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... Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 115 Using the Power Saving Mode...116 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...119 Adding and Removing Memory...120 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...126 Precautions ...132 On Handling the LCD Screen ...133... EYE Camera...137 On Handling Floppy Disks ...138 On Handling Discs ...139 On Using Headphones...141 On Handling Memory Stick Media...142 On Handling the Hard Disk ...143 On Updating Your Computer ...144
... Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 115 Using the Power Saving Mode...116 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...119 Adding and Removing Memory...120 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...126 Precautions ...132 On Handling the LCD Screen ...133... EYE Camera...137 On Handling Floppy Disks ...138 On Handling Discs ...139 On Using Headphones...141 On Handling Memory Stick Media...142 On Handling the Hard Disk ...143 On Updating Your Computer ...144
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... 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. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help...
... 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. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help...
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up ... N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up ... N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19...
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The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. I SONY logo lamp (page 115) J LCD screen (page 133) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected models only. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to this sensor for ...
The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. I SONY logo lamp (page 115) J LCD screen (page 133) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected models only. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to this sensor for ...
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... computer when this indicator is on , illuminates in orange when the computer is in MOTION EYE camera is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on .) When...when the power of the indicator lights. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is equipped with the following indicator lights. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is on. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn ...
... computer when this indicator is on , illuminates in orange when the computer is in MOTION EYE camera is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on .) When...when the power of the indicator lights. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is equipped with the following indicator lights. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is on. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn ...
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Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. 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. n 116 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. 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. 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. n 116 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. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
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n 117 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you cannot insert a disc. You will turn off automatically. To return to Normal mode &#... on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer will lose all unsaved data. Turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. If you can press the sleep button on in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock...
n 117 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you cannot insert a disc. You will turn off automatically. To return to Normal mode &#... on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer will lose all unsaved data. Turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. If you can press the sleep button on in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock...
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To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not... a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 185). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 120) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 126) n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors ...
To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not... a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 185). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 120) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 126) n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors ...
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...in the computer. ! If you unplug your computer. Installing or removing a hard disk while your hard disk for compatibility with VAIO computers. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 185). Make sure you need assistance to the computer ...power sources before attempting to hold an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Review the manufacturer's information provided with your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. n 126 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged to its power source may...
...in the computer. ! If you unplug your computer. Installing or removing a hard disk while your hard disk for compatibility with VAIO computers. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 185). Make sure you need assistance to the computer ...power sources before attempting to hold an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Review the manufacturer's information provided with your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. n 126 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged to its power source may...
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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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6 Unscrew the three screws (3) securing the drive holder. n 128 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 128 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 129 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the necessary screws. Be sure to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable. 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 clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! A new hard disk drive comes with the screws. !
n 129 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the necessary screws. Be sure to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable. 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 clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! A new hard disk drive comes with the screws. !
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...click the area and select New Partition. n 131 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to it must be configured as a ...user with red marking) and select Initialize Disk. 5 Click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (disk label identified with administrator rights. 2 Click ...
...click the area and select New Partition. n 131 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to it must be configured as a ...user with red marking) and select Initialize Disk. 5 Click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (disk label identified with administrator rights. 2 Click ...
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...data in an unstable position. ❑ Do not move your computer. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to extreme changes in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer ... dust. However, it can be careful when handling your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot be restored. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer in...
...data in an unstable position. ❑ Do not move your computer. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to extreme changes in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer ... dust. However, it can be careful when handling your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot be restored. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer in...
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... need to the computer? To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. Turn on the left pane. Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. The Computer Management window appears. 2 Click Disk Management under... Storage on your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. To ...
... need to the computer? To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. Turn on the left pane. Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. The Computer Management window appears. 2 Click Disk Management under... Storage on your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. To ...
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Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be disconnected ...that the i.LINK device seems 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. To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1... How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound? Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. If it in once again.
Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be disconnected ...that the i.LINK device seems 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. To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1... How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound? Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. If it in once again.
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... Stick media are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to reformat your hard disk drive to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Some versions of... recorded music requires permission from accidental erasure or overwriting. n 182 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO...contain files you have recorded with Memory Stick media-compatible digital cameras. Sony is off. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music...
... Stick media are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to reformat your hard disk drive to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Some versions of... recorded music requires permission from accidental erasure or overwriting. n 182 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO...contain files you have recorded with Memory Stick media-compatible digital cameras. Sony is off. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music...
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...stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This... and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem...
...stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This... and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem...
