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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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... factory settings. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about the software programs included with your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO...
... factory settings. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about the software programs included with your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO...
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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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H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- 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. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- 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. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
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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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... your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. Copying Files to find out the type of your software. To play the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
... your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. Copying Files to find out the type of your software. To play the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
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... an open area. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up to set up...
... an open area. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up to set up...
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..., see How do I change the sound output device. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to 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 the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! Since your computer is capable of...
..., see How do I change the sound output device. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to 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 the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! Since your computer is capable of...
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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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...-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - If the network (LAN) port is connected to one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Connect one of the computer and the other end to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer. Do not plug...
...-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - If the network (LAN) port is connected to one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Connect one of the computer and the other end to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer. Do not plug...
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... Sony Service Center to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to reset...
... Sony Service Center to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to reset...
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...-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. n 100 N Troubleshooting System Security How can I keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. The Microsoft Windows operating system is to protect your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to download updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? Your computer must be connected to the Internet...
...-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. n 100 N Troubleshooting System Security How can I keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. The Microsoft Windows operating system is to protect your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to download updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? Your computer must be connected to the Internet...
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...? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. 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 must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72).
...? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. 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 must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72).
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...; Make sure the correct driver software is installed. If you need 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 will stop responding. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the muting button on the keyboard. n 112 N Troubleshooting...
...; Make sure the correct driver software is installed. If you need 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 will stop responding. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the muting button on the keyboard. n 112 N Troubleshooting...
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... download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). This Q & A entry applies 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...
... download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). This Q & A entry applies 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...
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... to Blu-ray Disc media? ! 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 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. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should...
... to Blu-ray Disc media? ! 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 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. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should...
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.... 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 need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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 may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel.
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... IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are...
... IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are...
Marketing Specifications (VGC-JS190J/S)
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... to wirelessly connect to useful peripherals and stream CD-quality audio to love. VGC-JS190J/S VAIO® JS Series All-in-One Easy to use , the JS lets you watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies6 and is powered by an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. 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. POWERFUL...
... to wirelessly connect to useful peripherals and stream CD-quality audio to love. VGC-JS190J/S VAIO® JS Series All-in-One Easy to use , the JS lets you watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies6 and is powered by an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. 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. POWERFUL...
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.... Expansion Slots Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™ with Standard and Duo capabilities One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot Audio Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio with face-tracking technology Processor Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor E8400 Speed: 3.0GHz1 Front Side Bus Speed: 1333MHz L2 Cache: 6MB Memory Type: DDR2 Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2) Maximum: 4GB Speed: 800MHz Hard Drive Capacity: 500GB2 Speed: 7200rpm Interface: Serial ATA Optical Drive #1 DVD...
.... Expansion Slots Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™ with Standard and Duo capabilities One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot Audio Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio with face-tracking technology Processor Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor E8400 Speed: 3.0GHz1 Front Side Bus Speed: 1333MHz L2 Cache: 6MB Memory Type: DDR2 Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2) Maximum: 4GB Speed: 800MHz Hard Drive Capacity: 500GB2 Speed: 7200rpm Interface: Serial ATA Optical Drive #1 DVD...
