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n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...72 Connecting External Speakers ...73 Connecting an External Display ...74 Selecting Display Modes...81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...83 Connecting an External Microphone ...86 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...87 Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 100 Using the Power Saving Modes ...101 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...106 Adding and Removing Memory...107
n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...72 Connecting External Speakers ...73 Connecting an External Display ...74 Selecting Display Modes...81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...83 Connecting an External Microphone ...86 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...87 Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 100 Using the Power Saving Modes ...101 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...106 Adding and Removing Memory...107
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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 installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 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 installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and...
... links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and...
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... key to activate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is not in use. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are enabled in lowercase if you scroll the display. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Letters appear in the VAIO Smart Network window. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator...
... key to activate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is not in use. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are enabled in lowercase if you scroll the display. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Letters appear in the VAIO Smart Network window. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator...
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n 30 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. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on...
n 30 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. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on...
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... during audio playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for changing the S1 button assignment. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. You can change the default software options in the window for playback. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with special buttons to help file on the hard disk drive. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. To...
... during audio playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for changing the S1 button assignment. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. You can change the default software options in the window for playback. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with special buttons to help file on the hard disk drive. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. To...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 38 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 model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 38 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 model.
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... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want 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 48 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 remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push...
... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want 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 48 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 remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 73) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 74) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 81) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 86) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 87) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 90) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 91) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 93) n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 73) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 74) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 81) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 86) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 87) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 90) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 91) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 93) n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... monitor, use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you will not be able to play and view a wide variety of copyright protection, which enables you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to your computer. To connect a computer display ! If your computer is disabled...
... monitor, use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you will not be able to play and view a wide variety of copyright protection, which enables you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to your computer. To connect a computer display ! If your computer is disabled...
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The monitor port on -screen instructions to the HDMI port. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your model includes, see the online specifications. To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! To find out which video controller your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices
The monitor port on -screen instructions to the HDMI port. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your model includes, see the online specifications. To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! To find out which video controller your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... charged, and your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from other people. Once you have set the password. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. There are two types of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for password reset...
... charged, and your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from other people. Once you have set the password. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. There are two types of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for password reset...
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... or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to boot and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order? Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the BIOS functions to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 133 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software...
... or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to boot and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order? Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the BIOS functions to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 133 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software...
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... your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your camera and click Update Driver Software. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 101). 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. n 140 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the...
... your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your camera and click Update Driver Software. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 101). 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. n 140 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the...
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... even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. What should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 154 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to the Internet. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to selected models only...
... even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. What should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 154 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to the Internet. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to selected models only...
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n 155 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. Why can't I cannot write data to...
n 155 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. Why can't I cannot write data to...
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..., disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. 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 the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring...
..., disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. 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 the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring...
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... files from the help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on the support Web site. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed...
... files from the help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on the support Web site. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed...
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... software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of first use the software if you must convert to use , at which time the software will work only for evaluation purposes only. activation requires Internet access. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. The software has been installed and you do not activate...
... software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of first use the software if you must convert to use , at which time the software will work only for evaluation purposes only. activation requires Internet access. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. The software has been installed and you do not activate...
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... VAIO computer. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 178). VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. VAIO® Control...
... VAIO computer. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 178). VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. VAIO® Control...