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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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...* and wireless LAN functions. 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 - See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or...
...* and wireless LAN functions. 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 - See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or...
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.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the 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.
.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the 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.
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... during audio playback. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. 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. You can change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. Use the...
... during audio playback. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. 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. You can change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. Use the...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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. 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 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... your software. For instructions on selected models only. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and...
... your software. For instructions on selected models only. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and...
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... Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot. If it out of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module...
... Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot. If it out of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module...
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... phone. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the online specifications 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 transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function.
... phone. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the online specifications 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 transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function.
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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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... Sony for sound output. To connect a TV to your computer. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 165). 1 Plug the power cord of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end of the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! n 71 N Using...
... Sony for sound output. To connect a TV to your computer. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 165). 1 Plug the power cord of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end of the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! n 71 N Using...
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... change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. For details on -screen instructions to change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the 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. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function...
... change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. For details on -screen instructions to change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the 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. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function...
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... without entering the password. To set the user password, you have set the machine password. ! If you forget the power-on password, you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Be sure not to reset the password. The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS functions...
... without entering the password. To set the user password, you have set the machine password. ! If you forget the power-on password, you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Be sure not to reset the password. The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS functions...
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... all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. n 126 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? For details, see Sony Support...
... all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. n 126 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? For details, see Sony Support...
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Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is in use the built-in...
Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is in use the built-in...
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... CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using a CD-R/RW disc with no affixed adhesive label. To download and install the updates on your computer. n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work...
... CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using a CD-R/RW disc with no affixed adhesive label. To download and install the updates on your computer. n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work...
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You cannot add or erase data to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable.
You cannot add or erase data to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable.
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... communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. ❑ You may enable printing...
... communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. ❑ You may enable printing...
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... cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 31). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer. ❑ If the...
... cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 31). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer. ❑ If the...
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... visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen 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 the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. You can...
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... intended for ninety (90) days after the 90-day trial period, you must activate the software before you use it as described the first time you can subscribe online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to use the software if you do not activate it . This trial software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can use the software.
... intended for ninety (90) days after the 90-day trial period, you must activate the software before you use it as described the first time you can subscribe online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to use the software if you do not activate it . This trial software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can use the software.