User Guide
Page 7
... your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com for customers in USA and Latin American countries or areas...
... your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com for customers in USA and Latin American countries or areas...
User Guide
Page 26
For more information on the standard keys, see Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
For more information on the standard keys, see Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
User Guide
Page 30
Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer. You can also link to help you execute often. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 101).
Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer. You can also link to help you execute often. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 101).
User Guide
Page 33
... disc product which types of the recordable disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of optical disc drive installed on this product because it does not conform to... playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Please be sure to read the notices on the model you purchased. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that not ...
... disc product which types of the recordable disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of optical disc drive installed on this product because it does not conform to... playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Please be sure to read the notices on the model you purchased. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that not ...
User Guide
Page 39
... how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is available on how to use from the submenu. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical...
... how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is available on how to use from the submenu. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical...
User Guide
Page 40
See the online Specifications to see the help file on the VAIO Zone software. To use the VAIO Zone software, you need to connect the computer and TV to the ...) to connected PCs. ! Once the computer and TV are connected to the A/V port replicator, click Start and then VAIO Zone. In combination with a TV tuner to enable the TV function. Follow the on using the S-video or composite ...Function If an A/V port replicator is supplied with the model you purchased, your computer is equipped with Sony's VAIO Zone software, the TV tuner board allows you to: ❑ Watch, record and play back ...
See the online Specifications to see the help file on the VAIO Zone software. To use the VAIO Zone software, you need to connect the computer and TV to the ...) to connected PCs. ! Once the computer and TV are connected to the A/V port replicator, click Start and then VAIO Zone. In combination with a TV tuner to enable the TV function. Follow the on using the S-video or composite ...Function If an A/V port replicator is supplied with the model you purchased, your computer is equipped with Sony's VAIO Zone software, the TV tuner board allows you to: ❑ Watch, record and play back ...
User Guide
Page 49
...virtual private networks, and authentication. WPA has been designed to a local area network (LAN) through a powerful network. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure... 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)). n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with the IEEE802.11i specification. IEEE802.11a/g: The standard speed is a security protocol and WiFi Protected ...
...virtual private networks, and authentication. WPA has been designed to a local area network (LAN) through a powerful network. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure... 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)). n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with the IEEE802.11i specification. IEEE802.11a/g: The standard speed is a security protocol and WiFi Protected ...
User Guide
Page 52
... is a computer-to -computer (ad hoc) networks only option button. 18 Click Close. 19 Click OK. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer 13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to configure all these computers ... using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. *2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to communicate with values...
... is a computer-to -computer (ad hoc) networks only option button. 18 Click Close. 19 Click OK. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer 13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to configure all these computers ... using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. *2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to communicate with values...
User Guide
Page 54
The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for the Wireless LAN. The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for the Wireless LAN. The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
User Guide
Page 56
Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to see whether your model supports the...LAN switch. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the VAIO Wireless Utility software only) Use the VAIO Wireless Utility software to guide you through the set up . See the instructions that...to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models with more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless Utility.
Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to see whether your model supports the...LAN switch. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the VAIO Wireless Utility software only) Use the VAIO Wireless Utility software to guide you through the set up . See the instructions that...to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models with more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless Utility.
User Guide
Page 64
... the type of connection available. ✍ The A/V port replicator is available on your residency. n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices Setting Up TV Connections ! See the online Specifications to the cable service access or antenna.
... the type of connection available. ✍ The A/V port replicator is available on your residency. n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices Setting Up TV Connections ! See the online Specifications to the cable service access or antenna.
User Guide
Page 83
See the online Specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on ...
See the online Specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on ...
User Guide
Page 86
If the Monitor Settings window appears, click OK. To change the primary and secondary device settings, use the Primary Device and Secondary Device drop-down lists under Multiple Display. 4 Click OK. Models with the Intel video controller 1 Right-click on the desktop to display the context menu. 2 Point to Graphics Options and click Graphics Properties. 3 Select Extended Desktop from the Display Devices menu. To find which video controller your model includes, see the online Specifications. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode !
If the Monitor Settings window appears, click OK. To change the primary and secondary device settings, use the Primary Device and Secondary Device drop-down lists under Multiple Display. 4 Click OK. Models with the Intel video controller 1 Right-click on the desktop to display the context menu. 2 Point to Graphics Options and click Graphics Properties. 3 Select Extended Desktop from the Display Devices menu. To find which video controller your model includes, see the online Specifications. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode !
User Guide
Page 93
on the computer or on the model you purchased. See the online Specifications for details on your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the printer cable (2) supplied with your model. n 93 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord (1) into the printer port (3) replicator*. * Depending on the (optional) port ✍ Before connecting the printer, turn off the computer and the printer, and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord.
on the computer or on the model you purchased. See the online Specifications for details on your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the printer cable (2) supplied with your model. n 93 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord (1) into the printer port (3) replicator*. * Depending on the (optional) port ✍ Before connecting the printer, turn off the computer and the printer, and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord.
User Guide
Page 96
... only use the Network (Ethernet) port on the model you can be connected to your network administrator. * Depending on the port replicator. See the online Specifications to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks* via an Ethernet network cable. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see whether...
... only use the Network (Ethernet) port on the model you can be connected to your network administrator. * Depending on the port replicator. See the online Specifications to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks* via an Ethernet network cable. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see whether...
User Guide
Page 102
n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you should either attach the AC adapter to conserve battery life. If the ...falls below 10 percent, you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you can turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when ...
n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you should either attach the AC adapter to conserve battery life. If the ...falls below 10 percent, you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you can turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when ...
User Guide
Page 109
... to no power management. The power scheme has been activated. ✍ You must have administrator rights on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes, see that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from the Power schemes drop-down list. 6 If you now select the... VAIO Power Management tab, you can change the items in the list, for example, the brightness of the VAIO Power Management software. To activate a VAIO Power Management power ...
... to no power management. The power scheme has been activated. ✍ You must have administrator rights on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes, see that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from the Power schemes drop-down list. 6 If you now select the... VAIO Power Management tab, you can change the items in the list, for example, the brightness of the VAIO Power Management software. To activate a VAIO Power Management power ...
User Guide
Page 110
n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and amount of your guarantee due... memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications.
n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and amount of your guarantee due... memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications.
User Guide
Page 119
... Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with the computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug...
... Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with the computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug...
User Guide
Page 150
... error or other damage. What should I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on the computer does not support copying DVD movies. See the online Specifications to it. Note the possibility that has a label affixed to see whether your model is equipped with the computer's built-in DVD recorder (DVD-R / DVD...
... error or other damage. What should I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on the computer does not support copying DVD movies. See the online Specifications to it. Note the possibility that has a label affixed to see whether your model is equipped with the computer's built-in DVD recorder (DVD-R / DVD...