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...restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. 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 User Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media...
...restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. 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 User Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media...
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... wireless LAN functionality is not being used . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in its help file. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Media Access...
... wireless LAN functionality is not being used . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in its help file. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Media Access...
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n 21 N Getting Started 2 Align the cover with the back of the back panel cover (2). Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary. To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push it in. !
n 21 N Getting Started 2 Align the cover with the back of the back panel cover (2). Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary. To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push it in. !
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... the wireless keyboard. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. If the wireless keyboard is left unused for the procedure. 3 Turn on the bottom of the keyboard. Press the Fn key to use in the LCD window...
... the wireless keyboard. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. If the wireless keyboard is left unused for the procedure. 3 Turn on the bottom of the keyboard. Press the Fn key to use in the LCD window...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, 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 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, 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.
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... Disc writing function is available on your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to find out the type of your software. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media...
... Disc writing function is available on your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to find out the type of your software. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media...
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The following . ✍ You need to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with the TV tuner board. One primary cable to connect the computer to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on the type of connection available. If your area as well as the type of cable connection available in some countries or areas...
The following . ✍ You need to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with the TV tuner board. One primary cable to connect the computer to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on the type of connection available. If your area as well as the type of cable connection available in some countries or areas...
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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 the computer. n 102 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 print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer.
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 the computer. n 102 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 print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer.
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... a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the back of the computer and the other end to your network administrator. ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the network (Ethernet) port. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. n 105 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the back of the computer and the other end to your network administrator. ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the network (Ethernet) port. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. n 105 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... from unauthorized access. ! The BIOS setup screen appears. If you forget the power-on password is to configure your computer to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password and need assistance to reset it on password, you have set the power-on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On...
... from unauthorized access. ! The BIOS setup screen appears. If you forget the power-on password is to configure your computer to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password and need assistance to reset it on password, you have set the power-on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On...
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... is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. Turn off your computer if you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place your computer is not used for a certain period of time, it for more than four seconds, your computer. ❑ Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander...
... is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. Turn off your computer if you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place your computer is not used for a certain period of time, it for more than four seconds, your computer. ❑ Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander...
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n 122 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 20) 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 122 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 20) 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.
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... network security checkups. Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. A reset fee will be charged. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it . n 146 N Troubleshooting...
... network security checkups. Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. A reset fee will be charged. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it . n 146 N Troubleshooting...
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... one software application. n 152 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device...
... one software application. n 152 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device...
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... using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer's hardware devices. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane. If you need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. n 159 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive...
... using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer's hardware devices. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane. If you need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. n 159 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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.... See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 161 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. You may not be connected to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you neither launch any software application nor allow any to the Internet. For information on...
.... See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 161 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. You may not be connected to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you neither launch any software application nor allow any to the Internet. For information on...
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.../±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and...
.../±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and...
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... need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. 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...
... need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. 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...
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... may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. n 173 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 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...
... may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. n 173 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 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...
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VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer or with the external camera connected to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). n 191 N Support Options VAIO® Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics...
VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer or with the external camera connected to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). n 191 N Support Options VAIO® Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics...
