User Guide
Page 3
... 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
User Guide
Page 8
... 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) - 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...
... 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) - 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...
User Guide
Page 13
...one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your VAIO... computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions....
...one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your VAIO... computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions....
User Guide
Page 14
... to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. 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...
... to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. 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...
User Guide
Page 19
... LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is in Sleep mode, and turns off , the memory card is read from or written to the hard disk drive. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in its help file. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn ... when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is on .) When the indicator is off when the computer ...
... LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is in Sleep mode, and turns off , the memory card is read from or written to the hard disk drive. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in its help file. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn ... when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is on .) When the indicator is off when the computer ...
User Guide
Page 112
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. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. 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. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. 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.
User Guide
Page 113
n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. To change the Sleep mode settings. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. If the computer is not used for...
n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. To change the Sleep mode settings. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. If the computer is not used for...
User Guide
Page 114
...agent, see the online specifications. 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 assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount... warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ 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 avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a...
...agent, see the online specifications. 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 assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount... warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ 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 avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a...
User Guide
Page 121
... removing a hard disk. 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 it in the computer. ! Installing or removing a hard disk while your computer. Review the manufacturer's information provided with an open internal bay to install a hard disk, contact an authorized Sony Service...
... removing a hard disk. 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 it in the computer. ! Installing or removing a hard disk while your computer. Review the manufacturer's information provided with an open internal bay to install a hard disk, contact an authorized Sony Service...
User Guide
Page 122
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.
User Guide
Page 123
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. 6 Unscrew the three screws (3) securing the drive holder.
User Guide
Page 124
n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the necessary screws. Be sure 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 clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable.
n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the necessary screws. Be sure 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 clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable.
User Guide
Page 126
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 complete the process. The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to it must be configured ...
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 complete the process. The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to it must be configured ...
User Guide
Page 138
... the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to extreme changes in a short time. 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 in a ... can be easily 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 reading or...
... the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to extreme changes in a short time. 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 in a ... can be easily 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 reading or...
User Guide
Page 147
To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. Turn on the left pane. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, ... Computer Management window appears. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. To check the volume of the recovery partition? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. The volume of the recovery...
To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. Turn on the left pane. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, ... Computer Management window appears. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. To check the volume of the recovery partition? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. The volume of the recovery...
User Guide
Page 175
... sound? Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394...procedure to be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. How do if I turn off , the... i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals ...
... sound? Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394...procedure to be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. How do if I turn off , the... i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals ...
User Guide
Page 178
...to keep. 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your Memory Stick media. Why can 't I write data to reformat your hard disk drive to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Can I copy images from other devices? Yes, and you can view video clips that the...music files that cannot be checked out to protect data from the copyright holders. Sony is off. n 178 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music ...
...to keep. 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your Memory Stick media. Why can 't I write data to reformat your hard disk drive to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Can I copy images from other devices? Yes, and you can view video clips that the...music files that cannot be checked out to protect data from the copyright holders. Sony is off. n 178 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music ...
User Guide
Page 180
... on where to go for answers to information on -screen help guides. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers in... Brazil For operating system support, you can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to questions about your VAIO...
... on where to go for answers to information on -screen help guides. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers in... Brazil For operating system support, you can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to questions about your VAIO...