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...66 Connecting External Speakers ...67 Connecting an External Display ...68 Selecting Display Modes...74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...76 Connecting an External Microphone ...79 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...
...66 Connecting External Speakers ...67 Connecting an External Display ...68 Selecting Display Modes...74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...76 Connecting an External Microphone ...79 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. To access this on selected models only. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. See...
... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. To access this on selected models only. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. See...
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... Fn+F5 and then m or n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or...
... Fn+F5 and then m or n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or...
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... AV MODE button to display the setup window. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button launches the Dolby Control Center...
... AV MODE button to display the setup window. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button launches the Dolby Control Center...
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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 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 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 optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software 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 selected models only. For instructions on selected models only. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to use...
... supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software 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 selected models only. For instructions on selected models only. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to use...
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... Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. If it out of the slot. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module...
... Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. If it out of the slot. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module...
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... devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility...
... devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 67) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 68) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 74) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 79) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 80) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 83) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 86) n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 67) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 68) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 74) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 79) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 80) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 83) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 86) n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices
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To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI port, you need to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your computer ! To connect a TV to your computer. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 165). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to change the device for updates. If a device driver other...
To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI port, you need to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your computer ! To connect a TV to your computer. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 165). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to change the device for updates. If a device driver other...
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... display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. For details on -screen instructions to change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen...
... display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. For details on -screen instructions to change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen...
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... entering the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on the computer to start the computer. There are two types of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password allows you must first set the password, you cannot start your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting...
... entering the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on the computer to start the computer. There are two types of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password allows you must first set the password, you cannot start your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting...
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... operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the battery pack not being installed properly. What should I do if the charge indicator light...
... operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the battery pack not being installed properly. What should I do if the charge indicator light...
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... problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 94). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices...
... problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 94). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices...
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...) to find out about the supported disc media. n 150 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 launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet. You may not be connected to selected models only.
...) to find out about the supported disc media. n 150 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 launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet. You may not be connected to selected models only.
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This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to selected models only. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media.
This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to selected models only. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media.
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... 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 printer. n 157 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected...
... 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 printer. n 157 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected...
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Turning off . ! n 161 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 31). ❑ 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...
Turning off . ! n 161 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 31). ❑ 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...
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... your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can find the help...
... your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can find the help...
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..., you use it . Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use it . You can subscribe online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of Microsoft® Office ! You will work for evaluation...
..., you use it . Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use it . You can subscribe online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of Microsoft® Office ! You will work for evaluation...
