User Guide
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... 25 Using the Optical Disc Drive 26 Using the Memory Stick 33 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 38 Using the Internet 41 Using the Network (LAN 42 Using the Wireless LAN 43 Using the Bluetooth Function 47 Using Peripheral Devices 52 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........53 Connecting a USB Device 54 Connecting an i.LINK Device 56 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 58 Setting the Password 59 Using the VAIO Control Center 64 Using the Power Saving Mode 65 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 67 Adding and Removing Memory 68 Precautions 74 Handling the LCD Screen 75 Using...
... 25 Using the Optical Disc Drive 26 Using the Memory Stick 33 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 38 Using the Internet 41 Using the Network (LAN 42 Using the Wireless LAN 43 Using the Bluetooth Function 47 Using Peripheral Devices 52 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........53 Connecting a USB Device 54 Connecting an i.LINK Device 56 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 58 Setting the Password 59 Using the VAIO Control Center 64 Using the Power Saving Mode 65 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 67 Adding and Removing Memory 68 Precautions 74 Handling the LCD Screen 75 Using...
User Guide
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..., hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Information about your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing...
..., hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Information about your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing...
User Guide
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... your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number...
... your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number...
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speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 43) *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. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 33) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 38) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 54) E Headphones jack (page 53) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 43) *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. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 33) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 38) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 54) E Headphones jack (page 53) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low-
User Guide
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... indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is lit. Illuminates...
... indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is lit. Illuminates...
User Guide
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.../RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with the capacity of media. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs...
.../RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with the capacity of media. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs...
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... not use with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with digital audio material on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. The AACS key update requires Internet access...
... not use with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with digital audio material on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. The AACS key update requires Internet access...
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... audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able 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 able to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. To play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using...
... audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able 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 able to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. To play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using...
User Guide
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... speakers are designed for computer use. ! For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 53 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your computer. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your S/PDIF device. ! Since your computer...
... speakers are designed for computer use. ! For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 53 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your computer. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your S/PDIF device. ! Since your computer...
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... has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from...
... has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from...
User Guide
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... spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when...
... spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when...
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... password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 62 N Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change...
... password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 62 N Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change...
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... screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 63 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
... screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 63 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
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... any key on the keyboard. ❑ Press the power button on the keyboard to place your computer if you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to use it will lose all unsaved data. If you cannot insert a disc. Turn off automatically. To modify this mode. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Mode n 66 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen...
... any key on the keyboard. ❑ Press the power button on the keyboard to place your computer if you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to use it will lose all unsaved data. If you cannot insert a disc. Turn off automatically. To modify this mode. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Mode n 66 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen...
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... computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 67 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration...
... computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 67 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration...
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... updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The BIOS setup screen appears. If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. A reset fee will be charged. If not, restart the computer...
... updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The BIOS setup screen appears. If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. A reset fee will be charged. If not, restart the computer...
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... disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is compatible with a listing of your computer's hardware devices. Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to malfunction. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 102 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software...
... disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer. 6 Double-click the desired drive. Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is compatible with a listing of your computer's hardware devices. Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to malfunction. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 102 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Quick Start Guide
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... recovery discs Create your own recovery discs immediately, so that your computer can locate the User Guide from Help and Support, 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 on the back of the computer. 1 Plug the mouse cable to factory-installed settings in case of a system failure. VGC-JS Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony...
... recovery discs Create your own recovery discs immediately, so that your computer can locate the User Guide from Help and Support, 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 on the back of the computer. 1 Plug the mouse cable to factory-installed settings in case of a system failure. VGC-JS Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony...
Safety Information
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... VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. BE LIABLE...
... VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. BE LIABLE...