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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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 view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs...
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 view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs...
User Guide
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G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- 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. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- 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. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
User Guide
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types 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 optical disc drive supports.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types 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 optical disc drive supports.
User Guide
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... such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able...
... such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able...
User Guide
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... about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. 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 optical disc drive, and...
... about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. 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 optical disc drive, and...
User Guide
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... first need to turn on selected models only. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of 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...
... first need to turn on selected models only. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of 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...
User Guide
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... instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. Since your computer. 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 is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to the port and enhance the sound...
... instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. Since your computer. 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 is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to the port and enhance the sound...
User Guide
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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 your printer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. 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 an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer.
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 your printer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. 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 an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer.
User Guide
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... 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. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
... 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. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
User Guide
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... computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to change the boot device order? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 99 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . The BIOS setup screen appears. A reset fee will be charged. If you have forgotten the power-on password...
... computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to change the boot device order? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 99 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . The BIOS setup screen appears. A reset fee will be charged. If you have forgotten the power-on password...
User Guide
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... toward you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the keyboard. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. Press the button once again. ❑...
... toward you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the keyboard. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. Press the button once again. ❑...
User Guide
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... selected models only. 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 launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive...
... selected models only. 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 launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive...
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... Disc media? ! You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD...
... Disc media? ! You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD...
User Guide
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... 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. Follow these steps: 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 computer may enable...
... 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. Follow these steps: 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 computer may enable...
Quick Start Guide
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... connected to the Internet to turn off the computer before the setup window appears. Be sure not to download the updates. VAIO Care & Handling Tips To protect your hard disk drive. HDD Care Do not move your 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...
... connected to the Internet to turn off the computer before the setup window appears. Be sure not to download the updates. VAIO Care & Handling Tips To protect your hard disk drive. HDD Care Do not move your 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...
Safety Information
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... model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice. Use of such software is subject to this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE...
... model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice. Use of such software is subject to this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE...
Safety Information
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... questions regarding your installed optical drives. excessive dust; If either of these items needs to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with this device. 4 mechanical vibration or shock; Information about compatible models can be replaced during the life of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Refer servicing to malfunction. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital...
... questions regarding your installed optical drives. excessive dust; If either of these items needs to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with this device. 4 mechanical vibration or shock; Information about compatible models can be replaced during the life of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Refer servicing to malfunction. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital...
Marketing Specifications (Glossy Black)
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... elegant, yet simple keyboard with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit5 . The VAIO® JS All-in your peripherals without having to save space. CONTEMPORARY YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and 1 i.LINK® interface10 are conveniently -ECO located on the 500GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. Curb clutter in -One Desktop comes pre-installed with an isolated...
... elegant, yet simple keyboard with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit5 . The VAIO® JS All-in your peripherals without having to save space. CONTEMPORARY YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and 1 i.LINK® interface10 are conveniently -ECO located on the 500GB2 (7200rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. Curb clutter in -One Desktop comes pre-installed with an isolated...
Marketing Specifications (Glossy Black)
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.../-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 such support is determined by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees. 15. Music by Internet: Internet service charges may make any warranty or representation with respect to keep using the software after...
.../-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 such support is determined by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees. 15. Music by Internet: Internet service charges may make any warranty or representation with respect to keep using the software after...