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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... 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 , the optical disc media is read from or written to the optical disc media. Media Access Illuminates when data is not being used . When the indicator is off , the memory card is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is...
... 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 , the optical disc media is read from or written to the optical disc media. Media Access Illuminates when data is not being used . When the indicator is off , the memory card is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is...
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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 keep the back panel cover on the back of the back panel cover (2). n 21 N Getting Started 2 Fit the projections inside the cover into the respective holes 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 in the cover toward the computer. ! Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the back of the back panel cover (2). n 21 N Getting Started 2 Fit the projections inside the cover into the respective holes on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary.
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... POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to use in the LCD window on in the keyboard are supplied with your computer. The connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery...
... POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to use in the LCD window on in the keyboard are supplied with your computer. The connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery...
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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. 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.
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... specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive...
... specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive...
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... Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on service availability in your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on the type of connection available. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! If your home. The best method to a cable service access or a TV antenna is delivered with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is supplied with models with the following connections...
... Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on service availability in your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on the type of connection available. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! If your home. The best method to a cable service access or a TV antenna is delivered with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is supplied with models with the following 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 your computer to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer 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 your computer to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer.
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n 107 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to access the network (Ethernet) port. 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 computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to...
n 107 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to access the network (Ethernet) port. 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 computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to...
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... service for password reset. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Write down your computer from other people. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without entering the password. Once you must first set the power-on password: machine password...
... service for password reset. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Write down your computer from other people. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without entering the password. Once you must first set the power-on password: machine password...
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... Enter key. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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...
... Enter key. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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...
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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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... download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! You can keep my antivirus software updated? Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set...
... download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! You can keep my antivirus software updated? Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set...
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...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). n 157 N Troubleshooting Why can...
...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). n 157 N Troubleshooting Why can...
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... or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the...
... or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the...
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... and Writing Optical Discs (page 48) to find out the type of your computer. n 166 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to selected models only.
... and Writing Optical Discs (page 48) to find out the type of your computer. n 166 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to selected models only.
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... specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. This Q & A entry applies to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media...
... specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. This Q & A entry applies to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media...
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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. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is...
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. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is...
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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. You may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. See Inserting a PC Card (page 76) for the PC Card to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click...
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. You may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. See Inserting a PC Card (page 76) for the PC Card to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click...
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... N Support Options SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 188). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer's configuration and specifications. SonicStage™ Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to configure your VAIO...
... N Support Options SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 188). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer's configuration and specifications. SonicStage™ Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to configure your VAIO...
