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......60 Connecting External Speakers ...61 Connecting an External Display ...62 Selecting Display Modes...65 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...66 Connecting an External Microphone ...68 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...69 Connecting a Printer ...72 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...73 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...75 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...76 Setting the Password ...77 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 80 Using the Power Saving Modes ...81 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...86 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...87 Adding and Removing Memory...
......60 Connecting External Speakers ...61 Connecting an External Display ...62 Selecting Display Modes...65 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...66 Connecting an External Microphone ...68 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...69 Connecting a Printer ...72 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...73 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...75 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...76 Setting the Password ...77 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 80 Using the Power Saving Modes ...81 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...86 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...87 Adding and Removing Memory...
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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and...
To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and...
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... connected and set up 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 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) Be sure to get started using your VAIO...
... connected and set up 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 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) Be sure to get started using your VAIO...
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... Lk key to the optical disc media. 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 on . Illuminates when data is on . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Letters appear in Sleep mode, and turns off the computer when this indicator is charging. Press the Scr Lk key to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off when the computer is enabled.
... Lk key to the optical disc media. 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 on . Illuminates when data is on . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Letters appear in Sleep mode, and turns off the computer when this indicator is charging. Press the Scr Lk key to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off when the computer is enabled.
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... keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. 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...
... keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. 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...
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... that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. Press the left button twice. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. Using the Touch Pad...
... that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. Press the left button twice. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. Using the Touch Pad...
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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 32 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 32 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.
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... the VAIO Smart Network window does not appear, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless option(s). 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up and the VAIO Smart Network window appears. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the software. 2 Click the button next...
... the VAIO Smart Network window does not appear, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless option(s). 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up and the VAIO Smart Network window appears. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the software. 2 Click the button next...
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See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. If the VAIO Smart Network window does not appear, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form...
See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. If the VAIO Smart Network window does not appear, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 61) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 62) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 65) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 66) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 68) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 69) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 72) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 73) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 75) n 60 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 61) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 62) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 65) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 66) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 68) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 69) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 72) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 73) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 75) n 60 N Using Peripheral Devices
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On the Windows operating system, you can use an external display to set up multiple monitors. 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. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) to your computer. For example, you can also use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all...
On the Windows operating system, you can use an external display to set up multiple monitors. 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. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) to your computer. For example, you can also use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all...
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.... Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password and need assistance to protect your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for depot service for password reset. Make sure not to set the power-on password allows you cannot start your computer from unauthorized access. ! n 77 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to forget the password. Once you have set the password. Write down...
.... Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password and need assistance to protect your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for depot service for password reset. Make sure not to set the power-on password allows you cannot start your computer from unauthorized access. ! n 77 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to forget the password. Once you have set the password. Write down...
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... mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you the time of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off . Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys...
... mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you the time of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off . Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys...
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... computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your computer and disconnect it from the computer. n 88 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Install the memory module only at...
... computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your computer and disconnect it from the computer. n 88 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Install the memory module only at...
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... BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to network security checkups. n 114 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 installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? A reset...
... BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to network security checkups. n 114 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 installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? A reset...
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... the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑ Follow these steps: 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is selected for On battery and Plugged in. You may result in the Power Options window. The Power Options window...
... the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑ Follow these steps: 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is selected for On battery and Plugged in. You may result in the Power Options window. The Power Options window...
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... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer...
... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer...
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... MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Some of your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without...
... MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Some of your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without...
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... not use wireless LAN on your computer in a location subject to use or store your installed optical drives. direct sunlight; mechanical vibration or shock; Information about compatible models can be caused when operating this product. the disassembly or alteration of, or tampering with your computer during an electrical storm. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web...
... not use wireless LAN on your computer in a location subject to use or store your installed optical drives. direct sunlight; mechanical vibration or shock; Information about compatible models can be caused when operating this product. the disassembly or alteration of, or tampering with your computer during an electrical storm. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web...
