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... find the answers you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to do it step by step. Run utilities that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on...
... find the answers you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to do it step by step. Run utilities that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on...
User Guide
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... the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first ...time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer...
... the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first ...time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer...
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...) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Charge indicator (page 20) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) J WIRELESS switch (page 60) K WIRELESS indicator (page 20) L Media Access indicator (page 20) M SD memory card slot (page 56) N Memory Stick slot* (page 50) O Headphones jack (page 74) P Microphone jack (page 87) * Your computer supports both standard-
...) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Charge indicator (page 20) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) J WIRELESS switch (page 60) K WIRELESS indicator (page 20) L Media Access indicator (page 20) M SD memory card slot (page 56) N Memory Stick slot* (page 50) O Headphones jack (page 74) P Microphone jack (page 87) * Your computer supports both standard-
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A Num lock indicator (page 20) B Caps lock indicator (page 20) C Scroll lock indicator (page 20) D S1 button (page 33) E VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) F Play/Pause button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Previous track button (page 33) I Next track button (page 33) J AV MODE button (page 33) n 15 N Getting Started
A Num lock indicator (page 20) B Caps lock indicator (page 20) C Scroll lock indicator (page 20) D S1 button (page 33) E VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) F Play/Pause button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Previous track button (page 33) I Next track button (page 33) J AV MODE button (page 33) n 15 N Getting Started
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Right n 17 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 88) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 154) F Power button/Power indicator (page 20) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 17 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 88) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 154) F Power button/Power indicator (page 20) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (Ethernet) port (page 94) E Modem port (page 59) F Monitor port* (page 76) G HDMI port* (page 76) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 92) I ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) * These two ports are mutually exclusive. When one port has an external display connected, the other is disabled.
Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (Ethernet) port (page 94) E Modem port (page 59) F Monitor port* (page 76) G HDMI port* (page 76) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 92) I ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) * These two ports are mutually exclusive. When one port has an external display connected, the other is disabled.
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... data is in MOTION EYE camera is being read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in the VAIO Smart Network window. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are enabled in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is being read...
... data is in MOTION EYE camera is being read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in the VAIO Smart Network window. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are enabled in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is being read...
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... (3) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of shutting down and resuming. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 105). To use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer...
... (3) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of shutting down and resuming. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 105). To use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer...
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... close to the computer. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Care Function (page 27).
... close to the computer. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Care Function (page 27).
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... EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 50) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 50) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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...about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to the disc. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the ... 3 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only...
...about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to the disc. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the ... 3 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only...
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An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of January 2008. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media ... your computer. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Do not force the memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. You can...
An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of January 2008. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media ... your computer. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Do not force the memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. You can...
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... Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 74) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 75) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 82) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 87) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus...
... Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 74) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 75) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 82) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 87) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus...
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... to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 84) for more information. Before turning on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used in the computer. n 82 N Using Peripheral...
... to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 84) for more information. Before turning on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used in the computer. n 82 N Using Peripheral...
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... to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. The monitor port on your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33). For details on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. To change...
... to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. The monitor port on your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33). For details on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. To change...
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... Yes. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. For details on the S1 button, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33). Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the ATI...
... Yes. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. For details on the S1 button, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33). Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the ATI...
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n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (page 96) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 101) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 102) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 107) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (page 96) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 101) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 102) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 107) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact ... connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 109 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact ... connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 109 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should...
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...and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from ESD. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Ground yourself by... in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your system. n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer...
...and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from ESD. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Ground yourself by... in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your system. n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer...