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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
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.... The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your...
.... The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your...
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...) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) See Setting Up Your 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...
...) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) See Setting Up Your 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...
User Guide
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... a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in its help file. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when...
... a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in its help file. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when...
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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 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 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 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 optical disc drive supports.
User Guide
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer. n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your computer to print documents. 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 Windows to the computer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer. n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your computer to print documents. 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 Windows to the computer.
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... electric current to the connector may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your 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...
... electric current to the connector may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your 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...
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... or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to prompt password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key...
... or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to prompt password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key...
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... 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 current password once and a new password twice, and then press the 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. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn...
... 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 current password once and a new password twice, and then press the 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. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn...
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... have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? Why does it . The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed. Why doesn't my screen turn off when the time selected for your screen to turn -off . The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory...
... have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? Why does it . The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed. Why doesn't my screen turn off when the time selected for your screen to turn -off . The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory...
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... important Windows updates by doing the following: ! The Microsoft Windows operating system is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. 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 your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to set...
... important Windows updates by doing the following: ! The Microsoft Windows operating system is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. 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 your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to set...
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... not place your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the...
... not place your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the...
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... 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 dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. The Device Manager window appears with the label side facing toward you. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. If you need to enable the device...
... 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 dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. The Device Manager window appears with the label side facing toward you. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. If you need to enable the device...
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... is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and 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...
... is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and 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...
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... the POWER switch at the top of your computer and then on your wireless keyboard is wrong? The language layout of the wireless keyboard is in the ON position. ❑ Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. ❑ Press the CONNECT button on the wireless keyboard to stop working properly. ❑ Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
... the POWER switch at the top of your computer and then on your wireless keyboard is wrong? The language layout of the wireless keyboard is in the ON position. ❑ Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. ❑ Press the CONNECT button on the wireless keyboard to stop working properly. ❑ Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
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... Driver tab and click Update Driver. See Inserting a PC Card (page 65) for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. 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 your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work, you may need to install the most recent driver software...
... Driver tab and click Update Driver. See Inserting a PC Card (page 65) for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. 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 your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work, you may need to install the most recent driver software...
Safety Information
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... et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. Software specifications are located on the back panel of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not...
... et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. Software specifications are located on the back panel of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not...
Safety Information
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... use wireless LAN on hospital premises. strong magnets or speakers that may be caused when operating this product may be regulated if sold in particular Section 820.93. . 4 mechanical vibration or shock; For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration...
... use wireless LAN on hospital premises. strong magnets or speakers that may be caused when operating this product may be regulated if sold in particular Section 820.93. . 4 mechanical vibration or shock; For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration...
Marketing Specifications
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... for media enthusiasts who appreciate brilliant design, powerful performance and cutting-edge technology. -HiColor Reminiscent of the flat panel LCD TV display. VGC-LS37E VAIO® All-in DVD burner and Sony's Click to DVD® software. ALL-IN-ONE PC/TV COMBO The VAIO® LS PC/TV is enclosed in a desktop tower... thin PC/TV combo a stunning, floating effect. Just set aside the wireless keyboard and mouse and pick up your remote control to complement your Sony VAIO® LS PC/TV. The VAIO LS PC/TV is designed to enjoy a DVD, live or recorded television or a home movie on your...
... for media enthusiasts who appreciate brilliant design, powerful performance and cutting-edge technology. -HiColor Reminiscent of the flat panel LCD TV display. VGC-LS37E VAIO® All-in DVD burner and Sony's Click to DVD® software. ALL-IN-ONE PC/TV COMBO The VAIO® LS PC/TV is enclosed in a desktop tower... thin PC/TV combo a stunning, floating effect. Just set aside the wireless keyboard and mouse and pick up your remote control to complement your Sony VAIO® LS PC/TV. The VAIO LS PC/TV is designed to enjoy a DVD, live or recorded television or a home movie on your...
Marketing Specifications
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..."(H) x 7.44"(D) (CPU and Display only) Supplied Accessories AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15) Remote Control (2 batteries) IR Receiver Wireless Keyboard (4 batteries) Wireless Mouse (2 batteries) RF Cable 8cm Disc Adapter Optional Accessories Additional AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15) 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder (VGP-XL1B3) 2.1 Channel Speakers (VGP-SP4) UPCCode: 027242715349 1. Internet connection may vary. Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is determined by the applicable software vendor. 8. Purchasers...
..."(H) x 7.44"(D) (CPU and Display only) Supplied Accessories AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15) Remote Control (2 batteries) IR Receiver Wireless Keyboard (4 batteries) Wireless Mouse (2 batteries) RF Cable 8cm Disc Adapter Optional Accessories Additional AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15) 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder (VGP-XL1B3) 2.1 Channel Speakers (VGP-SP4) UPCCode: 027242715349 1. Internet connection may vary. Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is determined by the applicable software vendor. 8. Purchasers...