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......64 Connecting External Speakers ...65 Connecting an External Display ...66 Selecting Display Modes...69 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...70 Connecting an External Microphone ...72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...80 Setting the Password ...81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...92 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...
......64 Connecting External Speakers ...65 Connecting an External Display ...66 Selecting Display Modes...69 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...70 Connecting an External Microphone ...72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...80 Setting the Password ...81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...92 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...
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...up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are 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 - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the...
...up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are 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 - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 14 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 56) G SD memory card indicator (page 19) H Power indicator (page 19) I Charge indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) K Memory Stick indicator (page 19) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 14 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 56) G SD memory card indicator (page 19) H Power indicator (page 19) I Charge indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) K Memory Stick indicator (page 19) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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... the computer into Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Press the Scr Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, blinks slowly in...
... the computer into Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Press the Scr Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, blinks slowly in...
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... 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/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...
... 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/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...
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... operations. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your computer. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically. Press the left button twice. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device...
... operations. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your computer. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically. Press the left button twice. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device...
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n 39 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 39 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.
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... Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out the type of your software. To play the disc. For instructions on how to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
... Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out the type of your software. To play the disc. For instructions on how to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
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n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your 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-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward...
n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your 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-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 65) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 66) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 69) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 72) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 73) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 76) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 79) n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 65) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 66) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 69) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 72) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 73) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 76) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 79) n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to allow for the standard users to start the computer. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Be sure not to reset the password. To set the user password...
... the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to allow for the standard users to start the computer. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Be sure not to reset the password. To set the user password...
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... the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the computer again. n 119 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Remove the battery pack...
... the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the computer again. n 119 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Remove the battery pack...
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..., press the Enter key. n 121 N Troubleshooting What should I change the boot device order. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. You can I do if my game software does not work or it...
..., press the Enter key. n 121 N Troubleshooting What should I change the boot device order. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. You can I do if my game software does not work or it...
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... automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87). If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager...
... automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87). If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager...
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... may not be connected to the Internet. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out about the supported disc media. What should I do not work. What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update. n 137 N Troubleshooting What should...
... may not be connected to the Internet. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out about the supported disc media. What should I do not work. What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update. n 137 N Troubleshooting What should...
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... printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You 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 may...
... printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You 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 may...
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Turning off . ! n 147 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is not connected to your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is running, press the Alt...
Turning off . ! n 147 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is not connected to your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is running, press the Alt...
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... support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on the support web site. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can find the help files from the help menu for customers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. n 155 N Support Options Sony Support...
... support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on the support web site. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can find the help files from the help menu for customers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. n 155 N Support Options Sony Support...
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... want to keep using the software after you can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of the software; Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com 60-Day Trial Version of first use the software. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. activation requires Internet access. n 162 N Support Options Microsoft®...
... want to keep using the software after you can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of the software; Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com 60-Day Trial Version of first use the software. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. activation requires Internet access. n 162 N Support Options Microsoft®...
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... functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer and output them to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support...
... functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer and output them to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support...
