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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...
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.... Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. 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...
.... Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. 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...
User Guide
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... back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You...
... back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You...
User Guide
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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- speeds. 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.
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- speeds. 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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... 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. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in use...
... 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. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in use...
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...- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- 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, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- DVD- See...
...- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- 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, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- DVD- See...
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... music discs encoded with your computer's optical disc drives. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Region settings are not compliant with this unit. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31...
... music discs encoded with your computer's optical disc drives. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Region settings are not compliant with this unit. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31...
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... an audio/video amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. 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 your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Connect external speakers (1) to change the sound output device? (page 114). To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to...
... an audio/video amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. 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 your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Connect external speakers (1) to change the sound output device? (page 114). To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to...
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... 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. The password can be up to 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...
... 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. The password can be up to 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...
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... Enter key. 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. 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...
... Enter key. 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. 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...
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... change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the 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. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and...
... change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the 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. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and...
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See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your computer. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To avoid...
See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your computer. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To avoid...
User Guide
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... installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. You can I change the boot device...
... installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. You can I change the boot device...
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.... The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. You can cause the computer 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 a disc. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on your computer's hardware devices. Check the package to make sure the region code is installed. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 104 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible...
.... The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. You can cause the computer 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 a disc. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on your computer's hardware devices. Check the package to make sure the region code is installed. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 104 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible...
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... as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 108 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the...
... as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 108 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the...
Quick Start Guide
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... power indicator light turns on the back of a system failure. Update your computer Keep your computer updated by downloading updates from your model. For details, refer to factory-installed settings in case of the computer. 2 Route the mouse cable through the cable clamp. Care & Handling Tips To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan, we encourage you may make scratches on -screen VAIO Recovery Center User Guide under Use my VAIO in China Let's get started with my VAIO Use...
... power indicator light turns on the back of a system failure. Update your computer Keep your computer updated by downloading updates from your model. For details, refer to factory-installed settings in case of the computer. 2 Route the mouse cable through the cable clamp. Care & Handling Tips To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan, we encourage you may make scratches on -screen VAIO Recovery Center User Guide under Use my VAIO in China Let's get started with my VAIO Use...
Safety Information
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.... Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of such software is subject to this product. Use of your Sony Service Center. 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 notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when...
.... Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of such software is subject to this product. Use of your Sony Service Center. 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 notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when...
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special handling may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as radiators or air ducts; Information about compatible models can be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Doing so may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. ❑ To prevent...
special handling may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as radiators or air ducts; Information about compatible models can be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Doing so may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. ❑ To prevent...
Marketing Specifications (Silver)
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... wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CDquality music to chat with VAIO® Movie Story software. Extend the reach of a stunning 20.1" (diag.) LCD display allows for clutter-free computing. Watch stunning Blu-ray Disc™ movies and listen to buy additional hardware. POWERFUL PC PERFORMANCE Enjoy the performance of pre-installed system memory. Take advantage of the convenience and utility of dedicated video RAM...
... wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CDquality music to chat with VAIO® Movie Story software. Extend the reach of a stunning 20.1" (diag.) LCD display allows for clutter-free computing. Watch stunning Blu-ray Disc™ movies and listen to buy additional hardware. POWERFUL PC PERFORMANCE Enjoy the performance of pre-installed system memory. Take advantage of the convenience and utility of dedicated video RAM...
Marketing Specifications (Silver)
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... International Energy Star Program for details. PS3 is prohibited. All other service fee. 5. VGC-JS450F/S Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology Processor Type: Intel® Pentium® Processor E5400 Speed: 2.70GHz1 Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz L2 Cache: 2MB Memory Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2) Maximum: 8GB Type/Speed: DDR2/800MHz Hard Drive Capacity: 500GB2 Speed: 7200rpm Type: Serial ATA Optical Drive...
... International Energy Star Program for details. PS3 is prohibited. All other service fee. 5. VGC-JS450F/S Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology Processor Type: Intel® Pentium® Processor E5400 Speed: 2.70GHz1 Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz L2 Cache: 2MB Memory Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2) Maximum: 8GB Type/Speed: DDR2/800MHz Hard Drive Capacity: 500GB2 Speed: 7200rpm Type: Serial ATA Optical Drive...