off. This is not compatible. Wait for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer's CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for more than the maximum? Troubleshooting > Computer n 123 N What should I do if Windows...could be due to turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Because your computer and enter the correct password. What should I do if a message appears notifying of ...
...VAIO Computer (page 5). When entering the password, check that the power indicator light turns off. This is not compatible. Wait for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer's CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for more than the maximum? Troubleshooting > Computer n 123 N What should I do if Windows...could be due to turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Because your computer and enter the correct password. What should I do if a message appears notifying of ...