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...66 Connecting External Speakers ...67 Connecting an External Display ...68 Selecting Display Modes...74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...76 Connecting an External Microphone ...79 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...
...66 Connecting External Speakers ...67 Connecting an External Display ...68 Selecting Display Modes...74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...76 Connecting an External Microphone ...79 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. See the online specifications...
... restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. See the online specifications...
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... Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output...
... Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output...
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... desired software. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Next track button Plays...
... desired software. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Next track button Plays...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... Disc playback function is available on selected models only. To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to use the software...
... Disc playback function is available on selected models only. To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to use the software...
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... computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . If it out of the slot. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly.
... computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . If it out of the slot. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly.
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... specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To use the Bluetooth function You need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up to set up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility...
... specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To use the Bluetooth function You need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up to set up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 67) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 68) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 74) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 79) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 80) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 83) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 86) n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 67) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 68) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 74) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 79) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 80) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 83) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 86) n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. If a device driver other than the one end of an HDMI cable (2) (not supplied) to the HDMI port (3) on the computer and the other end to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. To connect a TV to change the sound...
... instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. If a device driver other than the one end of an HDMI cable (2) (not supplied) to the HDMI port (3) on the computer and the other end to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. To connect a TV to change the sound...
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... S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. To change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. For details on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display...
... S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. To change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. For details on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display...
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... standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to set the password. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. There are two types of the BIOS functions to start the computer. The machine password is provided to protect your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as...
... standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to set the password. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. There are two types of the BIOS functions to start the computer. The machine password is provided to protect your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as...
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To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! For details, see Sony Support Information (page 170). What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Turning off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or...
To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! For details, see Sony Support Information (page 170). What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Turning off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or...
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...; If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click...
...; If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click...
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... using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. What should I cannot write data to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I do not work. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to find out about the supported disc media. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet. See the online specifications to the Internet, see Using the Internet...
... using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. What should I cannot write data to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I do not work. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to find out about the supported disc media. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet. See the online specifications to the Internet, see Using the Internet...
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The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media.
The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media.
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... mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This disables...
... mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This disables...
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... the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 31). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work...
... the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 31). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work...
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... online. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support web site...
... online. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support web site...
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... time you can use it . Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. This trial software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. The software has been installed and you first use it . Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com You will work for evaluation purposes...
... time you can use it . Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. This trial software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. The software has been installed and you first use it . Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com You will work for evaluation purposes...
