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... Connecting External Speakers ...117 Connecting an External Display ...118 Selecting Display Modes...127 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...128 Connecting an External Microphone ...130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...135 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...139 Setting the Password ...140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...149 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Adding and Removing...
... Connecting External Speakers ...117 Connecting an External Display ...118 Selecting Display Modes...127 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...128 Connecting an External Microphone ...130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...135 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...139 Setting the Password ...140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...149 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Adding and Removing...
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... Guide (Selected VGN-AR200 Series models only) - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click RAID Guide. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to remove the RAID configuration. Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings...
... Guide (Selected VGN-AR200 Series models only) - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click RAID Guide. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to remove the RAID configuration. Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings...
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.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not...
.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, 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 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, 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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... not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. You can play the disc. When you have audio devices connected, this may cause some interruptions in audio and video. If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it to make the new setting effective. ❑ If your computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators...
... not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. You can play the disc. When you have audio devices connected, this may cause some interruptions in audio and video. If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it to make the new setting effective. ❑ If your computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators...
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... or shake your system's hardware configuration. A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate the file(s) or...
... or shake your system's hardware configuration. A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate the file(s) or...
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The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the device. 6 Click Close. If your computer is off, proceed with the following: To remove an ExpressCard module on . n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on VGN-FE700 Series models 1 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to pop it...
The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the device. 6 Click Close. If your computer is off, proceed with the following: To remove an ExpressCard module on . n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on VGN-FE700 Series models 1 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to pop it...
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n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove an ExpressCard module on VGN-AR200 Series models 1 Push the ExpressCard module release button so that the release button pops out. 2 Push the ExpressCard module release button a second time so that the ExpressCard module pops out. 3 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. 4 If the ExpressCard module release button is still out, push it back in.
n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove an ExpressCard module on VGN-AR200 Series models 1 Push the ExpressCard module release button so that the release button pops out. 2 Push the ExpressCard module release button a second time so that the ExpressCard module pops out. 3 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. 4 If the ExpressCard module release button is still out, push it back in.
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... display the Wireless Device Switch window. button. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down box. 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop-down box. 11 Deselect the The key...
... display the Wireless Device Switch window. button. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down box. 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop-down box. 11 Deselect the The key...
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... and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 97 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click...
... and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 97 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click...
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... ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station (page 106) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 117) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 118) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 127) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 128) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 130) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 131) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 134) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 135) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 137) n 105 N Using...
... ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station (page 106) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 117) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 118) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 127) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 128) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 130) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 131) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 134) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 135) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 137) n 105 N Using...
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... via the optional multi function bay docking station. n 119 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You can alternatively use the supplied cable and adapter to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on the multi function bay docking station. If an HDMI cable and an HDMI to your computer includes the NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 video controller. The monitor (VGA) port on your computer is disabled when the...
... via the optional multi function bay docking station. n 119 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You can alternatively use the supplied cable and adapter to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on the multi function bay docking station. If an HDMI cable and an HDMI to your computer includes the NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 video controller. The monitor (VGA) port on your computer is disabled when the...
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... to start the computer. To set the user password, you must first set the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password will allow you have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! The power-on password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as...
... to start the computer. To set the user password, you must first set the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password will allow you have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! The power-on password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as...
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... open the memory module compartment cover. For the type of module and the amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 151 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading...
... open the memory module compartment cover. For the type of module and the amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 151 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading...
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n 156 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into place. ! Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the computer. If you use only one memory module, make sure to insert it clicks into the memory module slot and push it in until it to the slot that is closer to the back of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the bottom of your computer.
n 156 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into place. ! Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the computer. If you use only one memory module, make sure to insert it clicks into the memory module slot and push it in until it to the slot that is closer to the back of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the bottom of your computer.
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n 158 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it to the slot that is closer to insert it clicks into place. ! If you use only one memory module, make sure to the back of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of your computer.
n 158 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it to the slot that is closer to insert it clicks into place. ! If you use only one memory module, make sure to the back of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of your computer.
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... not place your computer automatically enters Standby or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. 3 Click the System icon. 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab. 5 Double-click Imaging devices. 6 Right-click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP-VCC1 and click Update Driver. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION...
... not place your computer automatically enters Standby or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. 3 Click the System icon. 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab. 5 Double-click Imaging devices. 6 Right-click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP-VCC1 and click Update Driver. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION...
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... the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 206 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed...
... the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 206 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed...
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...: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. 4 Click the Buttons tab. 5 Select your settings. You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to close the window. See Using the Touch Pad (page 38). ❑ Restart your computer. n 210 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I change the button assignments. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. If your computer is not connected. In the Windows Task Manager window, select Restart...
...: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. 4 Click the Buttons tab. 5 Select your settings. You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to close the window. See Using the Touch Pad (page 38). ❑ Restart your computer. n 210 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I change the button assignments. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. If your computer is not connected. In the Windows Task Manager window, select Restart...
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... the hard disk as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers to information on -screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in Latin American countries or areas. 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update...
... the hard disk as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers to information on -screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in Latin American countries or areas. 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update...
