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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...://, your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this manual) - Explains features of your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed...
...://, your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this manual) - Explains features of your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed...
User Guide
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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. speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. 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. speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low-
User Guide
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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 model. 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 optical disc drive supports.
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 model. 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 optical disc drive supports.
User Guide
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... Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on selected models only. To download and install the updates on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc...
... Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on selected models only. To download and install the updates on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc...
User Guide
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... optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to the disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions...
... optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to the disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions...
User Guide
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... online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! Be sure to set up the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to turn on selected models only. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the...
... online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! Be sure to set up the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to turn on selected models only. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the...
User Guide
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... device such as speakers or headphones, to your S/PDIF device. ! Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of the speakers before you need to change the sound output device? (page 125). For the detailed instructions, see the manual...
... device such as speakers or headphones, to your S/PDIF device. ! Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of the speakers before you need to change the sound output device? (page 125). For the detailed instructions, see the manual...
User Guide
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n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your computer to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to 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 your printer.
n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your computer to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to 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 your printer.
User Guide
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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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on...
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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on...
User Guide
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... the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on your...
... the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on your...
User Guide
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... setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound...
... setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound...
User Guide
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... keyboard. ❑ If you neither launch any software application nor allow any to find out the type of your computer, or the computer may not be connected to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet. To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the VAIO Update...
... keyboard. ❑ If you neither launch any software application nor allow any to find out the type of your computer, or the computer may not be connected to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet. To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the VAIO Update...
User Guide
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... BD-R Disc media. Why can't I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. This Q & A entry applies to selected models only. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should...
... BD-R Disc media. Why can't I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. This Q & A entry applies to selected models only. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should...
User Guide
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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 printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure...
...: 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 printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure...
Quick Start Guide
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... VAIO Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and VAIO User Guide. Be sure not to factory-installed settings in case of a system failure. HDD Care Do not move your computer while the power is on or while it will cause malfunctions. This may damage internal components which provides helpful information with the following categories: Get started 1 Check supplied items AC adapter Power cord 2 3 Connect USB keyboard Connect USB mouse 4 Connect AC adapter Plug the keyboard cable to your desired USB port...
... VAIO Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and VAIO User Guide. Be sure not to factory-installed settings in case of a system failure. HDD Care Do not move your computer while the power is on or while it will cause malfunctions. This may damage internal components which provides helpful information with the following categories: Get started 1 Check supplied items AC adapter Power cord 2 3 Connect USB keyboard Connect USB mouse 4 Connect AC adapter Plug the keyboard cable to your desired USB port...
Safety Information
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... Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to change without notice. Refer to current retail versions. 2 SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. Sony Electronics Inc. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part...
... Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to change without notice. Refer to current retail versions. 2 SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. Sony Electronics Inc. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part...
Safety Information
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...: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. See the online specifications sheet for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for any interference that you may experience or that may cause the aircraft's equipment to use wireless LAN on...
...: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. See the online specifications sheet for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for any interference that you may experience or that may cause the aircraft's equipment to use wireless LAN on...
Marketing Specifications (Matte Black)
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CONTEMPORARY YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and 1 i.LINK® interface10 are conveniently -ECO located on the 320GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. VGC-JS250J/B VAIO® JS Series All-in-One Easy to love. Easy to setup. The VAIO® JS All-in crystal-clear resolution. Tackle virtually any angle. ENDLESS FEATURES The 20.1"7 widescreen display with friends and family4 . A built-in microphone and...
CONTEMPORARY YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and 1 i.LINK® interface10 are conveniently -ECO located on the 320GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. VGC-JS250J/B VAIO® JS Series All-in-One Easy to love. Easy to setup. The VAIO® JS All-in crystal-clear resolution. Tackle virtually any angle. ENDLESS FEATURES The 20.1"7 widescreen display with friends and family4 . A built-in microphone and...
Marketing Specifications (Matte Black)
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... to the new Windows Vista® classification of graphics memory, which may apply. Dolby is reserved as described the first time you first use it as a recovery partition. 3. Printed 01/09. Blu-ray Disc™ Support: Read Only6 (BD-ROM) 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...
... to the new Windows Vista® classification of graphics memory, which may apply. Dolby is reserved as described the first time you first use it as a recovery partition. 3. Printed 01/09. Blu-ray Disc™ Support: Read Only6 (BD-ROM) 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...