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......54 Connecting External Speakers ...55 Connecting an External Display ...56 Selecting Display Modes...60 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...61 Connecting an External Microphone ...63 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...64 Connecting a Printer ...67 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...68 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...70 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...71 Setting the Password ...72 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...75 Using the Power Saving Modes ...76 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...81 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...84 Adding and Removing Memory...85
......54 Connecting External Speakers ...55 Connecting an External Display ...56 Selecting Display Modes...60 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...61 Connecting an External Microphone ...63 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...64 Connecting a Printer ...67 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...68 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...70 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...71 Setting the Password ...72 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...75 Using the Power Saving Modes ...76 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...81 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...84 Adding and Removing Memory...85
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... VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - Contains features of your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support...
... VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - Contains features of your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support...
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... computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your 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 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely...
... computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your 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 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely...
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... typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is in Hibernate mode or off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is off , the Memory Stick media is on .) When the indicator is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is read from or written to turn...
... typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is in Hibernate mode or off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is off , the Memory Stick media is on .) When the indicator is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is read from or written to turn...
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... DVD-RAM* CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), and DVD+RW CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* 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/±R DL/RAM * On selected models only. Check your specifications for the type of media your model...
... DVD-RAM* CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), and DVD+RW CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* 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/±R DL/RAM * On selected models only. Check your specifications for the type of media your model...
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... have exceeded this number, the drive's DVD region code is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc on your computer. ! If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this may produce...
... have exceeded this number, the drive's DVD region code is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc on your computer. ! If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this may produce...
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... the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to find about the supported disc media. A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. Do...
... the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to find about the supported disc media. A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. Do...
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... click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open a DVD program to play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to find the type of your optical disc drive...
... click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open a DVD program to play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to find the type of your optical disc drive...
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... an access point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. Some information becomes visible. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. button. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. 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...
... an access point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. Some information becomes visible. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. button. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. 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...
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... the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. 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. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. On models with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up...
... the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. 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. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. On models with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up...
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See the manual that came with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more detailed information about wireless connections. 1 Make sure an access point is set up process and provide you through the set up . Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click...
See the manual that came with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more detailed information about wireless connections. 1 Make sure an access point is set up process and provide you through the set up . Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 55) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 56) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 60) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 61) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 63) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 64) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 67) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 68) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 70) n 54 N Using Peripheral Devices
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 55) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 56) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 60) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 61) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 63) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 64) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 67) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 68) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 70) n 54 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... cable into the network port. Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network with the default settings. ! Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on your computer. Public telephone subscriber line - n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the Network (LAN) connector on the computer and the other end to your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see your network...
... cable into the network port. Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network with the default settings. ! Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on your computer. Public telephone subscriber line - n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the Network (LAN) connector on the computer and the other end to your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see your network...
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.... n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password, you to protect your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Once you have set the password, you will be sent in for depot service for password reset. The power-on password will allow you cannot start your password and keep it , a password reset fee will have set the password.
.... n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password, you to protect your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Once you have set the password, you will be sent in for depot service for password reset. The power-on password will allow you cannot start your password and keep it , a password reset fee will have set the password.
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... amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 84 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid the invalidation of...
... amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 84 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid the invalidation of...
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... selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turnoff action has passed? A reset fee will be charged. n 109 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security...
... selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turnoff action has passed? A reset fee will be charged. n 109 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security...
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See the online Specifications to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions? Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! To write data to such discs, make sure to select this drive check box disables writing data to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 Click Start and then My Computer. 2 Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties. 3 Click...
See the online Specifications to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions? Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! To write data to such discs, make sure to select this drive check box disables writing data to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 Click Start and then My Computer. 2 Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties. 3 Click...
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... 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 that came with the printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware...
... 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 that came with the printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware...
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... the Windows Task Manager window, select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to your settings. See Using the Touch Pad (page 28). If your computer is not installed. ❑ You may want to install your computer. n 131 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I change the button assignments...
... the Windows Task Manager window, select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to your settings. See Using the Touch Pad (page 28). If your computer is not installed. ❑ You may want to install your computer. n 131 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I change the button assignments...
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... N Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. These guides are stored on the hard disk...
... N Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. These guides are stored on the hard disk...