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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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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. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the 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 - To access this on selected models only. Provides information...
... 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 - To access this on selected models only. Provides information...
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... the tilt of the computer's 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. Adjust the brightness level of the monitor. Use the display's tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning...
... the tilt of the computer's 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. Adjust the brightness level of the monitor. Use the display's tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning...
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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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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. 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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You may lose data 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 and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) 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 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 and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Be sure to your computer. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the ...horizontally (the scroll function is connected to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically....
Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Be sure to your computer. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the ...horizontally (the scroll function is connected to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically....
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n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. 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...
n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. 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...
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... 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 . 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 that the... ExpressCard module and pull 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.
... 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 . 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 that the... ExpressCard module and pull 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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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. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
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...a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. n 60 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...with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. If you need to connect your computer to the Internet under Network and Internet.
...a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. n 60 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...with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. If you need to connect your computer to the Internet under Network and Internet.
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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the ...SmartWi Connection Utility. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which allows you to another. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in which means that you can communicate through walls and... Network (LAN) through a network. A WLAN is used for more information. Or you can connect to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! See the ...
n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the ...SmartWi Connection Utility. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which allows you to another. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in which means that you can communicate through walls and... Network (LAN) through a network. A WLAN is used for more information. Or you can connect to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! See the ...
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... to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able 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. n 69 N Using Peripheral Devices ... Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on your computer. If you want to work on...
... to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able 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. n 69 N Using Peripheral Devices ... Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on your computer. If you want to work on...
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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 . For example, if you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. ...
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 . For example, if you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. ...
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... muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the muting (S1) button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the muting (S1) button. For details on -screen instructions to change the muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Additionally, you can also...
... muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the muting (S1) button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the muting (S1) button. For details on -screen instructions to change the muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Additionally, you can also...
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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 in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate) may cause the computer to remove the floppy...
... 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 in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate) may cause the computer to remove the floppy...
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... password and need to be sent in for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. To set the machine password. ! Once you have set the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on...provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Once you have...
... password and need to be sent in for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. To set the machine password. ! Once you have set the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on...provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Once you have...
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At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long... 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. 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. n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password...
At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long... 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. 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. n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password...