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...74 Connecting External Speakers ...75 Connecting an External Display ...76 Selecting Display Modes...81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...83 Connecting an External Microphone ...85 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...86 Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...
...74 Connecting External Speakers ...75 Connecting an External Display ...76 Selecting Display Modes...81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...83 Connecting an External Microphone ...85 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...86 Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...
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...; User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode* - It also includes information about the software programs included with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator only. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications...
...; User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode* - It also includes information about the software programs included with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator only. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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...; Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance...
...; Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance...
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... used . Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Do not enter Sleep mode...
... used . Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Do not enter Sleep mode...
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... can disable/enable the touch pad to launch VAIO Control Center. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 97) to suit your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use only the keyboard for detailed instructions. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll...
... can disable/enable the touch pad to launch VAIO Control Center. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 97) to suit your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use only the keyboard for detailed instructions. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll...
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... you use specific functions of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be different from the above. In such a case, you immediately to display the setup window. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for the S1 button assignment. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control...
... you use specific functions of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be different from the above. In such a case, you immediately to display the setup window. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for the S1 button assignment. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control...
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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 Discs, 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 Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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... Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in relation to be implemented for movies and BD-ROM contents. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may restrict video output to Blu-ray Disc drives). This product is strongly...
... Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in relation to be implemented for movies and BD-ROM contents. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may restrict video output to Blu-ray Disc drives). This product is strongly...
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... type of your software. For instructions on how to find the type of your software. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to use the software...
... type of your software. For instructions on how to find the type of your software. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to use the software...
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... to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on the left pane. The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality...
... to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on the left pane. The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality...
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... between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. See the online Specifications to see...
... between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. See the online Specifications to see...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 75) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 76) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 81) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 85) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 86) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 89) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 90) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 92) n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 75) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 76) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 81) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 85) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 86) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 89) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 90) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 92) n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... includes the NVIDIA video controller and you can also use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to your computer. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. On the Windows operating system, you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an external display to set up multiple monitors. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary...
... includes the NVIDIA video controller and you can also use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to your computer. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. On the Windows operating system, you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an external display to set up multiple monitors. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary...
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... the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the S1 button. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To find which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33...
... the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the S1 button. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To find which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33...
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... display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Click the Camera button to the MPEG-1 format. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). Alternatively, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility...
... display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Click the Camera button to the MPEG-1 format. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). Alternatively, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility...
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... supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Discs? ! Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drives do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on your optical disc drive. Using a disc with your computer does not support copying DVD movies. See the online Specifications...
... supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Discs? ! Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drives do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on your optical disc drive. Using a disc with your computer does not support copying DVD movies. See the online Specifications...
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.... ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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...
.... ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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...
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... the device supports. 5 Click OK. This Q & A entry applies to models with the NVIDIA video controller only. ❑ Once you have connected a device to the HDMI port, you want to hear sound from the sound output device connected to change the sound output device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default...
... the device supports. 5 Click OK. This Q & A entry applies to models with the NVIDIA video controller only. ❑ Once you have connected a device to the HDMI port, you want to hear sound from the sound output device connected to change the sound output device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default...
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...; Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. n 182 N Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio™ software Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Utility provides you with the built-in WAV format. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer and output them to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer or with various video quality settings when using the internal camera...
...; Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. n 182 N Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio™ software Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Utility provides you with the built-in WAV format. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer and output them to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer or with various video quality settings when using the internal camera...