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n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...104 Connecting External Speakers ...105 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...107 Connecting a Printer ...109 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...110 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...114 Setting the Password ...115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Mode...121 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...124 Adding and Removing Memory...125 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...132 Precautions ...138 Handling the LCD Screen ...139 Using the Power Source ...140 Handling Your Computer ...141 Handling ...
n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...104 Connecting External Speakers ...105 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...107 Connecting a Printer ...109 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...110 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...114 Setting the Password ...115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Mode...121 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...124 Adding and Removing Memory...125 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...132 Precautions ...138 Handling the LCD Screen ...139 Using the Power Source ...140 Handling Your Computer ...141 Handling ...
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...on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the functions. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
...on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the functions. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
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... button Opens the Media Center Start menu by default. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on the computer screen. I Muting button Turns the volume on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for more in place to batteries wear out. N Windows key Displays the Start menu. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications...
... button Opens the Media Center Start menu by default. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on the computer screen. I Muting button Turns the volume on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for more in place to batteries wear out. N Windows key Displays the Start menu. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications...
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n 49 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 model. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your optical disc drive supports.
n 49 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 model. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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... be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that conform to read the notices on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual...
... be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that conform to read the notices on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual...
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... a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 49) to use the software, see the help...
... a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 49) to use the software, see the help...
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... cable service access that uses a set -top box (STB) (3), matching the plug and jack colors. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with triple RCA plugs on one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). When you prefer better video quality, connect one end of a stereo A/V cable with the L-shaped plug. 1 Connect one end and the straight plug on the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (5) on your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one...
... cable service access that uses a set -top box (STB) (3), matching the plug and jack colors. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with triple RCA plugs on one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). When you prefer better video quality, connect one end of a stereo A/V cable with the L-shaped plug. 1 Connect one end and the straight plug on the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (5) on your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one...
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... specifications to set up to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function You need to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide...
... specifications to set up to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function You need to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide...
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To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to your S/PDIF device. ! n 105 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to change the sound output device? (page...
To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to your S/PDIF device. ! n 105 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to change the sound output device? (page...
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer. n 109 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your computer to print documents. 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.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer. n 109 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your computer to print documents. 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.
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... devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network. n 112 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 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. See Removing and Replacing...
... devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network. n 112 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 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. See Removing and Replacing...
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... 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 119 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
... 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 119 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
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... m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. n 158 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or...
... m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. n 158 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or...
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... to download updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive 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...
... to download updates. You can keep my antivirus software updated? How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive 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...
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n 162 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by more than one of camera images. To reduce flicker noise, change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. light source, flicker, etc.) to 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 a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the...
n 162 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by more than one of camera images. To reduce flicker noise, change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. light source, flicker, etc.) to 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 a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the...
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... taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 146) for dirt or damage. If you need to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System...
... taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 146) for dirt or damage. If you need to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System...
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... supported disc media. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer. n 174 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. For information on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to selected models only. See the online specifications to DVD media? ❑ Make...
... supported disc media. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer. n 174 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. For information on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to selected models only. See the online specifications to DVD media? ❑ Make...
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See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 49) to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 175 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable.
See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 49) to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 175 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable.
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... as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 177 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on...
... as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 177 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on...
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Use SonicStage Mastering Studio to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and...
Use SonicStage Mastering Studio to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and...