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n3 N Using Peripheral Devices ...66 Connecting External Speakers ...67 Connecting an External Display ...68 Selecting Display Modes...71 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...73 Connecting an External Microphone ...76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...77 Connecting a Printer ...80 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the Power Saving Modes ...90 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 95 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...97 Adding and Removing Memory...
n3 N Using Peripheral Devices ...66 Connecting External Speakers ...67 Connecting an External Display ...68 Selecting Display Modes...71 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...73 Connecting an External Microphone ...76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...77 Connecting a Printer ...80 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the Power Saving Modes ...90 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 95 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...97 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Explains features of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web...
... information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Explains features of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web...
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... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO computer. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO computer. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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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. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric...
... 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. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric...
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... your screen. Changes the volume level. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch...
... your screen. Changes the volume level. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch...
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n 40 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. 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 40 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. 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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... computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be connected to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 60). ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is...
... computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be connected to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 60). ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is...
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... about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. 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 40) to find out the type of your software. See the online specifications to play the disc. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
... about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. 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 40) to find out the type of your software. See the online specifications to play the disc. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
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... on -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 slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon...
... on -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 slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon...
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The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). If you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to a coin-operated telephone...
The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). If you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to a coin-operated telephone...
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...) button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). For details on -screen instructions to change the muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display...
...) button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). For details on -screen instructions to change the muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display...
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... VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. To set the user password, you have set the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password allows you forget the power-on password and need to be sent in for service to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The power-on password is provided to start your computer without entering the password...
... VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. To set the user password, you have set the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password allows you forget the power-on password and need to be sent in for service to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The power-on password is provided to start your computer without entering the password...
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... not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. For details, see Sony Support Information...
... not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. For details, see Sony Support Information...
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... , key to change the boot device order? How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? The BIOS setup screen appears. n 124 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or...
... , key to change the boot device order? How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? The BIOS setup screen appears. n 124 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or...
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... problem persists, you are using 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 the device name for the camera. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep...
... problem persists, you are using 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 the device name for the camera. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep...
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... could cause a write error or other damage. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 140 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading...
... could cause a write error or other damage. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 140 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading...
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... Windows operating system installed on your printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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. See the manual...
... Windows operating system installed on your printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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. See the manual...
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See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off . ! n 151 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several...
See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off . ! n 151 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several...
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... listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software...
... listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software...
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... required fees. activation requires Internet access. You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can use it as described the first time you first use it. Product activation procedures will work only for evaluation purposes only. This trial software will be able to the perpetual version. If you want to keep using the software after you use the software. n 165 N Support Options Microsoft®...
... required fees. activation requires Internet access. You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can use it as described the first time you first use it. Product activation procedures will work only for evaluation purposes only. This trial software will be able to the perpetual version. If you want to keep using the software after you use the software. n 165 N Support Options Microsoft®...