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... 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... EYE Camera...130 On Handling Floppy Disks ...131 On Handling Discs ...132 On Using Headphones...134 On Handling Memory Stick Media...135 On Handling the Hard Disk ...136 On Updating Your Computer ...137
... 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... EYE Camera...130 On Handling Floppy Disks ...131 On Handling Discs ...132 On Using Headphones...134 On Handling Memory Stick Media...135 On Handling the Hard Disk ...136 On Updating Your Computer ...137
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...about using Windows Media Center. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -...screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑...
...about using Windows Media Center. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -...screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑...
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Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ ... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ ... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
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... sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to this button to turn off the LCD backlight. 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. The appearance of your computer may also vary in...
... sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to this button to turn off the LCD backlight. 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. The appearance of your computer may also vary in...
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... card is not being used . Remote sensor* Illuminates in its help file. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc media is not being used . When the indicator is off the computer when... Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in red upon reception of infrared signals from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from...
... card is not being used . Remote sensor* Illuminates in its help file. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc media is not being used . When the indicator is off the computer when... Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in red upon reception of infrared signals from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from...
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To save power while not working, you to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. 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 turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode.
To save power while not working, you to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. 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 turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode.
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... and hold the power button for a long period of time. To modify this mode. ! n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. Turn off your computer if you do not intend to the Lock...
... and hold the power button for a long period of time. To modify this mode. ! n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. Turn off your computer if you do not intend to the Lock...
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..., if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 175). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 113) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 119) n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To...
..., if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 175). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 113) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 119) n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To...
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...peripheral devices as well as the hard disk. If you unplug your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged to ...its power source may cause damage to install it in the computer. ! Some hard disks are not compatible with VAIO computers. Make sure you ...
...peripheral devices as well as the hard disk. If you unplug your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged to ...its power source may cause damage to install it in the computer. ! Some hard disks are not compatible with VAIO computers. Make sure you ...
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See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices. 4 Wait until the computer cools down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the accessible ports and jacks. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. n 120 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down . 5 Unscrew the three screws (1) and remove the hard disk bay cover (2).
See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices. 4 Wait until the computer cools down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the accessible ports and jacks. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. n 120 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down . 5 Unscrew the three screws (1) and remove the hard disk bay cover (2).
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6 Unscrew the three screws (3) securing the drive holder. n 121 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Pull out the drive holder (4) from the hard disk drive bay and set it aside.
6 Unscrew the three screws (3) securing the drive holder. n 121 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Pull out the drive holder (4) from the hard disk drive bay and set it aside.
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n 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder with the necessary screws. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until it with the screws. A new hard disk drive comes with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. !
n 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder with the necessary screws. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until it with the screws. A new hard disk drive comes with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. !
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...Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on the newly installed, 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...
...Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on the newly installed, 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...
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... ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ...10065; Do not place your computer in a location subject to extreme changes in a short time. However, it can be restored. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer ...
... ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ...10065; Do not place your computer in a location subject to extreme changes in a short time. However, it can be restored. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer ...
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...n 170 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. The procedure to your ... Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device...
...n 170 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. The procedure to your ... Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device...
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...the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that cannot be checked out to reformat your hard disk drive to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up... you can view video clips that the media does not contain files you have recorded with Memory Stick media-compatible digital cameras. Sony is off. Can I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a... Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it.
...the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that cannot be checked out to reformat your hard disk drive to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up... you can view video clips that the media does not contain files you have recorded with Memory Stick media-compatible digital cameras. Sony is off. Can I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a... Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it.
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...Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for the corresponding solutions online. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System...may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries ...
...Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for the corresponding solutions online. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System...may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries ...
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... on your hard disk drive against shock hazards. VAIO® HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your VAIO computer. VAIO® LAN Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. n 187 N Support Options VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit...
... on your hard disk drive against shock hazards. VAIO® HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your VAIO computer. VAIO® LAN Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. n 187 N Support Options VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit...