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......64 Connecting External Speakers ...65 Connecting an External Display ...66 Selecting Display Modes...69 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...70 Connecting an External Microphone ...72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...80 Setting the Password ...81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...92 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...
......64 Connecting External Speakers ...65 Connecting an External Display ...66 Selecting Display Modes...69 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...70 Connecting an External Microphone ...72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...80 Setting the Password ...81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...92 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are 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 - To access this on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive...
... access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are 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 - To access this on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 14 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 56) G SD memory card indicator (page 19) H Power indicator (page 19) I Charge indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) K Memory Stick indicator (page 19) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 14 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 56) G SD memory card indicator (page 19) H Power indicator (page 19) I Charge indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) K Memory Stick indicator (page 19) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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... or written to the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when the computer is not in use . Press the Num Lk key to change how you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates in green when...
... or written to the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when the computer is not in use . Press the Num Lk key to change how you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates in green when...
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...): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. Changes the volume level. 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. To increase the volume...
...): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. Changes the volume level. 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. To increase the volume...
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... menu. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger on an item or object. Press the left button twice. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function 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...
... menu. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger on an item or object. Press the left button twice. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function 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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Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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... the supported disc media. For instructions on how to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to use the software, see the help file included with your 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. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 45 N Using Your VAIO...
... the supported disc media. For instructions on how to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to use the software, see the help file included with your 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. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 45 N Using Your VAIO...
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... -screen instructions 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 off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. n 49 N Using...
... -screen instructions 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 off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. n 49 N Using...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 65) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 66) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 69) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 72) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 73) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 76) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 79) n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 65) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 66) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 69) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 72) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 73) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 76) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 79) n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to forget the password. If you to start your computer from unauthorized access. The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for service to protect your computer without entering the password. Be sure not to set the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to change all the setup options...
... Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to forget the password. If you to start your computer from unauthorized access. The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for service to protect your computer without entering the password. Be sure not to set the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to change all the setup options...
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... operating mode is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer again. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. n 119 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep...
... operating mode is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer again. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. n 119 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep...
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... have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. You can I change the boot device order. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? The BIOS setup screen appears. n 121 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or...
... have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. You can I change the boot device order. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? The BIOS setup screen appears. n 121 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or...
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...; If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. 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. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click...
...; If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. 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. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click...
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... some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For information on the computer, it with one with your computer. n 137 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to selected models only.
... some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For information on the computer, it with one with your computer. n 137 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to selected models only.
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... 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 142 N Troubleshooting...
... 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 142 N Troubleshooting...
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... m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may have disabled the touch pad without 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 your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse...
... m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may have disabled the touch pad without 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 your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse...
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... 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. n 155 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically...
... 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. n 155 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically...
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.... The software has been installed and you can use , at which time the software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use it. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented...
.... The software has been installed and you can use , at which time the software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use it. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented...
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... N Support Options SonicStage™ Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications...
... N Support Options SonicStage™ Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications...