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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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... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about the software programs included with http://, your computer must be connected to the original factory settings. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Sony online support...
... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about the software programs included with http://, your computer must be connected to the original factory settings. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Sony online support...
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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. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the 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. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - 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. speeds. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- 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. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- 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. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... not possible. Note that are required for use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on this product because it...
... not possible. Note that are required for use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on this product because it...
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... all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models...
... all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models...
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... wireless LAN network with each other through a network. To use the wireless LAN function You need to pull cables or wires through an access point, which is used for more information. 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 a user can connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which allows you to turn on ad-hoc networks...
... wireless LAN network with each other through a network. To use the wireless LAN function You need to pull cables or wires through an access point, which is used for more information. 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 a user can connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which allows you to turn on ad-hoc networks...
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... establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the online specifications to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
... establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the online specifications to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
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..., see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! Since your computer. 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 the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on.
..., see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! Since your computer. 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 the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on.
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. 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 a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. 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 a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
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n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to the network with an Ethernet network cable. PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on the back of the telephone lines mentioned below, high...
n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to the network with an Ethernet network cable. PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on the back of the telephone lines mentioned below, high...
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..., press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer...
..., press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer...
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... key when the VAIO logo appears. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device...
... key when the VAIO logo appears. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device...
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... the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. 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 your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to set up automatic...
... the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. 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 your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to set up automatic...
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... power saving mode setting. 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. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode...
... power saving mode setting. 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. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode...
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... keyboard. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of the following: ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the volume down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed...
... keyboard. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of the following: ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the volume down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed...
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... optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to find out the 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. To download and install the updates...
... optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to find out the 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. To download and install the updates...
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...-ray Disc media? ! You cannot add or erase data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to selected models...
...-ray Disc media? ! You cannot add or erase data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to selected models...
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... need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support...
... need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support...