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... ON ACCOUNT OF 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. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED...
... ON ACCOUNT OF 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. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED...
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... socket-outlet shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure the power indicator light is in operation. ❑ Blocking the air vents leads to restriction on air circulation, which can be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not magnetically shielded; Doing so may be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on flat surfaces...
... socket-outlet shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure the power indicator light is in operation. ❑ Blocking the air vents leads to restriction on air circulation, which can be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not magnetically shielded; Doing so may be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on flat surfaces...
User Guide
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... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 69 Using the Remote Commander 74 Using "Memory Stick 77 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 84 Using the Internet 88 Using the Network (LAN 89 Using the Wireless LAN 90 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 95 Using Peripheral Devices 100 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........101 Connecting an External Display 102 Selecting Display Modes 106 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 107 Connecting an External Microphone 109 Connecting a USB Device 110 Connecting an i.LINK Device 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using...
... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 69 Using the Remote Commander 74 Using "Memory Stick 77 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 84 Using the Internet 88 Using the Network (LAN 89 Using the Wireless LAN 90 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 95 Using Peripheral Devices 100 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........101 Connecting an External Display 102 Selecting Display Modes 106 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 107 Connecting an External Microphone 109 Connecting a USB Device 110 Connecting an i.LINK Device 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using...
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An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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... software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Visit the web site at a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO...
... software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Visit the web site at a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO...
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... blinks when the battery is running out of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is turned off or enters Sleep mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N E Sleep button Provides a lower level of an image or a document displayed on some software. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off . O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make...
... blinks when the battery is running out of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is turned off or enters Sleep mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N E Sleep button Provides a lower level of an image or a document displayed on some software. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off . O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make...
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... connection operations before using an optional USB keyboard as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is properly installed on your wireless keyboard, and then slide the power switch on the keyboard to the OFF position. 2 Turn on -screen keyboard is successfully working , use the on -screen keyboard and click . ✍ If the typed password does not appear in the password entry field, click the field to show a blinking cursor, and then enter the password...
... connection operations before using an optional USB keyboard as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is properly installed on your wireless keyboard, and then slide the power switch on the keyboard to the OFF position. 2 Turn on -screen keyboard is successfully working , use the on -screen keyboard and click . ✍ If the typed password does not appear in the password entry field, click the field to show a blinking cursor, and then enter the password...
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... the utility window. If the User Account Control window appears, press the < or , key to select Yes and press the Enter key. 6 Wait until the Windows starts, and then press the Windows key on the wireless mouse to the ON position. ✍ It may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is successfully working, do not need to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. You can perform the connection operations using your wireless mouse...
... the utility window. If the User Account Control window appears, press the < or , key to select Yes and press the Enter key. 6 Wait until the Windows starts, and then press the Windows key on the wireless mouse to the ON position. ✍ It may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is successfully working, do not need to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. You can perform the connection operations using your wireless mouse...
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... Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-ROM CD-R/RW DVD-ROM DVD-R/RW DVD+R/ RW DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- (Double Layer) (Dual...
... Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-ROM CD-R/RW DVD-ROM DVD-R/RW DVD+R/ RW DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- (Double Layer) (Dual...
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... be able to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 59 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play audio CDs created with a Blu-ray Disc drive, Blu-ray Disc playback is available on your computer is writing data to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum...
... be able to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 59 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play audio CDs created with a Blu-ray Disc drive, Blu-ray Disc playback is available on your computer is writing data to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 101) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 102) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 106) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 107) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 109) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 110) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 112) n 100 N
Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 101) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 102) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 106) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 107) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 109) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 110) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 112) n 100 N
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Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 101 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer.
Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 101 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer.
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.... 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! To connect a TV to change the sound output device? (page 180). 1 Plug the power cord of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to your computer. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image...
.... 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! To connect a TV to change the sound output device? (page 180). 1 Plug the power cord of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to your computer. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image...
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... the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password...
... the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password...
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... the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 118 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. The BIOS setup screen appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter...
... the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 118 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. The BIOS setup screen appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter...
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... (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your computer may differ depending...
... (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your computer may differ depending...
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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 malfunction. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on your computer's hardware devices. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 165 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is...
... 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 malfunction. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on your computer's hardware devices. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 165 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is...
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... computer may not be connected to the Internet to update the AACS key, follow the message. ! What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ If you need to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 30). Using a disc with no affixed...
... computer may not be connected to the Internet to update the AACS key, follow the message. ! What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ If you need to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 30). Using a disc with no affixed...
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... need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click 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...
... need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click 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...
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... make scratches on 4 Locate VAIO Manual AC adapter Power cord Wireless keyboard1 Wireless mouse1 Remote commander2 3 AA batteries (2) or (4 3) Screws (4) 1 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet . 2 Route the AC adapter cable through the hole of the screen displayed when using the Quick Web Access function. What to your model. Click Start , All Programs, and Windows Update or VAIO Update. For details, refer to manage wireless...
... make scratches on 4 Locate VAIO Manual AC adapter Power cord Wireless keyboard1 Wireless mouse1 Remote commander2 3 AA batteries (2) or (4 3) Screws (4) 1 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet . 2 Route the AC adapter cable through the hole of the screen displayed when using the Quick Web Access function. What to your model. Click Start , All Programs, and Windows Update or VAIO Update. For details, refer to manage wireless...
