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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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..., hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the original factory settings. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your entire hard disk drive to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - 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...
..., hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the original factory settings. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your entire hard disk drive to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - 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...
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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. 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 - 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.
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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. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
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. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
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Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type 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 optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type 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 optical disc drive supports.
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... with your software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on how to 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 only. To copy files to use the software, see...
... with your software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on how to 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 only. To copy files to use the software, see...
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... these devices without cables at a range of up to set 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 selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
... these devices without cables at a range of up to set 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 selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
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... the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. 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 or headphones, to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your computer. Since your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the...
... the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. 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 or headphones, to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your computer. Since your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the...
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. 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 a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. 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 a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
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... exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on the back of the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to your computer. If the network (LAN) port is connected to one end of a network cable (not supplied) to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port.
... exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on the back of the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to your computer. If the network (LAN) port is connected to one end of a network cable (not supplied) to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port.
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... computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 98 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . A reset fee will be charged. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center...
... computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 98 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . A reset fee will be charged. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center...
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... Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! You can keep my antivirus software updated? Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Live OneCare. 2 Click Check for Updates...
... Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic or scheduled updates. To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! You can keep my antivirus software updated? Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Live OneCare. 2 Click Check for Updates...
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...: 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. n 103 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the...
...: 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. n 103 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the...
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... the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the keyboard. If you need to the Shut down button on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance...
... the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the keyboard. If you need to the Shut down button on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance...
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... any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. You may not be connected to the Internet. For information on how to connect the computer to find out the type of your computer. To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive, and...
... any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. You may not be connected to the Internet. For information on how to connect the computer to find out the type of your computer. To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive, and...
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n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. 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 the Blu-ray Disc writing function. Why can't I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are...
n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. 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 the Blu-ray Disc writing function. Why can't I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are...
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... need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, 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 enable...
... need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, 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 enable...
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... DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of such software is subject 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 without notice and may not necessarily be identical to change without written permission...
... DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of such software is subject 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 without notice and may not necessarily be identical to change without written permission...
Marketing Specifications (VGC-JS160J/B)
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... FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and 1 i.LINK® interface are conveniently located on the 500GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. Elegant, yet simple keyboard with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit17 . VGC-JS160J/B VAIO® JS Series All-in-One Easy to use , the JS lets you to wirelessly connect to useful peripherals and stream CD-quality audio to buy additional hardware. Easy to save...
... FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and 1 i.LINK® interface are conveniently located on the 500GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. Elegant, yet simple keyboard with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit17 . VGC-JS160J/B VAIO® JS Series All-in-One Easy to use , the JS lets you to wirelessly connect to useful peripherals and stream CD-quality audio to buy additional hardware. Easy to save...
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.... VGC-JS160J/B Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in-one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. For new users only Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Sony's warranty, please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (8884SONYPC), or write to the performance of Microsoft® Office 2007 - Music by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and...
.... VGC-JS160J/B Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in-one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. For new users only Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Sony's warranty, please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (8884SONYPC), or write to the performance of Microsoft® Office 2007 - Music by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and...