User Guide
Page 7
... Media Center. 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 and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - 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 Media Center User Guide...
... Media Center. 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 and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - 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 Media Center User Guide...
User Guide
Page 17
Media Access Illuminates when data is not being used . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in red upon reception of the...
Media Access Illuminates when data is not being used . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in red upon reception of the...
User Guide
Page 19
Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary. To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push it in. ! n 19 N Getting Started 2 Align the cover with the back of the back panel cover (2).
Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary. To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push it in. ! n 19 N Getting Started 2 Align the cover with the back of the back panel cover (2).
User Guide
Page 23
... CONNECT button (5) on the bottom of the keyboard. n 23 N Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard and four AA alkaline batteries for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. If not, repeat the procedure. ! If the wireless keyboard is lost. To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of each other. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. 3 Turn...
... CONNECT button (5) on the bottom of the keyboard. n 23 N Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard and four AA alkaline batteries for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. If not, repeat the procedure. ! If the wireless keyboard is lost. To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of each other. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. 3 Turn...
User Guide
Page 44
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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.
User Guide
Page 52
... supported disc media. See the online Specifications to find the type of your software. Copying Files to use the software, see the help file on selected models only. For instructions on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to copy files to find about the supported disc media. To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on your optical disc drive...
... supported disc media. See the online Specifications to find the type of your software. Copying Files to use the software, see the help file on selected models only. For instructions on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to copy files to find about the supported disc media. To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on your optical disc drive...
User Guide
Page 54
... Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the detailed instructions on the type of connection available. TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your area as well as the type of cable connection available in some countries or areas. If your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on cable connection. The following . ✍ You need to connect...
... Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the detailed instructions on the type of connection available. TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your area as well as the type of cable connection available in some countries or areas. If your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on cable connection. The following . ✍ You need to connect...
User Guide
Page 100
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 a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. n 100 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
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 a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. n 100 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
User Guide
Page 103
n 103 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. 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...
n 103 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. 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...
User Guide
Page 107
... to change the setting from other people. If you forget the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. To add the power-on password 1 Turn on password and need assistance to reset it, a password reset...
... to change the setting from other people. If you forget the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. To add the power-on password 1 Turn on password and need assistance to reset it, a password reset...
User Guide
Page 111
... will enter Sleep mode. If you cannot insert a disc. To modify this mode. ! n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings. Turn off your computer will lose all unsaved data. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. To return to sleep and click Save Changes. Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings...
... will enter Sleep mode. If you cannot insert a disc. To modify this mode. ! n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings. Turn off your computer will lose all unsaved data. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. To return to sleep and click Save Changes. Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings...
User Guide
Page 120
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).
User Guide
Page 146
... and download updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. The best way to set up automatic or scheduled updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start, All...
... and download updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. The best way to set up automatic or scheduled updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start, All...
User Guide
Page 148
... (e.g. LightSource, Flickness, etc.) to one software application. This problem occurs when you must reinstall the driver software for your camera and click Update Driver Software. Why is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. Why can set an appropriate value to eliminate flicker noise. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. If another...
... (e.g. LightSource, Flickness, etc.) to one software application. This problem occurs when you must reinstall the driver software for your camera and click Update Driver Software. Why is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. Why can set an appropriate value to eliminate flicker noise. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. If another...
User Guide
Page 156
... button and Restart to restart 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. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you may need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs...
... button and Restart to restart 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. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you may need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs...
User Guide
Page 158
...-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drives do not support it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. Why can't I write data to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you neither launch any software application nor allow any to Blu-ray Discs? ! n 158 N Troubleshooting What...
...-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drives do not support it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. Why can't I write data to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you neither launch any software application nor allow any to Blu-ray Discs? ! n 158 N Troubleshooting What...
User Guide
Page 161
... your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel.
... your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel.
User Guide
Page 166
... Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock, Language, and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as this may not be mismatched. These devices may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. ❑ Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. The language layout of the wireless keyboard is in the ON position. ❑ Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed...
... Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock, Language, and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as this may not be mismatched. These devices may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. ❑ Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. The language layout of the wireless keyboard is in the ON position. ❑ Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed...
User Guide
Page 168
... Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. n 168 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card 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. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card...
... Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. n 168 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card 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. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card...
User Guide
Page 186
... contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). VAIO Central provides a centralized location that gathers resources to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO® Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with various video quality settings when using the internal camera. n 186 N Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio™ software Sony Electronics Inc. For...
... contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). VAIO Central provides a centralized location that gathers resources to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO® Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with various video quality settings when using the internal camera. n 186 N Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio™ software Sony Electronics Inc. For...
