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...1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. 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) - n8 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...
...1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. 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) - n8 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...
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... off, the memory card is not being used . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is in use. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off , the optical disc media is not being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data...
... off, the memory card is not being used . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is in use. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off , the optical disc media is not being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data...
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n 21 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 21 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. !
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... working, for reconnection. Press the Fn key to use in the LCD window on before using the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure. ! n 25 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. To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard batteries, try the following steps for example after replacement...
... working, for reconnection. Press the Fn key to use in the LCD window on before using the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure. ! n 25 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. To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard batteries, try the following steps for example after replacement...
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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 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, 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 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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... your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to the disc. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type...
... your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to the disc. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type...
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..., TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on service availability in your area as well as the type of cable connection available in some countries or areas. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on cable connection. 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 with...
..., TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on service availability in your area as well as the type of cable connection available in some countries or areas. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on cable connection. 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 with...
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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 102 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 print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to 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 Windows to the computer. n 102 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 print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer.
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.... ✍ Your computer can connect your network. n 105 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to your computer to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the back of...
.... ✍ Your computer can connect your network. n 105 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to your computer to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the back of...
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... depot service for password reset. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Make sure not to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to forget the password. Once you have set the power-on password, you turn it on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access...
... depot service for password reset. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Make sure not to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to forget the password. Once you have set the power-on password, you turn it on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access...
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... the wireless keyboard. ! Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. You will enter Sleep mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to place your computer will turn off automatically. If the computer 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 Normal mode ❑ Press the power button on your computer is not used for...
... the wireless keyboard. ! Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. You will enter Sleep mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to place your computer will turn off automatically. If the computer 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 Normal mode ❑ Press the power button on your computer is not used for...
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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. 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).
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... using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 180). The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver...
... using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 180). The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver...
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... one software application. n 152 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If 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. 3 Right-click the device...
... one software application. n 152 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If 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. 3 Right-click the device...
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.... 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 dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you may need...
.... 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 dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you may need...
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..., replace it must be able to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 90). What should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? ! You may not be connected to selected models only. To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. Using a disc...
..., replace it must be able to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 90). What should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? ! You may not be connected to selected models only. To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. Using a disc...
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... Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 162 N Troubleshooting...
... Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 162 N Troubleshooting...
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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 165 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if...
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 165 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if...
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... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. n 173 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install the most recent driver software. See Inserting a PC Card (page 74) for the PC Card to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver...
... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. n 173 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install the most recent driver software. See Inserting a PC Card (page 74) for the PC Card to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver...
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...; port on your computer or with the external camera connected to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). n 191 N Support Options VAIO® Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO...
...; port on your computer or with the external camera connected to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). n 191 N Support Options VAIO® Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO...