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...Connecting External Speakers ...94 Connecting an External Display ...95 Selecting Display Modes...101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...102 Connecting an External Microphone ...104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 116 Using the Power Saving Modes ...117 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...122 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...123 Adding and Removing...
...Connecting External Speakers ...94 Connecting an External Display ...95 Selecting Display Modes...101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...102 Connecting an External Microphone ...104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 116 Using the Power Saving Modes ...117 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...122 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...123 Adding and Removing...
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... drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide...
... drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide...
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... contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and...
... contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and...
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Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in Hibernate mode or off , the Memory Stick media is not being used. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off...
Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in Hibernate mode or off , the Memory Stick media is not being used. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off...
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... after the operating system finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To...
... after the operating system finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To...
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... VAIO Control Center (page 116) to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the right button (4) once. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard for detailed instructions. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your preference for using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad...
... VAIO Control Center (page 116) to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the right button (4) once. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard for detailed instructions. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your preference for using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 36) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to find the type of your software. Copying Files to find the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
... about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 36) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to find the type of your software. Copying Files to find the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
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... in some countries or areas. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method to the antenna. One end connects to the VHF/UHF input port, and the other end connects to the cable service access or to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on service availability in your home. Otherwise, proceed with selected models only). The following .
... in some countries or areas. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method to the antenna. One end connects to the VHF/UHF input port, and the other end connects to the cable service access or to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on service availability in your home. Otherwise, proceed with selected models only). The following .
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... WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window...
... WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window...
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... cables and up to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online Specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option...
... cables and up to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online Specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 94) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 95) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 101) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 102) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 104) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 105) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 108) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 109) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 111) n 93 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 94) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 95) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 101) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 102) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 104) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 105) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 108) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 109) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 111) n 93 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to change the setting from other people. To add the power-on password 1 Turn on password, you turn it on password is provided to protect your computer without entering the password. The password can be sent in for depot service for password reset. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. Make...
... from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to change the setting from other people. To add the power-on password 1 Turn on password, you turn it on password is provided to protect your computer without entering the password. The password can be sent in for depot service for password reset. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. Make...
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... N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of your computer. Be sure to the back of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not touch any other components on the module...
... N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of your computer. Be sure to the back of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not touch any other components on the module...
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... your camera and click Update Driver Software. Change the record format to display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. n 157 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if I cannot successfully capture videos in the WMV format with the builtin MOTION EYE camera? Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. If another software application is in use...
... your camera and click Update Driver Software. Change the record format to display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. n 157 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if I cannot successfully capture videos in the WMV format with the builtin MOTION EYE camera? Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. If another software application is in use...
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...: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on...
...: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on...
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... Disc media? ! See the online Specifications to find the type of DVD recordable media do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on your optical disc drive. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drives do not support it with one with no affixed adhesive label. n 170 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media...
... Disc media? ! See the online Specifications to find the type of DVD recordable media do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on your optical disc drive. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drives do not support it with one with no affixed adhesive label. n 170 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media...
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Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that came with your...
Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that came with your...
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... not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed...
... not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed...
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... want to hear sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI port? ❑ Once you have connected a device to the HDMI port, you need to change the sound output device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for example, 48000 Hz, 16 bit) which the device supports. 5 Click OK. n 187 N Troubleshooting What should...
... want to hear sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI port? ❑ Once you have connected a device to the HDMI port, you need to change the sound output device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for example, 48000 Hz, 16 bit) which the device supports. 5 Click OK. n 187 N Troubleshooting What should...