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...
User Manual
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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 - 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 N Finding More about Your...
An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Regulations - 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 N Finding More about Your...
User Manual
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... numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony...
... numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony...
User Manual
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... the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress. 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...
... the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress. 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...
User Manual
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...). Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). 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 some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off...
...). Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). 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 some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off...
User Manual
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... 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. ! Under normal circumstances, you do not perform the connection operations as well. ✍ When the Windows password is set on your computer, click at the bottom left of the computer screen, select the Type without the keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) check box, and click OK. 4 Enter...
... 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. ! Under normal circumstances, you do not perform the connection operations as well. ✍ When the Windows password is set on your computer, click at the bottom left of the computer screen, select the Type without the keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) check box, and click OK. 4 Enter...
User Manual
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... the Enter key. 6 Wait until the utility window notifies that the supplied battery is successfully working, do not need to perform the connection operations before the utility window appears. 7 Wait until the utility window for re-connection appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. 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...
... the Enter key. 6 Wait until the utility window notifies that the supplied battery is successfully working, do not need to perform the connection operations before the utility window appears. 7 Wait until the utility window for re-connection appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. 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...
User Manual
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... PR PR P P Drive with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD SuperMulti Drive on the model you purchased. See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of media. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-ROM CD-R/RW DVD-ROM DVD-R/ RW DVD+R/ RW DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- (Double (Dual Layer) Layer) RAM*1 *2 BD-ROM BD-R/RE*3 *4 DVD SuperMulti Drive P PR*6 P PR...
... PR PR P P Drive with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD SuperMulti Drive on the model you purchased. See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of media. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-ROM CD-R/RW DVD-ROM DVD-R/ RW DVD+R/ RW DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- (Double (Dual Layer) Layer) RAM*1 *2 BD-ROM BD-R/RE*3 *4 DVD SuperMulti Drive P PR*6 P PR...
User Manual
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... content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 30). ❑ Depending 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...
... content normally, download and install the latest updates for Blu-ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 30). ❑ Depending 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...
User Manual
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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
User Manual
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... 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. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 186). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to the TV. 3 Switch the...
... 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. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 186). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to the TV. 3 Switch the...
User Manual
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... 3D TV for connecting your 3D TV to your VAIO computer when viewing 3D images. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 109 N Playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media Some features and options may not be available on your computer. On models not equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you can play Blu-ray 3D Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D-capable display, such as...
... 3D TV for connecting your 3D TV to your VAIO computer when viewing 3D images. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 109 N Playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media Some features and options may not be available on your computer. On models not equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you can play Blu-ray 3D Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D-capable display, such as...
User Manual
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... Disc media into the optical disc drive. If your 3D TV to the computer with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you need to change the display output to an external display. 3 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select an item for connecting your computer is equipped 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. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display...
... Disc media into the optical disc drive. If your 3D TV to the computer with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you need to change the display output to an external display. 3 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select an item for connecting your computer is equipped 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. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display...
User Manual
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.... ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ 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.
.... ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ 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.
User Manual
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... provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. 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. See the manual that came...
... provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. 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. See the manual that came...
Recovery Guide
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... a USB flash drive as doing so may take some time to select Start VAIO Care Rescue and press the Enter key. What is commercially available software designed for system and application recovery. About backup What is needed. Due to its backup copy is a backup process? If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. Recovery Media are using VAIO Update. 2 If you might lose various data stored on -screen instructions...
... a USB flash drive as doing so may take some time to select Start VAIO Care Rescue and press the Enter key. What is commercially available software designed for system and application recovery. About backup What is needed. Due to its backup copy is a backup process? If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. Recovery Media are using VAIO Update. 2 If you might lose various data stored on -screen instructions...
Recovery Guide
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... power cord or the AC adapter, and remove the battery pack. The green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the onscreen User Guide. If the problem...
... power cord or the AC adapter, and remove the battery pack. The green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the onscreen User Guide. If the problem...
Guide de Démarrage Rapide
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... access the Internet without notice. 4-297-149-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in case of powering on 4 Locate VAIO Manual AC adapter Power cord Wireless keyboard1 Wireless mouse1 Remote commander2 3 3D glasses3 (supplied with the pouch and the USB charging cable) AA batteries (2) or (4 3) Screws (4) 1 Insert the supplied AA alkaline battery before use. 2 Insert the supplied AA manganese batteries before use. 3 On selected models only. 1 Plug the power...
... access the Internet without notice. 4-297-149-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in case of powering on 4 Locate VAIO Manual AC adapter Power cord Wireless keyboard1 Wireless mouse1 Remote commander2 3 3D glasses3 (supplied with the pouch and the USB charging cable) AA batteries (2) or (4 3) Screws (4) 1 Insert the supplied AA alkaline battery before use. 2 Insert the supplied AA manganese batteries before use. 3 On selected models only. 1 Plug the power...
Quick Start Guide
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... supplied items 2 Connect AC adapter 3 Power on 4 Locate VAIO Manual AC adapter Power cord Wireless keyboard1 Wireless mouse1 Remote commander2 3 3D glasses3 (supplied with the pouch and the USB charging cable) AA batteries (2) or (4 3) Screws (4) 1 Insert the supplied AA alkaline battery before use. 2 Insert the supplied AA manganese batteries before use. 3 On selected models only. 1 Plug the power cord into the DC IN port . Start wireless communications Use the VAIO Smart Network software...
... supplied items 2 Connect AC adapter 3 Power on 4 Locate VAIO Manual AC adapter Power cord Wireless keyboard1 Wireless mouse1 Remote commander2 3 3D glasses3 (supplied with the pouch and the USB charging cable) AA batteries (2) or (4 3) Screws (4) 1 Insert the supplied AA alkaline battery before use. 2 Insert the supplied AA manganese batteries before use. 3 On selected models only. 1 Plug the power cord into the DC IN port . Start wireless communications Use the VAIO Smart Network software...
Safety Information
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... AC adapter operates in a clear environment. Turn off your computer with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in deformation of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - 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...
... AC adapter operates in a clear environment. Turn off your computer with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in deformation of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - 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...
