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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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...; 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 find out whether your model supports the function. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. 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...
...; 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 find out whether your model supports the function. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. 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...
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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. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or...
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. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or...
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... chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. You can change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher.
... chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. You can change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher.
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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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to use the software, see the help file included with your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive...
... disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to use the software, see the help file included with your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive...
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If it out of the slot. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently...
If it out of the slot. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently...
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.... To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area...
.... To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area...
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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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... displayed and the audio will not be heard. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI port, you need to your computer ! n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to change the sound output device? (page 165). 1 Plug the power cord of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. To connect a TV to external input. 4 Set...
... displayed and the audio will not be heard. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI port, you need to your computer ! n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to change the sound output device? (page 165). 1 Plug the power cord of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. To connect a TV to external input. 4 Set...
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... Monitors function ! To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 32). 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 resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. For details on -screen instructions to change the S1 button assignment to display the window...
... Monitors function ! To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 32). 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 resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. For details on -screen instructions to change the S1 button assignment to display the window...
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... to reset it safe and private from other people. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to protect your computer from unauthorized access. The power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to allow for the standard users to start your computer. To set the user password, you must first set the power-on passwords: the machine password...
... to reset it safe and private from other people. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to protect your computer from unauthorized access. The power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to allow for the standard users to start your computer. To set the user password, you must first set the power-on passwords: the machine password...
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Turning off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not...
Turning off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not...
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... the problem persists, 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). To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. 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 136 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while...
... the problem persists, 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). To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. 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 136 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while...
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... to find out about the supported disc media. To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update. n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to play some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and...
... to find out about the supported disc media. To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update. n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to play some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and...
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See the online specifications 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. This Q & A entry applies to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to selected models only. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? !
See the online specifications 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. This Q & A entry applies to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to selected models only. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? !
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... connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable...
... connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable...
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... and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! 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+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ You...
... and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! 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+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ You...
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... with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies 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. Click the VAIO Update notice to information on -screen help guides. n 170 N Support Options Sony Support Information See...
... with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies 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. Click the VAIO Update notice to information on -screen help guides. n 170 N Support Options Sony Support Information See...
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...; Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version ! This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of Microsoft® Office ! Microsoft Corp. You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you must buy a subscription. n 177 N Support Options 60-Day Trial Version of first use it...
...; Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version ! This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of Microsoft® Office ! Microsoft Corp. You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you must buy a subscription. n 177 N Support Options 60-Day Trial Version of first use it...