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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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... while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is off. 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 when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or...
... while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is off. 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 when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or...
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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 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).
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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 the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is on or in Sleep mode, you unplug the AC adapter from your computer while 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 the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is on or in Sleep mode, you unplug the AC adapter from your computer while the computer is off.
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To shut down your computer 1 Turn 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 turn off . n 21 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. The power indicator light turns off automatically.
To shut down your computer 1 Turn 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 turn off . n 21 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. The power indicator light turns off automatically.
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... away (zoom out). Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See the help file. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the...Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). D Zoom buttons Change the view size ...
... away (zoom out). Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See the help file. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the...Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). D Zoom buttons Change the view size ...
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... 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 writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs...this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is different from the label, you can play the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. If the region code for your residence area is writing data to a disc....
... 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 writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs...this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is different from the label, you can play the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. If the region code for your residence area is writing data to a disc....
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer.
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... digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the ... you can use . n 62 N 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 your...
... digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the ... you can use . n 62 N 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 your...
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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) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
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... power-on the computer to change ...computer. Once you have set the password, you cannot start the computer. There are two types of the power...-on password and need to reset it safe and private from other people. The power-on password allows you forget the power...-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer... after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer without entering the...
... power-on the computer to change ...computer. Once you have set the password, you cannot start the computer. There are two types of the power...-on password and need to reset it safe and private from other people. The power-on password allows you forget the power...-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer... after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer without entering the...
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... select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 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 VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including...
... select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 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 VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including...
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... Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 68 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! The...
... Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 68 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! The...
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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 ... a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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...
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 ... a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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...
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... 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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 ...
... 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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 ...
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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. 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.
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... can press the sleep button on your computer will lose all unsaved data. 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. The orange power indicator light illuminates in this , you can...
... can press the sleep button on your computer will lose all unsaved data. 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. The orange power indicator light illuminates in this , you can...
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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 on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down your computer, be sure to place it 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 on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down your computer, be sure to place it 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 . !
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Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on all peripheral devices and then the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it may cause damage to the slot and the module. 8 Replace the ... any other components on the motherboard. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to the power source. 10 Turn on the module with the small projection in until it in the open slot. n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it...
Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on all peripheral devices and then the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it may cause damage to the slot and the module. 8 Replace the ... any other components on the motherboard. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to the power source. 10 Turn on the module with the small projection in until it in the open slot. n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it...