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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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n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery 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 Media Center User ...
n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery 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 Media Center User ...
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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) ❑ ...) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Be sure to get started using your 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...
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) ❑ ...) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Be sure to get started using your 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...
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... supplied remote commander to variations in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this sensor for operations. 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. The appearance of your computer may also vary in...
... supplied remote commander to variations in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this sensor for operations. 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. The appearance of your computer may also vary in...
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...-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in use. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is in MOTION EYE ... to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off , the memory card is not ...
...-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in use. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is in MOTION EYE ... to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off , the memory card is not ...
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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 turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive.
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 turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive.
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Turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you can ... keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander. ❑ Press the power button on in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 117 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you do not intend to use it for more than four seconds, your computer...
Turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you can ... keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander. ❑ Press the power button on in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 117 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you do not intend to use it for more than four seconds, your computer...
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... product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 185). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 120) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 126) To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You ...To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
... product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 185). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 120) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 126) To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You ...To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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... manufacturer's information provided with an open internal bay to hold an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 185). Some hard disks are not compatible with VAIO computers. Installing or removing a hard disk while your computer is equipped with your computer. If you unplug your computer...
... manufacturer's information provided with an open internal bay to hold an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 185). Some hard disks are not compatible with VAIO computers. Installing or removing a hard disk while your computer is equipped with your computer. If you unplug your computer...
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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. 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).
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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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Be sure to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! n 129 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the necessary screws. A new hard disk drive comes with the screws. ! 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 bay. 9 Secure the drive to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable.
Be sure to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! n 129 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the necessary screws. A new hard disk drive comes with the screws. ! 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 bay. 9 Secure the drive to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable.
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n 131 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . The Computer Management window appears. 3 Under the file directory on the right, click Disk Management under Storage. 4 Right-click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (disk label identified ... the allocated area of the disk. 6 Right-click the area and select New Partition. 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...
n 131 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . The Computer Management window appears. 3 Under the file directory on the right, click Disk Management under Storage. 4 Right-click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (disk label identified ... the allocated area of the disk. 6 Right-click the area and select New Partition. 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...
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..., shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to mechanical vibration or in an ... not move your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. 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...
..., shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to mechanical vibration or in an ... not move your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. 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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...I check the volume of the recovery partition? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. Turn on the center pane. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The volume of the recovery partition and ...the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 153 N Troubleshooting What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you need...
...I check the volume of the recovery partition? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. Turn on the center pane. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The volume of the recovery partition and ...the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 153 N Troubleshooting What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you need...
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... the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. n 179...your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required ...operating conditions. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 105) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is prompted that the i.LINK device seems to be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC...
... the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. n 179...your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required ...operating conditions. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 105) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is prompted that the i.LINK device seems to be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC...
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...Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that you ...want to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Sony is off. Why can view video clips that the media does not contain files you ...copy images from the Memory Stick media onto your Memory Stick media. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to keep. 1 Copy the data from a digital camera using Memory Stick media? Copyright protected music ...
...Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that you ...want to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Sony is off. Why can view video clips that the media does not contain files you ...copy images from the Memory Stick media onto your Memory Stick media. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to keep. 1 Copy the data from a digital camera using Memory Stick media? Copyright protected music ...
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... solutions online. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. n 185 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American...
... solutions online. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. n 185 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American...