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... 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Mode 26 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Mouse 36 Using the Touch Screen 42 Using the Built-in Camera 46 Using the Optical Disc Drive 47 Using the TV Function 54 Using... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 61 Using the Remote Commander 66 Using "Memory Stick 70 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 76...
... 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Mode 26 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Mouse 36 Using the Touch Screen 42 Using the Built-in Camera 46 Using the Optical Disc Drive 47 Using the TV Function 54 Using... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 61 Using the Remote Commander 66 Using "Memory Stick 70 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 76...
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.... Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to this sensor for an extended period of your computer, ...indicator (page 16) F Disc drive indicator (page 16) G Power indicator (page 16) H Built-in some areas of the screen surface may also vary in speakers (stereo) I LCD screen/touch screen (page 42) ! It may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only. J Bottom...
.... Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to this sensor for an extended period of your computer, ...indicator (page 16) F Disc drive indicator (page 16) G Power indicator (page 16) H Built-in some areas of the screen surface may also vary in speakers (stereo) I LCD screen/touch screen (page 42) ! It may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only. J Bottom...
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...return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander (if supplied). ❑ Press the power button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied) to place your computer will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can ...press the sleep button on your wireless keyboard and remote commander (if supplied) are properly installed and not running out of your computer. ! You will lose all unsaved data. Getting Started > Using the ...
...return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander (if supplied). ❑ Press the power button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied) to place your computer will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can ...press the sleep button on your wireless keyboard and remote commander (if supplied) are properly installed and not running out of your computer. ! You will lose all unsaved data. Getting Started > Using the ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 42) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ❑ ...Using the TV Function (page 54) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 61) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 66) ❑ Using ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 42) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ❑ ...Using the TV Function (page 54) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 61) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 66) ❑ Using ...
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...; Alternatively, you can use the volume control buttons, including the muting button, on the remote commander (if supplied) to increase/decrease the volume as the audio/video input source. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 63 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input ... (page 66) for operations with the HDMI/ VIDEO input function, including input source selections and On-Screen Display (OSD) menu operations. Touch screen operations are located on the remote commander (if supplied) to each control button. Navigates through options on the OSD menu. While the OSD ...
...; Alternatively, you can use the volume control buttons, including the muting button, on the remote commander (if supplied) to increase/decrease the volume as the audio/video input source. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 63 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input ... (page 66) for operations with the HDMI/ VIDEO input function, including input source selections and On-Screen Display (OSD) menu operations. Touch screen operations are located on the remote commander (if supplied) to each control button. Navigates through options on the OSD menu. While the OSD ...
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... off or in Sleep mode automatically switches the audio/video input source to suit your desired one of the OSD menu Selecting Input Sensing mode Disabling the HDMI/VIDEO input function 1 Select ...OPTION and LANGUAGE. 2 Select the desired language. 3 Press the OK button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 64 N Using the OSD Menu The OSD menu is... provided for using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. Press the MENU button on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied). 1 Select OPTION and DISABLE INPUT. 2 Select the desired mode. 3 Press...
... off or in Sleep mode automatically switches the audio/video input source to suit your desired one of the OSD menu Selecting Input Sensing mode Disabling the HDMI/VIDEO input function 1 Select ...OPTION and LANGUAGE. 2 Select the desired language. 3 Press the OK button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 64 N Using the OSD Menu The OSD menu is... provided for using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. Press the MENU button on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied). 1 Select OPTION and DISABLE INPUT. 2 Select the desired mode. 3 Press...
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... OK button. ✍ Alternatively, you can use the Swap function to interchange the input signals between 1 Select PinP and SWAP. See Using the Remote Commander (page 66) for the above operations. Switching the audio/video input source for the sub window among three sources: the computer input, the ... PinP and PinP MODE. 2 Select ON mode. 3 Press the OK button. Swapping the input signals between the main and sub windows. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 65 N Using the menu for the PinP and Swap functions The PinP function is enabled, you can...
... OK button. ✍ Alternatively, you can use the Swap function to interchange the input signals between 1 Select PinP and SWAP. See Using the Remote Commander (page 66) for the above operations. Switching the audio/video input source for the sub window among three sources: the computer input, the ... PinP and PinP MODE. 2 Select ON mode. 3 Press the OK button. Swapping the input signals between the main and sub windows. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 65 N Using the menu for the PinP and Swap functions The PinP function is enabled, you can...
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... Windows Media Center. Two AA manganese batteries are supplied with no assigned tasks are not described below. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 66 N Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function (page 54), then a remote commander is not going to be used for using a wide variety of the...
... Windows Media Center. Two AA manganese batteries are supplied with no assigned tasks are not described below. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 66 N Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function (page 54), then a remote commander is not going to be used for using a wide variety of the...
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... windows. Swap S button While the sub window is in view, this button works as an example. While the sub window is the English remote commander as the INPUT SELECT button for the sub window or hide the sub window. Rewind m button Press to begin recording. Play N button... 30 seconds of TV or video. Forward M button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. Skip B? Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander ✍ Some button functions may not be available. B Pause X button Press to switch ...
... windows. Swap S button While the sub window is in view, this button works as an example. While the sub window is the English remote commander as the INPUT SELECT button for the sub window or hide the sub window. Rewind m button Press to begin recording. Play N button... 30 seconds of TV or video. Forward M button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. Skip B? Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander ✍ Some button functions may not be available. B Pause X button Press to switch ...
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... selection.) H CLEAR button Press to turn off the sound. N Muting button*2 Press to backspace and delete entered text. While watching full-screen TV, press to return to restore the sound. Yellow button Press to jump to move the pointer on the playback media, such as the.... I Teletext TV program mode buttons Red button Press to jump to the green shortcut link in teletext TV program mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 68 N C Back button Press to return to view additional options that are available for your desired action or window option....
... selection.) H CLEAR button Press to turn off the sound. N Muting button*2 Press to backspace and delete entered text. While watching full-screen TV, press to return to restore the sound. Yellow button Press to jump to move the pointer on the playback media, such as the.... I Teletext TV program mode buttons Red button Press to jump to the green shortcut link in teletext TV program mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 68 N C Back button Press to return to view additional options that are available for your desired action or window option....
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... the OK button.) T APPLICATION SELECT button Press to switch among open applications. S ENTER button Press to activate/deactivate teletext TV program mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 69 N R Teletext TV program mode selection button Press to activate a feature or an action, such as well. This button works the same...
... the OK button.) T APPLICATION SELECT button Press to switch among open applications. S ENTER button Press to activate/deactivate teletext TV program mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 69 N R Teletext TV program mode selection button Press to activate a feature or an action, such as well. This button works the same...
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...not use only the genuine Sony power cord, which is supplied by Sony for more than four seconds, your computer to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check ... power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). If you press and hold the power button for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ...Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony power cord. Wait three to turn on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied). ❑ Unplug the power cord....
...not use only the genuine Sony power cord, which is supplied by Sony for more than four seconds, your computer to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check ... power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). If you press and hold the power button for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ...Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony power cord. Wait three to turn on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied). ❑ Unplug the power cord....
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Then, plug the power cord and turn on but my screen remains blank? ❑ If the orange DISPLAY OFF indicator light is lit, press ...10065; Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down your wireless keyboard and remote commander (if supplied) are properly installed and not running out of power. To change the display input, press... the INPUT SELECT button on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied). ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to shut down button and Restart. ...
Then, plug the power cord and turn on but my screen remains blank? ❑ If the orange DISPLAY OFF indicator light is lit, press ...10065; Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down your wireless keyboard and remote commander (if supplied) are properly installed and not running out of power. To change the display input, press... the INPUT SELECT button on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied). ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to shut down button and Restart. ...
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... the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). Press the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on... disc, see Discs (page 114) for dirt or damage. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 141 N What should I cannot play a disc properly on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied).
... the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). Press the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on... disc, see Discs (page 114) for dirt or damage. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 141 N What should I cannot play a disc properly on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied).
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... not change the input source, press the INPUT SELECT button on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied). ❑ Make sure your computer is lit. ❑ The LCD backlight of your screen saver before using video/image software or playing DVDs, as the audio/video input source.... playback/display or unstable system operations. To change the display resolution or colors while using video/image software or starting DVD playback. Some screen savers have been turned off. Additionally, it may have been found to select True Color (32 bit) for more information. ❑...
... not change the input source, press the INPUT SELECT button on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied). ❑ Make sure your computer is lit. ❑ The LCD backlight of your screen saver before using video/image software or playing DVDs, as the audio/video input source.... playback/display or unstable system operations. To change the display resolution or colors while using video/image software or starting DVD playback. Some screen savers have been turned off. Additionally, it may have been found to select True Color (32 bit) for more information. ❑...
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.... ✍ You can check the total amount of the LCD screen. For information about the Windows Aero features, such as the audio/video input source and press the Fn+F6 keys on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied). The displayed value may be different from Aero Themes. How do I ...do if my screen is selected as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. Make sure the computer input...
.... ✍ You can check the total amount of the LCD screen. For information about the Windows Aero features, such as the audio/video input source and press the Fn+F6 keys on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied). The displayed value may be different from Aero Themes. How do I ...do if my screen is selected as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. Make sure the computer input...
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This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 146 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely ...
This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 146 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely ...
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Press the volume up button to turn up loud enough to off by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If ...; Make sure your speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). Troubleshooting > Speakers n 150 N Speakers What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? (page 150). ❑...
Press the volume up button to turn up loud enough to off by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If ...; Make sure your speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). Troubleshooting > Speakers n 150 N Speakers What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? (page 150). ❑...
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... loss of correct coordinates on the touch screen. Changing the aspect ratio along with the wireless mouse. 2 Click Calibrate on the Display tab. 3 Follow the on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied) to switch the input source to calibrate the touch screen with the Control Panel. 1 Click... Start, Control Panel, and Tablet PC Settings with the screen resolution may be selected as an input device check box on...
... loss of correct coordinates on the touch screen. Changing the aspect ratio along with the wireless mouse. 2 Click Calibrate on the Display tab. 3 Follow the on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied) to switch the input source to calibrate the touch screen with the Control Panel. 1 Click... Start, Control Panel, and Tablet PC Settings with the screen resolution may be selected as an input device check box on...
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...video input source to the computer input. Use the OSD menu for more information on but my screen remains blank? (page 126). To display the Windows desktop, make sure your computer or the remote commander (if supplied). What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on volume ... or the video input is selected as the audio/video input source. See Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) or Using the Remote Commander (page 66) for brightness control. Troubleshooting > HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 157 N HDMI/VIDEO Input Function What should I do if I cannot...
...video input source to the computer input. Use the OSD menu for more information on but my screen remains blank? (page 126). To display the Windows desktop, make sure your computer or the remote commander (if supplied). What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on volume ... or the video input is selected as the audio/video input source. See Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) or Using the Remote Commander (page 66) for brightness control. Troubleshooting > HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 157 N HDMI/VIDEO Input Function What should I do if I cannot...