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n3 N Using the Network (LAN) ...102 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...104 Using the Bluetooth Function ...107 Using Peripheral Devices...112 Connecting External Speakers ...113 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...115 Connecting a Printer ...117 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...120 Setting the Password ...121 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Mode...127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...130 Adding and Removing Memory...131 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...138
n3 N Using the Network (LAN) ...102 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...104 Using the Bluetooth Function ...107 Using Peripheral Devices...112 Connecting External Speakers ...113 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...115 Connecting a Printer ...117 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...120 Setting the Password ...121 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Mode...127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...130 Adding and Removing Memory...131 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...138
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... Check that the Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator light (1) is in Sleep mode. To do so, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ...If pressing either button does not slide the disc out of the drive, restart your computer is turned off. Be ...sure not to malfunction. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. The drive eject button...
... Check that the Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator light (1) is in Sleep mode. To do so, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ...If pressing either button does not slide the disc out of the drive, restart your computer is turned off. Be ...sure not to malfunction. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. The drive eject button...
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... Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the models with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to BD-R Version 1.1 discs... General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. *12 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD... Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
... Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the models with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to BD-R Version 1.1 discs... General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. *12 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD... Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
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... malfunction. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive. 6 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. n 116 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off, skip...
... malfunction. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive. 6 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. n 116 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off, skip...
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...period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 200). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 131) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 138) For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online... new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
...period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 200). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 131) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 138) For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online... new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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... disk while your computer is equipped with your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. Some hard disks are not compatible with VAIO computers. If you unplug your computer. Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with your computer and ...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 200). n 138 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged to its power source may cause damage to the...
... disk while your computer is equipped with your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. Some hard disks are not compatible with VAIO computers. If you unplug your computer. Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with your computer and ...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 200). n 138 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged to its power source may cause damage to the...
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See Removing and Replacing the Covers (page 20) 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 139 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 20) 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 139 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 142 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 13 Replace the drive bay cover and tighten the screws. 14 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices that you disconnected in step 3. 15 Replace the back panel cover. See Removing and Replacing the Covers (page 20) for the procedure. 16 Plug the computer and the rest of the peripheral devices to secure the drive holder. 11 Connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable. 12 Tighten the screws to the power source. 17 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer.
n 142 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 13 Replace the drive bay cover and tighten the screws. 14 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices that you disconnected in step 3. 15 Replace the back panel cover. See Removing and Replacing the Covers (page 20) for the procedure. 16 Plug the computer and the rest of the peripheral devices to secure the drive holder. 11 Connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable. 12 Tighten the screws to the power source. 17 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer.
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If the edge of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 151 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and ... away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from the floppy disk drive and put it in a storage case. ❑ If the floppy disk comes with a label, make sure that the label is curled up, the label may...
If the edge of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 151 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and ... away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from the floppy disk drive and put it in a storage case. ❑ If the floppy disk comes with a label, make sure that the label is curled up, the label may...
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...computer or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If either button does not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the... optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl...
...computer or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If either button does not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the... optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl...
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... 178 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the volume down button and Restart to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer. ❑ Make... sure the correct driver software is installed according to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers ...
... 178 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the volume down button and Restart to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer. ❑ Make... sure the correct driver software is installed according to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers ...
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... inserted properly and you need to secure the connection, wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive. If the icon still does not appear, follow these steps: 1 Close all programs that is properly connected to the USB port. You can either use...-protected. n 191 N Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the floppy disk drive turns off. 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk, and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer. 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port. 5 Restart the...
... inserted properly and you need to secure the connection, wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive. If the icon still does not appear, follow these steps: 1 Close all programs that is properly connected to the USB port. You can either use...-protected. n 191 N Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the floppy disk drive turns off. 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk, and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer. 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port. 5 Restart the...