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... Devices...56 Connecting a Port Replicator ...57 Connecting External Speakers ...61 Connecting an External Display ...62 Selecting Display Modes...68 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...69 Connecting an External Microphone ...71 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...72 Connecting a Printer ...75 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...81 Setting the Password ...82 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...85 Using the Power Saving Modes ...86 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...91 Upgrading Your VAIO...
... Devices...56 Connecting a Port Replicator ...57 Connecting External Speakers ...61 Connecting an External Display ...62 Selecting Display Modes...68 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...69 Connecting an External Microphone ...71 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...72 Connecting a Printer ...75 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...81 Setting the Password ...82 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...85 Using the Power Saving Modes ...86 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...91 Upgrading Your VAIO...
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...10065; User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO...
...10065; User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO...
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... when the Caps Lock indicator is off . n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Optical disc drive Built-in MOTION EYE camera Hard disk Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power to the hard disk. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the computer is on the program you scroll the display. Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in Hibernate...
... when the Caps Lock indicator is off . n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Optical disc drive Built-in MOTION EYE camera Hard disk Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power to the hard disk. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the computer is on the program you scroll the display. Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in Hibernate...
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... Standard. ! This product is a two sided disc product which types of media your model. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of optical disc drive installed on your optical disc drive supports. Please be sure to read the...
... Standard. ! This product is a two sided disc product which types of media your model. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of optical disc drive installed on your optical disc drive supports. Please be sure to read the...
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... video. If the DVD is activated, playing DVDs may cause the computer to make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of times. If the region code of your hearing and the speakers. Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this number, the drive's DVD...
... video. If the DVD is activated, playing DVDs may cause the computer to make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of times. If the region code of your hearing and the speakers. Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this number, the drive's DVD...
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A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. To copy files to copy listed under Devices with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to a CD-RW or CD-R ! If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action. 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3 In...
A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. To copy files to copy listed under Devices with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to a CD-RW or CD-R ! If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action. 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3 In...
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The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. button. Some information becomes visible. 12 Enter the Network key*2. The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*3 characters long. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*1, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch....
The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. button. Some information becomes visible. 12 Enter the Network key*2. The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*3 characters long. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*1, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch....
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... using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator (page 57) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 61) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 62) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 68) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 69) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 71) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 72) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 75) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 79) n 56 N Using Peripheral Devices
... using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator (page 57) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 61) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 62) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 68) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 69) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 71) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 72) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 75) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 79) n 56 N Using Peripheral Devices
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On Windows systems only, you can also use the VGA port on the port replicator. n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to set up multiple monitors. ! When the computer is attached to the optional port replicator, you can only use an external display to your computer. For example, you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ❑ Connecting a Computer Display (page 63) ❑ Connecting a Multimedia...
On Windows systems only, you can also use the VGA port on the port replicator. n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to set up multiple monitors. ! When the computer is attached to the optional port replicator, you can only use an external display to your computer. For example, you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ❑ Connecting a Computer Display (page 63) ❑ Connecting a Multimedia...
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... the default settings. Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on the port replicator. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see your network administrator. ✍ The computer can only use the Network (Ethernet) port on the computer or the (optional) port replicator and the other end to your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via an Ethernet network cable. n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... the default settings. Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on the port replicator. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see your network administrator. ✍ The computer can only use the Network (Ethernet) port on the computer or the (optional) port replicator and the other end to your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via an Ethernet network cable. n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... turn it safe and private from Disabled to Enabled. 6 Use the < or , key to change the setting from other people. The BIOS setup screen appears. If you cannot start the computer without entering the password. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Use the < or , key to select Security to forget the password. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power...
... turn it safe and private from Disabled to Enabled. 6 Use the < or , key to change the setting from other people. The BIOS setup screen appears. If you cannot start the computer without entering the password. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Use the < or , key to select Security to forget the password. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power...
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..., AC power. Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on -screen instructions to the Windows Power Options Properties. If you double-click this software application, you are added to change the settings. VAIO Power Management functionalities are using at that time, for VAIO computers. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on the taskbar. To restore the default settings 1 On...
..., AC power. Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on -screen instructions to the Windows Power Options Properties. If you double-click this software application, you are added to change the settings. VAIO Power Management functionalities are using at that time, for VAIO computers. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on the taskbar. To restore the default settings 1 On...
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...; 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 a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to the online Specifications. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site.
...; 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 a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to the online Specifications. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site.
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... camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Proceed as follows to reinstall the driver software. 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...
... camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Proceed as follows to reinstall the driver software. 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...
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n 131 N Troubleshooting Networking Why can't my computer connect to the access point is on. ❑ Check the following setting: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 4 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Network tab. 7 Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is affected by distance and obstructions. You may need to move the computer away...
n 131 N Troubleshooting Networking Why can't my computer connect to the access point is on. ❑ Check the following setting: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 4 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Network tab. 7 Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is affected by distance and obstructions. You may need to move the computer away...
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... use a CD-R/RW disc that some brands of DVD writing. ❑ Are you using the correct DVD recordable media? ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is equipped with the computer's built-in DVD recorder (DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW). Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is compatible with an optical disc drive capable of DVD...
... use a CD-R/RW disc that some brands of DVD writing. ❑ Are you using the correct DVD recordable media? ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is equipped with the computer's built-in DVD recorder (DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW). Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is compatible with an optical disc drive capable of DVD...
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... from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on the computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. n 141 N Troubleshooting Printing Why can't I print a document? ❑ Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on...
... from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on the computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. n 141 N Troubleshooting Printing Why can't I print a document? ❑ Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on...
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... volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may not be disabled. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows. Why can't I hear sound from my speakers? ❑ If the computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is properly installed and is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Your speakers may be designed for computer use. ❑ If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the volume...
... volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may not be disabled. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows. Why can't I hear sound from my speakers? ❑ If the computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is properly installed and is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Your speakers may be designed for computer use. ❑ If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the volume...
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... are still experiencing problems, make sure another mouse is not installed. ❑ You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to restart the computer. ❑ If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1 Press the Windows key. 2 Press the U key. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. n 145 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ Try...
... are still experiencing problems, make sure another mouse is not installed. ❑ You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to restart the computer. ❑ If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1 Press the Windows key. 2 Press the U key. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. n 145 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ Try...
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... online. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed information on how to open the VAIO Support web site and...
... online. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed information on how to open the VAIO Support web site and...
