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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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...-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Explains features of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications -
...-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Explains features of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications -
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... Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings...
... Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings...
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....) When the indicator is unlit, the Memory Stick is not in use . Press the Caps Lock key to turn it off when this indicator is lit. Illuminates when data is read from or 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 green...
....) When the indicator is unlit, the Memory Stick is not in use . Press the Caps Lock key to turn it off when this indicator is lit. Illuminates when data is read from or 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 green...
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... Fn+F10 keys. Changes the volume level. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make the screen view look...
... Fn+F10 keys. Changes the volume level. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make the screen view look...
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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. 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.
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... the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 60). ! If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. To download and install the updates...
... the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 60). ! If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. To download and install the updates...
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... the disc. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software 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 about the supported disc media. For instructions on how...
... the disc. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software 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 about the supported disc media. For instructions on how...
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... 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 unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly...
... 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 unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly...
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If you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with your computer. For the detailed instructions on the computer. To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work properly. Some of...
If you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with your computer. For the detailed instructions on the computer. To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work properly. Some of...
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... 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. Additionally, you can also change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. For details on -screen instructions to change the muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function...
... 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. Additionally, you can also change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. For details on -screen instructions to change the muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function...
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... set the user password, you cannot start the computer. To set the password, you to protect your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. If you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set...
... set the user password, you cannot start the computer. To set the password, you to protect your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. If you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set...
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... battery pack to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 159). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Turning off . ! What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. To find the nearest center or agent, see Installing the Battery...
... battery pack to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 159). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Turning off . ! What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. To find the nearest center or agent, see Installing the Battery...
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...: 1 Turn on password? If you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. You can I change the boot device order. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. A reset fee will be charged. n 124 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or...
...: 1 Turn on password? If you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. You can I change the boot device order. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. A reset fee will be charged. n 124 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or...
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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. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while 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 90). To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Why can't I do if...
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. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while 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 90). To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Why can't I do if...
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... models only. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on the computer, it with one with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to play some brands of your optical disc drive. To download and install the updates on your computer, or the computer may not be connected to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD...
... models only. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on the computer, it with one with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to play some brands of your optical disc drive. To download and install the updates on your computer, or the computer may not be connected to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD...
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... the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the 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. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions...
... the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the 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. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions...
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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 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 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 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...
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.... These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. n 159 N Support Options Sony Support Information See...
.... These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. n 159 N Support Options Sony Support Information See...
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... first use , at which time the software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. This trial software will work only for evaluation purposes only. You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft...
... first use , at which time the software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. This trial software will work only for evaluation purposes only. You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft...