Quick Start Guide
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... startup. Start wireless communications Use the VAIO Smart Network software to download the updates. Proper air circulation around vents is required until the power indicator light turns on. Let's get started 1 Check supplied items 2 Connect AC adapter 3 Power on 4 Locate VAIO Manual AC adapter Power cord Wireless keyboard1 Wireless mouse1 Remote commander2 3 3D glasses3 (supplied with your computer while it into the DC IN port . The illustrations in the process of a system failure...
... startup. Start wireless communications Use the VAIO Smart Network software to download the updates. Proper air circulation around vents is required until the power indicator light turns on. Let's get started 1 Check supplied items 2 Connect AC adapter 3 Power on 4 Locate VAIO Manual AC adapter Power cord Wireless keyboard1 Wireless mouse1 Remote commander2 3 3D glasses3 (supplied with your computer while it into the DC IN port . The illustrations in the process of a system failure...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Windows Boot Manager screen is off the computer and turn it on once again. 4 If you can use optical discs and a USB flash drive as Recovery Media. There are currently logged onto your computer as DVD-R, since you need will need the Recovery Media to an AC power source. 3 Click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Care. If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. 4 Click Recovery & restore, select Recovery, and then click Create Recovery Media. 5 Read the on-screen instructions...
... Windows Boot Manager screen is off the computer and turn it on once again. 4 If you can use optical discs and a USB flash drive as Recovery Media. There are currently logged onto your computer as DVD-R, since you need will need the Recovery Media to an AC power source. 3 Click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Care. If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. 4 Click Recovery & restore, select Recovery, and then click Create Recovery Media. 5 Read the on-screen instructions...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and Backup and Restore. If you have any ), and then restart your computer. Remove all unnecessary external devices from your computer. Try the suggestions below : 1 Restart your computer system files to the battery pack not being installed properly. If this problem, turn on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Troubleshooting If you have changed the files after you install a software driver...
... Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and Backup and Restore. If you have any ), and then restart your computer. Remove all unnecessary external devices from your computer. Try the suggestions below : 1 Restart your computer system files to the battery pack not being installed properly. If this problem, turn on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Troubleshooting If you have changed the files after you install a software driver...
Safety Information
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..., IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. reserves the right to make any machine-readable form without written permission is subject to the terms and conditions of the software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel...
..., IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. reserves the right to make any machine-readable form without written permission is subject to the terms and conditions of the software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel...
Safety Information
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... AC adapter while covered or wrapped in operation. ❑ Blocking the air vents leads to heat sources, such as rugs, cushion or blankets, near a pacemaker, make sure the power indicator light is at http://www.sony.net/. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony AC adapter. Remove the AC adapter away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is provided with this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse...
... AC adapter while covered or wrapped in operation. ❑ Blocking the air vents leads to heat sources, such as rugs, cushion or blankets, near a pacemaker, make sure the power indicator light is at http://www.sony.net/. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony AC adapter. Remove the AC adapter away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is provided with this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse...
User Guide
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... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 72 Using the Remote Commander 77 Using "Memory Stick 80 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 87 Using the Internet 91 Using the Network (LAN 92 Using the Wireless LAN 93 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 98 Using Peripheral Devices 103 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........104 Connecting an External Display 105 Selecting Display Modes 112 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using...
... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 72 Using the Remote Commander 77 Using "Memory Stick 80 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 87 Using the Internet 91 Using the Network (LAN 92 Using the Wireless LAN 93 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 98 Using Peripheral Devices 103 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........104 Connecting an External Display 105 Selecting Display Modes 112 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using...
User Guide
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... of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - 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. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and...
... of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - 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. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and...
User Guide
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... nearest location. In order to find the information you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO...
... nearest location. In order to find the information you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO...
User Guide
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... computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 HDMI input VIDEO input WEB Built-in camera Media Access Disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates...
... computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 HDMI input VIDEO input WEB Built-in camera Media Access Disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates...
User Guide
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... mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is running out of an image or a document displayed on and off or enters Sleep mode. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA battery for more information. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with your computer; Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change...
... mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is running out of an image or a document displayed on and off or enters Sleep mode. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA battery for more information. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with your computer; Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change...
User Guide
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... Type without the keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) check box, and click OK. 4 Enter the Windows password with administrative rights. If the Windows password is set on your wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 39 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an optional USB keyboard. ! Under normal circumstances, you need to show a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. You can perform the connection operations using your wireless keyboard...
... Type without the keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) check box, and click OK. 4 Enter the Windows password with administrative rights. If the Windows password is set on your wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 39 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an optional USB keyboard. ! Under normal circumstances, you need to show a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. You can perform the connection operations using your wireless keyboard...
User Guide
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... be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to reconnect the mouse with administrative rights and press the Enter key. 4 Wait until the utility window for re-connection appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless mouse to the ON position. ✍ It may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the wireless mouse should now be working , do not need to perform the connection operations before the utility window appears...
... be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to reconnect the mouse with administrative rights and press the Enter key. 4 Wait until the utility window for re-connection appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless mouse to the ON position. ✍ It may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the wireless mouse should now be working , do not need to perform the connection operations before the utility window appears...
User Guide
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.... DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. 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 (Dual Layer) Layer) RAM...
.... DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. 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 (Dual Layer) Layer) RAM...
User Guide
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... adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. To play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is available on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating...
... adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. To play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is available on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating...
User Guide
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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 104) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 105) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 112) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 113) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 115) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 116) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 118) n 103 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 104) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 105) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 112) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 113) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 115) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 116) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 118) n 103 N
User Guide
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To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. If a device driver other than the one end of an HDMI cable (2) to the HDMI OUTPUT port (3) on the computer and the other end to the TV. 3 Switch the...
To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. If a device driver other than the one end of an HDMI cable (2) to the HDMI OUTPUT port (3) on the computer and the other end to the TV. 3 Switch the...
User Guide
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... Graphics is equipped with the NVIDIA video controller but not with a 3D-capable LCD screen, follow these steps to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. 1 Follow the steps in To connect a TV to an external display. Be sure to use the 3D glasses specified by connecting the display to the computer with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display...
... Graphics is equipped with the NVIDIA video controller but not with a 3D-capable LCD screen, follow these steps to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. 1 Follow the steps in To connect a TV to an external display. Be sure to use the 3D glasses specified by connecting the display to the computer with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display...
User Guide
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... Start, All Programs, Corel, and Corel WinDVD BD. 7 Insert Blu-ray 3D Disc media into the optical disc drive. If your computer is equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you need to enable the 3D function. 6 Follow the instructions in To connect a TV to your computer is not equipped with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the screen resolution settings...
... Start, All Programs, Corel, and Corel WinDVD BD. 7 Insert Blu-ray 3D Disc media into the optical disc drive. If your computer is equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you need to enable the 3D function. 6 Follow the instructions in To connect a TV to your computer is not equipped with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the screen resolution settings...
User Guide
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... 5). 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 not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. The type of module and the amount...
... 5). 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 not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. The type of module and the amount...
User Guide
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... the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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...
... the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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...