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... Serial Bus (USB) Device...60 Connecting a Printer ...62 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...63 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the...
... Serial Bus (USB) Device...60 Connecting a Printer ...62 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...63 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the...
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Front A LCD screen (page 83) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 25) E WIRELESS indicator (page 16) F Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) G Power indicator (page 16) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 86) n 12 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 83) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 25) E WIRELESS indicator (page 16) F Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) G Power indicator (page 16) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 86) n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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... illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit. n 16 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 . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn ...
... illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit. n 16 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 . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn ...
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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 18 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 18 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.
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If you may lose all unsaved data. Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from your computer while the computer is on or in Sleep mode, you unplug the AC adapter from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is off. n 19 N Getting Started !
If you may lose all unsaved data. Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from your computer while the computer is on or in Sleep mode, you unplug the AC adapter from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is off. n 19 N Getting Started !
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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 turn off . n 20 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. 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 turn off . n 20 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. The power indicator light turns off automatically.
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... with the Fn key. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file. n 23 N Using Your... VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. D Zoom buttons...
... with the Fn key. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file. n 23 N Using Your... VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. D Zoom buttons...
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... Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power...
... Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power...
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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 the computer. n 62 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 the USB port and the other end to your printer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.
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 the computer. n 62 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 the USB port and the other end to your printer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.
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... as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility...
... as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility...
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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 the 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 the 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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... is provided to reset the password. n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to allow for changing some of the power-on password, you to start your computer. If you forget the power-on password allows you cannot start your computer without entering the password. To set the user password...
... is provided to reset the password. n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to allow for changing some of the power-on password, you to start your computer. If you forget the power-on password allows you cannot start your computer without entering the password. To set the user password...
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The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select ... the confirmation prompt, 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. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security...
The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select ... the confirmation prompt, 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. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security...
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... 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 then press the Enter key. n 68 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the... VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears.
... 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 then press the Enter key. n 68 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the... VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears.
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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. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, ... On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new 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...
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. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, ... On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new 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...
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n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and...
n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and...
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Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode.
Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode.
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...turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. The orange power indicator light illuminates in Sleep mode, you can press the sleep button on your computer. ! To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the keyboard. ❑...it for more than four seconds, your computer in Sleep mode. If you do not intend to place your computer will lose all unsaved data. When your computer if you press and hold the power button for a long period of time. n 73 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off ...
...turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. The orange power indicator light illuminates in Sleep mode, you can press the sleep button on your computer. ! To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the keyboard. ❑...it for more than four seconds, your computer in Sleep mode. If you do not intend to place your computer will lose all unsaved data. When your computer if you press and hold the power button for a long period of time. n 73 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off ...
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To change the Sleep mode settings. To modify this, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. n 74 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode.
To change the Sleep mode settings. To modify this, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. n 74 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode.
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n 78 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 78 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 . !