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... Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. 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 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) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center...
... Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. 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 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) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center...
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.... DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is read from or written to the optical disc media. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is not being used . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is turned off. See Setting Up...
.... DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is read from or written to the optical disc media. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is not being used . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is turned off. See Setting Up...
User Guide
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To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push in the cover toward the computer. ! n 21 N Getting Started 2 Fit the projections inside the cover into the respective holes on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary. Be sure to keep the back panel cover on 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 in the cover toward the computer. ! n 21 N Getting Started 2 Fit the projections inside the cover into the respective holes on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary. Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the back of the back panel cover (2).
User Guide
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... CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 6 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on before using the keyboard...
... CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 6 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on before using the keyboard...
User Guide
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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 48 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 48 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.
User Guide
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... models only. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on how to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter...
... models only. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on how to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter...
User Guide
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... the type of cable connection available in your home. The best method to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with the TV tuner board. One end connects to the computer's VHF/UHF input 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. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on service...
... the type of cable connection available in your home. The best method to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with the TV tuner board. One end connects to the computer's VHF/UHF input 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. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on service...
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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 the USB port and the other end to your printer. n 104 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 an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer.
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 the USB port and the other end to your printer. n 104 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 an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer.
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...) for the procedure. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. n 107 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected 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 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.
...) for the procedure. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. n 107 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected 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 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.
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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 127 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 127 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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... updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can I keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! The Microsoft Windows operating...
... updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can I keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! The Microsoft Windows operating...
User Guide
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... than one software application. 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. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. n 157 N Troubleshooting Why...
... than one software application. 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. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. n 157 N Troubleshooting Why...
User Guide
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... wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. If you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. n 164 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of your computer's hardware devices. 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...
... wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. If you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. n 164 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of your computer's hardware devices. 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...
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n 166 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it...
n 166 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it...
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... the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. Why can't I write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media 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. Note...
... the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. Why can't I write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media 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. Note...
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... 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual...
... 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual...
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... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed...
... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed...
Safety Information / Renseignements relatifs à la sécurité
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... YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of your Sony Service Center. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part without notice. All rights reserved. This manual and the software...
... YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of your Sony Service Center. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part without notice. All rights reserved. This manual and the software...
Safety Information / Renseignements relatifs à la sécurité
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... is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use or store your computer in Canada. Doing so may cause medical devices...
... is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use or store your computer in Canada. Doing so may cause medical devices...
Marketing Specifications
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... product with SP1 Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - Viewable area measured diagonally. 7. video-on Keyboard - Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/712 . A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to it as a recovery partition. 3. VGC-LT32E Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in-one Hardware Keyboard: 99 keys, 19.05 mm pitch, 2.7 stroke Action Buttons: Action Buttons on -demand and...
... product with SP1 Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - Viewable area measured diagonally. 7. video-on Keyboard - Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/712 . A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to it as a recovery partition. 3. VGC-LT32E Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Use: All-in-one Hardware Keyboard: 99 keys, 19.05 mm pitch, 2.7 stroke Action Buttons: Action Buttons on -demand and...