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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...describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. To access this manual) - 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. n7 N Before Use Non...
...describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. To access this manual) - 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. n7 N Before Use Non...
User Guide
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G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. 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. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- 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. 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. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo-
User Guide
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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. Check your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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. Check your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
User Guide
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... to update the AACS key. When you need to check both playback and recording compatibility with other side. A DualDisc is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. As with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not supported. ! n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
... to update the AACS key. When you need to check both playback and recording compatibility with other side. A DualDisc is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. As with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not supported. ! n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
User Guide
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... 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 selected models only. For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Do not use circular discs. To play some of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find sound...
... 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 selected models only. For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Do not use circular discs. To play some of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find sound...
User Guide
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... out about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears...
... out about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears...
User Guide
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... specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of up to your computer. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices...
... specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of up to your computer. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices...
User Guide
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...) 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 the Bluetooth function. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open area.
...) 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 the Bluetooth function. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open area.
User Guide
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... the sound quality of the speakers before you need to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your S/PDIF device. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. 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 change the sound output device? (page...
... the sound quality of the speakers before you need to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your S/PDIF device. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. 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 change the sound output device? (page...
User Guide
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. 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 a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. 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 a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
User Guide
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... Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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...
... Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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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n 99 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . If you have 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times...
n 99 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . If you have 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times...
User Guide
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...: ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the volume down button and Restart 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 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 System.
...: ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the volume down button and Restart 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 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 System.
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... a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. n 114 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to find out about the supported disc media. You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ! To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to...
... a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. n 114 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to find out about the supported disc media. You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ! To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to...
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... your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. Why can't I cannot write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only...
... your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. Why can't I cannot write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. n 115 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only...
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... printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the...
... printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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 on the back of the computer. 1 Plug the mouse cable to place your computer's air vents or place the computer on hard surfaces, such as a pillow or blanket. Be sure to your computer for use. When you can run more efficiently and securely. VAIO Care & Handling Tips To protect your computer. USB keyboard What to factory-installed settings...
... 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 on the back of the computer. 1 Plug the mouse cable to place your computer's air vents or place the computer on hard surfaces, such as a pillow or blanket. Be sure to your computer for use. When you can run more efficiently and securely. VAIO Care & Handling Tips To protect your computer. USB keyboard What to factory-installed settings...
Safety Information
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Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any time without notice. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR...
Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any time without notice. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR...
Safety Information
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... and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in a location subject to heat sources, such as doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on an...
... and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in a location subject to heat sources, such as doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on an...