Safety Information
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... serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part without notice and may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to current retail versions. 2 SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Use of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine...
... serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part without notice and may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to current retail versions. 2 SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Use of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine...
Safety Information
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... online specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as radiators or air ducts; Refer servicing to...
... online specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as radiators or air ducts; Refer servicing to...
User Guide
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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...45 Using PC Cards ...63 Using the ExpressCard Module ...66 Using the Memory Stick Media ...70 Using Other Memory Cards ...76 Using the Internet...79 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...80
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...45 Using PC Cards ...63 Using the ExpressCard Module ...66 Using the Memory Stick Media ...70 Using Other Memory Cards ...76 Using the Internet...79 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...80
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... restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. It also includes information about using Windows Media Center. To access this manual) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO...
... restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. It also includes information about using Windows Media Center. To access this manual) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO...
User Guide
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... screen (page 109) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 15) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 15) Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in its help file. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) D Power indicator (page 15) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator (page 15) Press this button to turn...
... screen (page 109) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 15) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 15) Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in its help file. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) D Power indicator (page 15) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator (page 15) Press this button to turn...
User Guide
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... CD-R/ DVD- DVD-ROM P P P P P P P P P P P - *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Use the table below to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL...
... CD-R/ DVD- DVD-ROM P P P P P P P P P P P - *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Use the table below to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL...
User Guide
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...-R/ DVD- For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of 50 GB). Please be aware that are not compliant with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on your computer's optical disc drives. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- The Blu-ray Disc drive on the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications...
...-R/ DVD- For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of 50 GB). Please be aware that are not compliant with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on your computer's optical disc drives. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- The Blu-ray Disc drive on the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications...
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... players and computer's optical disc drives may not be able to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW disc media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's optical disc drives may produce noise while playing. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may damage your hearing and the speakers. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on...
... players and computer's optical disc drives may not be able to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW disc media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's optical disc drives may produce noise while playing. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may damage your hearing and the speakers. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on...
User Guide
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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 your printer. n 89 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 the computer.
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 your printer. n 89 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 the computer.
User Guide
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... network (LAN) connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your network. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Public telephone subscriber line - PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer. For detailed settings and devices needed...
... network (LAN) connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your network. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Public telephone subscriber line - PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer. For detailed settings and devices needed...
User Guide
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... the Enter key. ✍ The following is selected and then press the Enter key. Press the space bar to 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. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password 1 Turn on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On...
... the Enter key. ✍ The following is selected and then press the Enter key. Press the space bar to 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. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password 1 Turn on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On...
User Guide
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... the Sony online support Web site. Why doesn't my computer screen turn off when the time selected for your computer screen to network security checkups. The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turnoff action has passed? A reset fee will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory...
... the Sony online support Web site. Why doesn't my computer screen turn off when the time selected for your computer screen to network security checkups. The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turnoff action has passed? A reset fee will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory...
User Guide
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... software updated? You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! The best way to protect your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to the computer's security. How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet...
... software updated? You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! The best way to protect your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to the computer's security. How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet...
User Guide
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... your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. If another software application is in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application...
... your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. If another software application is in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application...
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... optical disc drive with a listing of your computer's hardware devices. The Device Manager window appears 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. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you need to enable...
... optical disc drive with a listing of your computer's hardware devices. The Device Manager window appears 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. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you need to enable...
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... functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came...
... functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came...
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... the Windows setup, the key configuration will be activated. What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong? These devices may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. The language layout of the wireless keyboard is labeled on the packaging box. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock, Language, and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as...
... the Windows setup, the key configuration will be activated. What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong? These devices may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. The language layout of the wireless keyboard is labeled on the packaging box. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock, Language, and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as...
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... need to install driver software if you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked...
... need to install driver software if you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked...
Marketing Specifications
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... an elegant addition to DVD® software. The essentials for media enthusiasts who appreciate brilliant design, powerful performance and cutting-edge technology. -HiColor Just set aside the wireless keyboard and mouse and pick up your own digital library using the built-in your Sony VAIO® LS PC/TV. With Windows Vista™ Home Premium and ATSC and NTSC support, the VAIO LS PC/TV...
... an elegant addition to DVD® software. The essentials for media enthusiasts who appreciate brilliant design, powerful performance and cutting-edge technology. -HiColor Just set aside the wireless keyboard and mouse and pick up your own digital library using the built-in your Sony VAIO® LS PC/TV. With Windows Vista™ Home Premium and ATSC and NTSC support, the VAIO LS PC/TV...
Marketing Specifications
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...: 1 RF Connection Input(s): 1 S-Video Input(s): 1 USB Port(s): 4 (2.0 compliant) DC-In: 1 Networking/Modem Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Modem Type: V.92/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (RJ-11) Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11b/g10 Power Power Requirements: 100-240V Power Consumption: 150W+10% Software Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial For new users only Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Sony. DVD-R Write...
...: 1 RF Connection Input(s): 1 S-Video Input(s): 1 USB Port(s): 4 (2.0 compliant) DC-In: 1 Networking/Modem Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Modem Type: V.92/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (RJ-11) Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11b/g10 Power Power Requirements: 100-240V Power Consumption: 150W+10% Software Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial For new users only Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Sony. DVD-R Write...