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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...
User Guide
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... the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. Provides information about the software programs included with http://, 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. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - To access...
... the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. Provides information about the software programs included with http://, 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. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - To access...
User Guide
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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. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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speeds. 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- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
speeds. 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- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
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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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To play the disc. Copying Files to the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to use the software, see the help...
To play the disc. Copying Files to the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to use the software, see the help...
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... You need to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
... You need to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
User Guide
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... your computer. Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 125). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! 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 turn them...
... your computer. Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 125). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! 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 turn them...
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... 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. ! PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on the back of the computer and the other end to your computer. If the network (LAN) port is connected to one end of the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the port...
... 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. ! PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on the back of the computer and the other end to your computer. If the network (LAN) port is connected to one end of the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the port...
User Guide
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... steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 98 N Troubleshooting What...
... steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 98 N Troubleshooting What...
User Guide
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... set up automatic or scheduled updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? 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 -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows...
... set up automatic or scheduled updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? 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 -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows...
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... computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). 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 your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. n 103 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power...
... computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). 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 your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. n 103 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power...
User Guide
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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. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the muting button on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click...
... 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. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the muting button on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click...
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... Using the Internet (page 47). To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with no affixed adhesive label. Using a disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to play some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to selected models only. You may not be connected to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard...
... Using the Internet (page 47). To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with no affixed adhesive label. Using a disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to play some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to selected models only. You may not be connected to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard...
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... media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive...
... media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive...
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...: 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. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What...
...: 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. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What...
Safety Information
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... humidity. ❑ For your computer in a location subject to use wireless LAN on hospital premises. If either of these items needs to be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in Canada...
... humidity. ❑ For your computer in a location subject to use wireless LAN on hospital premises. If either of these items needs to be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in Canada...
Marketing Specifications (VGC-JS190J/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. Curb clutter in your workspace with stunning XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology delivers deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to compatible devices15 . A Blu-ray Disc™ optical drive lets you to wirelessly connect to useful peripherals and stream CD-quality audio to -life color...
... 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. Curb clutter in your workspace with stunning XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology delivers deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to compatible devices15 . A Blu-ray Disc™ optical drive lets you to wirelessly connect to useful peripherals and stream CD-quality audio to -life color...
Marketing Specifications (VGC-JS190J/B)
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... 33913. 13. VGC-JS190J/B Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in-one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. DVD+R Write: 8x max. CD-RW Write: 24x max. Environmental Information RoHS®: Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco Dimensions Weight: 18.7 lbs.8 (CPU and Display only) Measurements: 19.2"(W) x 16.1"(H) x 6.18"(D)8,9 (CPU and Display only) Supplied Accessories Power Cord AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15) USB Keyboard Sony Electronics Inc...
... 33913. 13. VGC-JS190J/B Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in-one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. DVD+R Write: 8x max. CD-RW Write: 24x max. Environmental Information RoHS®: Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco Dimensions Weight: 18.7 lbs.8 (CPU and Display only) Measurements: 19.2"(W) x 16.1"(H) x 6.18"(D)8,9 (CPU and Display only) Supplied Accessories Power Cord AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15) USB Keyboard Sony Electronics Inc...
Marketing Specifications (VGC-JS190J/S)
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... a multitude of varying software packages and add-on Keyboard - Printed 08/08. VGC-JS190J/S Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in-one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. PC On / Off, WLAN / Bluetooth® On / Off Camera: Built-in the U.S. Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS. 7. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; Accessible capacity may require a subscription...
... a multitude of varying software packages and add-on Keyboard - Printed 08/08. VGC-JS190J/S Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in-one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. PC On / Off, WLAN / Bluetooth® On / Off Camera: Built-in the U.S. Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS. 7. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; Accessible capacity may require a subscription...