User manual SONY PCG-Z1WAMP3

[. . . ] Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support site to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which list your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information, click Start and select Welcome to VAIO Life. Page 1 Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer. Applying Ergonomics Storing Your Computer Using Cables and Connections Cleaning Your Computer Handling the LCD Screen Page 2 Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations: Position of your computer -- Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. [. . . ] See Connecting a Port Replicator for more information. 2. Plug the printer cable into the Printer port and Jacks. on the port replicator. For more information, see Locating Ports 3. Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer. Connecting a Printer Page 81 4. Restart your computer by clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart. If the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure the computer recognizes the printer. Follow these steps: 5. Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. If the computer recognizes the printer, it will be listed in the Printers and Other Hardware window. If the computer does not recognize the printer, you may need to install the printer driver software. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use. Page 82 Disconnecting a printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. To disconnect a printer 1. Unplug the printer cable from the computer. Page 83 Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. See Connecting a printer for more information. Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows ® operating system installed on your computer. You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing. Right-click an unused printer and select Properties. Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. Click OK. This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Page 84 Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Using the Programmable Buttons Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 85 Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touch pad. Describing the touch pad Customizing the touch pad Frequently asked questions Page 86 Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item. Tapping once Equivalent to pressing the left button once. Tapping twice Equivalent to pressing the left button twice. Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item. Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically. (The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature. ) Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally. (The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature. ) Page 87 Customizing the touch pad Sony Notebook Setup lets you customize, enable, or disable the touch pad. [. . . ] Web site http://mediasoftware. sonypictures. com/support/default. asp Sony® VAIO® Product Registration Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Product Registration is an integrated registration program for both Sony Electronics and Microsoft Corporation. By registering with Sony, you enable Sony to notify you of software and hardware issues that may affect your user experience. Microsoft directs the data to Sony Electronics. [. . . ]