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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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... 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 BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
... 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 BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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... problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. 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. Before Use...
... problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. 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. Before Use...
User Guide
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... or more wireless options are enabled. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as the audio/video input source. Illuminates in use . Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in use . Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer...
... or more wireless options are enabled. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as the audio/video input source. Illuminates in use . Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in use . Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer...
User Guide
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... the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is turned off . M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off or enters Sleep mode. Press to perform basic math calculations. J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA battery for more information. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the...
... the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is turned off . M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off or enters Sleep mode. Press to perform basic math calculations. J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA battery for more information. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the...
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... 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. ! When the power-on password is set on your computer, click at the bottom left of the computer screen, select the Type without the keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) check box, and click OK. 4 Enter the Windows password with your computer, you need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB keyboard...
... 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. ! When the power-on password is set on your computer, click at the bottom left of the computer screen, select the Type without the keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) check box, and click OK. 4 Enter the Windows password with your computer, you need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB keyboard...
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... supplied battery is properly installed on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. You can perform the connection operations using your wireless mouse. Under normal circumstances, you do not perform the connection operations as well. ! If the User Account Control window appears, press the < or , key to select Yes and press the Enter key. 6 Wait until the utility window for re-connection appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless mouse...
... supplied battery is properly installed on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. You can perform the connection operations using your wireless mouse. Under normal circumstances, you do not perform the connection operations as well. ! If the User Account Control window appears, press the < or , key to select Yes and press the Enter key. 6 Wait until the utility window for re-connection appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless mouse...
User Guide
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... Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 58 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...
... Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 58 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...
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..., the drive may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is available on how to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. To play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ When your computer is equipped with a Blu-ray Disc drive, Blu-ray Disc playback...
..., the drive may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is available on how to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. To play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ When your computer is equipped with a Blu-ray Disc drive, Blu-ray Disc playback...
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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
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Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 104 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).
Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 104 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).
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.... 3 Switch the input channel of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 107 N Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect...
.... 3 Switch the input channel of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 107 N Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect...
User Guide
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... 3D-capable. (Intel HD Graphics is equipped with the NVIDIA video controller but not with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display output to a 3D-capable display only when playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media on your computer is not Blu-ray 3D-capable.) ! On models with the Blu-ray Disc Drive and Blu-ray 3D...
... 3D-capable. (Intel HD Graphics is equipped with the NVIDIA video controller but not with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display output to a 3D-capable display only when playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media on your computer is not Blu-ray 3D-capable.) ! On models with the Blu-ray Disc Drive and Blu-ray 3D...
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... equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you need to change the display output to the next step. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 110 N 3 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select an item for connecting your 3D TV to the computer with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the screen resolution settings. To stop the playback, press...
... equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you need to change the display output to the next step. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 110 N 3 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select an item for connecting your 3D TV to the computer with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the screen resolution settings. To stop the playback, press...
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... authorized Sony service/support center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your dealer to find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). 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...
... authorized Sony service/support center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your dealer to find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). 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...
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...: 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 malfunction. ❑ If a region 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 make sure the region code is installed. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 171 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If...
...: 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 malfunction. ❑ If a region 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 make sure the region code is installed. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 171 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If...
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... use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 30). Some brands of DVD recordable media do not work. For information on your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc media. ❑ To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, you to update the AACS key, follow the message. ! Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. To play content normally, download and install...
... use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 30). Some brands of DVD recordable media do not work. For information on your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc media. ❑ To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, you to update the AACS key, follow the message. ! Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. To play content normally, download and install...
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... graphics and video memory available. In such a case, lower the resolution of memory on your 3D TV through an AV amplifier, make sure the AV amplifier supports 3D playback. ❑ Check the HDMI output resolution settings on the computer. See the help file included with your computer screen. Stop video playback, change the display output to the external display and the external display is disconnected, you cannot display a video...
... graphics and video memory available. In such a case, lower the resolution of memory on your 3D TV through an AV amplifier, make sure the AV amplifier supports 3D playback. ❑ Check the HDMI output resolution settings on the computer. See the help file included with your computer screen. Stop video playback, change the display output to the external display and the external display is disconnected, you cannot display a video...
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... 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 before you use your printer. Troubleshooting > Printing n 178 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...
... 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 before you use your printer. Troubleshooting > Printing n 178 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...
Brochure
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... limited warranty for energy efficiency. Specifications subject to work. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks of device driver and total system memory size. 6. Dolby and Dolby Home Theater are approximate. Memory 8GB Graphics Graphics Processor Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Graphics Video RAM Internal5 Storage Storage Type Storage Capacity Serial ATA 1TB4 Storage Technology 7200rpm Optical Drive Optical Drive Type CD/DVD Player / Burner Optical Drive Support - Additional support may vary based on application...
... limited warranty for energy efficiency. Specifications subject to work. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks of device driver and total system memory size. 6. Dolby and Dolby Home Theater are approximate. Memory 8GB Graphics Graphics Processor Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Graphics Video RAM Internal5 Storage Storage Type Storage Capacity Serial ATA 1TB4 Storage Technology 7200rpm Optical Drive Optical Drive Type CD/DVD Player / Burner Optical Drive Support - Additional support may vary based on application...