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......59 Connecting a Printer ...61 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...62 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...64 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...74 Adding and Removing Memory...75 Precautions ...81 Handling the LCD Screen ...82 Using the...
......59 Connecting a Printer ...61 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...62 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...64 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...74 Adding and Removing Memory...75 Precautions ...81 Handling the LCD Screen ...82 Using the...
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n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A LCD screen (page 82) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 26) E WIRELESS indicator (page 17) F Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) G Power indicator (page 17) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 85)
n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A LCD screen (page 82) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 26) E WIRELESS indicator (page 17) F Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) G Power indicator (page 17) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 85)
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n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not in use . Illuminates...
n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not in use . Illuminates...
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To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the AC adapter cable (4) into the DC IN port (5). 4 Route the AC adapter cable through the cable clamp (6). Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect your computer to an AC power source. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. n 19 N Getting Started
To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the AC adapter cable (4) into the DC IN port (5). 4 Route the AC adapter cable through the cable clamp (6). Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect your computer to an AC power source. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. n 19 N Getting Started
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If you may lose all unsaved data. Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! n 20 N Getting Started ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on or in Sleep mode, you unplug the AC adapter from your computer while the computer is on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is off.
If you may lose all unsaved data. Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! n 20 N Getting Started ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on or in Sleep mode, you unplug the AC adapter from your computer while the computer is on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is off.
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The power indicator light turns off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and then Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer properly, as described below. n 21 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off .
The power indicator light turns off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and then Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer properly, as described below. n 21 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off .
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... information. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. Press to make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the VAIO Control Center. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Press to make the screen view look smaller...
... information. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. Press to make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the VAIO Control Center. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Press to make the screen view look smaller...
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... with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of player you...writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this disc in which region and...
... with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of player you...writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this disc in which region and...
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n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer.
n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer.
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... may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. compatible devices you connect them to 400 Mbps. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible ... Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use .
... may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. compatible devices you connect them to 400 Mbps. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible ... Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use .
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Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. n 65 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 66) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 71) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72)
Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. n 65 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 66) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 71) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72)
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... it safe and private from other people. To set the user password, you have set the machine password. ! n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Once you must first set the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password.
... it safe and private from other people. To set the user password, you have set the machine password. ! n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Once you must first set the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password.
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... key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 67 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn... on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
... key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 67 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn... on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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... Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo...
... Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo...
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n 69 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password 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. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6..., enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select ...
n 69 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password 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. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6..., enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select ...
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If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times 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 ... Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times 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 ... Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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To save power while not working, you to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use.
To save power while not working, you to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use.
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...power button for more than four seconds, your computer is not used for a long period of time, it will lose all unsaved data. If the computer... computer ...Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place your computer in this , you can press the sleep button on your computer... if you cannot insert a disc. You will enter Sleep mode. The orange power...power button on the keyboard to place the computer into a low power...
...power button for more than four seconds, your computer is not used for a long period of time, it will lose all unsaved data. If the computer... computer ...Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place your computer in this , you can press the sleep button on your computer... if you cannot insert a disc. You will enter Sleep mode. The orange power...power button on the keyboard to place the computer into a low power...
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When facing down your computer, be sure to place it on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 3 Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the memory module compartment cover (2). 4 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity. n 77 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power source. 2 Gently face down . !
When facing down your computer, be sure to place it on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 3 Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the memory module compartment cover (2). 4 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity. n 77 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power source. 2 Gently face down . !
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..., as it clicks into place. ! Do not touch any other components on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to the slot and the module. 8 Replace... and tighten the screw. 9 Connect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer, and then plug them to the power source. 10 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into...
..., as it clicks into place. ! Do not touch any other components on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to the slot and the module. 8 Replace... and tighten the screw. 9 Connect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer, and then plug them to the power source. 10 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into...