[. . . ] Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Furniture and posture -- Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. Viewing angle of the computer's display -- Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle. [. . . ] Wireless LAN1 Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running.
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Fn key combinations
Key combination Function
Fn+F3
Toggles the built-in speakers off and on.
Fn+F4 Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. An on-screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs.
To increase volume, press the Fn+F4 keys and then press the
or
key.
To decrease volume, press the Fn+F4 keys and then press the
or
key.
Fn+F5 Adjusts the brightness of the computer screen (LCD).
To increase brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys and then press the
or
key.
To decrease brightness, press the Fn+F5 keys and then press the
or
key.
Fn+F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen (LCD), a connected external display, and both the LCD and an external display.
Select one display when playing a DVD. Connect the cable(s) before you turn on the computer; otherwise, Fn+F7 will not work. You cannot use the Fn+F7 function to switch between the LCD and an external display once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive. To return the system to normal operating mode, press the power button. To return the system to the active state, press any key or the power button.
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Connecting External Mice and Keyboards
Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards. To function properly, the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft® Windows ® operating system installed on your computer.
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Connecting a mouse or keyboard
If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on, you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device.
To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection. ) If the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
2.
Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation, some devices require separate driver software installation. See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information
Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard
To connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard 1. Plug the PS/2 cable of the mouse or keyboard into the PS/2 port.
Connecting PS/2 Mouse or Keyboard*
* T he c omputer in this graphic may not be identic al to the model you purc has ed.
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Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard
You can disconnect a USB or PS/2 mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off. See To install a memory module for more information.
Rem ov ing a Mem ory Module
To install a memory module 1. Remove the new memory module from its packaging, and install the memory module by sliding it into the open slot at a 45-degree angle. See To remove a memory module.
Installing a New Mem ory Module
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2. See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information.
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Confirming Added Memory Capacity
After you have installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it.
To check your system's memory 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then point to Sony Notebook Setup. On the About This Computer tab, make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed.
The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter. Sony Notebook Setup
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Floppy Disk Drives
Using a Floppy Disk Drive
You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer. The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk.
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Floppy Disk Drives
Using a Floppy Disk Drive
You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer. The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk.
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Connecting a floppy disk drive
You can connect a floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off. Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction.
To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1. The Found New Hardware
Connecting a Floppy Disk Driv e
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Inserting and removing floppy disks
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