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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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n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with 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. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Sony online support web site at...
n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with 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. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Sony online support web site at...
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See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the 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 - 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. 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 - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions.
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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. speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- 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. speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
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... the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models...
... the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models...
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... model supports the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To access this on selected models only. 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...
... model supports the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To access this on selected models only. 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...
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... device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. 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 need to change the sound output device? (page 125). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers...
... device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. 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 need to change the sound output device? (page 125). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers...
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... business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Public telephone subscriber line - If the network (LAN) port is 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. ! Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network...
... business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Public telephone subscriber line - If the network (LAN) port is 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. ! Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network...
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n 98 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. What should I do if I change the boot device order. How can use one of the...
n 98 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. What should I do if I change the boot device order. How can use one of the...
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... Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. You can get important Windows updates...
... Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. You can get important Windows updates...
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... camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click 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 the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in use? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72).
... camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click 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 the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in use? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72).
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... are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer will stop responding. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the volume down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do...
... are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer will stop responding. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the volume down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do...
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... about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. 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. ❑...
... about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. 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. ❑...
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... DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. 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 supports...
... DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. 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 supports...
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... need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make...
... need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make...
Safety Information
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... YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Use of such software is governed by third parties. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may...
... YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Use of such software is governed by third parties. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may...
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... sure to use wireless LAN on your computer in Canada. See the online specifications sheet for customers in a location subject to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with this device. 4 Refer servicing to be replaced during the life of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - mechanical vibration or shock; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may...
... sure to use wireless LAN on your computer in Canada. See the online specifications sheet for customers in a location subject to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with this device. 4 Refer servicing to be replaced during the life of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - mechanical vibration or shock; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may...
Marketing Specifications (VGC-JS140N/B)
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.... The VAIO® JS All-in-One Desktop comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business with isolated key design can be stored below the LCD to buy additional hardware. You choose the supplied template and professional looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are conveniently located on the 320GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. Elegant, yet simple keyboard with SP1...
.... The VAIO® JS All-in-One Desktop comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business with isolated key design can be stored below the LCD to buy additional hardware. You choose the supplied template and professional looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are conveniently located on the 320GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. Elegant, yet simple keyboard with SP1...
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... 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® Business 32-bit with each and every particular instance. All other countries. DVD+R Write: 8x max. DVD-R DL Write: 6x max. Expansion Slots Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™ with Standard and Duo capabilities One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot Audio Sound...
... 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® Business 32-bit with each and every particular instance. All other countries. DVD+R Write: 8x max. DVD-R DL Write: 6x max. Expansion Slots Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™ with Standard and Duo capabilities One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot Audio Sound...