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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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See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. Provides information about...
See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. Provides information about...
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n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect 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 for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on)...
n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect 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 for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on)...
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... wireless keyboard. Doing so may cause the computer 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 in Sleep mode. Be sure not to malfunction. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove... a disc with some mouse operations. To do so, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. The drive eject button is disabled when your computer and repeat the procedure. If pressing either button does not slide the disc out of ...
... wireless keyboard. Doing so may cause the computer 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 in Sleep mode. Be sure not to malfunction. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove... a disc with some mouse operations. To do so, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. The drive eject button is disabled when your computer and repeat the procedure. If pressing either button does not slide the disc out of ...
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... on the computer without turning on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function. n 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... from the connected device and you to connect a device with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer and starting Windows. You cannot record the HDMI input, such as a hard disk drive recorder, to find out if your computer is equipped with the HDMI INPUT port. !
... on the computer without turning on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function. n 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... from the connected device and you to connect a device with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer and starting Windows. You cannot record the HDMI input, such as a hard disk drive recorder, to find out if your computer is equipped with the HDMI INPUT port. !
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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. 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.
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Make sure that the batteries of time. 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. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you cannot ...
Make sure that the batteries of time. 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. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you cannot ...
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...: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 193). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 125) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 132) 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...
...: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 193). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 125) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 132) 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...
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... Sony Service Center. Review the manufacturer's information provided with your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. Some hard disks are not compatible with your computer. Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with the HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY to hold an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. n 132 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive...
... Sony Service Center. Review the manufacturer's information provided with your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. Some hard disks are not compatible with your computer. Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with the HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY to hold an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. n 132 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive...
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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. 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).
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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. 6 Unscrew the two screws (3) securing the drive holder.
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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. 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the drive bay until it clicks into the drive holder and align 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 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. 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the drive bay until it clicks into the drive holder and align 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 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 . The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to it must be configured as a user with red ...the area and select New Partition. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to complete the process. To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Log on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (disk label identified with administrative rights. 2 Click Start, right-click Computer...
n 137 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to it must be configured as a user with red ...the area and select New Partition. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to complete the process. To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Log on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (disk label identified with administrative rights. 2 Click Start, right-click Computer...
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... erases all data, including music data previously saved on other sources. Before you want to Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo. ! Sony is off. Why can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other devices? Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not...What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Can I copy images from accidental erasure or overwriting. Some versions of recorded music requires permission from the Memory Stick onto your hard disk drive to reformat your Memory Stick. Copyright protected music can 't I write...
... erases all data, including music data previously saved on other sources. Before you want to Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo. ! Sony is off. Why can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other devices? Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not...What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Can I copy images from accidental erasure or overwriting. Some versions of recorded music requires permission from the Memory Stick onto your hard disk drive to reformat your Memory Stick. Copyright protected music can 't I write...
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...hard disk drive as on-screen help menu for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is posted on your computer is connected to open the VAIO... Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/...
...hard disk drive as on-screen help menu for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is posted on your computer is connected to open the VAIO... Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/...