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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...
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... wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview 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...
... wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview 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...
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In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find it at our site, you might need. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is...
In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find it at our site, you might need. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is...
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... the audio/video input source. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates in green while the HDMI input is in use . 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 in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks...
... the audio/video input source. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates in green while the HDMI input is in use . 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 in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks...
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... buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on the computer screen. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA battery for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on and off. and blinks for about 10 minutes when the connection is cut off or enters Sleep mode. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive...
... buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on the computer screen. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA battery for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on and off. and blinks for about 10 minutes when the connection is cut off or enters Sleep mode. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive...
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While your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on-screen keyboard (page 50) for password entry and you can perform the connection operations using your computer. Under normal circumstances, you do not perform the connection operations as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is set on your wireless keyboard, and then slide the power switch on the keyboard to the OFF position. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 If the...
While your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on-screen keyboard (page 50) for password entry and you can perform the connection operations using your computer. Under normal circumstances, you do not perform the connection operations as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is set on your wireless keyboard, and then slide the power switch on the keyboard to the OFF position. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 If the...
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... the connection operations using your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 44 N To connect the wireless mouse When the supplied wireless mouse does not seem to be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to perform the connection operations before the utility window appears. 7 Wait until the utility window notifies that the supplied battery is successfully working, do not need to reconnect the mouse with administrative rights and press the Enter key. 4 Wait until the Windows starts, and...
... the connection operations using your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 44 N To connect the wireless mouse When the supplied wireless mouse does not seem to be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to perform the connection operations before the utility window appears. 7 Wait until the utility window notifies that the supplied battery is successfully working, do not need to reconnect the mouse with administrative rights and press the Enter key. 4 Wait until the Windows starts, and...
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... (Dual Layer) Layer) RAM*1 *2 BD-ROM BD-R/RE*3 *4 DVD SuperMulti Drive P PR*6 P PR PR PR PR PR - - DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *6 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 58 N Supported Discs...
... (Dual Layer) Layer) RAM*1 *2 BD-ROM BD-R/RE*3 *4 DVD SuperMulti Drive P PR*6 P PR PR PR PR PR - - DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *6 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 58 N Supported Discs...
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... the power saving mode while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may not be able to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive...
... the power saving mode while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may not be able to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive...
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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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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). Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer.
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). Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer.
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... TV. 3 Switch the input channel of the TV 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. To connect a TV to change the sound output device? (page 187). 1 Plug the power cord of your computer. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to your...
... TV. 3 Switch the input channel of the TV 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. To connect a TV to change the sound output device? (page 187). 1 Plug the power cord of your computer. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to your...
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... LCD screen, refer to the Enjoying 3D: Information Guide to your computer is not Blu-ray 3D-capable.) ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 109 N Playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media Some features and options may not be available on your computer. On models not equipped with your 3D TV for connecting your 3D TV to the computer with an HDMI cable. * NVIDIA...
... LCD screen, refer to the Enjoying 3D: Information Guide to your computer is not Blu-ray 3D-capable.) ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 109 N Playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media Some features and options may not be available on your computer. On models not equipped with your 3D TV for connecting your 3D TV to the computer with an HDMI cable. * NVIDIA...
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... the 3D-demo video automatically starts. If your 3D TV to the computer with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you need to change the display output to 5. 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 4 Click Display and HDMI Resolution Setting Configuration. 5 Select 1080 (3D) or 720 (3D). ! If your computer is equipped with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the screen resolution settings.
... the 3D-demo video automatically starts. If your 3D TV to the computer with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you need to change the display output to 5. 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 4 Click Display and HDMI Resolution Setting Configuration. 5 Select 1080 (3D) or 720 (3D). ! If your computer is equipped with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the screen resolution settings.
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... nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration 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 computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. 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...
... nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration 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 computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. 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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... least one hour. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 171 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your desired drive. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System...
... least one hour. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 171 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your desired drive. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System...
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... the computer may not be connected to the Internet to update the AACS key. ❑ You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc media. ❑ To play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it with one with an...
... the computer may not be connected to the Internet to update the AACS key. ❑ You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc media. ❑ To play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it with one with an...
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... screen display a video? ❑ If the display output is directed to the external display and the external display is not set up to increase or down to 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720, images are not displayed on your 3D TV for more information. ❑ If the computer is connected to the HDMI output port? ❑ Change the 3D playback settings. See To play Blu-ray 3D Disc media...
... screen display a video? ❑ If the display output is directed to the external display and the external display is not set up to increase or down to 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720, images are not displayed on your 3D TV for more information. ❑ If the computer is connected to the HDMI output port? ❑ Change the 3D playback settings. See To play Blu-ray 3D Disc media...
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..., and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box...
..., and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box...
Brochure
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... 1 USB 3.0 2 USB 2.0 3 Microphone Input 1 Secure Digital (SD) Slot 1 HDMI® Output(s) 1 Memory Stick Duo™ 1 HDMI® Input 1 Headphone Output 1 Wireless/Networking Bluetooth® Technology Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) Ethernet Protocol 1000BASE-T/100BASETX/10BASE-T WiFi Adapter Atheros® 802.11b/g/n Software Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64-bit Norton Internet Anti-Virus Software Security™ 2012 30-Day Trial Offer11 Supplied Software Microsoft...
... 1 USB 3.0 2 USB 2.0 3 Microphone Input 1 Secure Digital (SD) Slot 1 HDMI® Output(s) 1 Memory Stick Duo™ 1 HDMI® Input 1 Headphone Output 1 Wireless/Networking Bluetooth® Technology Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) Ethernet Protocol 1000BASE-T/100BASETX/10BASE-T WiFi Adapter Atheros® 802.11b/g/n Software Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64-bit Norton Internet Anti-Virus Software Security™ 2012 30-Day Trial Offer11 Supplied Software Microsoft...