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n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...56 Connecting External Speakers ...57 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...59 Connecting a Printer ...61 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...62 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...64 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...74 Adding and Removing Memory...75 Precautions ...81 Handling the LCD Screen ...82 Using the Power Source ...83 Handling Your Computer ...84 Handling the Built-in MOTION...
n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...56 Connecting External Speakers ...57 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...59 Connecting a Printer ...61 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...62 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...64 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...74 Adding and Removing Memory...75 Precautions ...81 Handling the LCD Screen ...82 Using the Power Source ...83 Handling Your Computer ...84 Handling the Built-in MOTION...
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... online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide...
... online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions.
n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions.
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G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. Left n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 59) E Headphones jack (page 57) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. Left n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 59) E Headphones jack (page 57) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio...
... VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio...
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... software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to the disc. To play the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media...
... software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to the disc. To play the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media...
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... means that you to set up the wireless LAN network with each other through a network. Be sure to pull cables or wires through a wireless (radio) connection. A WLAN is not available on ad-hoc networks. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which a user can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in which...
... means that you to set up the wireless LAN network with each other through a network. Be sure to pull cables or wires through a wireless (radio) connection. A WLAN is not available on ad-hoc networks. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which a user can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in which...
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... models only. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables...
... models only. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables...
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... detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to change the sound output device? (page 125). For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. To hear sound...
... detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to change the sound output device? (page 125). For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. To hear sound...
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer.
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Connect one of the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on the back of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Public telephone subscriber line - n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You...
Connect one of the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on the back of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Public telephone subscriber line - n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You...
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... a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on...
... a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on...
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... video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order? You can I change the boot device order. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset...
... video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order? You can I change the boot device order. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset...
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... to set up automatic or scheduled updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start...
... to set up automatic or scheduled updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start...
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... driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. n 103 N Troubleshooting...
... driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. n 103 N Troubleshooting...
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...; Make sure the correct driver software is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive...
...; Make sure the correct driver software is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive...
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... type of your computer. n 114 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. Using a disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be connected to the Internet. To play Blu-ray Disc media...
... type of your computer. n 114 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. Using a disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be connected to the Internet. To play Blu-ray Disc media...
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... DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive...
... DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive...
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... Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. See the manual...
... Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. See the manual...
