User Guide
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... Connecting External Speakers ...58 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...60 Connecting a Printer ...62 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...63 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the Power Source ...84 Handling Your Computer ...85 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...87 Handling Floppy Disks ...88 Handling Discs...
... Connecting External Speakers ...58 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...60 Connecting a Printer ...62 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...63 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the Power Source ...84 Handling Your Computer ...85 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...87 Handling Floppy Disks ...88 Handling Discs...
User Guide
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... specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony...
... specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony...
User Guide
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speeds. Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
speeds. Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
User Guide
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 30 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 model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 30 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 model.
User Guide
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... your computer into the power saving mode while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is available on how to connect the computer to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to find sound...
... your computer into the power saving mode while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is available on how to connect the computer to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to find sound...
User Guide
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... Disc burning software. Copying Files to use the software, see the help file included with your software. To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on selected models only. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
... Disc burning software. Copying Files to use the software, see the help file included with your software. To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on selected models only. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
User Guide
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... N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to turn on selected models only. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! See the online specifications to set...
... N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to turn on selected models only. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! See the online specifications to set...
User Guide
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... instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. 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 change the sound output device? (page 125). To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers...
... instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. 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 change the sound output device? (page 125). To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers...
User Guide
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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 62 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 62 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.
User Guide
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... Your VAIO Computer 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 , 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...
... Your VAIO Computer 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 , 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...
User Guide
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... Enter key. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The BIOS setup screen appears. A reset fee will be charged. You can I change the boot device order. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. n 99 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . What should I do if I cannot remember the power...
... Enter key. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The BIOS setup screen appears. A reset fee will be charged. You can I change the boot device order. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. n 99 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . What should I do if I cannot remember the power...
User Guide
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... 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. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
... 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. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
User Guide
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... connected to selected models only. What should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. 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 the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). To download and install the updates on the computer...
... connected to selected models only. What should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. 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 the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). To download and install the updates on the computer...
User Guide
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... add or erase data to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive...
... add or erase data to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive...
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... not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on 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. See the manual that came with...
... not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on 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. See the manual that came with...
Quick Start Guide
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... mouse cable through the cable clamp. 5 Power on Press the power button until the power indicator light turns on the LCD. Locate the User Guide You can restore your investment and maximize its lifespan, we encourage you may damage internal components which provides helpful information with your computer Download and install the latest updates regularly by using the preinstalled software applications, such as a pillow or blanket. Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO...
... mouse cable through the cable clamp. 5 Power on Press the power button until the power indicator light turns on the LCD. Locate the User Guide You can restore your investment and maximize its lifespan, we encourage you may damage internal components which provides helpful information with your computer Download and install the latest updates regularly by using the preinstalled software applications, such as a pillow or blanket. Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO...
Safety Information
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... ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any modification to this product. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part without written permission is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. SONY...
... ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any modification to this product. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part without written permission is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. SONY...
Safety Information
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... in USA or at http://www.sony.com/vaio/. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as doing so may vary, depending on your product or for customers in a location subject to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with this device. 4 For questions regarding your installed optical drives. ambient temperature higher than 95...
... in USA or at http://www.sony.com/vaio/. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as doing so may vary, depending on your product or for customers in a location subject to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with this device. 4 For questions regarding your installed optical drives. ambient temperature higher than 95...
Marketing Specifications (Matte Black)
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... soundtrack syncing are conveniently located on the 500GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. CONTEMPORARY YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and 1 i.LINK® interface10 are automatically done for easy communication with friends and family4 . Curb clutter in your workspace with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit6 . VGC-JS230J/B VAIO® JS Series All-in-One Easy to love...
... soundtrack syncing are conveniently located on the 500GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. CONTEMPORARY YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and 1 i.LINK® interface10 are automatically done for easy communication with friends and family4 . Curb clutter in your workspace with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit6 . VGC-JS230J/B VAIO® JS Series All-in-One Easy to love...
Marketing Specifications (Matte Black)
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... to change without notice. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, XBRITEECO, MOTION EYE, Sony logo, VAIO logo, and Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate are trademarks of their respective owners. VGC-JS230J/B Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in-One Hardware Keyboard: QWERTY, 19.05 mm pitch, 2.0 mm stroke Action Buttons: Action Buttons on PC - Anti-Virus & Recovery Software: Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version5 Service and Warranty Information Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical telephone...
... to change without notice. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, XBRITEECO, MOTION EYE, Sony logo, VAIO logo, and Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate are trademarks of their respective owners. VGC-JS230J/B Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in-One Hardware Keyboard: QWERTY, 19.05 mm pitch, 2.0 mm stroke Action Buttons: Action Buttons on PC - Anti-Virus & Recovery Software: Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version5 Service and Warranty Information Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical telephone...