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......61 Connecting External Speakers ...62 Connecting an External Display ...63 Selecting Display Modes...66 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...67 Connecting an External Microphone ...69 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...70 Connecting a Printer ...73 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...74 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...76 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...77 Setting the Password ...78 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...81 Using the Power Saving Modes ...82 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...89 Adding and Removing Memory...90
......61 Connecting External Speakers ...62 Connecting an External Display ...63 Selecting Display Modes...66 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...67 Connecting an External Microphone ...69 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...70 Connecting a Printer ...73 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...74 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...76 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...77 Setting the Password ...78 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...81 Using the Power Saving Modes ...82 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...89 Adding and Removing Memory...90
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... restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. To access this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To access this manual) - Contains features of your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support...
... restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. To access this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To access this manual) - Contains features of your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support...
User Guide
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... indicator is off , the optical disc is on , blinks when the computer is in uppercase. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WLAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is in lowercase if you scroll the display. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is equipped with the following indicator lights...
... indicator is off , the optical disc is on , blinks when the computer is in uppercase. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WLAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is in lowercase if you scroll the display. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is equipped with the following indicator lights...
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n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, 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 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, 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.
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... change it to make the new setting effective. ❑ If your computer has the Wireless LAN functionality and Wireless LAN is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play this DVD in audio and video. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to power saving modes while your computer is activated, playing DVDs...
... change it to make the new setting effective. ❑ If your computer has the Wireless LAN functionality and Wireless LAN is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play this DVD in audio and video. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to power saving modes while your computer is activated, playing DVDs...
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...listed under Devices with Removable Storage. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate..., click Write these files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your computer while writing data to a disc ! Do not strike or shake your system's hardware configuration.
...listed under Devices with Removable Storage. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate..., click Write these files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your computer while writing data to a disc ! Do not strike or shake your system's hardware configuration.
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... Device Switch window. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. On models that support the Bluetooth functionality*1 and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*1, double-click ( / ) on ad-hoc networks. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. Some information becomes visible. button. The WLAN indicator lights...
... Device Switch window. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. On models that support the Bluetooth functionality*1 and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*1, double-click ( / ) on ad-hoc networks. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. Some information becomes visible. button. The WLAN indicator lights...
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... taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. The WLAN indicator lights up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and...
... taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. The WLAN indicator lights up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and...
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... N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the set up. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and...
... N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the set up. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 62) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 63) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 66) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 67) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 69) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 70) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 73) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 74) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 76) n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 62) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 63) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 66) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 67) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 69) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 70) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 73) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 74) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 76) n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices
User Guide
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Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) directly to your display, and the other cables. n 63 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to set up multiple monitors. For example, you can use an external display to your computer. On Windows systems only, you can...
Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) directly to your display, and the other cables. n 63 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to set up multiple monitors. For example, you can use an external display to your computer. On Windows systems only, you can...
User Guide
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... users to allow you forget the power-on password is provided for other people. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will have set the machine password. ! The power-on password will allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without entering the password. There are two types of the power-on password, you have to enter the password after the VAIO...
... users to allow you forget the power-on password is provided for other people. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will have set the machine password. ! The power-on password will allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without entering the password. There are two types of the power-on password, you have to enter the password after the VAIO...
User Guide
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... contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision...
... contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision...
User Guide
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... if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turnoff action has passed? To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site.
... if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turnoff action has passed? To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site.
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... of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to selected models only. Canceling the Enable CD recording on this check box. To write data to such discs, make sure to such a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting. You cannot add data to DVD-RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions?
... of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to selected models only. Canceling the Enable CD recording on this check box. To write data to such discs, make sure to such a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting. You cannot add data to DVD-RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions?
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... change the display output to activate the computer screen. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 82) for the display output and the external display is disconnected, you can press the Fn+F7 keys to brighten your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. If the computer is charged...
... change the display output to activate the computer screen. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 82) for the display output and the external display is disconnected, you can press the Fn+F7 keys to brighten your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. If the computer is charged...
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..., status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 131 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
..., status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 131 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
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... N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do I change the button assignments. You may need to press the Tab key and the M and m keys to make sure a mouse is interpreting a single-click as a double-click, you may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your selections. 6 Click OK to stop playback and restart your computer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware...
... N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do I change the button assignments. You may need to press the Tab key and the M and m keys to make sure a mouse is interpreting a single-click as a double-click, you may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your selections. 6 Click OK to stop playback and restart your computer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware...
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... these procedures. Step 2. Close the screen. Push tabs in damage to the PC. Remove the Battery Pack. The terms of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any damage caused by incorrect handling of your Sony limited warranty continue to guide you . Power on the PC, eject the CD/DVD drive tray by the edges, away from...
... these procedures. Step 2. Close the screen. Push tabs in damage to the PC. Remove the Battery Pack. The terms of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any damage caused by incorrect handling of your Sony limited warranty continue to guide you . Power on the PC, eject the CD/DVD drive tray by the edges, away from...
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... OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. All rights...
... OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. All rights...