Quick Start Guide
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... access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as a desk or table. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO General User Guide or VAIO Care Rescue User Guide under Use my VAIO in case of powering on the computer. Press the power button until the setup window appears. 4 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with a built-in China Let's get started 1 Check supplied items 2 Connect power cord 3 Power on Power cord Wireless keyboard1 Wireless mouse...
... access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as a desk or table. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO General User Guide or VAIO Care Rescue User Guide under Use my VAIO in case of powering on the computer. Press the power button until the setup window appears. 4 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with a built-in China Let's get started 1 Check supplied items 2 Connect power cord 3 Power on Power cord Wireless keyboard1 Wireless mouse...
Safety Information
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... YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. reserves the right to make any time without written permission is governed by third parties. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Some...
... YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. reserves the right to make any time without written permission is governed by third parties. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Some...
Safety Information
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... be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not magnetically shielded; strong magnets or speakers that are intended for use with this product only. 4 and high humidity. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. excessive dust; moisture or rain; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you...
... be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not magnetically shielded; strong magnets or speakers that are intended for use with this product only. 4 and high humidity. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. excessive dust; moisture or rain; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you...
User Guide
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... Disc Drive 46 Using the TV Function 53 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 60 Using the Remote Commander 65 Using "Memory Stick 69 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 76 Using the Internet 80 Using the Network (LAN 81 Using the Wireless LAN 82 Using the Bluetooth Function 86 Using Peripheral Devices 91 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........92 Connecting an External Microphone 93 Connecting a USB Device 94 Connecting an i.LINK Device 96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 98 Setting the Password 99 Using Intel(R) VT 106 Using the VAIO Control Center 107 Upgrading...
... Disc Drive 46 Using the TV Function 53 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 60 Using the Remote Commander 65 Using "Memory Stick 69 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 76 Using the Internet 80 Using the Network (LAN 81 Using the Wireless LAN 82 Using the Bluetooth Function 86 Using Peripheral Devices 91 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........92 Connecting an External Microphone 93 Connecting a USB Device 94 Connecting an i.LINK Device 96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 98 Setting the Password 99 Using Intel(R) VT 106 Using the VAIO Control Center 107 Upgrading...
User Guide
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... software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web site. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your new VAIO...
... software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web site. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your new VAIO...
User Guide
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... computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates...
... computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates...
User Guide
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... any key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander (if supplied). ❑ Press the power button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied) to place the computer into Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Mode n 28 N Using Sleep Mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings...
... any key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander (if supplied). ❑ Press the power button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied) to place the computer into Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Mode n 28 N Using Sleep Mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings...
User Guide
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... cut off, for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is turned off or enters Sleep mode. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the...
... cut off, for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is turned off or enters Sleep mode. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the...
User Guide
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... VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 48 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM...
... VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 48 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM...
User Guide
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... language mode of your computer to display the OSD menu and use the V/v button to navigate through options until you find helpful for the HDMI/VIDEO input function The following lists some settings that you may find your preference. In AUTO ON mode, connecting an external audio/video device to the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks while your computer is off or in Sleep mode automatically switches the audio/video input...
... language mode of your computer to display the OSD menu and use the V/v button to navigate through options until you find helpful for the HDMI/VIDEO input function The following lists some settings that you may find your preference. In AUTO ON mode, connecting an external audio/video device to the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks while your computer is off or in Sleep mode automatically switches the audio/video input...
User Guide
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... of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your S/PDIF device. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 92 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your speakers are designed for computer use. ! For detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied).
... of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your S/PDIF device. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 92 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your speakers are designed for computer use. ! For detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied).
User Guide
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... Windows password will be charged. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To set the user password, you must first set two types of the power-on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on or returns to forget your password. You can use BIOS functions to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of passwords: - User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options...
... Windows password will be charged. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To set the user password, you must first set two types of the power-on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on or returns to forget your password. You can use BIOS functions to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of passwords: - User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options...
User Guide
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... characters long (including spaces). 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 100 N Setting the Power-on Password To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the...
... characters long (including spaces). 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 100 N Setting the Power-on Password To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the...
User Guide
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... the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 102 N To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The password entry screen appears...
... the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 102 N To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The password entry screen appears...
User Guide
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... when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The password entry screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 103 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo...
... when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The password entry screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 103 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo...
User Guide
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See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding...
See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding...
User Guide
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... work. Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights. What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? If you switch users without logging off your headphones or audio/video controller supports the SCMS-T content protection. Why can't I do if I exchange business card data with a standard user account on a destination device for the device that you need to manually change the SCMS-T settings to connect the device using...
... work. Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights. What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? If you switch users without logging off your headphones or audio/video controller supports the SCMS-T content protection. Why can't I do if I exchange business card data with a standard user account on a destination device for the device that you need to manually change the SCMS-T settings to connect the device using...
User Guide
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... on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer with the label side facing toward you. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may...
... on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer with the label side facing toward you. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may...
User Guide
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... code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. You can cause the computer to make sure the region code is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to a disc. The Device Manager window...
... code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. You can cause the computer to make sure the region code is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to a disc. The Device Manager window...
User Guide
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...; You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 153 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the...
...; You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 153 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the...
