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n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using the Battery Pack ...163 Using Headphones ...165 Handling the Memory Stick ...166 Handling the Hard Disk ...167 Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...180 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...182 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...202 Microphone ...203
n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using the Battery Pack ...163 Using Headphones ...165 Handling the Memory Stick ...166 Handling the Hard Disk ...167 Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...180 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...182 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...202 Microphone ...203
User Guide
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...recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc or writing data to update the AACS key. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Some contents may restrict video output to check both playback and ... sure to read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to play back discs that the audio side ...
...recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc or writing data to update the AACS key. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Some contents may restrict video output to check both playback and ... sure to read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to play back discs that the audio side ...
User Guide
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...-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be connected to the Internet. For information on selected models only. To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to play some of player you may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. See the online specifications... are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of the world. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. If the region code indicates "all," you cannot play the disc. To play this disc in which region and on what type of Blu-ray...
...-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be connected to the Internet. For information on selected models only. To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to play some of player you may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. See the online specifications... are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of the world. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. If the region code indicates "all," you cannot play the disc. To play this disc in which region and on what type of Blu-ray...
User Guide
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Always use . The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices !
Always use . The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices !
User Guide
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...from other people. ❑ Be sure to set up the automatic backup operations after the setup, select the check box and update the backup files. Sony assumes no liability for repair. If the window containing the Run automatic backup now check box is displayed after completing the TPM... the data stored on the built-in such a case, you will also be replaced if the motherboard needs replacement. n 129 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using the TPM ❑ Although your computer is provided with the TPM security functions, these passwords, you do not ensure complete...
...from other people. ❑ Be sure to set up the automatic backup operations after the setup, select the check box and update the backup files. Sony assumes no liability for repair. If the window containing the Run automatic backup now check box is displayed after completing the TPM... the data stored on the built-in such a case, you will also be replaced if the motherboard needs replacement. n 129 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using the TPM ❑ Although your computer is provided with the TPM security functions, these passwords, you do not ensure complete...
User Guide
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You need to complete the encryption process. It takes several hours to repeat the steps above again. Updating your BIOS with updating software, such as VAIO Update, changes the BIOS settings back to the default. n 137 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer !
You need to complete the encryption process. It takes several hours to repeat the steps above again. Updating your BIOS with updating software, such as VAIO Update, changes the BIOS settings back to the default. n 137 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer !
User Guide
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n 155 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 156) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 157) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 158) ❑ ... the Battery Pack (page 163) ❑ Using Headphones (page 165) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 166) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 167) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 168)
n 155 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 156) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 157) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 158) ❑ ... the Battery Pack (page 163) ❑ Using Headphones (page 165) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 166) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 167) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 168)
User Guide
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! n 168 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! n 168 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
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... . Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for... 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 216). The optimal... Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if ...
... . Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for... 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 216). The optimal... Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if ...
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...keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. You can keep my antivirus software updated? Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security... viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! The Microsoft Windows operating system is to download...
...keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation. You can keep my antivirus software updated? Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security... viruses, is preinstalled on -screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! The Microsoft Windows operating system is to download...
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...Internet (page 61). See the online specifications to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to find out about the supported disc media. Using a disc with your optical disc drive,... and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label. To play...
...Internet (page 61). See the online specifications to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to find out about the supported disc media. Using a disc with your optical disc drive,... and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label. To play...
User Guide
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Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and Software Information. n 217 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on your computer through Help and Support. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. 6 Program Support You can view detailed information on the software products preinstalled on the support web site.
Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and Software Information. n 217 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on your computer through Help and Support. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. 6 Program Support You can view detailed information on the software products preinstalled on the support web site.
Quick Start Guide
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...not place stress on the AC adapter cable connected to download the updates. Help and Support is easy to your computer when using the preinstalled software applications, such as Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that your purchase. Start the SmartWi™ Connection Utility ...What to do next Update your hard disk drive. VGN-Z600 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil) 4-131-656-11 (1) © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in ...
...not place stress on the AC adapter cable connected to download the updates. Help and Support is easy to your computer when using the preinstalled software applications, such as Windows Update and VAIO Update, so that your purchase. Start the SmartWi™ Connection Utility ...What to do next Update your hard disk drive. VGN-Z600 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil) 4-131-656-11 (1) © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in ...
