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... 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...
... 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...
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Front A LCD screen (page 83) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 25) E WIRELESS indicator (page 16) F Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) G Power indicator (page 16) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 86) n 12 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 83) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 25) E WIRELESS indicator (page 16) F Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) G Power indicator (page 16) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 86) n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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..., illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit. n 16 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 when data is read from...
..., illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit. n 16 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 when data is read from...
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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 18 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 18 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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If you unplug the AC adapter from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from your computer while the computer is off. Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on or in Sleep mode, you may lose all unsaved data. n 19 N Getting Started !
If you unplug the AC adapter from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from your computer while the computer is off. Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on or in Sleep mode, you may lose all unsaved data. n 19 N Getting Started !
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The power indicator light turns off automatically. n 20 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 20 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.
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... an example. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find...buttons Changes the size of power consumption. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform ...
... an example. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find...buttons Changes the size of power consumption. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform ...
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...playing discs, you may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. For information on how to connect the computer to a disc. To play some of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and ...may not be connected to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback.
...playing discs, you may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. For information on how to connect the computer to a disc. To play some of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and ...may not be connected to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback.
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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 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 printer into the USB port and the other end to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your computer to your printer.
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 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 printer into the USB port and the other end to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your computer to your printer.
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n 63 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as...10065; An i.LINK connection with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an ...
n 63 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as...10065; An i.LINK connection with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an ...
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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 the 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 the 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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...keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The power-on password allows you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start... the computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. !
...keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The power-on password allows you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start... the computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. !
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... entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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 Setup, and then press... the Enter key. 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 VAIO logo appears.
... entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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 Setup, and then press... the Enter key. 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 VAIO logo appears.
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...press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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 68 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key...
...press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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 68 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key...
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...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 VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears.
...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 VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears.
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... Exit Setup, 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. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the...
... Exit Setup, 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. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the...
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The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use.
The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use.
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... Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the keyboard. ❑ Press the power button on the keyboard to place your computer will lose all unsaved data. You will turn off automatically. The orange power indicator light illuminates in Sleep mode. Turn off the LCD screen and places the ... can press the sleep button on your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for a long period of time. When your computer. ! n 73 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off ...
... Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the keyboard. ❑ Press the power button on the keyboard to place your computer will lose all unsaved data. You will turn off automatically. The orange power indicator light illuminates in Sleep mode. Turn off the LCD screen and places the ... can press the sleep button on your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for a long period of time. When your computer. ! n 73 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off ...
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To change the Sleep mode settings. n 74 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes.
To change the Sleep mode settings. n 74 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes.
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n 78 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 78 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.