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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
User Guide
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... access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - It also includes information about using Windows Media Center. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. To access this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony...
... access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - It also includes information about using Windows Media Center. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. To access this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony...
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... Computer with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D Power indicator (page 16) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator (page 16) Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight and the speaker volume. ✍ You can change the MONITOR OFF button setting to identify the controls and ports shown on . G LCD screen (page 112) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN...
... Computer with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D Power indicator (page 16) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator (page 16) Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight and the speaker volume. ✍ You can change the MONITOR OFF button setting to identify the controls and ports shown on . G LCD screen (page 112) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN...
User Guide
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... hard disk drive. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off , the optical disc is on . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is not being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is running. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is not being used . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is equipped with VAIO...
... hard disk drive. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off , the optical disc is on . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is not being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is running. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is not being used . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is equipped with VAIO...
User Guide
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your model.
User Guide
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... DVD-RAM discs. ! Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your external display is compliant with digital audio material on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not play or view the contents of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use...
... DVD-RAM discs. ! Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your external display is compliant with digital audio material on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not play or view the contents of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use...
User Guide
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n 91 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. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer 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 your computer to your printer.
n 91 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. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer 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 your computer to your printer.
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... computer. n 94 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network (LAN) connector on the computer and the other end to your network. PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. If the network (LAN) connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Public telephone subscriber line - Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied...
... computer. n 94 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network (LAN) connector on the computer and the other end to your network. PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. If the network (LAN) connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Public telephone subscriber line - Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied...
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... to configure your computer to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security 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. The BIOS setup screen appears...
... to configure your computer to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security 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. The BIOS setup screen appears...
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... the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. When confirmation to save the changes is prompted, press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter...
... the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. When confirmation to save the changes is prompted, press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter...
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... VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to turn -off . If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information...
... VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to turn -off . If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information...
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To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, and Norton Internet Security. 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. The best way to protect your computer. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security...
To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, and Norton Internet Security. 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. The best way to protect your computer. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security...
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... the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices...
... the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices...
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... 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. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. The Device Manager window appears with the label side facing toward you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing...
... 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. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. The Device Manager window appears with the label side facing toward you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing...
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... transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 144 N Troubleshooting Printing What should...
... transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 144 N Troubleshooting Printing What should...
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... near the wireless keyboard. What should I do if my computer does not recognize my keyboard? ❑ Make sure the POWER switch at the top of your computer or wireless keyboard, as desired. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock, Language, and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly...
... near the wireless keyboard. What should I do if my computer does not recognize my keyboard? ❑ Make sure the POWER switch at the top of your computer or wireless keyboard, as desired. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock, Language, and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly...
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... your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work, you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for more information. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the...
... your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work, you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for more information. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the...
Safety Information
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... a separate user license agreement. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice...
... a separate user license agreement. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice...
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... when operating this product 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.eiae.org. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. and high humidity. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on your computer in a location...
... when operating this product 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.eiae.org. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. and high humidity. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on your computer in a location...
Marketing Specifications
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... Slots Multimedia Card Reader: One PCMCIA - For new users only Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works 8.5 60- other , and VAIO are NOT authorized to the performance of this document. A portion of hard disk space is installed on the operating condition and system memory size. Onsite Service will be dispatched as a recovery partition. 3. The Microsoft Office 2007 60-Day Trial software is a trademark of Sony used only to change without notice. Software titles pre-installed on hardware option...
... Slots Multimedia Card Reader: One PCMCIA - For new users only Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works 8.5 60- other , and VAIO are NOT authorized to the performance of this document. A portion of hard disk space is installed on the operating condition and system memory size. Onsite Service will be dispatched as a recovery partition. 3. The Microsoft Office 2007 60-Day Trial software is a trademark of Sony used only to change without notice. Software titles pre-installed on hardware option...