Safety Information
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..., OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Use of such software is governed by third parties. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject...
..., OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Use of such software is governed by third parties. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject...
Safety Information
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...; For your safety, Sony recommends using wireless LAN near a pacemaker, make sure the power indicator light is in a location subject to heat sources, such as rugs, cushion or blankets, near the equipment and shall be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not magnetically shielded; Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Turning off the computer and make sure it is...
...; For your safety, Sony recommends using wireless LAN near a pacemaker, make sure the power indicator light is in a location subject to heat sources, such as rugs, cushion or blankets, near the equipment and shall be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not magnetically shielded; Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Turning off the computer and make sure it is...
User Guide
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... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 69 Using the Remote Commander 74 Using "Memory Stick 77 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 84 Using the Internet 88 Using the Network (LAN 89 Using the Wireless LAN 90 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 95 Using Peripheral Devices 100 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........101 Connecting an External Display 102 Selecting Display Modes 106 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 107 Connecting an External Microphone 109 Connecting a USB Device 110 Connecting an i.LINK Device 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using...
... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 69 Using the Remote Commander 74 Using "Memory Stick 77 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 84 Using the Internet 88 Using the Network (LAN 89 Using the Wireless LAN 90 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 95 Using Peripheral Devices 100 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........101 Connecting an External Display 102 Selecting Display Modes 106 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 107 Connecting an External Microphone 109 Connecting a USB Device 110 Connecting an i.LINK Device 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using...
User Guide
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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... 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 the problem 5. In order to find the contact numbers on your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony...
... 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 the problem 5. In order to find the contact numbers on your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony...
User Guide
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... mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is turned off or enters Sleep mode. and blinks for more information. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N E Sleep button Provides a lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27). I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are using the Quick Web Access function. F Zoom buttons* Change...
... mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is turned off or enters Sleep mode. and blinks for more information. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N E Sleep button Provides a lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27). I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are using the Quick Web Access function. F Zoom buttons* Change...
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... field to show a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. While your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on your computer, you need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB keyboard as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is set on -screen keyboard (page 50) for password entry and you can perform the connection operations using your wireless keyboard. You can use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps...
... field to show a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. While your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on your computer, you need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB keyboard as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is set on -screen keyboard (page 50) for password entry and you can perform the connection operations using your wireless keyboard. You can use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps...
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... the Enter key. 4 Wait until the utility window notifies that the supplied battery is successfully working , and then close the utility window. 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 When the supplied wireless mouse does not seem to be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to the ON position. ✍ It may cause a malfunction. 1 Make...
... the Enter key. 4 Wait until the utility window notifies that the supplied battery is successfully working , and then close the utility window. 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 When the supplied wireless mouse does not seem to be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to the ON position. ✍ It may cause a malfunction. 1 Make...
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... 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version...
... 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version...
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... CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. Notes on your computer while the optical disc drive 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. However, the drive may not be able...
... CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. Notes on your computer while the optical disc drive 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. However, the drive may not be able...
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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 101) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 102) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 106) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 107) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 109) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 110) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 112) n 100 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 101) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 102) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 106) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 107) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 109) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 110) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 112) n 100 N
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To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 101 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). Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on.
To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 101 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). Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on.
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To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 180). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. For detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. If a device driver other than the one...
To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 180). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. For detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. If a device driver other than the one...
User Guide
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... machine password and press the Enter key. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on password (user password) ! To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup...
... machine password and press the Enter key. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on password (user password) ! To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup...
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... the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 118 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and...
... the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 118 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and...
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..., contact an authorized Sony service/support center. The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You...
..., contact an authorized Sony service/support center. The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You...
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... 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. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on your desired drive. Check the package to a disc. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 165 N ❑ Make...
... 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. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on your desired drive. Check the package to a disc. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 165 N ❑ Make...
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... may not be connected to the Internet to update the AACS key. ❑ You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ❑ Check if your optical disc drive. To play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc media. ❑ To play...
... may not be connected to the Internet to update the AACS key. ❑ You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ❑ Check if your optical disc drive. To play content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc media. ❑ To play...
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...: 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 printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 171 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
...: 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 printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 171 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
Quick Start Guide
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... minutes during the initial startup. See the on the LCD screen/ touch screen. For more information. Otherwise, you may make scratches on -screen User Guide for enhancing your computer to factory-installed settings in hard disk drive, avoid moving your model. AC Adapter Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to your computer on your desired manual. Press the power button until the setup window appears. HDD Care If your computer...
... minutes during the initial startup. See the on the LCD screen/ touch screen. For more information. Otherwise, you may make scratches on -screen User Guide for enhancing your computer to factory-installed settings in hard disk drive, avoid moving your model. AC Adapter Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to your computer on your desired manual. Press the power button until the setup window appears. HDD Care If your computer...