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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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...1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. 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. ❑ ...Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this...
...1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. 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. ❑ ...Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this...
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... started using your VAIO computer. ! 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 system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so...
... started using your VAIO computer. ! 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 system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so...
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The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. 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. It may be different from those illustrated in this...
The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. 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. It may be different from those illustrated in this...
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... your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. 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...
... your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. 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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Illuminates in use . Illuminates when the drive is selected. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the ... in MOTION EYE camera is off . Illuminates while the built-in use . Functions Illuminates in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power...
Illuminates in use . Illuminates when the drive is selected. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the ... in MOTION EYE camera is off . Illuminates while the built-in use . Functions Illuminates in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power...
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...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 turned off. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a... disc with some mouse operations. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is unlit. 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the disc drive eject button on the wireless...
...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 turned off. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a... disc with some mouse operations. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is unlit. 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the disc drive eject button on the wireless...
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...online specifications to find out if your computer is equipped with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function. With ...can view and hear them on the computer without turning on your computer and starting Windows. 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 ... connect a device with the HDMI INPUT port. ! You cannot record the HDMI input, such as a hard disk drive recorder, to the computer.
...online specifications to find out if your computer is equipped with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function. With ...can view and hear them on the computer without turning on your computer and starting Windows. 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 ... connect a device with the HDMI INPUT port. ! You cannot record the HDMI input, such as a hard disk drive recorder, to the computer.
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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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... your computer into a low power consumption mode. You will turn off automatically. Turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you do not intend to use it for more...
... your computer into a low power consumption mode. You will turn off automatically. Turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you do not intend to use it for more...
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...open the memory module compartment cover. 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...install it yourself, if you 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)
...open the memory module compartment cover. 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...install it yourself, if you 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)
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... computer is equipped with your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. Make sure you need assistance to install a hard disk, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 193). n 132 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged to its...
... computer is equipped with your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. Make sure you need assistance to install a hard disk, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 193). n 132 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged to its...
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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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n 135 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the screws. A new hard disk drive comes 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. ! Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder with the necessary screws.
n 135 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the screws. A new hard disk drive comes 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. ! Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder with the necessary screws.
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... the on the allocated area of the disk. 6 Right-click the area and select New Partition. 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 -screen instructions... Management window appears. 3 Under the file directory on the right, click Disk Management under Storage. 4 Right-click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (disk label identified with administrative rights. 2 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 137 N Upgrading Your...
... the on the allocated area of the disk. 6 Right-click the area and select New Partition. 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 -screen instructions... Management window appears. 3 Under the file directory on the right, click Disk Management under Storage. 4 Right-click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (disk label identified with administrative rights. 2 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 137 N Upgrading Your...
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...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 ...handling your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your ...
...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 ...handling your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your ...
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...an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. How do if I turn...establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible...
...an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. How do if I turn...establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible...
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... a CD or downloaded from other devices? n 190 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Before you reformat Memory Stick, back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you have recorded with... Memory Stick-compatible digital cameras. Sony is off. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to keep. 1 Copy the data from a digital camera using Memory Stick? Some versions of recorded music requires...
... a CD or downloaded from other devices? n 190 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Before you reformat Memory Stick, back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you have recorded with... Memory Stick-compatible digital cameras. Sony is off. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to keep. 1 Copy the data from a digital camera using Memory Stick? Some versions of recorded music requires...
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... listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on -screen help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on...
... listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on -screen help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on...