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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 EYE Camera...86 Handling...
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 EYE Camera...86 Handling...
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.../support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this manual) - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations...
.../support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this manual) - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. 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.
n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. 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.
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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. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
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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. 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.
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... Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out the type of your software. See the online specifications to the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
... Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out the type of your software. See the online specifications to the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
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... computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility...
... computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility...
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For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. 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 outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or...
For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. 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 outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or...
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. 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 the computer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. 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 the computer.
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For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! If the network (LAN) port is connected to one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your network. Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port. PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on the back of the telephone...
For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! If the network (LAN) port is connected to one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your network. Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port. PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on the back of the telephone...
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...: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have forgotten the power-on password? n 98 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If not, restart the computer and...
...: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have forgotten the power-on password? n 98 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If not, restart the computer and...
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... 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 download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. To download and install...
... 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 download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. To download and install...
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... use? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). To change the corresponding 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. n 103 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode...
... use? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). To change the corresponding 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. n 103 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode...
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... 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 are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding.
... 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 are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding.
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...-ray Disc media? ! What should I do if I cannot play some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your computer. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet. Using a disc with...
...-ray Disc media? ! What should I do if I cannot play some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your computer. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet. Using a disc with...
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...;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 supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do...
...;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 supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do...
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... your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You...
... your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You...
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... BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. The software described herein is prohibited. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to current retail versions. 2 This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained...
... BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. The software described herein is prohibited. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to current retail versions. 2 This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained...
Marketing Specifications (VGC-JS190J/B)
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... use , the JS lets you playback6 HD Blu-ray Disc™ movies in -One desktop PC, a powerful computer that's built into the back of pre-installed system memory. Easy to save space. Easy to buy additional hardware. CONTEMPORARY YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and 1 i.LINK® interface are conveniently located on the 500GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. ENDLESS FEATURES The 20.1"7 widescreen display...
... use , the JS lets you playback6 HD Blu-ray Disc™ movies in -One desktop PC, a powerful computer that's built into the back of pre-installed system memory. Easy to save space. Easy to buy additional hardware. CONTEMPORARY YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and 1 i.LINK® interface are conveniently located on the 500GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. ENDLESS FEATURES The 20.1"7 widescreen display...
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.../B) Color: Black UPC Code: 27242750784 1. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, MOTION EYE, HDNA logo, XBRITE-ECO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, and Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate are a multitude of software applications and trials. Dolby is determined by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees. 15. Printed 08/08. Last Updated: 12/21/2008 VGC-JS190J/B Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in-one billion bytes...
.../B) Color: Black UPC Code: 27242750784 1. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, MOTION EYE, HDNA logo, XBRITE-ECO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, and Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate are a multitude of software applications and trials. Dolby is determined by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees. 15. Printed 08/08. Last Updated: 12/21/2008 VGC-JS190J/B Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in-one billion bytes...