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...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 ...
...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 ...
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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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... computer is off when this indicator is lit. 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 .
... computer is off when this indicator is lit. 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 .
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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. 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). n 19 N Getting Started
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. 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). n 19 N Getting Started
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The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on or in Sleep mode, you may lose all unsaved data. n 20 N Getting Started ! Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! If you unplug the AC adapter from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from your computer while the computer is off.
The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on or in Sleep mode, you may lose all unsaved data. n 20 N Getting Started ! Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! If you unplug the AC adapter from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from your computer while the computer is off.
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n 21 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off . 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 shut down your computer properly, as described below.
n 21 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off . 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 shut down your computer properly, as described below.
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..., see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out). Press to make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more... The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Media Center Start menu. ✍...
..., see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out). Press to make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more... The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Media Center Start menu. ✍...
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... indicators are labeled on your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to indicate in which region and on what type of the world. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance... created with the 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 different from the label, you can play the disc on the discs or packages to a disc ❑ Only use...
... indicators are labeled on your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to indicate in which region and on what type of the world. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance... created with the 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 different from the label, you can play the disc on the discs or packages to a disc ❑ Only use...
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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 an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your computer to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer into the USB port and the other end to your printer.
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 an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your computer to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer into the USB port and the other end to your printer.
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...LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i....that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder...
...LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i....that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder...
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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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... it , a password reset fee will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer without entering the password. n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! To set the user password..., you forget the power-on password allows you cannot start your computer may need assistance to reset...
... it , a password reset fee will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer without entering the password. n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! To set the user password..., you forget the power-on password allows you cannot start your computer may need assistance to reset...
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... entry screen, enter the password twice and 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.... If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ...
... entry screen, enter the password twice and 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.... If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ...
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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) ! At the confirmation prompt, press the ...Enter key. 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 machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and...
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) ! At the confirmation prompt, press the ...Enter key. 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 machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and...
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... password twice, and then press the Enter key. 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 VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, ...restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the...
... password twice, and then press the Enter key. 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 VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, ...restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the...
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... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank ..., and then press the Enter key. 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 Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and...
... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank ..., and then press the Enter key. 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 Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and...
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The green power indicator light is in this mode. 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. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. 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. 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. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. 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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...to Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the keyboard. ❑ Press the power button on the keyboard to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. 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. To return to place the computer into a low power consumption mode.
...to Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the keyboard. ❑ Press the power button on the keyboard to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. 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. To return to place the computer into a low power consumption mode.
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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, be sure to place it on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down your computer 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, be sure to place it on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down your computer 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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... the motherboard. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory... memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw. 9 Connect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer, and then plug them to the power source. 10 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer. Be sure to use the lower slot. Do not force the memory module into...
... the motherboard. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 79 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory... memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw. 9 Connect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer, and then plug them to the power source. 10 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer. Be sure to use the lower slot. Do not force the memory module into...