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... N Using Peripheral Devices ...70 Connecting External Speakers ...71 Connecting an External Display ...72 Selecting Display Modes...79 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...85 Connecting a Printer ...88 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...105 Adding and Removing Memory...
... N Using Peripheral Devices ...70 Connecting External Speakers ...71 Connecting an External Display ...72 Selecting Display Modes...79 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...85 Connecting a Printer ...88 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...105 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... access this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of your entire built-in storage device to the original factory settings. It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use Non...
... access this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of your entire built-in storage device to the original factory settings. It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use Non...
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... storage device configuration of your configuration. Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is charging. Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Hard disk drive*/ Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is lit. Media Access Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off or in use . Scroll lock Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to...
... storage device configuration of your configuration. Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is charging. Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Hard disk drive*/ Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is lit. Media Access Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off or in use . Scroll lock Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to...
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... VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is turned off the built-in speakers and the headphones. Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built-in storage device and the system power is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control...
... VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is turned off the built-in speakers and the headphones. Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built-in storage device and the system power is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control...
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... displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad...
... displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad...
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n 39 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 39 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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... sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. To play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of the power saving modes...
... sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. To play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of the power saving modes...
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... a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and...
... a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and...
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... 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. n 49 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 unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . If it out of the slot.
... 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. n 49 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 unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . If it out of the slot.
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...; Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. If your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. For the detailed instructions on devices required...
...; Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. If your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. For the detailed instructions on devices required...
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... specifications to set up the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! For setting up to turn on selected models only. To open area. You can establish wireless...
... specifications to set up the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! For setting up to turn on selected models only. To open area. You can establish wireless...
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... display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors function 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. Models with the S1 button. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices To use...
... display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors function 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. Models with the S1 button. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices To use...
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... , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Write down your computer without entering the password. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The power-on password, you have set the password. There are two types of the BIOS functions to reset the password. To set the user password, you must first set the power-on password allows...
... , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Write down your computer without entering the password. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The power-on password, you have set the password. There are two types of the BIOS functions to reset the password. To set the user password, you must first set the power-on password allows...
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... Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password...
... Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password...
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... blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer again. What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 173). Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Turning...
... blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer again. What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 173). Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Turning...
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... updates to turn -off . The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 173). Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. A reset fee will be charged. If you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to download. ❑ Make...
... updates to turn -off . The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 173). Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. A reset fee will be charged. If you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to download. ❑ Make...
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... Using the Internet (page 59). Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to find out the type of your computer, or the computer may not be connected to the Internet. n 154 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make...
... Using the Internet (page 59). Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to find out the type of your computer, or the computer may not be connected to the Internet. n 154 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make...
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...'t I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. 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.
...'t I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. 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.
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... Windows operating system installed on your printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status 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 computer may need to cancel the Enable...
... Windows operating system installed on your printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status 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 computer may need to cancel the Enable...
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... arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. !
... arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. !