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... respective owners. Norton™ Internet Security 2012 30-day subscription is pre-installed on operating condition, version of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. You need to work. After your Sony VAIO PC. HDMI® Input 1 Headphone Output 1 Wireless/Networking Bluetooth® Technology Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) Ethernet Protocol 1000BASE-T/100BASETX/10BASE-T WiFi Adapter Atheros® 802.11b/g/n Software Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with Service...
... respective owners. Norton™ Internet Security 2012 30-day subscription is pre-installed on operating condition, version of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. You need to work. After your Sony VAIO PC. HDMI® Input 1 Headphone Output 1 Wireless/Networking Bluetooth® Technology Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) Ethernet Protocol 1000BASE-T/100BASETX/10BASE-T WiFi Adapter Atheros® 802.11b/g/n Software Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with Service...
User Manual
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... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 72 Using the Remote Commander 77 Using "Memory Stick 80 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 87 Using the Internet 91 Using the Network (LAN 92 Using the Wireless LAN 93 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 98 Using Peripheral Devices 103 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........104 Connecting an External Display 105 Selecting Display Modes 112 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using...
... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 72 Using the Remote Commander 77 Using "Memory Stick 80 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 87 Using the Internet 91 Using the Network (LAN 92 Using the Wireless LAN 93 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 98 Using Peripheral Devices 103 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........104 Connecting an External Display 105 Selecting Display Modes 112 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using...
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An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Regulations - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5...
An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Regulations - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5...
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... back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. Before Use...
... back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. Before Use...
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... data access to a memory card, such as the audio/video input source. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 HDMI input VIDEO input WEB Built-in camera Media access Disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off...
... data access to a memory card, such as the audio/video input source. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 HDMI input VIDEO input WEB Built-in camera Media access Disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off...
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... wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is turned off . K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the Fn key. G Muting button Turns the volume on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is properly connected with the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard...
... wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is turned off . K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the Fn key. G Muting button Turns the volume on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is properly connected with the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard...
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... enter the password once again. If the Windows password is set on your wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 39 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an optional USB keyboard. ! While your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on-screen keyboard (page 50) for password entry and you can perform the connection operations using an optional USB keyboard as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is properly installed...
... enter the password once again. If the Windows password is set on your wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 39 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an optional USB keyboard. ! While your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on-screen keyboard (page 50) for password entry and you can perform the connection operations using an optional USB keyboard as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is properly installed...
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.... 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is successfully working, do not need to perform the connection operations before the utility window appears. 7 Wait until the Windows starts, and then press the Windows key on your wireless mouse. While your wireless mouse is properly installed on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. Under normal circumstances, you do not perform the connection operations as well. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 44 N To connect the wireless mouse...
.... 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is successfully working, do not need to perform the connection operations before the utility window appears. 7 Wait until the Windows starts, and then press the Windows key on your wireless mouse. While your wireless mouse is properly installed on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. Under normal circumstances, you do not perform the connection operations as well. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 44 N To connect the wireless mouse...
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... Disc™ ROM P PR*6 P PR PR PR PR PR P P Drive with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. See the reference chart below to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD SuperMulti Drive on the model you purchased. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with the capacity of media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 58 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media...
... Disc™ ROM P PR*6 P PR PR PR PR PR P P Drive with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. See the reference chart below to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD SuperMulti Drive on the model you purchased. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with the capacity of media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 58 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media...
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...-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of disc playback, you may not be able to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 60 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive...
...-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of disc playback, you may not be able to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 60 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 104) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 105) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 112) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 113) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 115) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 116) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 118) n 103 N
Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 104) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 105) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 112) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 113) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 115) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 116) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 118) n 103 N
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Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 104 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer.
Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 104 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer.
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... instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. If a device driver other than the one end of an HDMI cable (2) to the HDMI OUTPUT port (3) on the computer and the other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed...
... instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. If a device driver other than the one end of an HDMI cable (2) to the HDMI OUTPUT port (3) on the computer and the other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed...
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... video controller but not with a 3D-capable LCD screen, follow the instructions in To connect a TV to complete the initial setup. ✍ On models with your 3D TV for connecting your VAIO computer when viewing 3D images. On models not equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you can output 3D images to a 3D-capable display only when playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media on a 3D-capable display...
... video controller but not with a 3D-capable LCD screen, follow the instructions in To connect a TV to complete the initial setup. ✍ On models with your 3D TV for connecting your VAIO computer when viewing 3D images. On models not equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you can output 3D images to a 3D-capable display only when playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media on a 3D-capable display...
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... the 3D-demo video automatically starts. If your 3D TV to the computer with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display output to an external display. Proceed to the next step. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 110 N 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display output to an external display. 3 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select an item...
... the 3D-demo video automatically starts. If your 3D TV to the computer with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display output to an external display. Proceed to the next step. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 110 N 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display output to an external display. 3 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select an item...
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... center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover...
... center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover...
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... disc is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is compatible with the optical disc drive...
... disc is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is compatible with the optical disc drive...
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... I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you need to update the AACS key. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update the AACS key. ❑ You may not be able to play some Blu-ray Disc content on how to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. For information on your computer...
... I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you need to update the AACS key. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update the AACS key. ❑ You may not be able to play some Blu-ray Disc content on how to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. For information on your computer...
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... of the graphics and video memory available. The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of the LCD screen. If the resolution is connected to the HDMI output port? ❑ Change the 3D playback settings. See To play Blu-ray 3D Disc media (page 110) for details on how to set to 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720, images are not displayed on 3D...
... of the graphics and video memory available. The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of the LCD screen. If the resolution is connected to the HDMI output port? ❑ Change the 3D playback settings. See To play Blu-ray 3D Disc media (page 110) for details on how to set to 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720, images are not displayed on 3D...
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... from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support...
... from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support...
