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... 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 Power Source ...83 Handling Your...
... 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 Power Source ...83 Handling Your...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start... and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access...
... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start... and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access...
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See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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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) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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... closer (zoom in its help file included with the Fn key. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. See the help file. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your screen. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). B... Sleep button Provides for more in ). D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the...
... closer (zoom in its help file included with the Fn key. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. See the help file. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your screen. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). B... Sleep button Provides for more in ). D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the...
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... while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on and off. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on while in the Scroll Lock state. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications...
... while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on and off. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on while in the Scroll Lock state. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications...
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If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs ...To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to select an option...
If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs ...To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to select an option...
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5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer
5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...Local Area Network (LAN) through an access point, which allows you can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). To use the wireless LAN function You need to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ... which means that you to set up the wireless LAN network with the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in which a user can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection...
...Local Area Network (LAN) through an access point, which allows you can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). To use the wireless LAN function You need to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ... which means that you to set up the wireless LAN network with the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in which a user can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection...
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... Utility. See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! Be sure to find out whether...
... Utility. See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! Be sure to find out whether...
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n 60 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 5. 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the...or off. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is in Sleep mode may cause the computer to remove the floppy disk drive. 6 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is on -screen instructions to malfunction.
n 60 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 5. 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the...or off. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is in Sleep mode may cause the computer to remove the floppy disk drive. 6 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is on -screen instructions to malfunction.
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... allows you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. To set the user password, you must first set the ...unauthorized access. Once you cannot start your computer from unauthorized access. Be sure not to forget the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password, you have set the machine password. ! n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS setup options, as ...
... allows you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. To set the user password, you must first set the ...unauthorized access. Once you cannot start your computer from unauthorized access. Be sure not to forget the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password, you have set the machine password. ! n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS setup options, as ...
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... add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 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... to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup...
... add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 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... to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup...
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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 Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and ... spaces) long. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user...
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 Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and ... spaces) long. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user...
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The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, 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 Security to select Exit, ...select Set Machine Password, and then press the 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 69 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine...
The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, 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 Security to select Exit, ...select Set Machine Password, and then press the 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 69 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine...
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... tab, select Set User Password, and then press the 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 VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password ...
... tab, select Set User Password, and then press the 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 VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password ...
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n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you 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.
n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you 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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... any key on the keyboard. ❑ Press the power button on the keyboard to place the computer into a low power consumption mode. n 73 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To...
... any key on the keyboard. ❑ Press the power button on the keyboard to place the computer into a low power consumption mode. n 73 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To...
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When facing down . ! 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 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.
When facing down . ! 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 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.
