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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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... 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. See the online specifications to the original factory settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out...
... 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. See the online specifications to the original factory settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out...
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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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... written 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 Hibernate mode. Press the Scr Lk key to the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit...
... written 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 Hibernate mode. Press the Scr Lk key to the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit...
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... switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): 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. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system...
... switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): 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. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system...
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.... To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once. 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). ✍...
.... To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once. 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). ✍...
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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 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.
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For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to play the disc. To play a Blu...
For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to play the disc. To play a Blu...
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If it out of the slot. n 49 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 take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer...
If it out of the slot. n 49 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 take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer...
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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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The user password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to reset the password. Once you have set the password, you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for users with administrative rights on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to set the user password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. Write down...
The user password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to reset the password. Once you have set the password, you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for users with administrative rights on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to set the user password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. Write down...
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... with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. 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...
... with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. 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...
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... work or it . The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The BIOS setup screen appears. What should I do if I change the boot device order. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? You can I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service...
... work or it . The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The BIOS setup screen appears. What should I do if I change the boot device order. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? You can I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service...
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...: 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. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If 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...
...: 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. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If 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...
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... Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. You may not be connected to selected models only. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD...
... Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. You may not be connected to selected models only. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD...
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... is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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 bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK...
... is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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 bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK...
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.... n 147 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work , press the Windows key once and...
.... n 147 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work , press the Windows key once and...
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... Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer 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 information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and...
... Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer 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 information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and...
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... software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. The Microsoft Office 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for 60 days after the 60-day trial period, you can use it . You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support...
... software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. The Microsoft Office 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for 60 days after the 60-day trial period, you can use it . You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support...
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... editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support...
... editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support...