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... External Speakers ...76 Connecting an External Display ...77 Selecting Display Modes...80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...98 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 106 Using the Power Saving Modes ...107 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...
... External Speakers ...76 Connecting an External Display ...77 Selecting Display Modes...80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...98 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 106 Using the Power Saving Modes ...107 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... safety guidelines and owner information. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site...
... safety guidelines and owner information. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site...
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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. 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. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. 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. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... 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 green when the computer is on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in uppercase. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press the key a second time to a memory card...
... 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 green when the computer is on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in uppercase. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press the key a second time to a memory card...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 45 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.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 45 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.
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... to indicate in most regions of Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 64). ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound...
... to indicate in most regions of Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 64). ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound...
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See the online specifications 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 into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on how to the disc. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to use the software, see the...
See the online specifications 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 into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on how to the disc. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to use the software, see the...
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... computer is on -screen instructions to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module ! Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer, be sure to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module.
... computer is on -screen instructions to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module ! Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer, be sure to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module.
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... Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable...
... Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable...
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... end to your computer. Connect one of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with the default settings. ! n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Public telephone subscriber line...
... end to your computer. Connect one of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with the default settings. ! n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Public telephone subscriber line...
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... reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Be sure not to start your computer. To set the user password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. The machine password is provided to protect your computer. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions...
... reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Be sure not to start your computer. To set the user password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. The machine password is provided to protect your computer. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions...
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To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, 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...
To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, 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...
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... computer turns off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. n 139 N Troubleshooting Why...
... computer turns off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. n 139 N Troubleshooting Why...
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... Sony Support Information (page 178). If you want to change. 5 Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order. A reset fee will be charged. You can I cannot remember the power-on password? The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power...
... Sony Support Information (page 178). If you want to change. 5 Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order. A reset fee will be charged. You can I cannot remember the power-on password? The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power...
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... the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. This is in use the camera under fluorescent lights due to eliminate flicker noise. Why do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should...
... the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. This is in use the camera under fluorescent lights due to eliminate flicker noise. Why do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should...
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... the Fn+F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the...
... the Fn+F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the...
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This Q & A entry applies to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For information on the computer, it with one with your optical disc drive. What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with no affixed adhesive label...
This Q & A entry applies to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For information on the computer, it with one with your optical disc drive. What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with no affixed adhesive label...
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See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 161 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only.
See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 161 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only.
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... the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 computer may enable printing...
... the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 computer may enable printing...
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See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer...
See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer...
