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...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 ...
...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 ...
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n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A LCD screen (page 82) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 26) E WIRELESS indicator (page 17) F Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) G Power indicator (page 17) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 85)
n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A LCD screen (page 82) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 26) E WIRELESS indicator (page 17) F Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) G Power indicator (page 17) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 85)
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... off . Illuminates when the drive is in use . n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates while...
... off . Illuminates when the drive is in use . n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates while...
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To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the AC adapter cable (4) into the DC IN port (5). 4 Route the AC adapter cable through the cable clamp (6). n 19 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect your computer to an AC power source. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer.
To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the AC adapter cable (4) into the DC IN port (5). 4 Route the AC adapter cable through the cable clamp (6). n 19 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect your computer to an AC power source. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer.
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Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! n 20 N Getting Started ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is on or in Sleep mode, you unplug the AC adapter from your computer while the computer is off. If you may lose all unsaved data.
Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! n 20 N Getting Started ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is on or in Sleep mode, you unplug the AC adapter from your computer while the computer is off. If you may lose all unsaved data.
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To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and then Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer properly, as described below. The power indicator light turns off automatically. n 21 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off .
To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and then Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer properly, as described below. The power indicator light turns off automatically. n 21 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off .
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...with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of power consumption. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). Press to make the ...the above is the English keyboard as an example. See the help file. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of your screen. ✍ Illustrated above . In such ...
...with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of power consumption. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). Press to make the ...the above is the English keyboard as an example. See the help file. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of your screen. ✍ Illustrated above . In such ...
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... region code for your residence area is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you cannot play this may cause your computer is different from the label, you... created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to...
... region code for your residence area is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you cannot play this may cause your computer is different from the label, you... created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to...
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer 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 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 print documents.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer 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 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 print documents.
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...i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables ... or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer does not supply power to external devices that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps.
...i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables ... or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer does not supply power to external devices that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps.
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n 65 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 66) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 71) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
n 65 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 66) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 71) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
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n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to protect your .... ! Once you to start the computer. The user password is provided to start your computer from other people. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password, you forget the power-on password and need to forget the password. To set the password. If you cannot start your computer may need assistance...
n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to protect your .... ! Once you to start the computer. The user password is provided to start your computer from other people. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password, you forget the power-on password and need to forget the password. To set the password. If you cannot start your computer may need assistance...
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...press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit ... the Enter key. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or...the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 67 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
...press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit ... the Enter key. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or...the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 67 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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... password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and..., enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 68 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
... password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and..., enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 68 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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... once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine 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 69 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
... once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine 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 69 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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... To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , ... the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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...
... To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , ... the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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...
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Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
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...mode ❑ Press any key on the keyboard. ❑ Press the power button on the keyboard to place your computer if you cannot insert a disc. When your computer will enter Sleep mode. n 73 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places ...the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. The orange power indicator light illuminates in this , you press and hold the...
...mode ❑ Press any key on the keyboard. ❑ Press the power button on the keyboard to place your computer if you cannot insert a disc. When your computer will enter Sleep mode. n 73 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places ...the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. The orange power indicator light illuminates in this , you press and hold the...
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When facing down your computer on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down your computer, be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 3 Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the memory module compartment cover (2). 4 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity. n 77 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power source. 2 Gently face down . !
When facing down your computer on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down your computer, be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 3 Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the memory module compartment cover (2). 4 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity. n 77 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power source. 2 Gently face down . !
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..., as it clicks into place. ! Do not touch any other components on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to the slot and the module... the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer, and then plug them to the power source. 10 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while...
..., as it clicks into place. ! Do not touch any other components on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to the slot and the module... the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer, and then plug them to the power source. 10 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while...