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... an External Display ...92 Selecting Display Modes...97 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...98 Connecting an External Microphone ...100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...101 Connecting a Printer ...104 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...108 Setting the Password ...109 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...116 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 124 Using the Power Saving Modes ...125 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...130 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...132 Adding and Removing Memory...
... an External Display ...92 Selecting Display Modes...97 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...98 Connecting an External Microphone ...100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...101 Connecting a Printer ...104 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...108 Setting the Password ...109 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...116 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 124 Using the Power Saving Modes ...125 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...130 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...132 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... the model you purchased. To access this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to find out about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your entire hard disk drive* to the original factory settings. * Your...
... the model you purchased. To access this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to find out about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your entire hard disk drive* to the original factory settings. * Your...
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..., and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - n9 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide.
..., and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - n9 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide.
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... then M or ,. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... then M or ,. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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... the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. See the help you purchased. To change the default software options in flash memory storage drives along with a hard disk drive depending on the touch panel Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, the S1 button launches the VAIO Control Center and opens the Color Mode Setting page. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. > Next track button Plays...
... the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. See the help you purchased. To change the default software options in flash memory storage drives along with a hard disk drive depending on the touch panel Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, the S1 button launches the VAIO Control Center and opens the Color Mode Setting page. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. > Next track button Plays...
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n 42 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 42 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.
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... supported disc media. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software...
... supported disc media. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software...
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... hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions...
... hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 92) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 97) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 98) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 100) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 101) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 104) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 105) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 107) n 89 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 92) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 97) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 98) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 100) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 101) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 104) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 105) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 107) n 89 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... connect a computer display ! Note that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. It has 24 pins. n 93 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) to view the copyright protected contents. If your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to your computer to your computer is disabled when an external display...
... connect a computer display ! Note that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. It has 24 pins. n 93 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) to view the copyright protected contents. If your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to your computer to your computer is disabled when an external display...
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... external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with selected models only) to the HDMI port on the computer and the other than the one provided by Sony is connected to the monitor port. 1 Plug the power cord of your TV for the display. To connect a TV to your computer. For the detailed instructions...
... external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with selected models only) to the HDMI port on the computer and the other than the one provided by Sony is connected to the monitor port. 1 Plug the power cord of your TV for the display. To connect a TV to your computer. For the detailed instructions...
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... Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The machine password is provided for the standard users to start your computer. Once you can substitute fingerprint authentication for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to allow for password entry when turning on your computer without entering the password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset...
... Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The machine password is provided for the standard users to start your computer. Once you can substitute fingerprint authentication for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to allow for password entry when turning on your computer without entering the password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset...
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... is in flash memory storage drives along with a hard disk drive depending on the hard disk drive* and power is saved on the model you purchased. Do not move your storage device configuration. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. See the online specifications to be lost. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is turned off...
... is in flash memory storage drives along with a hard disk drive depending on the hard disk drive* and power is saved on the model you purchased. Do not move your storage device configuration. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. See the online specifications to be lost. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is turned off...
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... game software does not work or it . The BIOS setup screen appears. n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I change the boot device order. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. How can use one of the BIOS functions to download. ❑ Make sure...
... game software does not work or it . The BIOS setup screen appears. n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I change the boot device order. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. How can use one of the BIOS functions to download. ❑ Make sure...
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... when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click...
... when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click...
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... Disc media? ! n 183 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it . ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. For information on your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive...
... Disc media? ! n 183 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it . ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. For information on your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive...
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... may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 188 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep...
... may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 188 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep...
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... with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart...
... with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart...
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... which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. The software has been installed and you do not activate it . You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of first use it. This trial software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply.
... which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. The software has been installed and you do not activate it . You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of first use it. This trial software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply.
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... (page 207). VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 207). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format.
... (page 207). VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 207). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format.