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n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...56 Connecting External Speakers ...57 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...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 Power Source ...83 Handling Your Computer ...84 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...86 Handling...
n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...56 Connecting External Speakers ...57 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...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 Power Source ...83 Handling Your Computer ...84 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...86 Handling...
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It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. To access this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ✍ To go...
It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. To access this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ✍ To go...
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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. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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Left n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 59) E Headphones jack (page 57) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
Left n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 59) E Headphones jack (page 57) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
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n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to play the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out the type of your software. Copying Files to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only...
... your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to play the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out the type of your software. Copying Files to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only...
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... You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with 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...
... You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with 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...
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For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 125). To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital...
For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 125). To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital...
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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 version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer. 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 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 version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer. 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 print documents.
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... connected to one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer. Connect one of the computer and the other end to your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your network. Public telephone subscriber line - Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use...
... connected to one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer. Connect one of the computer and the other end to your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your network. Public telephone subscriber line - Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use...
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... installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to download. ❑ Make sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order? n 98 N Troubleshooting...
... installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to download. ❑ Make sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order? n 98 N Troubleshooting...
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... I keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can keep my antivirus software updated? The best way to set up automatic or scheduled updates. The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer against security threats...
... I keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can keep my antivirus software updated? The best way to set up automatic or scheduled updates. The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer against security threats...
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... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. n 103 N Troubleshooting...
... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. n 103 N Troubleshooting...
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... the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the keyboard. Press the button...
... the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the keyboard. Press the button...
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... be connected to the Internet. n 114 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to selected models only...
... be connected to the Internet. n 114 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to selected models only...
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n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31...
n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31...
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..., status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
..., status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
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... and conditions of your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of such software is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part, may not be reproduced...
... and conditions of your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of such software is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part, may not be reproduced...
Marketing Specifications (VGC-JS130J/S)
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...; Dual-Core processor. -ECO VGC-JS130J/S VAIO® JS Series All-in-One Easy to love. Easy to setup. POWERFUL PC PERFORMANCE Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core E5200 processor (2.5GHz1 ) with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit17 . ENDLESS FEATURES The 20.1"7 widescreen display with isolated key design can be stored below the LCD to use , the JS features a built-in -One desktop PC, a powerful computer...
...; Dual-Core processor. -ECO VGC-JS130J/S VAIO® JS Series All-in-One Easy to love. Easy to setup. POWERFUL PC PERFORMANCE Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core E5200 processor (2.5GHz1 ) with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit17 . ENDLESS FEATURES The 20.1"7 widescreen display with isolated key design can be stored below the LCD to use , the JS features a built-in -One desktop PC, a powerful computer...
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... / 1000Base-T Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Wireless LAN: Atheros Wireless Network Connection (802.11b/g/n)3 Power Power Requirements: 150W + 10% Input Voltage: 100-240V Software Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit17 Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - VGC-JS130J/S Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in the U.S. Broadband Internet service required along with each and every particular instance. You will work with any specific software, and Sony does not...
... / 1000Base-T Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Wireless LAN: Atheros Wireless Network Connection (802.11b/g/n)3 Power Power Requirements: 150W + 10% Input Voltage: 100-240V Software Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit17 Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - VGC-JS130J/S Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in the U.S. Broadband Internet service required along with each and every particular instance. You will work with any specific software, and Sony does not...