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... Device ...101 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...105 Setting the Password ...106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...109 Using the Power Saving Mode...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...119 Precautions ...125 On Handling the LCD Screen ...126 On... EYE Camera...130 On Handling Floppy Disks ...131 On Handling Discs ...132 On Using Headphones...134 On Handling Memory Stick Media...135 On Handling the Hard Disk ...136 On Updating Your Computer ...137
... Device ...101 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...105 Setting the Password ...106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...109 Using the Power Saving Mode...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...119 Precautions ...125 On Handling the LCD Screen ...126 On... EYE Camera...130 On Handling Floppy Disks ...131 On Handling Discs ...132 On Using Headphones...134 On Handling Memory Stick Media...135 On Handling the Hard Disk ...136 On Updating Your Computer ...137
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... Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery 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. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help...
... Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery 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. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help...
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Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ ... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ ... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
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... remote commander to this button to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! I Remote sensor indicator* (page 17) J SONY logo lamp (page 109) K LCD screen (page 126) L Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) M DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in MOTION...
... remote commander to this button to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! I Remote sensor indicator* (page 17) J SONY logo lamp (page 109) K LCD screen (page 126) L Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) M DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in MOTION...
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...wireless LAN functionality is turned off. When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is on . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn... off , the optical disc media is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is not being used . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of... while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file.
...wireless LAN functionality is turned off. When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is on . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn... off , the optical disc media is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is not being used . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of... while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file.
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n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. To save power while not working, you to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. To save power while not working, you to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
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... place your computer will lose all unsaved data. To change the Sleep mode settings. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for a long period of...
... place your computer will lose all unsaved data. To change the Sleep mode settings. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for a long period of...
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...it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 175). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 113) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 119) To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications.... For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision ...
...it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 175). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 113) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 119) To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications.... For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision ...
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...Sony Support Information (page 175). Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with your computer and peripheral devices from the power sources before attempting to install it in the computer. ! If you unplug your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. Review the manufacturer's information provided with VAIO... computers. n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged ...
...Sony Support Information (page 175). Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with your computer and peripheral devices from the power sources before attempting to install it in the computer. ! If you unplug your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. Review the manufacturer's information provided with VAIO... computers. n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged ...
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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). 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.
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n 121 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Pull out the drive holder (4) from the hard disk drive bay and set it aside. 6 Unscrew the three screws (3) securing the drive holder.
n 121 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Pull out the drive holder (4) from the hard disk drive bay and set it aside. 6 Unscrew the three screws (3) securing the drive holder.
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A new hard disk drive comes with the screws. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until it with the necessary screws. n 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. !
A new hard disk drive comes with the screws. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until it with the necessary screws. n 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. !
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The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on to complete the process. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as a user with red marking) and select Initialize Disk. 5 Click on the... instructions to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. The Computer Management window appears. 3 Under the file directory on the right, click Disk Management under ...
The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on to complete the process. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as a user with red marking) and select Initialize Disk. 5 Click on the... instructions to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. The Computer Management window appears. 3 Under the file directory on the right, click Disk Management under ...
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...Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. n 136 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in an unstable position. ❑ Do... not move your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot be restored. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer...
...Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. n 136 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in an unstable position. ❑ Do... not move your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot be restored. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer...
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Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. n 170 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? If it ...into the port on operating conditions and proper connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound? Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. How do if I turn off...
Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. n 170 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? If it ...into the port on operating conditions and proper connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound? Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. How do if I turn off...
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... What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Some versions of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders. Formatting Memory... reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that cannot be checked out to Memory Stick media? Sony is off. Why can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the ... Stick media onto your Memory Stick media. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to keep. 1 Copy the data from a digital camera using Memory Stick media?
... What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Some versions of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders. Formatting Memory... reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that cannot be checked out to Memory Stick media? Sony is off. Why can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the ... Stick media onto your Memory Stick media. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to keep. 1 Copy the data from a digital camera using Memory Stick media?
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... corresponding solutions online. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on how to questions about your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada http://esupport...
... corresponding solutions online. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on how to questions about your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada http://esupport...
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... editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your hard disk drive against shock hazards. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). VAIO® LAN Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your...
... editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your hard disk drive against shock hazards. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). VAIO® LAN Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your...