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...Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models...
...Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models...
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... off , the memory card is not being used . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in use. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the...
... off , the memory card is not being used . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in use. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the...
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To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push it in. ! Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary. n 21 N Getting Started 2 Align the cover with the back of the back panel cover (2).
To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push it in. ! Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary. n 21 N Getting Started 2 Align the cover with the back of the back panel cover (2).
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See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to use in the LCD window on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. The connect indicator turns on before using the keyboard. Steps 5 and 6 must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard. This could indicate that...
See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to use in the LCD window on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. The connect indicator turns on before using the keyboard. Steps 5 and 6 must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard. This could indicate that...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 46 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 optical disc drive supports. 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 model. n 46 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 optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to use the software, see the help file on selected models only. n 54 N Using Your VAIO...
... desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to use the software, see the help file on selected models only. n 54 N Using Your VAIO...
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... home. One primary cable to connect the computer to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on cable connection. Note that came with the tuner for the procedure. If your computer is not equipped with the VHF/UHF input port and is the TV coaxial cable (1). See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on the type of cable connection available...
... home. One primary cable to connect the computer to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on cable connection. Note that came with the tuner for the procedure. If your computer is not equipped with the VHF/UHF input port and is the TV coaxial cable (1). See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on the type of cable connection available...
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of 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. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer. n 102 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 your computer to print documents.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of 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. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer. n 102 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 your computer to print documents.
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... network administrator. ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the network (Ethernet) port. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network. n 105 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable...
... network administrator. ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the network (Ethernet) port. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network. n 105 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable...
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... Enter key. If you have set the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for depot service for password reset. The BIOS setup screen appears. Once you forget the power-on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. To add the power-on password 1 Turn on password, you turn it on password and need...
... Enter key. If you have set the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for depot service for password reset. The BIOS setup screen appears. Once you forget the power-on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. To add the power-on password 1 Turn on password, you turn it on password and need...
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... a disc. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. Turn off your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to Normal mode ❑ Press the power button on your computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To return to use it will enter Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings...
... a disc. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. Turn off your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to Normal mode ❑ Press the power button on your computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To return to use it will enter Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings...
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n 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down . 5 Unscrew the three screws (1) and remove the hard disk bay cover (2). See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices. 4 Wait 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 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down . 5 Unscrew the three screws (1) and remove the hard disk bay cover (2). See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices. 4 Wait 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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... BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. If you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 180). Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory...
... BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. If you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 180). Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory...
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... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 112). n 152 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power...
... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 112). n 152 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power...
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.... 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the left pane. If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer's hardware devices. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you . ❑ Make...
.... 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the left pane. If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer's hardware devices. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you . ❑ Make...
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... the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 90). See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 161 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. For information on your optical disc drive...
... the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 90). See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 161 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. For information on your optical disc drive...
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... Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 162 N Troubleshooting What...
... Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 162 N Troubleshooting What...
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... 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 the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 165 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make...
... 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 the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 165 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make...
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... interference, causing the keyboard to turn it on before entering numerals. ❑ Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the wireless keyboard to stop working properly. ❑ Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. 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 on before entering numerals. ❑ Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the wireless keyboard to stop working properly. ❑ Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. 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...
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... install the most recent driver software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. See Inserting a PC Card (page 74) for more information. n 173 N Troubleshooting PC Cards...
... install the most recent driver software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. See Inserting a PC Card (page 74) for more information. n 173 N Troubleshooting PC Cards...
