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... using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media 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. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery...
... using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media 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. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery...
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..., the optical disc media is turned off , the memory card is not being used . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is off when the computer is enabled. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on .) When the indicator is off . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center...
..., the optical disc media is turned off , the memory card is not being used . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is off when the computer is enabled. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on .) When the indicator is off . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center...
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Be sure to the back panel is necessary. n 21 N Getting Started 2 Fit the projections inside the cover into the respective holes on the computer unless access to keep the back panel cover on the back of the back panel cover (2). To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push in the cover toward the computer. !
Be sure to the back panel is necessary. n 21 N Getting Started 2 Fit the projections inside the cover into the respective holes on the computer unless access to keep the back panel cover on the back of the back panel cover (2). To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push in the cover toward the computer. !
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... Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. Press the Fn key to the ON position. 5 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 6 Press the CONNECT button (5) on before using the keyboard. n 25 N Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard...
... Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. Press the Fn key to the ON position. 5 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 6 Press the CONNECT button (5) on before using the keyboard. n 25 N Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 48 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 48 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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... about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
... about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
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... detailed instructions on the type of connection available. The best method to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with the tuner for the procedure. One primary cable to connect the computer to connect your home. Note that came with the TV tuner board. Otherwise, proceed with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections...
... detailed instructions on the type of connection available. The best method to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with the tuner for the procedure. One primary cable to connect the computer to connect your home. Note that came with the TV tuner board. Otherwise, proceed with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections...
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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 104 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 104 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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...-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network. Connect one end of 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. n 107 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable.
...-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network. Connect one end of 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. n 107 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable.
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... service for changing some of the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security. Make sure not to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter...
... service for changing some of the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security. Make sure not to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter...
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... BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User 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 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
... BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User 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 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
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n 127 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 127 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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... -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All...
... -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All...
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... shared by more than one software application. 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. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION...
... shared by more than one software application. 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. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION...
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... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you need 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. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you need 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. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
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... how to connect the computer to selected models only. To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 48) to find out about the supported disc media. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 92). n 166 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application...
... how to connect the computer to selected models only. To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 48) to find out about the supported disc media. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 92). n 166 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application...
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...-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 48) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. n 167 N Troubleshooting...
...-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 48) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. n 167 N Troubleshooting...
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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. n 169 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if...
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. n 169 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if...
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... 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 for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. n 177 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install the most recent driver software. See Inserting a PC Card (page 76) for the PC Card to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card...
... 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 for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. n 177 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install the most recent driver software. See Inserting a PC Card (page 76) for the PC Card to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card...
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n 194 N Support Options SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 188). Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 188). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer. SonicStage™ Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts...
n 194 N Support Options SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 188). Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 188). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer. SonicStage™ Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts...