Quick Start Guide
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... download the updates. With the VAIO Care software, you to change without notice. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Select your computer. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to reduce heat. See the help file included with the SmartWi Connection Utility for the first startup. Let's get started 1 Check supplied items AC adapter AA batteries (2) Power cord Insert the supplied AA alkaline battery...
... download the updates. With the VAIO Care software, you to change without notice. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Select your computer. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to reduce heat. See the help file included with the SmartWi Connection Utility for the first startup. Let's get started 1 Check supplied items AC adapter AA batteries (2) Power cord Insert the supplied AA alkaline battery...
Safety Information
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... GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Use of such software is prohibited. For customers in a secure location. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery...
... GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Use of such software is prohibited. For customers in a secure location. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery...
Safety Information
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...-outlet shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it becomes warm and causes discomfort. ❑ Do not use or store your skin. Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that may be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are intended for use with this...
...-outlet shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it becomes warm and causes discomfort. ❑ Do not use or store your skin. Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that may be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are intended for use with this...
User Guide
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... Using the Mouse 34 Using the Touch Screen 39 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using "Memory Stick 51 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 58 Using the Internet 62 Using the Network (LAN 63 Using the Wireless LAN 64 Using the Bluetooth Function 68 Using Peripheral Devices 73 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........74 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel(R) VT 88 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Upgrading...
... Using the Mouse 34 Using the Touch Screen 39 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using "Memory Stick 51 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 58 Using the Internet 62 Using the Network (LAN 63 Using the Wireless LAN 64 Using the Bluetooth Function 68 Using Peripheral Devices 73 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........74 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel(R) VT 88 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Upgrading...
User Guide
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... nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer...
... nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer...
User Guide
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... make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). J Windows key Displays the Start menu. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA battery for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is turned off or enters Sleep mode. Press to perform basic math calculations. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive...
... make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). J Windows key Displays the Start menu. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA battery for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is turned off or enters Sleep mode. Press to perform basic math calculations. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive...
User Guide
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... Windows starts, and then click Start and Computer. 6 Double-click Local Disk (C:), WConnectTool, and WConnect. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an optional USB keyboard. ! When the power-on password is set on your computer. You can perform the connection operations using your wireless keyboard, and then slide the power switch on the keyboard to the OFF position. 2 Turn on -screen keyboard...
... Windows starts, and then click Start and Computer. 6 Double-click Local Disk (C:), WConnectTool, and WConnect. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an optional USB keyboard. ! When the power-on password is set on your computer. You can perform the connection operations using your wireless keyboard, and then slide the power switch on the keyboard to the OFF position. 2 Turn on -screen keyboard...
User Guide
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... before using an optional USB mouse as well. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N To connect the wireless mouse When the supplied wireless mouse does not seem to be working, and then click Done. While your wireless mouse is successfully working, do not need to the ON position. ✍ It may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the wireless mouse should now be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect...
... before using an optional USB mouse as well. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N To connect the wireless mouse When the supplied wireless mouse does not seem to be working, and then click Done. While your wireless mouse is successfully working, do not need to the ON position. ✍ It may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the wireless mouse should now be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect...
User Guide
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... P P ROM Drive with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 46 N Supported Discs...
... P P ROM Drive with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 46 N Supported Discs...
User Guide
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...," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Therefore, these discs may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Some content may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 47 N ! When you output video signals through digital connections...
...," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Therefore, these discs may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Some content may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 47 N ! When you output video signals through digital connections...
User Guide
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..., card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. To play content normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 48 N Notes on Using...
..., card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. To play content normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 48 N Notes on Using...
User Guide
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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 74 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). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. !
Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 74 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). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. !
User Guide
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... password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. - User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options in a secure place. To set the user password, you must first set two types of the Windows password will be charged. You can use BIOS functions to start the computer. Machine password...
... password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. - User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options in a secure place. To set the user password, you must first set two types of the Windows password will be charged. You can use BIOS functions to start the computer. Machine password...
User Guide
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The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long (including spaces). 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. If...
The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long (including spaces). 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. If...
User Guide
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... Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 84 N To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on...
... Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 84 N To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on...
User Guide
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... Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
... Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
User Guide
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... out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your computer. The type of module and the...
... out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your computer. The type of module and the...
User Guide
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... Bluetooth devices will not work. To change the SCMS-T settings, follow these steps: ✍ Some VAIO models detect support of the SCMS-T settings. The business card exchange function is no need to log off your computer. Check whether your system, click Start, the arrow next to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection message appears. If you need to manually change the SCMS-T settings to connect the device using...
... Bluetooth devices will not work. To change the SCMS-T settings, follow these steps: ✍ Some VAIO models detect support of the SCMS-T settings. The business card exchange function is no need to log off your computer. Check whether your system, click Start, the arrow next to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection message appears. If you need to manually change the SCMS-T settings to connect the device using...
User Guide
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... OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label 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 malfunction. Adhesive...
... OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label 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 malfunction. Adhesive...
User Guide
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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. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with 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. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer...