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... Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive 28 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 41 Using the Internet 45 Using the Network (LAN 46 Using the Wireless LAN 47 Using the Bluetooth Function 50 Using Peripheral Devices 55 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance...
... Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive 28 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 41 Using the Internet 45 Using the Network (LAN 46 Using the Wireless LAN 47 Using the Bluetooth Function 50 Using Peripheral Devices 55 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance...
User Guide
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...page, specifications, and system and software information. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or...
...page, specifications, and system and software information. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or...
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... VAIO computer model You can assist with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web...
... VAIO computer model You can assist with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web...
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speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 47), (page 50) *1 Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick" slot*1 (page 35) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 41) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 57) E Headphones jack (page 56) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 47), (page 50) *1 Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick" slot*1 (page 35) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 41) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 57) E Headphones jack (page 56) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
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... memory card is not in use . Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is in progress. Illuminates while one or...
... memory card is not in use . Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is in progress. Illuminates while one or...
User Guide
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...;RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. RE Part1 Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- DVD- BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media...
...;RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. RE Part1 Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- DVD- BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media...
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... to read the notices on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not be compatible with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some music discs encoded with your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO...
... to read the notices on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not be compatible with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some music discs encoded with your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO...
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...device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 56 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Turn down the volume of your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to your computer. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your S/PDIF device...
...device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 56 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Turn down the volume of your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to your computer. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your S/PDIF device...
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... has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to remove a USB device...
... has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to remove a USB device...
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... 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 63 N To add 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. If...
... 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 63 N To add 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. If...
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... Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 65 N 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. 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...
... Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 65 N 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. 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...
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... 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 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 66 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
... 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 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 66 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
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See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 68 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your computer. The type of module and the amount of the...
See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 68 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your computer. The type of module and the amount of the...
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... < or , key to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The BIOS setup screen appears. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). What should I change the boot device order. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to change the boot device order? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. A reset fee...
... < or , key to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The BIOS setup screen appears. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). What should I change the boot device order. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to change the boot device order? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. A reset fee...
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... optical disc drive. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 104 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is not affixed to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver...
... optical disc drive. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 104 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is not affixed to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver...
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... printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 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. Troubleshooting > Printing...
... printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 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. Troubleshooting > Printing...
Quick Start Guide
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... computer updated by downloading updates from Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that you can restore your computer to follow these guidelines. Recovery discs are subject to change without notice. 4-161-263-11 (1) © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in case of powering on the AC adapter cable connected to download the updates. Otherwise, you to factory-installed settings in China Let's get started with my VAIO Use my VAIO Troubleshoot my VAIO Click Start , Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and VAIO User Guide. AC Adapter...
... computer updated by downloading updates from Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that you can restore your computer to follow these guidelines. Recovery discs are subject to change without notice. 4-161-263-11 (1) © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in case of powering on the AC adapter cable connected to download the updates. Otherwise, you to factory-installed settings in China Let's get started with my VAIO Use my VAIO Troubleshoot my VAIO Click Start , Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and VAIO User Guide. AC Adapter...
Safety Information
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... not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of such software is governed by third parties. 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 subject to change without prior written approval...
... not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of such software is governed by third parties. 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 subject to change without prior written approval...
Marketing Specifications (Silver)
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... almost any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS and 256MB of dedicated video RAM. The VAIO® JS All-in-One Desktop comes pre-installed with VAIO® Movie Story software. Editing digital video is quick and easy with Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium6 . Easy to love. CONTEMPORARY YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and one desktop built into...
... almost any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS and 256MB of dedicated video RAM. The VAIO® JS All-in-One Desktop comes pre-installed with VAIO® Movie Story software. Editing digital video is quick and easy with Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium6 . Easy to love. CONTEMPORARY YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and one desktop built into...
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... troubleshooting. Intel and Core are trademarks of their respective owners. and in other countries. VGC-JS430F/S 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 Keyboard Standby, S1, Volume - / +, Muting, Zoom In, Zoom Out Action Buttons on the Sony computer are subject to change without notice. CPU speed will not be protected from Suspend: 2 sec18 First Boot...
... troubleshooting. Intel and Core are trademarks of their respective owners. and in other countries. VGC-JS430F/S 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 Keyboard Standby, S1, Volume - / +, Muting, Zoom In, Zoom Out Action Buttons on the Sony computer are subject to change without notice. CPU speed will not be protected from Suspend: 2 sec18 First Boot...