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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 restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. 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 VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center...
... about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. 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 VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center...
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n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. 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...
n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. 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...
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...-in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 17) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this sensor for operations. 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. It may be different from those illustrated in this...
...-in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 17) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this sensor for operations. 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. It may be different from those illustrated in this...
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...and turns off when the computer is off , the memory card is not being used . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or ... ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on . n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights. ...
...and turns off when the computer is off , the memory card is not being used . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or ... ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on . n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights. ...
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To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep 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. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep 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. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
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.... ! Turn off your computer will lose all unsaved data. You will turn off automatically. 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. If the computer is on the wireless keyboard. ! Alternatively, you do not...
.... ! Turn off your computer will lose all unsaved data. You will turn off automatically. 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. If the computer is on the wireless keyboard. ! Alternatively, you do not...
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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. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your ... module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 175). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 113) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 119) For assistance, contact an authorized...
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. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your ... module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 175). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 113) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 119) For assistance, contact an authorized...
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...peripheral devices as well as the hard disk. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). If you unplug your computer is equipped with VAIO computers. Installing or removing a hard disk while your computer and ...peripheral devices from the power sources before attempting to install a hard disk, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Some hard disks are not compatible with your computer. Review the manufacturer's information provided with your new hard disk drive...
...peripheral devices as well as the hard disk. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). If you unplug your computer is equipped with VAIO computers. Installing or removing a hard disk while your computer and ...peripheral devices from the power sources before attempting to install a hard disk, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Some hard disks are not compatible with your computer. Review the manufacturer's information provided with your new hard disk drive...
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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 with the screws. A new hard disk drive comes with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until it clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder with the necessary screws.
n 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the screws. A new hard disk drive comes with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until it clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder with the necessary screws.
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...-click the area and select New Partition. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. 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...
...-click the area and select New Partition. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. 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...
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... data cannot be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. n 136 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ 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 in a place subject to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer. However, it ...
... data cannot be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. n 136 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ 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 in a place subject to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer. However, it ...
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... off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to your computer or camcorder. Before connecting...
... off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to your computer or camcorder. Before connecting...
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Sony is off. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that cannot be checked out to any...music files onto my Memory Stick media? Some versions of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to protect data from the Memory Stick media onto your Memory Stick media. Why can't I write data to keep. 1 Copy the ... the MagicGate logo. ! n 173 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it.
Sony is off. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that cannot be checked out to any...music files onto my Memory Stick media? Some versions of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to protect data from the Memory Stick media onto your Memory Stick media. Why can't I write data to keep. 1 Copy the ... the MagicGate logo. ! n 173 N Troubleshooting 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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...sources for answers to questions about your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. 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 ... and the Knowledge Database searches for customers in Brazil 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 or...
...sources for answers to questions about your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. 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 ... and the Knowledge Database searches for customers in Brazil 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 or...
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...see Program Support Information (page 179). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). VAIO® HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). For contacts about the... (page 179). n 187 N Support Options VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your hard disk drive against shock hazards. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc.
...see Program Support Information (page 179). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). VAIO® HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). For contacts about the... (page 179). n 187 N Support Options VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your hard disk drive against shock hazards. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc.
