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... 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) - 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. Provides information about using Windows Media...
... 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) - 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. Provides information about using Windows Media...
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... written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is off. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is turned off. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in MOTION EYE camera is not being used . Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Built-in MOTION...
... written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is off. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is turned off. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in MOTION EYE camera is not being used . Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Built-in MOTION...
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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. !
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... Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard and four AA alkaline batteries for use the wireless keyboard, you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. To connect the wireless keyboard ! If the wireless keyboard is established between the computer and the keyboard. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. The connect indicator turns on in the keyboard are supplied...
... Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard and four AA alkaline batteries for use the wireless keyboard, you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. To connect the wireless keyboard ! If the wireless keyboard is established between the computer and the keyboard. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. The connect indicator turns on in the keyboard are supplied...
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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 model. 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. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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 model. 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. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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... software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your software. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 44) to the disc. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Discs ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc into the optical disc drive...
... software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your software. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 44) to the disc. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Discs ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc into the optical disc drive...
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... port, and the other end connects to the cable service access or to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with the following connections may not be available in your home. If your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on cable connection. One primary cable to connect the computer to connect...
... port, and the other end connects to the cable service access or to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with the following connections may not be available in your home. If your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on cable connection. One primary cable to connect the computer to connect...
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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. n 100 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 the USB port and the other end to your printer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to 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. n 100 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 the USB port and the other end to your printer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.
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.... ✍ 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 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 access the network (Ethernet) port. n 103 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable.
.... ✍ 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 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 access the network (Ethernet) port. n 103 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable.
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... cannot start your password and keep it on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Press the space bar to change the setting from unauthorized access. ! To add the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Make sure not to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and...
... cannot start your password and keep it on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Press the space bar to change the setting from unauthorized access. ! To add the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Make sure not to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and...
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... the power button on your computer. ❑ Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander, or the space bar on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to use it will enter Sleep mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to sleep and click Save Changes. To modify this mode. ! Alternatively, 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 power button on your computer. ❑ Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander, or the space bar on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to use it will enter Sleep mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to sleep and click Save Changes. To modify this mode. ! Alternatively, 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...
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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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You can keep my antivirus software updated? 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 Microsoft Windows operating system is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. How do I protect my computer against security...
You can keep my antivirus software updated? 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 Microsoft Windows operating system is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly. How do I protect my computer against security...
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... flicker noise, change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. 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 a few seconds? n 148 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be suspended for your camera and click Update Driver Software.
... flicker noise, change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. 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 a few seconds? n 148 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be suspended for your camera and click Update Driver Software.
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... on the listed device, you need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. n 156 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of the following: ❑ Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑...
... on the listed device, you need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. n 156 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of the following: ❑ Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑...
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... support it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. n 158 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. See the online Specifications...
... support it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. n 158 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. See the online Specifications...
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... use your computer may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. n 161 N Troubleshooting...
... use your computer may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. n 161 N Troubleshooting...
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... keyboard when you cannot use the numeric keypad, the Num Lk key may create interference, causing the keyboard to turn it on before entering numerals. ❑ Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the packaging box. 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 your wireless keyboard...
... keyboard when you cannot use the numeric keypad, the Num Lk key may create interference, causing the keyboard to turn it on before entering numerals. ❑ Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the packaging box. 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 your wireless keyboard...
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... window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. See Inserting a PC Card (page 72) for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. The Device Manager window...
... window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. See Inserting a PC Card (page 72) for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. The Device Manager window...
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... external camera connected to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO Central provides a centralized location that gathers resources to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer and output them to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. VAIO® Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software...
... external camera connected to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO Central provides a centralized location that gathers resources to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer and output them to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. VAIO® Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software...