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... Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions ...127 On Handling the LCD Screen ...128... EYE Camera...132 On Handling Floppy Disks ...133 On Handling Discs ...134 On Using Headphones...136 On Handling Memory Stick Media...137 On Handling the Hard Disk ...138 On Updating Your Computer ...139
... Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions ...127 On Handling the LCD Screen ...128... EYE Camera...132 On Handling Floppy Disks ...133 On Handling Discs ...134 On Using Headphones...136 On Handling Memory Stick Media...137 On Handling the Hard Disk ...138 On Updating Your Computer ...139
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... Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - 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...
... Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - 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...
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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 system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑... 33) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get 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 system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑... 33) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. !
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...) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in some countries or areas. I SONY logo lamp (page 111) J LCD screen (page 128) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected models only. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take...
...) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in some countries or areas. I SONY logo lamp (page 111) J LCD screen (page 128) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected models only. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take...
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DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in its help file. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card.... off . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is not being used . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is in use. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. ✍ You can... the optical disc media is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while...
DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in its help file. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card.... off . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is not being used . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is in use. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. ✍ You can... the optical disc media is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while...
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The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. n 112 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.
The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. n 112 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.
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n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and ... the current power plan. 3 Change the time to use it will enter Sleep mode. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. If you do not intend to place the computer into Sleep mode and...
n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and ... the current power plan. 3 Change the time to use it will enter Sleep mode. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. If you do not intend to place the computer into Sleep mode and...
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n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product ...warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 180). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 115) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 121) To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications....
n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product ...warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 180). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 115) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 121) To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications....
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Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility 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. If you unplug your computer and peripheral devices from the power sources before attempting...
Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility 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. If you unplug your computer and peripheral devices from the power sources before attempting...
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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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n 123 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Pull out the drive holder (4) from the hard disk drive bay and set it aside. 6 Unscrew the three screws (3) securing the drive holder.
n 123 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Pull out the drive holder (4) from the hard disk drive bay and set it aside. 6 Unscrew the three screws (3) securing the drive holder.
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Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until it clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable. Be sure to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! A new hard disk drive comes with the screws. ! n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the necessary screws.
Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until it clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable. Be sure to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! A new hard disk drive comes with the screws. ! n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the necessary screws.
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... label identified with administrator rights. 2 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 126 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . The Computer Management window appears. 3 Under the file directory on the right, click Disk Management under... 4 Right-click on the allocated area of the disk. 6 Right-click the area and select New Partition. To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Log on to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. The Windows Vista operating system...
... label identified with administrator rights. 2 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 126 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . The Computer Management window appears. 3 Under the file directory on the right, click Disk Management under... 4 Right-click on the allocated area of the disk. 6 Right-click the area and select New Partition. To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Log on to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. The Windows Vista operating system...
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...losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should 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 computer...power is damaged, the data cannot be restored. n 138 N Precautions On 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 ...
...losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should 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 computer...power is damaged, the data cannot be restored. n 138 N Precautions On 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 ...
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... device. n 147 N Troubleshooting What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you need to the computer? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. The volume of the recovery partition and ...the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO...
... device. n 147 N Troubleshooting What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you need to the computer? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. The volume of the recovery partition and ...the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO...
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...is prompted that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. ... may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual ...that came with each other. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound? Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony...
...is prompted that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. ... may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual ...that came with each other. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound? Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony...
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... other sources. Use of Memory Stick media are equipped with the MagicGate logo. ! Sony is off. Can I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Some versions of recorded music requires permission from accidental erasure or overwriting.... Why can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick media (page 84). Why can 't I write data to reformat your hard disk drive...
... other sources. Use of Memory Stick media are equipped with the MagicGate logo. ! Sony is off. Can I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Some versions of recorded music requires permission from accidental erasure or overwriting.... Why can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick media (page 84). Why can 't I write data to reformat your hard disk drive...
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...://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on your computer's capabilities...
...://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on your computer's capabilities...