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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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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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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 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...
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 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...
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G SONY logo lamp (page 126) H LCD screen (page 145) I HDMI SELECT indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS indicator (page 19) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) L Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this ...
G SONY logo lamp (page 126) H LCD screen (page 145) I HDMI SELECT indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS indicator (page 19) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) L Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this ...
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The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. n 16 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 148) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 139) C Memory module compartment cover (page 133) D AC In port (page 25) E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port (page 67) F CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (page 60) G HDMI INPUT port (page 79) H Cable clamps (page 27) I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (page 77) J S VIDEO input port (page 68) K A/V INPUT jack (page 68) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 102) !
The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. n 16 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 148) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 139) C Memory module compartment cover (page 133) D AC In port (page 25) E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port (page 67) F CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (page 60) G HDMI INPUT port (page 79) H Cable clamps (page 27) I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (page 77) J S VIDEO input port (page 68) K A/V INPUT jack (page 68) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 102) !
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... the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates when the drive is turned on , illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when...
... the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates when the drive is turned on , illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when...
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...the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out. 1 Check that the Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator light (1) is turned off. 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 ... is unlit. 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard. The drive eject button is in Sleep mode. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc !...
...the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out. 1 Check that the Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator light (1) is turned off. 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 ... is unlit. 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard. The drive eject button is in Sleep mode. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc !...
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... Input function, the computer can view and hear them on the computer without turning on your computer and starting Windows. ! n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you can receive the high-definition video and... the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 83) for the HDMI input, change 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. ✍ To customize the display settings for the procedure...
... Input function, the computer can view and hear them on the computer without turning on your computer and starting Windows. ! n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you can receive the high-definition video and... the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 83) for the HDMI input, change 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. ✍ To customize the display settings for the procedure...
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... the power button for a long period of your computer if you cannot insert a disc. n 128 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. Turn off your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and...
... the power button for a long period of your computer if you cannot insert a disc. n 128 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. Turn off your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and...
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...with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ 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 the type of module and the amount of the warranty during ...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 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic ...
...with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ 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 the type of module and the amount of the warranty during ...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 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic ...
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... the HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY to hold an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. If you unplug your computer is equipped with your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. Review the manufacturer's information provided with VAIO computers. Make sure you need assistance to install a hard disk, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Installing or removing a hard disk...
... the HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY to hold an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. If you unplug your computer is equipped with your new hard disk drive before installing or removing a hard disk. Review the manufacturer's information provided with VAIO computers. Make sure you need assistance to install a hard disk, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Installing or removing a hard disk...
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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). 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.
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6 Unscrew the two screws (3) securing the drive holder. n 140 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 140 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. 10 Slide the drive holder into the drive bay until it with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder with the screws. n 141 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure 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.
Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the drive bay until it with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder with the screws. n 141 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure 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.
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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...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. To identify the additional... hard disk space 1 Log on to complete the process. The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow ...
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...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. To identify the additional... hard disk space 1 Log on to complete the process. The New Partition wizard window appears. 7 Follow ...
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... be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. n 157 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 ...or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in a short time. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep...
... be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. n 157 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 ...or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in a short time. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep...
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...using the Windows power options, for the system recovery is stored. Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for your screen to turn -off..., and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the center pane. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the left pane. How do if I check the volume of the recovery ... N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you need to the computer? To boot your computer and ...
...using the Windows power options, for the system recovery is stored. Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for your screen to turn -off..., and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the center pane. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the left pane. How do if I check the volume of the recovery ... N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you need to the computer? To boot your computer and ...
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... i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your computer or camcorder. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. The procedure ...an 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. Unplug the cable, and... use my DV camcorder? If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on a...
... i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your computer or camcorder. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. The procedure ...an 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. Unplug the cable, and... use my DV camcorder? If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on a...
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Sony is off. Copyright protected music can 't I write data to the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo. ! Why can only be recorded ...to keep. 1 Copy the data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Can I copy images from the copyright holders. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to protect data from the Memory Stick onto your Memory Stick. Yes, and you can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the ... use a Memory Stick that you have recorded with Memory Stick-compatible digital cameras. Why can view video clips that was formatted on a VAIO computer on it.
Sony is off. Copyright protected music can 't I write data to the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo. ! Why can only be recorded ...to keep. 1 Copy the data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Can I copy images from the copyright holders. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to protect data from the Memory Stick onto your Memory Stick. Yes, and you can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the ... use a Memory Stick that you have recorded with Memory Stick-compatible digital cameras. Why can view video clips that was formatted on a VAIO computer on it.
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...the help guides. n 200 N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil These guides are stored on the hard disk drive...
...the help guides. n 200 N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil These guides are stored on the hard disk drive...