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n4 N Precautions ...146 Handling the LCD Screen ...147 Using the Power Source ...148 Handling Your Computer ...149 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...151 Handling Floppy Disks ...152 Handling Discs ...153 Using the Battery Pack ...154 Using Headphones ...156 Handling the Memory Stick ...157 Handling the Hard Disk ...158 Updating Your Computer ...159 Troubleshooting ...160 Computer ...162 System Security ...169 Battery...170 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...172 Internet ...175 Networking ...177 Bluetooth Technology ...180 Optical Discs ...185 Display ...190 Printing ...195 Microphone ...196
n4 N Precautions ...146 Handling the LCD Screen ...147 Using the Power Source ...148 Handling Your Computer ...149 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...151 Handling Floppy Disks ...152 Handling Discs ...153 Using the Battery Pack ...154 Using Headphones ...156 Handling the Memory Stick ...157 Handling the Hard Disk ...158 Updating Your Computer ...159 Troubleshooting ...160 Computer ...162 System Security ...169 Battery...170 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...172 Internet ...175 Networking ...177 Bluetooth Technology ...180 Optical Discs ...185 Display ...190 Printing ...195 Microphone ...196
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase 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 provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase 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 provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide.
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...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is 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 - See the online specifications to find out whether your entire...
...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is 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 - See the online specifications to find out whether your entire...
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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. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Use ...
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. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Use ...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front n 15 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 21) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D LCD screen (page 147) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 111) I WIRELESS switch (page 60) J WIRELESS indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 21) M SD memory card slot (page 56) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front n 15 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 21) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D LCD screen (page 147) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 111) I WIRELESS switch (page 60) J WIRELESS indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 21) M SD memory card slot (page 56) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 23 N Getting Started
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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 23 N Getting Started
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n 29 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 29 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.
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... additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the built-in speakers and the headphones.
... additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the built-in speakers and the headphones.
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...or object. If you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your computer. 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. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you ...feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
...or object. If you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your computer. 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. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you ...feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on-screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open...
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on-screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open...
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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 module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your...
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 module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your...
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n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media. Be sure to use . ... is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on -screen instructions. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. It may change. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is...
n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media. Be sure to use . ... is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on -screen instructions. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. It may change. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is...
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... cause a malfunction in the internal modem. 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. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other...
... cause a malfunction in the internal modem. 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. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other...
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... Help for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. A WLAN is not available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You can communicate without an access...your digital devices with built-in WLAN function communicate freely with the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). This eliminates...
... Help for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. A WLAN is not available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You can communicate without an access...your digital devices with built-in WLAN function communicate freely with the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). This eliminates...
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... data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help 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. ! To access this on ...the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without...
... data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help 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. ! To access this on ...the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without...
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... can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. To hear sound from the device connected to the connected TV. ✍ You can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. Additionally, you need to change the sound... carries both video and audio signals. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer and a TV ! See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 191) for more information on installation and use.
... can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. To hear sound from the device connected to the connected TV. ✍ You can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. Additionally, you need to change the sound... carries both video and audio signals. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer and a TV ! See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 191) for more information on installation and use.
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The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller. See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 87) for more information. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer.
The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller. See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 87) for more information. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer.
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...settings. 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 change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer... The monitor port on the external display. Before turning on your computer, turn on the type of your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on -screen instructions to change the Main/Clone setting as follows: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control Center. ...
...settings. 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 change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer... The monitor port on the external display. Before turning on your computer, turn on the type of your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on -screen instructions to change the Main/Clone setting as follows: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control Center. ...
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... the Multiple Monitors function. n 87 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not work properly.
... the Multiple Monitors function. n 87 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not work properly.
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... resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. To find out which video controller your...Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. The monitor port on -screen instructions to the docking station. n 88 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function !
... resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. To find out which video controller your...Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. The monitor port on -screen instructions to the docking station. n 88 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function !