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... an External Display ...73 Selecting Display Modes...76 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...78 Connecting an External Microphone ...80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...81 Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...88 Setting the Password ...89 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 104 Using the Power Saving Modes ...105 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113
... an External Display ...73 Selecting Display Modes...76 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...78 Connecting an External Microphone ...80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...81 Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...88 Setting the Password ...89 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 104 Using the Power Saving Modes ...105 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113
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...Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - 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, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions.
...Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - 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, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions.
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... when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the drive is turned on. Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is in use . Press the Num Lk key to change how you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in...
... when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the drive is turned on. Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is in use . Press the Num Lk key to change how you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in...
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Changes the volume level. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn...
Changes the volume level. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn...
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n 43 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 43 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.
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... VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 43) to find out about the supported disc media. To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media...
... VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 43) to find out about the supported disc media. To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media...
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...-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on -screen instructions to unplug. 3 Click...
...-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on -screen instructions to unplug. 3 Click...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 72) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 73) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 76) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 78) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 80) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 81) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 84) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 85) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 87) n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 72) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 73) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 76) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 78) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 80) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 81) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 84) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 85) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 87) n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. To find out which video controller your model includes, see the printed specifications sheet. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function ! Models...
... Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. To find out which video controller your model includes, see the printed specifications sheet. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function ! Models...
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n 89 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. Once you have set the password, you must first set the machine password. ! There are two types of the BIOS functions to set the user password, you will be charged, and your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from other people. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password allows you...
n 89 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. Once you have set the password, you must first set the machine password. ! There are two types of the BIOS functions to set the user password, you will be charged, and your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from other people. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password allows you...
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... details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and remove the battery pack. To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer...
... details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and remove the battery pack. To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer...
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... Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 139 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . A reset fee will be charged. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to change. 5 Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order...
... Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 139 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . A reset fee will be charged. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to change. 5 Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order...
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... computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 105). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software.
... computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 105). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software.
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... program(s) is installed according to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. Press twice or the ❑ The volume may have been minimized by Fn+F2 keys once again. (the touch sensor button) or the...
... program(s) is installed according to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. Press twice or the ❑ The volume may have been minimized by Fn+F2 keys once again. (the touch sensor button) or the...
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... brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 43) to find out about the supported disc media. What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update. What should I do not work. For information on how to connect the computer to selected models only. n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I do if...
... brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 43) to find out about the supported disc media. What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update. What should I do not work. For information on how to connect the computer to selected models only. n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I do if...
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.... ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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 install the printer driver software before you use your printer.
.... ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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 install the printer driver software before you use your printer.
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...+Alt+Delete keys, select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! Turning off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to...
...+Alt+Delete keys, select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! Turning off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to...
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...-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. You can find the help files from the help menu for the specific program. 3 Operating...
...-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. You can find the help files from the help menu for the specific program. 3 Operating...
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... the required fees. n 185 N Support Options 60-Day Trial Version of first use it as described the first time you must activate the software before you first use , at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. The software has been installed and you must buy a subscription. You can subscribe online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. The Microsoft Office...
... the required fees. n 185 N Support Options 60-Day Trial Version of first use it as described the first time you must activate the software before you first use , at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. The software has been installed and you must buy a subscription. You can subscribe online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. The Microsoft Office...
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... specifications. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer and output them to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that came with your computer. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). SmartWi Connection Utility...
... specifications. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer and output them to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that came with your computer. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). SmartWi Connection Utility...