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... Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions ...127 On Handling the LCD Screen ...128... EYE Camera...132 On Handling Floppy Disks ...133 On Handling Discs ...134 On Using Headphones...136 On Handling Memory Stick Media...137 On Handling the Hard Disk ...138 On Updating Your Computer ...139
... Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions ...127 On Handling the LCD Screen ...128... EYE Camera...132 On Handling Floppy Disks ...133 On Handling Discs ...134 On Using Headphones...136 On Handling Memory Stick Media...137 On Handling the Hard Disk ...138 On Updating Your Computer ...139
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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 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...
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 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...
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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 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights... (page 19) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one...
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 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights... (page 19) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one...
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... illustrated in this sensor for operations. G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to turn off the LCD backlight. I SONY logo lamp (page 111) J LCD screen (page 128) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected models only. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take...
... illustrated in this sensor for operations. G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to turn off the LCD backlight. I SONY logo lamp (page 111) J LCD screen (page 128) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected models only. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take...
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... Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Media Access 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 . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO...
... Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Media Access 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 . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO...
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The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 112 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. 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. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use.
The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 112 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. 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. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use.
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...sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer into Sleep mode. Turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. To return to Normal mode ❑ Press the power button on your computer. ❑... button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is on during this , you cannot insert a disc. To modify this mode. ! n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound...
...sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer into Sleep mode. Turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. To return to Normal mode ❑ Press the power button on your computer. ❑... button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is on during this , you cannot insert a disc. To modify this mode. ! n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound...
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To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the ... not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 180). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 115) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 121)
To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the ... not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 180). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 115) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 121)
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... in the computer. ! n 121 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged to its power source may cause damage to install a hard disk, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Review the manufacturer's information provided with your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. Some hard disks are not compatible with your...
... in the computer. ! n 121 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged to its power source may cause damage to install a hard disk, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Review the manufacturer's information provided with your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. Some hard disks are not compatible with your...
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n 122 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 20) 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 122 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 20) 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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6 Unscrew the three screws (3) securing the drive holder. n 123 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 123 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Pull out the drive holder (4) from the hard disk drive bay and set it aside.
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Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable. Be sure to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until 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 necessary screws. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the screws. !
Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable. Be sure to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until 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 necessary screws. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the screws. !
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.... 2 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 126 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to it must be configured as a user with red... the area and select New Partition. The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on to complete the process. To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Log on -screen instructions to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format.
.... 2 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 126 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to it must be configured as a user with red... the area and select New Partition. The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on to complete the process. To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Log on -screen instructions to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format.
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... vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer in a place subject to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ... damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. n 138 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while ...
... vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer in a place subject to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ... damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. n 138 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while ...
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Turn on the left pane. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the center pane. The Computer Management window appears. 2 ... these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 147 N Troubleshooting What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you need to the computer? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored.
Turn on the left pane. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the center pane. The Computer Management window appears. 2 ... these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 147 N Troubleshooting What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you need to the computer? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored.
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... with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.... The procedure to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. To turn off the Windows startup sound? n 175 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony...PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and...
... with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.... The procedure to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. To turn off the Windows startup sound? n 175 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony...PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and...
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Sony is off. You may need to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate ...Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that cannot be checked out to reformat your hard disk drive to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Use of Memory Stick media are equipped with Memory Stick media... format a Memory Stick media (page 84). Why can 't I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that the media does not contain files...
Sony is off. You may need to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate ...Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that cannot be checked out to reformat your hard disk drive to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Use of Memory Stick media are equipped with Memory Stick media... format a Memory Stick media (page 84). Why can 't I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that the media does not contain files...
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... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for answers in Brazil You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides...
... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for answers in Brazil You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides...