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n3 N Using Peripheral Devices ...108 Connecting External Speakers ...109 Connecting an External Display ...111 Selecting Display Modes...115 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...116 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...118 Connecting a Printer ...120 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...121 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...123 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...125 Setting the Password ...126 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 131 Using the Power Saving Mode...132 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...135 Adding and Removing Memory...136 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ...143
n3 N Using Peripheral Devices ...108 Connecting External Speakers ...109 Connecting an External Display ...111 Selecting Display Modes...115 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...116 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...118 Connecting a Printer ...120 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...121 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...123 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...125 Setting the Password ...126 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 131 Using the Power Saving Mode...132 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...135 Adding and Removing Memory...136 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ...143
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...; VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about the software programs included with http://, your computer must be connected to the original factory settings. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by...
...; VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about the software programs included with http://, your computer must be connected to the original factory settings. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by...
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... the drive is turned off. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 System power CF memory card Media Access HDMI SELECT DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is selected. Illuminates in use . Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch...
... the drive is turned off. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 System power CF memory card Media Access HDMI SELECT DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is selected. Illuminates in use . Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch...
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... and the wireless keyboard is in certain software applications. I Muting button Turns the volume on the wireless keyboard to batteries wear out. N Windows key Displays the Start menu. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is selected, you can change the volume. To change the volume for the HDMI input, see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page 75) for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page...
... and the wireless keyboard is in certain software applications. I Muting button Turns the volume on the wireless keyboard to batteries wear out. N Windows key Displays the Start menu. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is selected, you can change the volume. To change the volume for the HDMI input, see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page 75) for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page...
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... pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. It is connected to your finger on the touch pad around its center to start an operation. Press the left button. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can disable/enable the...
... pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. It is connected to your finger on the touch pad around its center to start an operation. Press the left button. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can disable/enable the...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... Composite Audio output (L/R) jacks (7) and the Video output jack (8) on the back panel of the set-top box (STB) (3). To connect in STB mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your computer to cable service access that uses a set -top box (STB) setup, you prefer better video quality, connect one end of an S Video cable (10) (not supplied) to the S Video output port (11) on the back panel of your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one...
... Composite Audio output (L/R) jacks (7) and the Video output jack (8) on the back panel of the set-top box (STB) (3). To connect in STB mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your computer to cable service access that uses a set -top box (STB) setup, you prefer better video quality, connect one end of an S Video cable (10) (not supplied) to the S Video output port (11) on the back panel of your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 109) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 111) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 115) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 116) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 118) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 120) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 121) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 123) n 108 N Using Peripheral Devices
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 109) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 111) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 115) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 116) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 118) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 120) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 121) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 123) n 108 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... How do I change the sound output device. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 21) for the procedure. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the...
... How do I change the sound output device. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 21) for the procedure. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the...
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n 111 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to the connected external display, see Selecting Display Modes (page 115). To change the display output to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the back of your computer. ✍ Connect the power cord of your external display after connecting all other cables.
n 111 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to the connected external display, see Selecting Display Modes (page 115). To change the display output to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the back of your computer. ✍ Connect the power cord of your external display after connecting all other cables.
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... Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 21) for the purpose of copyright protected, high-quality contents. It has 24 pins. n 112 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display ✍ You need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to your computer to view the copyright protected contents. Your computer is a type of the computer and the other to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the computer display...
... Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 21) for the purpose of copyright protected, high-quality contents. It has 24 pins. n 112 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display ✍ You need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to your computer to view the copyright protected contents. Your computer is a type of the computer and the other to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the computer display...
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... configuration system. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 21) for sound output. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for the procedure. n 113 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV If your TV is equipped with an HDMI input port, you need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable (2) (not supplied) to the HDMI...
... configuration system. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 21) for sound output. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for the procedure. n 113 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV If your TV is equipped with an HDMI input port, you need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable (2) (not supplied) to the HDMI...
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n 120 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your computer to your printer.
n 120 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your computer to your printer.
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n 123 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the back of the computer and the other...
n 123 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the back of the computer and the other...
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... N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on installing hard disk drives ❑ The entire repair cost will cause a malfunction of your computer. ❑ If you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Center cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create your own recovery discs. Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for more information. 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.
... N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on installing hard disk drives ❑ The entire repair cost will cause a malfunction of your computer. ❑ If you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Center cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create your own recovery discs. Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for more information. 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.
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..., press the Enter key. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not...
..., press the Enter key. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not...
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... Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
... Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
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To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 99). n 186 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑...
To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 99). n 186 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑...
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... with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional...
... with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional...
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... Lk key to stop working properly. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Clock, Language, and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as this may create interference, causing the keyboard to turn it off before entering these characters. ❑ Avoid using any wireless devices that the Num lock indicator light is labeled on the wireless keyboard to stop working properly...
... Lk key to stop working properly. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Clock, Language, and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as this may create interference, causing the keyboard to turn it off before entering these characters. ❑ Avoid using any wireless devices that the Num lock indicator light is labeled on the wireless keyboard to stop working properly...