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... (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...-in MOTION EYE Camera...87 Handling Floppy Disks ...88 Handling Discs ...89 Using Headphones ...90 Handling the Memory Stick ...91 Handling the Hard Disk ...92 Updating Your Computer ...93
... (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...-in MOTION EYE Camera...87 Handling Floppy Disks ...88 Handling Discs ...89 Using Headphones ...90 Handling the Memory Stick ...91 Handling the Hard Disk ...92 Updating Your Computer ...93
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...recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio ...Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. To play on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc...need to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing...
...recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio ...Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. To play on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc...need to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing...
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... to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the computer, it must be connected to the Internet. To download and install the updates on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc...-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use circular discs.
... to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the computer, it must be connected to the Internet. To download and install the updates on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc...-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use circular discs.
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n 82 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 83) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 84) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 85) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 87) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 88) ❑ Handling Discs (page 89) ❑ Using Headphones (page 90) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 91) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 92) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 93)
n 82 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 83) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 84) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 85) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 87) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 88) ❑ Handling Discs (page 89) ❑ Using Headphones (page 90) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 91) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 92) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 93)
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n 93 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
n 93 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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...the Enter key. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? The BIOS setup screen ... to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and...
...the Enter key. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? The BIOS setup screen ... to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and...
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...the on -screen instructions to download updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Live OneCare. 2 Click Check for Updates in the Protection Plus section. 3 The Windows Live OneCare Updates balloon appears on the taskbar. 4... computer against security threats, such as viruses, is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. The best way to protect your computer. You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as...
...the on -screen instructions to download updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Live OneCare. 2 Click Check for Updates in the Protection Plus section. 3 The Windows Live OneCare Updates balloon appears on the taskbar. 4... computer against security threats, such as viruses, is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. The best way to protect your computer. You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as...
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... playback. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. 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 must be able to play some Blu-ray... allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. For information on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. This Q & A entry applies to selected models only. Using...
... playback. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. 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 must be able to play some Blu-ray... allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. For information on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. This Q & A entry applies to selected models only. Using...
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n 131 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on your computer through Help and Support. Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and Software Information. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. 6 Program Support You can view detailed information on the software products preinstalled on the support web site.
n 131 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on your computer through Help and Support. Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and Software Information. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. 6 Program Support You can view detailed information on the software products preinstalled on the support web site.