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To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides ...
To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides ...
User Guide
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... the power of the computer is on . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is not being used . When the indicator is off, the optical disc media is on , illuminates in orange when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central...
... the power of the computer is on . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is not being used . When the indicator is off, the optical disc media is on , illuminates in orange when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central...
User Guide
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Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary. n 19 N Getting Started 2 Align the cover with the back of the back panel cover (2). To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push it in. !
Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary. n 19 N Getting Started 2 Align the cover with the back of the back panel cover (2). To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push it in. !
User Guide
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... the connection between the computer and the keyboard. Before attempting to use in the LCD window on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch (3) at...
... the connection between the computer and the keyboard. Before attempting to use in the LCD window on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch (3) at...
User Guide
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs™, 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 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
User Guide
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... N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Discs ! Copying Files to play a Blu-ray Disc 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to find about the supported disc media. For instructions on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to Blu-ray Discs ! See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive...
... N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Discs ! Copying Files to play a Blu-ray Disc 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to find about the supported disc media. For instructions on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to Blu-ray Discs ! See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive...
User Guide
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... back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections. Otherwise, proceed with the tuner for the procedure. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the detailed instructions on cable connection. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The following . ✍ You need to a cable service access or a TV antenna is delivered with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is supplied with models...
... back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections. Otherwise, proceed with the tuner for the procedure. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the detailed instructions on cable connection. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The following . ✍ You need to a cable service access or a TV antenna is delivered with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is supplied with models...
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... computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. n 103 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to access the network (Ethernet) port. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the back of the computer and the other end to your network administrator. ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to the network...
... computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. n 103 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to access the network (Ethernet) port. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the back of the computer and the other end to your network administrator. ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to the network...
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... computer to prompt password entry when you cannot start your computer may need assistance to reset it, a password reset fee will be sent in for depot service for password reset. Make sure not 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. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is to configure your computer from unauthorized access...
... computer to prompt password entry when you cannot start your computer may need assistance to reset it, a password reset fee will be sent in for depot service for password reset. Make sure not 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. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is to configure your computer from unauthorized access...
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... orange power light is in Sleep mode, 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 put the computer to use it will lose all unsaved data. Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to place your computer. ❑ Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard...
... orange power light is in Sleep mode, 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 put the computer to use it will lose all unsaved data. Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to place your computer. ❑ Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard...
User Guide
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See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices. 4 Wait until the computer cools down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the accessible ports and jacks. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. n 120 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down . 5 Unscrew the three screws (1) and remove the hard disk bay cover (2).
See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices. 4 Wait until the computer cools down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the accessible ports and jacks. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. n 120 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down . 5 Unscrew the three screws (1) and remove the hard disk bay cover (2).
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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 your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to protect your computer. You can keep my antivirus software updated? The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic...
...? 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 protect your computer. You can keep my antivirus software updated? The Microsoft Windows operating system is to set up automatic...
User Guide
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....) to one software application. This is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for the camera. This problem occurs when you use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be suspended for 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...
....) to one software application. This is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for the camera. This problem occurs when you use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be suspended for 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...
User Guide
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... the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the 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's hardware devices. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you may need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 132) for dirt or damage. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
... the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the 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's hardware devices. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you may need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 132) for dirt or damage. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
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... the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drives do not support it with one with no affixed adhesive label. 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. ❑...
... the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drives do not support it with one with no affixed adhesive label. 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. ❑...
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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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...; Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. ❑ Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your wireless keyboard is wrong? 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 create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. n 166 N Troubleshooting Keyboard...
...; Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. ❑ Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your wireless keyboard is wrong? 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 create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. n 166 N Troubleshooting Keyboard...
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... need to install driver software if 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. ❑ 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 the Microsoft Windows operating system installed...
... need to install driver software if 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. ❑ 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 the Microsoft Windows operating system installed...
Safety Information
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... be used with VGC-LT19U (the external TV tuner bundled models only) for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using wireless LAN near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for details on your installed optical drives. mechanical...
... be used with VGC-LT19U (the external TV tuner bundled models only) for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using wireless LAN near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for details on your installed optical drives. mechanical...
Marketing Specifications
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...(s): 2 S-Video Input(s): 1 USB Port(s): 5 (2.0 compliant) DC-In: 1 Networking/Modem Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100BaseTX/1000Base-T Modem Type: V.92/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (RJ-11) Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)8 Power Power Requirements: 100-240V Power Consumption: 150W+10% Software Operating System: Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD® - Shared System Memory varies depending on hardware options. Simulated graphic...
...(s): 2 S-Video Input(s): 1 USB Port(s): 5 (2.0 compliant) DC-In: 1 Networking/Modem Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100BaseTX/1000Base-T Modem Type: V.92/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (RJ-11) Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)8 Power Power Requirements: 100-240V Power Consumption: 150W+10% Software Operating System: Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD® - Shared System Memory varies depending on hardware options. Simulated graphic...