User Guide
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... Connecting External Speakers ...58 Connecting a Universal 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 Power Source ...84 Handling Your Computer ...85 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...87 Handling Floppy Disks ...88 Handling Discs...
... Connecting External Speakers ...58 Connecting a Universal 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 Power Source ...84 Handling Your Computer ...85 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...87 Handling Floppy Disks ...88 Handling Discs...
User Guide
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... includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Explains features of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in...
... includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Explains features of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in...
User Guide
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G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
User Guide
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. n 30 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. 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 optical disc drive supports. n 30 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
User Guide
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... the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Do not use circular discs. To play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be connected to the Internet. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page...
... the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Do not use circular discs. To play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be connected to the Internet. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page...
User Guide
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To play the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play 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 how to use the software, see the help file included with your software. For instructions on selected models only. The Blu...
To play the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play 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 how to use the software, see the help file included with your software. For instructions on selected models only. The Blu...
User Guide
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... your model supports the Bluetooth function. For setting up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting...
... your model supports the Bluetooth function. For setting up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting...
User Guide
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... detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. 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 headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your computer. Since your computer is capable...
... detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. 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 headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your computer. Since your computer is capable...
User Guide
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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. 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.
User Guide
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... Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer...
... Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer...
User Guide
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... installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). The BIOS setup screen appears. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to change the boot device...
... installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). The BIOS setup screen appears. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to change the boot device...
User Guide
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... Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the muting button on the keyboard. n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers...
... Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the muting button on the keyboard. n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers...
User Guide
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... Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). To play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it...
... Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). To play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it...
User Guide
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... add or erase data to selected models only. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive...
... add or erase data to selected models only. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive...
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... not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on 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. See the manual that came with...
... not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on 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. See the manual that came with...
Quick Start Guide
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... computer. 1 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet, and then plug the AC adapter cable into contact with my VAIO Use my VAIO Troubleshoot my VAIO Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and VAIO User Guide. Ventilation Proper air circulation is attempting to download the updates. When you can restore your computer to place your computer. Be sure to factory-installed settings in case of a system failure. Locate the User Guide You can run...
... computer. 1 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet, and then plug the AC adapter cable into contact with my VAIO Use my VAIO Troubleshoot my VAIO Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and VAIO User Guide. Ventilation Proper air circulation is attempting to download the updates. When you can restore your computer to place your computer. Be sure to factory-installed settings in case of a system failure. Locate the User Guide You can run...
Safety Information
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... THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to change...
... THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to change...
Safety Information
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... safety, Sony recommends using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio/. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. direct sunlight; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you may experience or that may be caused when operating this product. See the online specifications sheet for...
... safety, Sony recommends using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio/. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. direct sunlight; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you may experience or that may be caused when operating this product. See the online specifications sheet for...
Marketing Specifications (VGC-JS230J/T)
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... -ECO display. A built-in -One Desktop comes pre-installed with stunning XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology delivers deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from the supplied templates and professional looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are conveniently located on the 500GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. VGC-JS230J/T VAIO® JS Series All-in-One Easy to use , the...
... -ECO display. A built-in -One Desktop comes pre-installed with stunning XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology delivers deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from the supplied templates and professional looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are conveniently located on the 500GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. VGC-JS230J/T VAIO® JS Series All-in-One Easy to use , the...
Marketing Specifications (VGC-JS230J/T)
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...: 2MB Memory Type: DDR2 Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2) Maximum: 4GB Speed: 800MHz Hard Drive Capacity: 500GB2 Speed: 7200rpm Interface: Serial ATA Optical Drive CDSupport: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW) DVDSupport: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM) Expansion Slots Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™ (Standard / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot Audio Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio with any specific software, and Sony does...
...: 2MB Memory Type: DDR2 Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2) Maximum: 4GB Speed: 800MHz Hard Drive Capacity: 500GB2 Speed: 7200rpm Interface: Serial ATA Optical Drive CDSupport: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW) DVDSupport: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM) Expansion Slots Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™ (Standard / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot Audio Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio with any specific software, and Sony does...