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... Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive 28 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 41 Using the Internet 45 Using the Network (LAN 46 Using the Wireless LAN 47 Using the Bluetooth Function 50 Using Peripheral Devices 55 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance...
... Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive 28 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 41 Using the Internet 45 Using the Network (LAN 46 Using the Wireless LAN 47 Using the Bluetooth Function 50 Using Peripheral Devices 55 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance...
User Guide
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... the original factory settings - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑...
... the original factory settings - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑...
User Guide
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... operating system on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem...
... operating system on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem...
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H WIRELESS switch (page 47), (page 50) *1 Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick" slot*1 (page 35) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 41) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 57) E Headphones jack (page 56) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. speeds.
H WIRELESS switch (page 47), (page 50) *1 Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick" slot*1 (page 35) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 41) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 57) E Headphones jack (page 56) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. speeds.
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... the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in use . Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. 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...
... the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in use . Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. 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...
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... model you purchased. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports...
... model you purchased. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports...
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... to malfunction. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. DualDiscs and some contents on the disc, playback is not supported. ! The AACS key update requires Internet access. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. This unit is...
... to malfunction. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. DualDiscs and some contents on the disc, playback is not supported. ! The AACS key update requires Internet access. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. This unit is...
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... DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of disc playback, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer...
... DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of disc playback, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer...
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... settings and devices required for LAN access, ask your network administrator. ✍ You can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with a LAN cable. Public telephone subscriber line - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Network (LAN) n 46 N Using the Network (LAN) You can connect your computer to any network without changing the default settings. ! Private branch exchange (PBX) If the network (LAN) port is connected to one end of the computer and the other end to the network (LAN) port on your network...
... settings and devices required for LAN access, ask your network administrator. ✍ You can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with a LAN cable. Public telephone subscriber line - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Network (LAN) n 46 N Using the Network (LAN) You can connect your computer to any network without changing the default settings. ! Private branch exchange (PBX) If the network (LAN) port is connected to one end of the computer and the other end to the network (LAN) port on your network...
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... instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an audio/video amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers...
... instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an audio/video amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers...
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... 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 damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with your USB device before use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 58...
... 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 damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with your USB device before use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 58...
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... 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 63 N To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key...
... 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 63 N To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key...
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... 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 65 N Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
... 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 65 N Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
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... 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 66 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
... 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 66 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
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... your computer may differ depending on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 68 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center.
... your computer may differ depending on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 68 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center.
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... video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Troubleshooting > Computer n 91 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? 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...
... video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Troubleshooting > Computer n 91 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? 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...
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... computer's hardware devices. You can cause the computer to make sure the region code is installed. Check the package to malfunction. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 104 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on the listed device, you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your desired drive. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
... computer's hardware devices. You can cause the computer to make sure the region code is installed. Check the package to malfunction. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 104 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on the listed device, you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your desired drive. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
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... computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. Troubleshooting > Printing n 108 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and 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...
... computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. Troubleshooting > Printing n 108 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and 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...
Quick Start Guide
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...: Get started 1 Check supplied items AC adapter Power cord 2 3 Connect USB keyboard Connect USB mouse 4 Connect AC adapter 5 Power on Plug the keyboard cable to your desired USB port on the back of the computer. 1 Plug the mouse cable to your computer on or in case of a system failure. HDD Care Avoid moving your desired USB port on the back of powering on -screen User Guide from Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that you can run more efficiently and securely. Locate the User Guide You can locate the on...
...: Get started 1 Check supplied items AC adapter Power cord 2 3 Connect USB keyboard Connect USB mouse 4 Connect AC adapter 5 Power on Plug the keyboard cable to your desired USB port on the back of the computer. 1 Plug the mouse cable to your computer on or in case of a system failure. HDD Care Avoid moving your desired USB port on the back of powering on -screen User Guide from Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that you can run more efficiently and securely. Locate the User Guide You can locate the on...
Safety Information
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... serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part without written permission is subject to the terms and conditions of such software is prohibited. Use of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY...
... serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part without written permission is subject to the terms and conditions of such software is prohibited. Use of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY...