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n4 N Precautions ...101 Handling the LCD Screen ...102 Using the Power Source ...103 Handling Your Computer ...104 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...106 Handling Floppy Disks ...107 Handling Discs ...108 Using the Battery Pack ...109 Using Headphones ...111 Handling the Memory Stick ...112 Handling the Hard Disk ...113 Updating Your Computer ...114 Troubleshooting ...115 Computer ...117 System Security ...123 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 Optical Discs ...134 Display ...138 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144
n4 N Precautions ...101 Handling the LCD Screen ...102 Using the Power Source ...103 Handling Your Computer ...104 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...106 Handling Floppy Disks ...107 Handling Discs ...108 Using the Battery Pack ...109 Using Headphones ...111 Handling the Memory Stick ...112 Handling the Hard Disk ...113 Updating Your Computer ...114 Troubleshooting ...115 Computer ...117 System Security ...123 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 Optical Discs ...134 Display ...138 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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... Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are 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 - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and...
... Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are 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 - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and...
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... to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position. n 11 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well...
... to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position. n 11 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well...
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Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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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 22 N Getting Started 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 22 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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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 28 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 28 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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... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the volume level. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3...
... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the volume level. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3...
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...you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button twice. Press the right button (4) once. To change... the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Using ...
...you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button twice. Press the right button (4) once. To change... the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Using ...
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Copying Files to CDs To copy files to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the ... on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software 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.
Copying Files to CDs To copy files to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the ... on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software 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.
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...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 while your computer is on. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system... may not work properly. n 49 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 ...
...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 while your computer is on. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system... may not work properly. n 49 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 ...
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5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. n 54 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 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. !
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... a private branch exchange (PBX). The Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. 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... connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). n 60 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). ✍ ...
... a private branch exchange (PBX). The Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. 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... connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). n 60 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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You can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in WLAN function ..., which means that you can connect to turn on ad-hoc networks. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc...another. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. !
You can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in WLAN function ..., which means that you can connect to turn on ad-hoc networks. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc...another. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. !
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... to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected 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 (page 70) for more information. Before turning... on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. To select a display 1 Right-click...
... to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected 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 (page 70) for more information. Before turning... on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. To select a display 1 Right-click...
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... desktop across two displays. n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you 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...
... desktop across two displays. n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you 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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... the muting (S1) button assignment to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. For details on -screen instructions to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the muting (S1) button.
... the muting (S1) button assignment to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. For details on -screen instructions to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the muting (S1) button.
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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. Disconnecting the drive when the 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. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is off .
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... you have set the power-on password, you to protect your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Be sure not to forget the password. Once you have set the password, you will be charged, and your... from unauthorized access. To set the user password, you forget the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer from unauthorized access. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password...
... you have set the power-on password, you to protect your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Be sure not to forget the password. Once you have set the password, you will be charged, and your... from unauthorized access. To set the user password, you forget the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer from unauthorized access. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password...
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The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The password can be ... to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The password can be ... to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...