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...using Windows Media Center. 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 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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center...
...using Windows Media Center. 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 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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center...
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... is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is on .) When the indicator is off . When the indicator is off . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is turned off , the optical disc media is not being used . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page...
... is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is on .) When the indicator is off . When the indicator is off . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is turned off , the optical disc media is not being used . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page...
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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). 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.
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... Panel Cover (page 20) for use the wireless keyboard, you find your computer. The connect indicator turns on in the keyboard are supplied with your keyboard not working, for example after replacement of the keyboard batteries, try the following steps for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. n 25 N Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard and four AA alkaline batteries for the procedure. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch...
... Panel Cover (page 20) for use the wireless keyboard, you find your computer. The connect indicator turns on in the keyboard are supplied with your keyboard not working, for example after replacement of the keyboard batteries, try the following steps for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. n 25 N Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard and four AA alkaline batteries for the procedure. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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.
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n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. 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 find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. Copying Files to find...
n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. 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 find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. Copying Files to find...
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... type of connection available. 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. Otherwise, proceed with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). One primary cable to connect the computer to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on service...
... type of connection available. 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. Otherwise, proceed with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). One primary cable to connect the computer to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on service...
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to the computer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your computer to print documents. n 104 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your printer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to the computer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your computer to print documents. n 104 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your printer.
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.... ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the network (Ethernet) port. n 107 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to the network, ask your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings.
.... ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the network (Ethernet) port. n 107 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to the network, ask your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings.
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... the < or , key to select Security to forget the password. To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on password is provided for password reset. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to change all the setup options in for depot service for users with administrator rights on password and need to be up to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Once you cannot start the computer.
... the < or , key to select Security to forget the password. To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on password is provided for password reset. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to change all the setup options in for depot service for users with administrator rights on password and need to be up to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Once you cannot start the computer.
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To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
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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). 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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... Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Live OneCare. 2 Click Check for Updates in the Protection Plus section. 3 The Windows Live OneCare Updates balloon appears on the taskbar. 4 Follow the on your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to download updates. To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! n 154 N Troubleshooting...
... Internet before you can receive updates. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Live OneCare. 2 Click Check for Updates in the Protection Plus section. 3 The Windows Live OneCare Updates balloon appears on the taskbar. 4 Follow the on your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to download updates. To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! n 154 N Troubleshooting...
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... 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 the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the...
... 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 the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the...
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... volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. The Device Manager window appears with the label side facing toward you may need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. n 164 N Troubleshooting...
... volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. The Device Manager window appears with the label side facing toward you may need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. n 164 N Troubleshooting...
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... using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. Using a disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to play some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 48) to find out the type of your computer. See the online specifications to selected models only...
... using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. Using a disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to play some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 48) to find out the type of your computer. See the online specifications to selected models only...
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... 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. n 167 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? ! You cannot add or...
... 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. n 167 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? ! You cannot add or...
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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. See the manual that came with your...
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. See the manual that came with your...
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.... n 177 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , 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 inserted properly. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally...
.... n 177 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , 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 inserted properly. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally...
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VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer. n 194 N Support Options SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to easily switch between the various wireless components (Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, WiMAX, and Bluetooth™ technology connectivity) that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer and output them to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the...
VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer. n 194 N Support Options SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to easily switch between the various wireless components (Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, WiMAX, and Bluetooth™ technology connectivity) that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer and output them to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the...