Sony Personal Computer manual Indicators

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Using the Keyboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combination

 

Function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ F

 

 

 

Displays the Search window to find a file or folder. This

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ Ctrl + F

 

Displays the Search Results: Computers window where

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

selecting Search and then Computers from the Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ M

 

 

 

Minimizes all displayed windows (with Num Lock off).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shift +

 

+ M

 

Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ R

 

 

 

Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

selecting Run from the Start menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fn +

 

 

+ Insert

Displays the System Properties window. This is the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the Start menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicator

Function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flashes amber in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is in Hibernate mode or powered off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

 

 

Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard disk

Lights when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indicator light is on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Welcome Change text in this variable definition to document title Welcome Using Your Vaio ComputerConnecting Peripheral Devices Customizing Your Vaio Computer Adding Memory Displaying Battery InformationTroubleshooting 115 125 135 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your Vaio Computer Keyboard Using the KeyboardKey Description Functions of the keyboard keysCombination Function Combinations and functions with the Windows keyIndicator IndicatorsIndicator Function Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature FunctionsSome functions are not available until Windows launches Vaio Action Setup functions Using Vaio Action SetupLauncher mode Using the Jog Dial ControlGuide mode Using Launcher modeUsing guide mode To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software To use the Jog Dial control with other softwareAction Description Using a dialog box Internal timerTo insert a Memory Stick media Using Memory Stick MediaWhat is MagicGate? Types of Memory Stick mediaTo view the contents of Memory Stick media VisualFlow To remove a Memory Stick mediaTo use VisualFlow Using Memory Stick Media Vaio Computer To insert PC card Using PC CardsTo remove a PC Card Using PC Cards Hibernate mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal mode Standby modeTo activate Hibernate mode How to connect a phone cable Connecting a Phone LinePlugging in Phone Cable Connecting to LAN Connecting to a LANTo set up your ethernet connection To set the Modem’s Country/region To connect to a networkConnecting to a Wireless LAN Turning On Wireless LANWireless LAN Access Point To communicate with an Access Point, proceed as follows Communicating with Access Point infrastructureConnecting to a wireless LAN To communicate without an Access Point, proceed as follows Communicating without Access Point ad-hocSetting Wireless Network Connection Properties Turning Off Wireless LAN Connecting Peripheral Devices To connect the floppy disk drive Connecting a Floppy Disk DriveTo remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on To insert a floppy diskTo remove a floppy disk To carry the floppy disk drive To connect an optical drive Connecting a PC Card Bus DriveTo insert a disc To remove the drive Handling CD or DVD discs Cleaning CD or DVD discsTo connect an i.LINK optical disc drive Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc DriveConnecting i.LINK optical disc drive Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive To connect a USB mouse Connecting a USB MouseConnecting with i.LINK Connecting Vaio ComputersConnecting an i.LINK Device To connect a digital camcorder Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an External Display To connect a projector To connect a computer displayConnecting an External Display Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack To connect a TV Connecting a TVTo connect a printer Connecting a USB PrinterTo record from a microphone or audio equipment Connecting an External MicrophoneTo switch the microphone jack functionality To connect an external microphoneTo increase the sound of the microphone To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control windowSound device Function To adjust sound device volumeTo connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersPersonal Digital Assistant Expanding Your Computer’s CapabilitiesChange text in this variable definition to document title Customizing Your Vaio Computer To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTab Description Sony Notebook Setup tabsControlling Power Management To view the Power Management status iconsTo activate the Power Management toolbar To customize Power Management settings Power Management profilesIcon Description Communications CameraWord Processing SpreadsheetHibernate Power Management commandsConserving battery power StandbyBattery icon Battery status Displaying Battery InformationBattery icon descriptions To activate the Battery Information toolbarFully charged Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system Displaying detailed battery informationTo change the window design Changing the window design of Sony softwareTo select the display mode Selecting the Display ModeChange text in this variable definition to document title Adding Memory Precautions and Procedures Typical expansion memory configurationOn board MB Slot MB Removing a Memory Module Lifting the Keyboard Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Installing New Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity Vaio Computer Quick Start About the Software on Your Computer America Online OverviewAdobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Photoshop ElementsDVgate EarthLink Network Total AccessArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro DigitalPrint100 101 Real JukeboxRealPlayer Smart Capture102 103 WinDVDHard disk drive partition Adjusting image resolutionDVgate application notes Digital video captures105 System Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CDs Driver Recovery CDs107 Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs To use the Driver Recovery CDs108 Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD109 110 Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD111 To use the System Recovery CDs112 If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD113 Recovering Microsoft Word114 115 Troubleshooting116 Troubleshooting Your ComputerMy computer starts, but a Bios error appears My computer does not start117 Power Management setting is not responding My computer stops responding or does not shut down118 119 Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud120 Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the video resolution of my display My LCD screen is blank121 Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work My touchpad does not work properly122 Pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or MouseTroubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My optical drive is not playing my disc properly123 My optical disc drive tray does not open My PC Card is not working124 125 Troubleshooting i.LINK devices126 Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes Cannot use the DVgate software127 What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions?128 Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work My modem connection is slowCannot access the Internet Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functionsCannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point130 Data transfers are interruptedTroubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound131 132 My microphone does not work133 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media134 135 Getting HelpSony PC Support Support OptionsManuals and Online Help Files Operating System Online Support Vaio Support AgentSony Fax-on-Demand Sony Customer Support137 138 Software Support InformationWinDVD InterVideo, Inc Quicken Intuit IncRealJukebox, RealPlayer Real Networks, Inc Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc140 Sony Service Center141 142 143 144 145 LAN146 147 148 149
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