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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...
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...
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... and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support web...
... and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support web...
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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. 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 -
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- 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. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- 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.
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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.
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... region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This product is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Region settings are not compliant with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side...
... region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This product is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Region settings are not compliant with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side...
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... models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. 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 find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start...
... models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. 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 find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start...
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... computer or a mobile phone. To access this on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to set up to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to 33 feet (10...
... computer or a mobile phone. To access this on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to set up to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to 33 feet (10...
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... port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your computer is capable of the speaker cable to change the sound output device? (page 125). n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to 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...
... port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your computer is capable of the speaker cable to change the sound output device? (page 125). n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to 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...
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n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your computer to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end 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 Windows to your printer.
n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your computer to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end 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 Windows to your printer.
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... current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port. Public telephone subscriber line - n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can connect your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. !
... current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port. Public telephone subscriber line - n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can connect your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. !
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..., press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 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 current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer...
..., press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 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 current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer...
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... a disc. To modify this mode. ! The orange power indicator light illuminates in Sleep mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next 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. You will turn off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings. If you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options...
... a disc. To modify this mode. ! The orange power indicator light illuminates in Sleep mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next 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. You will turn off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings. If you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options...
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... power-on password? You can I change the boot device order. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). A reset fee will be charged. Follow these steps: 1 Turn...
... power-on password? You can I change the boot device order. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). A reset fee will be charged. Follow these steps: 1 Turn...
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... updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to download updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? The best way to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows...
... updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to download updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? The best way to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows...
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... 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. 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. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera...
... 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. 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. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera...
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... click Open Volume Mixer to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is...
... click Open Volume Mixer to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is...
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... online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to the Internet. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. This Q & A entry applies to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you neither launch any software application nor allow any to selected models only...
... online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to the Internet. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. This Q & A entry applies to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you neither launch any software application nor allow any to selected models only...
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n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. Why can't I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. 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. This Q & A entry applies to or from...
n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. Why can't I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. 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. This Q & A entry applies to or from...
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... is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. 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...
... is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. 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...