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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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... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To 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...
... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To 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...
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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- and Duo-size Memory Stick.
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... 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 the computer is on the program you are using and does not work with all programs. Press the Num Lk key to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is not in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is...
... 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 the computer is on the program you are using and does not work with all programs. Press the Num Lk key to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is not in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is...
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...): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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 is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the volume level. To decrease the volume, keep...
...): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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 is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the volume level. To decrease the volume, keep...
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... touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to your finger on an item or object. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button (3) once. Press the left button twice. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable...
... touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to your finger on an item or object. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button (3) once. Press the left button twice. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable...
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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 optical disc drive supports. 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.
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 optical disc drive supports. 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.
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... disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc 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 how to find out about the supported disc media. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models...
... disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc 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 how to find out about the supported disc media. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models...
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.... 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. If it out of the slot. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to unplug...
.... 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. If it out of the slot. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to unplug...
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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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... standard users to allow for service to start the computer. Be sure not to start your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. There are two types of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to reset the password.
... standard users to allow for service to start the computer. Be sure not to start your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. There are two types of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to reset the password.
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... battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. n 119 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off . ! What should I do if the charge indicator light 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...
... battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. n 119 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off . ! What should I do if the charge indicator light 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...
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... have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to change the boot device order? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and...
... have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to change the boot device order? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and...
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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. To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. 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 camera and click Update Driver Software. If another software application...
...: 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. To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. 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 camera and click Update Driver Software. If another software application...
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... BD using VAIO Update. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to selected models only. What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For...
... BD using VAIO Update. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to selected models only. What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For...
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... 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. ❑ You 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 Printing What should I do...
... 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. ❑ You 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 Printing What should I do...
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... arrow next 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 ? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the...
... arrow next 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 ? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the...
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... following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. n 155 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www...
... following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. n 155 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www...
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... USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com You can use the software. activation requires Internet access. You will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. The software has been installed and you use it . This trial software will work only for evaluation purposes only. Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers...
... USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com You can use the software. activation requires Internet access. You will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. The software has been installed and you use it . This trial software will work only for evaluation purposes only. Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers...
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... enhanced 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 provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. Use SonicStage...
... enhanced 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 provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. Use SonicStage...