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...i.LINK Device ...101 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...105 Setting the Password ...106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...109 Using the Power Saving Mode...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...119 ...Precautions ...125 On Handling the LCD Screen ...126 On Using the Power Source ...127...
...i.LINK Device ...101 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...105 Setting the Password ...106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...109 Using the Power Saving Mode...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...119 ...Precautions ...125 On Handling the LCD Screen ...126 On Using the Power Source ...127...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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...(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on...
...(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on...
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... Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access...containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, ...
... Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access...containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, ...
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... Ports Take a moment to this sensor for operations. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. I Remote sensor indicator* (page 17) J SONY logo lamp (page 109) K LCD screen (page 126) L Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) M DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo...
... Ports Take a moment to this sensor for operations. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. I Remote sensor indicator* (page 17) J SONY logo lamp (page 109) K LCD screen (page 126) L Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) M DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo...
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To remove the back panel cover 1 Gently face down your computer, be sure to place it on the back of the computer. When facing down your computer, you need first to the LCD screen. 2 Grasp the back panel cover (1) with both hands, gently pull it off, and move the cover toward the base of your computer. ! n 18 N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover Before accessing some ports and jacks on a soft cloth to avoid damage to remove the back panel cover from the computer.
To remove the back panel cover 1 Gently face down your computer, be sure to place it on the back of the computer. When facing down your computer, you need first to the LCD screen. 2 Grasp the back panel cover (1) with both hands, gently pull it off, and move the cover toward the base of your computer. ! n 18 N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover Before accessing some ports and jacks on a soft cloth to avoid damage to remove the back panel cover from the computer.
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n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. S3: Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The default S button assignments may be different...the volume on and off. ✍ Illustrated above . Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Central. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks.
n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. S3: Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The default S button assignments may be different...the volume on and off. ✍ Illustrated above . Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Central. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks.
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...for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. For details on the computer screen. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 110). H Windows key ...Displays the Start menu. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to perform basic math calculations. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 23). I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to batteries wear out. G Indicators (...
...for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. For details on the computer screen. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 110). H Windows key ...Displays the Start menu. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to perform basic math calculations. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 23). I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to batteries wear out. G Indicators (...
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.... For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure you exit and close the session... any disc burning software. ❑ Make sure you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a used disc. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to a disc.
.... For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure you exit and close the session... any disc burning software. ❑ Make sure you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a used disc. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to a disc.
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... disc folder. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc... drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio...
... disc folder. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc... drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio...
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n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to find ... the digital cable tuner. See the online Specifications to enhance your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Media Center provides you with Windows...
n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to find ... the digital cable tuner. See the online Specifications to enhance your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Media Center provides you with Windows...
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to reduce power consumption. J Sleep button Press ...
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to reduce power consumption. J Sleep button Press ...
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To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet.
To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet.
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...Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 4 Click the button next to access the WLAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on -screen instructions. See Removing and ...Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WLAN switch. n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The...
...Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 4 Click the button next to access the WLAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on -screen instructions. See Removing and ...Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WLAN switch. n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The...
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... press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. Write down your computer from unauthorized access. ! To add the power-on password 1...provided to protect your password and keep it on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key ... If you forget the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password, you cannot start your computer ...
... press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. Write down your computer from unauthorized access. ! To add the power-on password 1...provided to protect your password and keep it on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key ... If you forget the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password, you cannot start your computer ...
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... remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or ,... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove...
... remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or ,... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove...
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... if you turn on -screen instructions. You can change the settings. 4 Once finished, click OK. The setting of the desired item has been changed. ✍ Some of the lamp to specify preferences for system behavior. Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you open VAIO Central as a standard...
... if you turn on -screen instructions. You can change the settings. 4 Once finished, click OK. The setting of the desired item has been changed. ✍ Some of the lamp to specify preferences for system behavior. Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you open VAIO Central as a standard...
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Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
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... press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to use it will enter Sleep mode. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. If the computer is not used for... a long period of time, it for a certain period of time. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍...
... press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to use it will enter Sleep mode. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. If the computer is not used for... a long period of time, it for a certain period of time. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍...
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..., unformatted hard disk (disk label identified with administrator rights. 2 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as a user with red marking) and ...select Initialize Disk. 5 Click on -screen instructions to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk...
..., unformatted hard disk (disk label identified with administrator rights. 2 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as a user with red marking) and ...select Initialize Disk. 5 Click on -screen instructions to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk...