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... 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...
... 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...
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...Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the functions. ... and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on selected models only.
...Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the functions. ... and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on selected models only.
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About ...the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Upon completion, connect one device...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About ...the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Upon completion, connect one device...
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... manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139) I HDMI SELECT indicator* (page 17) J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) * On selected models only. n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls...
... manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139) I HDMI SELECT indicator* (page 17) J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) * On selected models only. n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls...
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... you touch it. The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. n 14 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 142) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 133) C Memory module compartment cover (page 127) D AC In port (page 23) E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port* (page 63) F CABLE...
... you touch it. The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. n 14 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 142) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 133) C Memory module compartment cover (page 127) D AC In port (page 23) E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port* (page 63) F CABLE...
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... is unlit, the memory card is not in green while the HDMI input is selected. Illuminates when the drive is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates in use . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory...
... is unlit, the memory card is not in green while the HDMI input is selected. Illuminates when the drive is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates in use . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory...
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...to pull out the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out. 1 Check that the Hard disk/Optical disc drive indicator light (1) is unlit. 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you... can remove a disc with some mouse operations. Be sure not to malfunction. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! The drive eject button ...
...to pull out the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out. 1 Check that the Hard disk/Optical disc drive indicator light (1) is unlit. 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you... can remove a disc with some mouse operations. Be sure not to malfunction. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! The drive eject button ...
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...75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer may be equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you can receive the highdefinition video and sound outputs from the connected device and you to connect a device with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on... your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI INPUT port. ! You cannot record the HDMI input, such as a hard disk drive recorder, to find out if your computer is equipped with the HDMI...
...75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer may be equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you can receive the highdefinition video and sound outputs from the connected device and you to connect a device with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on... your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI INPUT port. ! You cannot record the HDMI input, such as a hard disk drive recorder, to find out if your computer is equipped with the HDMI...
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Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. n 121 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive.
Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. n 121 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive.
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... it for more than four seconds, your computer is in this mode. ! You will turn off automatically. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. If you do not intend to place your computer. !
... it for more than four seconds, your computer is in this mode. ! You will turn off automatically. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. If you do not intend to place your computer. !
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n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during ...are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 193). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 125) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 132) For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications.
n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during ...are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 193). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 125) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 132) For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications.
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... its power source may cause damage to install it in the computer. ! Some hard disks are not compatible with VAIO computers. If you unplug your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 193). Review the manufacturer's information provided with your computer...
... its power source may cause damage to install it in the computer. ! Some hard disks are not compatible with VAIO computers. If you unplug your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 193). Review the manufacturer's information provided with your computer...
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n 133 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down . 5 Unscrew the four screws (1) and remove the HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (2). See Removing and Replacing the Covers (page 18) for the procedure. 3 Disconnect the power cord and the rest of the peripheral devices. 4 Wait about an hour 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 133 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down . 5 Unscrew the four screws (1) and remove the HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (2). See Removing and Replacing the Covers (page 18) for the procedure. 3 Disconnect the power cord and the rest of the peripheral devices. 4 Wait about an hour 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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6 Unscrew the two screws (3) securing the drive holder. n 134 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Pull out the drive holder (4) from the HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY and set it aside.
6 Unscrew the two screws (3) securing the drive holder. n 134 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Pull out the drive holder (4) from the HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY and set it aside.
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Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! A new hard disk drive comes with the necessary screws. n 135 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the drive bay until it clicks into place and secure it with the screws.
Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! A new hard disk drive comes with the necessary screws. n 135 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the drive bay until it clicks into place and secure it with the screws.
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n 137 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Log on -screen instructions to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. The New Partition ...wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on to complete the process. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to it must be configured as a user with red marking) and select Initialize Disk. 5 Click on the newly...
n 137 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Log on -screen instructions to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. The New Partition ...wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on to complete the process. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to it must be configured as a user with red marking) and select Initialize Disk. 5 Click on the newly...
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...not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position. ❑ Do not move your computer. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to extreme changes in a short time. n 150 N Precautions 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 ...
...not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position. ❑ Do not move your computer. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to extreme changes in a short time. n 150 N Precautions 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 ...
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... i.LINK connection can communicate with 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 Windows startup sound? Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to ..., and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. See Connecting ...
... i.LINK connection can communicate with 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 Windows startup sound? Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to ..., and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. See Connecting ...
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You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to save music files onto my Memory Stick? Use of Memory Stick...? Why can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from the Memory Stick onto your Memory Stick. Sony is off. Before you reformat Memory Stick, back up important data and confirm that you want to protect ... erasure or overwriting. n 190 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Copyright protected music can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps...
You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to save music files onto my Memory Stick? Use of Memory Stick...? Why can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from the Memory Stick onto your Memory Stick. Sony is off. Before you reformat Memory Stick, back up important data and confirm that you want to protect ... erasure or overwriting. n 190 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Copyright protected music can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps...
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... guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. n 193 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http...
... guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. n 193 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http...