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... Devices ...57 Connecting a Port Replicator ...58 Connecting External Speakers ...62 Connecting an External Display ...63 Selecting Display Modes...69 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...70 Connecting an External Microphone ...72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...78 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...92 Upgrading Your VAIO...
... Devices ...57 Connecting a Port Replicator ...58 Connecting External Speakers ...62 Connecting an External Display ...63 Selecting Display Modes...69 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...70 Connecting an External Microphone ...72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...78 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...92 Upgrading Your VAIO...
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... VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. To access this manual) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. Contains features of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support...
... VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. To access this manual) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. Contains features of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support...
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... started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware...
... started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware...
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... Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Scr Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of power, and double-blinks when the battery is not being used . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Optical disc drive Built...
... Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Scr Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of power, and double-blinks when the battery is not being used . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Optical disc drive Built...
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...-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Optical disc drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD+R DL) DVD±RW/+R DL/RAM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD±R DL) DVD±RW...
...-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Optical disc drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD+R DL) DVD±RW/+R DL/RAM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD±R DL) DVD±RW...
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... can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as USB-compatible speakers, make the new setting effective. ❑ If your computer has the Wireless LAN functionality and Wireless LAN is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to change the DVD region code only a limited number of your computer. ! This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver...
... can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as USB-compatible speakers, make the new setting effective. ❑ If your computer has the Wireless LAN functionality and Wireless LAN is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to change the DVD region code only a limited number of your computer. ! This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver...
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... optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 33) to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed...
... optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 33) to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed...
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... Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 33) to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only. Copying Files to find about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use a program, see the help file included with the DVD program. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions...
... Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 33) to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only. Copying Files to find about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use a program, see the help file included with the DVD program. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions...
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... Connection, then click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. Some information becomes visible. button. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*1, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights...
... Connection, then click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. Some information becomes visible. button. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*1, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights...
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... model supports the Bluetooth functionality. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . See the manual that came with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections...
... model supports the Bluetooth functionality. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . See the manual that came with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections...
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... or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the set up process and provide you with more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications...
... or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the set up process and provide you with more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications...
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... using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator (page 58) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 62) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 63) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 69) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 72) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 73) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 76) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 78) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 80) n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices
... using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator (page 58) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 62) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 63) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 69) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 72) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 73) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 76) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 78) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 80) n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... start the computer without entering the password. If you forget the power-on password, you have set the power-on password and need to be up to prompt password entry when you turn it safe and private from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to change the setting from other people. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO...
... start the computer without entering the password. If you forget the power-on password, you have set the power-on password and need to be up to prompt password entry when you turn it safe and private from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to change the setting from other people. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO...
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... that: ❑ You contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic...
... that: ❑ You contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic...
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... be charged. n 119 N Troubleshooting Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than four seconds to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn off . What should I do if I start , showing a message, when I cannot remember the BIOS password? Press the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer's CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power...
... be charged. n 119 N Troubleshooting Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than four seconds to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn off . What should I do if I start , showing a message, when I cannot remember the BIOS password? Press the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer's CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power...
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...-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Standby or Hibernate mode, change the respective power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. 3 Click the System icon. 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab. 5 Double-click Imaging devices. 6 Right-click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP-VCC1 and click Update Driver.
...-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Standby or Hibernate mode, change the respective power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. 3 Click the System icon. 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab. 5 Double-click Imaging devices. 6 Right-click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP-VCC1 and click Update Driver.
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... Specifications to such a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting. To write data to such discs, make sure to select this drive check box disables writing data to CD-R and CD-RW discs. You cannot add data to DVD-RAM discs with the DVD±RW/RAM drive. Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 Click Start...
... Specifications to such a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting. To write data to such discs, make sure to select this drive check box disables writing data to CD-R and CD-RW discs. You cannot add data to DVD-RAM discs with the DVD±RW/RAM drive. Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 Click Start...
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...: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 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. 7 Click OK. See the manual that...
...: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 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. 7 Click OK. See the manual that...
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... the touch pad does not work? ❑ Try restarting your computer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. 4 Click the Buttons tab. 5 Select your preferences in the Button Selection box, and then click Apply to install your computer is not installed. ❑ You may need to press the Tab key and the M and m keys to make your...
... the touch pad does not work? ❑ Try restarting your computer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. 4 Click the Buttons tab. 5 Select your preferences in the Button Selection box, and then click Apply to install your computer is not installed. ❑ You may need to press the Tab key and the M and m keys to make your...
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... countries or areas. 5 VAIO Update When your computer and the preinstalled software. Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed information on -screen Help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk as on how to open the VAIO Support web site and view...
... countries or areas. 5 VAIO Update When your computer and the preinstalled software. Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed information on -screen Help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk as on how to open the VAIO Support web site and view...