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...73 Connecting an External Display ...74 Selecting Display Modes...78 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...80 Connecting an External Microphone ...82 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...83 Connecting a Printer ...86 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...87 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...98 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...106 Using the Power Saving Modes ...107 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...
...73 Connecting an External Display ...74 Selecting Display Modes...78 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...80 Connecting an External Microphone ...82 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...83 Connecting a Printer ...86 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...87 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...98 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...106 Using the Power Saving Modes ...107 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...
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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 and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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 and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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... Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the answers you might find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software...
... Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the answers you might find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software...
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...-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) D LCD screen (page 122) E Num lock indicator (page 19) F Caps lock indicator (page 19) G Scroll lock indicator (page 19) H Power button I Keyboard (page 29) J Touch pad (page 30) K Fingerprint sensor* (page 98) L Power indicator (page 19) M Battery indicator (page 19) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) O Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 19) P SD memory card indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth) indicator (page 19) * On selected models only...
...-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) D LCD screen (page 122) E Num lock indicator (page 19) F Caps lock indicator (page 19) G Scroll lock indicator (page 19) H Power button I Keyboard (page 29) J Touch pad (page 30) K Fingerprint sensor* (page 98) L Power indicator (page 19) M Battery indicator (page 19) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) O Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 19) P SD memory card indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth) indicator (page 19) * On selected models only...
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... enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off . Letters appear in the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Illuminates when data is in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is not being used. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick PRO/Duo media SD memory card Built-in Hibernate mode...
... enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off . Letters appear in the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Illuminates when data is in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is not being used. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick PRO/Duo media SD memory card Built-in Hibernate mode...
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... VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lightness...
... VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lightness...
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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 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, 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 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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... Discs continually, you need to be implemented for use with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 formats at all. This product is compliant with other side. Due to playback discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE...
... Discs continually, you need to be implemented for use with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 formats at all. This product is compliant with other side. Due to playback discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE...
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... on selected models only. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. Copying Files to play the DVD. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to DVDs ! For instructions on how to use the software, see the...
... on selected models only. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. Copying Files to play the DVD. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to DVDs ! For instructions on how to use the software, see the...
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Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . 2 Double...
Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . 2 Double...
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... N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. The Wireless indicator lights up to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click...
... N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. The Wireless indicator lights up to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 73) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 74) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 78) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 80) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 82) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 83) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 86) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 87) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 89) n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 73) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 74) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 78) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 80) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 82) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 83) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 86) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 87) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 89) n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to change the settings. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu. 2 Click Display Settings. To find which video controller your model includes, see the online Specifications. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click the monitor...
... N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to change the settings. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu. 2 Click Display Settings. To find which video controller your model includes, see the online Specifications. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click the monitor...
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...-T-type networks with the default settings. ! For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your computer. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - n 89 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network...
...-T-type networks with the default settings. ! For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your computer. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - n 89 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network...
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... for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on password, you have set the power-on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the BIOS functions to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Once you cannot start the computer. Once you have set the password...
... for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on password, you have set the power-on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the BIOS functions to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Once you cannot start the computer. Once you have set the password...
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... computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears.
... computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears.
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... than one software application. Change the record format to the MPEG-1 format, or click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. What should I do if I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click...
... than one software application. Change the record format to the MPEG-1 format, or click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. What should I do if I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click...
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... WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the Wireless indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑ Follow these steps: 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window...
... WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the Wireless indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑ Follow these steps: 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window...
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... Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to find about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label. n 161 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on your computer does not support copying DVD movies. Using a disc with an...
... Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to find about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label. n 161 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on your computer does not support copying DVD movies. Using a disc with an...
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... ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided 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. See the manual...
... ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided 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. See the manual...