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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To access this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ...
To access this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ...
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- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo-
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- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo-
User Guide
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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 optical disc drive supports.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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 optical disc drive supports.
User Guide
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... the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded...
... the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded...
User Guide
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... the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be connected to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet. To play some of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update...
... the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be connected to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet. To play some of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update...
User Guide
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... the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media...
... the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media...
User Guide
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... cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of September 2008. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
... cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of September 2008. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
User Guide
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... function. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. To open area.
... function. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. To open area.
User Guide
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... sound quality of the speakers before you need to change the sound output device? (page 125). For more information, 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. n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers...
... sound quality of the speakers before you need to change the sound output device? (page 125). For more information, 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. n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers...
User Guide
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to 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.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to 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.
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. If...
... 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. If...
User Guide
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... the BIOS functions to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to change the boot device order? The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer...
... the BIOS functions to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to change the boot device order? The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer...
User Guide
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... the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 89) for dirt or damage. If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the keyboard. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Press the button once...
... the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 89) for dirt or damage. If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the keyboard. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Press the button once...
User Guide
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.... 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 the VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). For information on the computer, it with one with...
.... 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 the VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). For information on the computer, it with one with...
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... to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive. n 115 N Troubleshooting What...
... to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive. n 115 N Troubleshooting What...
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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 printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer for more...
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 printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer for more...
Quick Start Guide
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... install the latest updates regularly by using the preinstalled software applications, such as Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that your computer can restore your computer to factory-installed settings in case of your computer. 1 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet, and then plug the AC adapter cable into contact with my VAIO Use my VAIO Troubleshoot my VAIO Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and VAIO User Guide. Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and VAIO Recovery Center User Guide...
... install the latest updates regularly by using the preinstalled software applications, such as Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that your computer can restore your computer to factory-installed settings in case of your computer. 1 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet, and then plug the AC adapter cable into contact with my VAIO Use my VAIO Troubleshoot my VAIO Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and VAIO User Guide. Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and VAIO Recovery Center User Guide...
Safety Information
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... manual or the information contained herein at any time without written permission is governed by third parties. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of a separate user...
... manual or the information contained herein at any time without written permission is governed by third parties. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of a separate user...
Safety Information
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...; Do not use or store your computer in a location subject to heat sources, such as doing so may cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that may cause medical devices to use wireless LAN on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in...
...; Do not use or store your computer in a location subject to heat sources, such as doing so may cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that may cause medical devices to use wireless LAN on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in...