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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
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... 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 VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. To access this manual) - n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals...
... 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 VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. To access this manual) - n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals...
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... EYE camera (page 34) D Power indicator (page 16) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator (page 16) Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight and the speaker volume. ✍ You can change the MONITOR OFF button setting to identify the controls and ports shown on . G LCD screen (page 112) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to keep...
... EYE camera (page 34) D Power indicator (page 16) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator (page 16) Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight and the speaker volume. ✍ You can change the MONITOR OFF button setting to identify the controls and ports shown on . G LCD screen (page 112) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to keep...
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Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc is read from or written to the hard disk drive. MONITOR OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off . When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is not being used . See Setting Up Your Computer with the...
Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc is read from or written to the hard disk drive. MONITOR OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off . When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is not being used . See Setting Up Your Computer with the...
User Guide
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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 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, 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 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
User Guide
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n 91 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. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer into the USB port and the other end to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your computer to your printer.
n 91 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. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer into the USB port and the other end to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your computer to your printer.
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For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer. Public telephone subscriber line - Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! If the network (LAN) connector is connected to...
For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer. Public telephone subscriber line - Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! If the network (LAN) connector is connected to...
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... the Enter key. ✍ The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. 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...
... the Enter key. ✍ The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. 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...
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... Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. When confirmation to save the changes is prompted, 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 once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn...
... Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. When confirmation to save the changes is prompted, 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 once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn...
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... updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. Why does it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to turn -off . What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? Why doesn't my screen turn off when the time selected for your screen to network security checkups. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models...
... updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. Why does it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to turn -off . What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? Why doesn't my screen turn off when the time selected for your screen to network security checkups. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models...
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..., is preinstalled on -screen instructions to select and download updates. How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, and Norton Internet Security. 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. n 130 N Troubleshooting System Security How...
..., is preinstalled on -screen instructions to select and download updates. How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, and Norton Internet Security. 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. n 130 N Troubleshooting System Security How...
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... EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). 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. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place 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.
... EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). 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. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place 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.
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... installed according to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If 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 dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices. n 140 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive...
... installed according to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If 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 dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices. n 140 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive...
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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 the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that came with your...
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 the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that came with your...
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... the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. ❑ Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the wireless keyboard to re-establish the connection between the two devices. Check if the Num lock indicator is off , press the Num Lk key to stop working properly. ❑ Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
... the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. ❑ Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the wireless keyboard to re-establish the connection between the two devices. Check if the Num lock indicator is off , press the Num Lk key to stop working properly. ❑ Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
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... using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. 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...
... using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. 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...
Safety Information
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.... Software specifications are located on the back panel of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is subject to the terms and conditions of such software is governed by third parties. This manual and the software described...
.... Software specifications are located on the back panel of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is subject to the terms and conditions of such software is governed by third parties. This manual and the software described...
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... when operating this product may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ Do not use or store your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support Web site 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 your computer to...
... when operating this product may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ Do not use or store your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support Web site 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 your computer to...
Marketing Specifications
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... can even create your own digital library using the built-in DVD burner and Sony's Click to sit back and enjoy some TV or a movie on the sides, and wired connections are built into its slim side panel. Just set aside the wireless keyboard and mouse and pick up your remote control to complement your Sony VAIO® LS PC/TV. Imagine a beautifully designed...
... can even create your own digital library using the built-in DVD burner and Sony's Click to sit back and enjoy some TV or a movie on the sides, and wired connections are built into its slim side panel. Just set aside the wireless keyboard and mouse and pick up your remote control to complement your Sony VAIO® LS PC/TV. Imagine a beautifully designed...
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.../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 60Day Trial Version of hard disk space is installed on hardware options. This trial software is reserved as needed following phone-base trouble-shooting. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be available in part...
.../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 60Day Trial Version of hard disk space is installed on hardware options. This trial software is reserved as needed following phone-base trouble-shooting. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be available in part...
