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......58 Connecting External Speakers ...59 Connecting an External Display ...60 Selecting Display Modes...63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...64 Connecting an External Microphone ...66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...67 Connecting a Printer ...70 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...71 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...73 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...74 Setting the Password ...75 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...78 Using the Power Saving Modes ...79 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...83 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...85 Adding and Removing Memory...86
......58 Connecting External Speakers ...59 Connecting an External Display ...60 Selecting Display Modes...63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...64 Connecting an External Microphone ...66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...67 Connecting a Printer ...70 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...71 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...73 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...74 Setting the Password ...75 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...78 Using the Power Saving Modes ...79 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...83 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...85 Adding and Removing Memory...86
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... information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Contains features of your computer. To access this manual) - Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site...
... information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Contains features of your computer. To access this manual) - Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site...
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... and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN...
... and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN...
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... accessories connected and set up your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery...
... accessories connected and set up your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery...
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Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. When the indicator is off . Letters appear in Hibernate mode or off , the optical disc is not being used . Press the key a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off . Press...
Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. When the indicator is off . Letters appear in Hibernate mode or off , the optical disc is not being used . Press the key a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off . Press...
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... n 27 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. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on...
... n 27 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. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on...
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... optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. P P P P - - P - P P PR*1 *2 PR P PR*5 P PR*6 - - P - P P PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Check your specifications for the type of media your model. BDVideo ROM P - CD CD Extra RW ROM P P P PR P P P P PR P P P P P P P P P PR*8 P DVD- PR*3 *4 PR*7 CDROM DVD±RW/ P ±R DL/RAM...
... optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. P P P P - - P - P P PR*1 *2 PR P PR*5 P PR*6 - - P - P P PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Check your specifications for the type of media your model. BDVideo ROM P - CD CD Extra RW ROM P P P PR P P P P PR P P P P P P P P P PR*8 P DVD- PR*3 *4 PR*7 CDROM DVD±RW/ P ±R DL/RAM...
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... Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to pop it out. 9 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. A message appears stating it is on the taskbar. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to 7. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device...
... Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to pop it out. 9 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. A message appears stating it is on the taskbar. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to 7. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device...
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... model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the left pane. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! On models that support the Bluetooth functionality...
... model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the left pane. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! On models that support the Bluetooth functionality...
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.... Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing...
.... Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing...
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... add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 59) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 60) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 63) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 64) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 66) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 67) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 70) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 71) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 73) n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices
... add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 59) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 60) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 63) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 64) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 66) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 67) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 70) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 71) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 73) n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into your display, and the other cables. Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer. n 60 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. On the Windows operating system, you can use an external display to set up multiple...
... AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into your display, and the other cables. Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer. n 60 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. On the Windows operating system, you can use an external display to set up multiple...
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... the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Public telephone subscriber line - Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network (LAN) connector on the computer and the other end to your computer to the connector may cause...
... the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Public telephone subscriber line - Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network (LAN) connector on the computer and the other end to your computer to the connector may cause...
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... Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to allow you forget the power-on password and need to protect the computer from other standard users to set the machine password. ! Once you have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer without entering the password. The machine password is provided for other people. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as...
... Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to allow you forget the power-on password and need to protect the computer from other standard users to set the machine password. ! Once you have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer without entering the password. The machine password is provided for other people. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as...
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... adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules. If a memory module is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that are ready to change the module. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Notes on the configuration...
... adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules. If a memory module is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that are ready to change the module. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Notes on the configuration...
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... more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my...
... more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my...
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... be charged. n 110 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory...
... be charged. n 110 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory...
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... installed on your computer may need to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual...
... installed on your computer may need to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual...
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... Sony used only to be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your computer or camcorder. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices...
... Sony used only to be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your computer or camcorder. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices...
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...; See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a printer, check if the power cable is working because of the distribution of power. n 137 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is charged.
...; See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a printer, check if the power cable is working because of the distribution of power. n 137 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is charged.
