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n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...72 Connecting External Speakers ...73 Connecting an External Display ...74 Selecting Display Modes...81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...83 Connecting an External Microphone ...86 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...87 Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 100 Using the Power Saving Modes ...101 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...106 Adding and Removing Memory...107
n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...72 Connecting External Speakers ...73 Connecting an External Display ...74 Selecting Display Modes...81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...83 Connecting an External Microphone ...86 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...87 Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 100 Using the Power Saving Modes ...101 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...106 Adding and Removing Memory...107
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...Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Use the display's tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the computer's display - Adjust the ...strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the monitor. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use indirect lighting to the proper position.
...Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Use the display's tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the computer's display - Adjust the ...strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the monitor. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use indirect lighting to the proper position.
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When one port has an external display connected, the other is disabled. Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) E Modem port (page 58) F Monitor port* (page 75) G HDMI port* (page 75) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 91) I ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) * These two ports are mutually exclusive.
When one port has an external display connected, the other is disabled. Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) E Modem port (page 58) F Monitor port* (page 75) G HDMI port* (page 75) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 91) I ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) * These two ports are mutually exclusive.
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... Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 73) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 74) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 81) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 86) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial...
... Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 73) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 74) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 81) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 86) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial...
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... and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to the HDMI port. 1 If necessary, plug one end of copyright protection,... which enables you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to your computer. The monitor port on the computer. 3 If...
... and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to the HDMI port. 1 If necessary, plug one end of copyright protection,... which enables you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to your computer. The monitor port on the computer. 3 If...
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The monitor port on the computer. To connect a multimedia computer display ! n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes ... to the HDMI port. 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the...
The monitor port on the computer. To connect a multimedia computer display ! n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes ... to the HDMI port. 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the...
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Always use the device driver provided by Sony is equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that came with your TV for the display. To connect a TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! If your TV is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio... driver other than the one end of an HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI port on your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to the monitor port. 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to your computer ! The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. The HDMI...
Always use the device driver provided by Sony is equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that came with your TV for the display. To connect a TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! If your TV is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio... driver other than the one end of an HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI port on your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to the monitor port. 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to your computer ! The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. The HDMI...
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Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to the HDMI port. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5)... computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to your computer. The monitor port on the projector (6). n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices To connect a projector !
Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to the HDMI port. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5)... computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to your computer. The monitor port on the projector (6). n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices To connect a projector !
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.... See the online specifications for detailed information on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the video controller used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to the HDMI port. If you want to change ...computer, turn on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) for selecting a display depends on the type of your computer. The monitor port on the external display. Models with the Intel Graphics Media ...
.... See the online specifications for detailed information on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the video controller used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to the HDMI port. If you want to change ...computer, turn on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) for selecting a display depends on the type of your computer. The monitor port on the external display. Models with the Intel Graphics Media ...
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...such as a single desktop. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you are using Multiple Monitors mode; If you have an external display connected to the monitor port, your software may not return to the other . This allows you ...to the other . ✍ Your external display may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. otherwise the computer may not work properly. Certain software applications may not support the Multiple Monitors function. You can function as an open application window or...
...such as a single desktop. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you are using Multiple Monitors mode; If you have an external display connected to the monitor port, your software may not return to the other . This allows you ...to the other . ✍ Your external display may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. otherwise the computer may not work properly. Certain software applications may not support the Multiple Monitors function. You can function as an open application window or...
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The monitor port on -screen instructions to the HDMI port. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your model includes, see the online specifications. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices To find out which video controller your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. To select the Multiple Monitors mode !
The monitor port on -screen instructions to the HDMI port. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your model includes, see the online specifications. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices To find out which video controller your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. To select the Multiple Monitors mode !