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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
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n3 N Using Peripheral Devices ...57 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...
n3 N Using Peripheral Devices ...57 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...
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... on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Explains features of your VAIO computer. 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...
... on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Explains features of your VAIO computer. 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...
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size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- 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. 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.
size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- 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. 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.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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. 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 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... blank discs for some contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may not play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with your computer to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media.
... blank discs for some contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may not play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with your computer to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media.
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... your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is available on selected models only. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with...
... your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is available on selected models only. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with...
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...-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on how to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to use the software, see the help file included with your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, click Start, All...
...-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on how to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to use the software, see the help file included with your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, click Start, All...
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... memory card from the slot and can use this slot to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. You can cause damage to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card...
... memory card from the slot and can use this slot to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. You can cause damage to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card...
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.... 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. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To open area. Be sure...
.... 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. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To open area. Be sure...
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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 the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer is capable...
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 the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer is capable...
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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. 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. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.
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. 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. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.
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... 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press...
... 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press...
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... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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 Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password...
... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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 Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password...
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... user 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. The BIOS setup screen 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...
... user 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. The BIOS setup screen 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...
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... Sony Support Information (page 130). You can I do if my game software does not work or it . How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is...
... Sony Support Information (page 130). You can I do if my game software does not work or it . How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is...
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... down button and Restart to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into 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...
... down button and Restart to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into 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...
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...; 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 find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). See the online specifications to selected models...
...; 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 find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). See the online specifications to selected models...
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.... ❑ 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. 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. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. Note...
.... ❑ 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. 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. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. Note...
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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. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is...
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. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is...