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... Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media 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 User Guide (Selected models only) - 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...
... Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media 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 User Guide (Selected models only) - 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...
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... the following indicator lights. Media Access 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 , the optical disc media is on . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is not being used . DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in...
... the following indicator lights. Media Access 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 , the optical disc media is on . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is not being used . DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in...
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Be sure 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. ! 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).
Be sure 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. ! 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).
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... be located within 10 seconds of 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 before using the keyboard. The connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. Press the Fn key to use in the LCD window on in the keyboard are supplied with...
... be located within 10 seconds of 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 before using the keyboard. The connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. Press the Fn key to use in the LCD window on in the keyboard are supplied with...
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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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...-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter 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. To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, then click Start...
...-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter 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. To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, then click Start...
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... port and is supplied with models with the following connections may not be available in your area as well as the type of cable connection available in your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on the type of connection available. One primary cable to connect the computer to the antenna. The best method to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections. See Removing and Replacing...
... port and is supplied with models with the following connections may not be available in your area as well as the type of cable connection available in your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on the type of connection available. One primary cable to connect the computer to the antenna. The best method to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections. See Removing and Replacing...
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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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... 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. ✍ Your computer can connect 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. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the back of...
... 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. ✍ Your computer can connect 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. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the back of...
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... the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to start your computer from Disabled to Enabled. 6 Press the < or , key to forget the password. Once you have set the machine password. ! The BIOS setup screen appears. The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on password, you must first set the power-on the computer to change the setting from unauthorized access.
... the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to start your computer from Disabled to Enabled. 6 Press the < or , key to forget the password. Once you have set the machine password. ! The BIOS setup screen appears. The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on password, you must first set the power-on the computer to change the setting from unauthorized access.
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... 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 on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
... 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 on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
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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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... software updated? To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Live OneCare. 2 Click Check for Updates in the Protection Plus section. 3 The Windows Live OneCare Updates balloon appears on the taskbar. 4 Follow the on -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. The Microsoft Windows operating...
... software updated? To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Live OneCare. 2 Click Check for Updates in the Protection Plus section. 3 The Windows Live OneCare Updates balloon appears on the taskbar. 4 Follow the on -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. The Microsoft Windows operating...
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... Update Driver Software. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager...
... Update Driver Software. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager...
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... toward you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑...
... toward you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑...
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... Writing Optical Discs (page 48) to find out about the supported disc media. 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. For information on how to connect the computer to selected models...
... Writing Optical Discs (page 48) to find out about the supported disc media. 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. For information on how to connect the computer to selected models...
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n 167 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±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 supports the Blu-ray Disc writing...
n 167 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±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 supports the Blu-ray Disc writing...
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This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. n 169 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if...
This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. n 169 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if...
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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 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 that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the...
n 177 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 that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the...
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... software, see Program Support Information (page 188). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, WiMAX, and Bluetooth™ technology connectivity) that gathers resources 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's configuration and specifications. Use...
... software, see Program Support Information (page 188). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, WiMAX, and Bluetooth™ technology connectivity) that gathers resources 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's configuration and specifications. Use...