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...71 Connecting External Speakers ...81 Connecting an External Display ...82 Selecting Display Modes...89 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...90 Connecting an External Microphone ...92 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...93 Connecting a Printer ...96 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...97 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...99 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...101 Setting the Password ...102 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...105 Using the Power Saving Modes ...106 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...111 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...113 Adding and Removing Memory...
...71 Connecting External Speakers ...81 Connecting an External Display ...82 Selecting Display Modes...89 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...90 Connecting an External Microphone ...92 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...93 Connecting a Printer ...96 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...97 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...99 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...101 Setting the Password ...102 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...105 Using the Power Saving Modes ...106 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...111 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...113 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To access this manual) - Contains features of your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications -
... in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To access this manual) - Contains features of your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications -
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..., an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your VAIO computer...
..., an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your VAIO computer...
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Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * WIRELESS LAN * On selected models only. Functions Illuminates when the power to the optical disc. Illuminates when data is off when the computer is in uppercase. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is read from or written to the computer is on...
Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * WIRELESS LAN * On selected models only. Functions Illuminates when the power to the optical disc. Illuminates when data is off when the computer is in uppercase. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is read from or written to the computer is on...
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. Check your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. Check your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... the disc. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to change the DVD region code only a limited number of your residence area is activated, playing DVDs may damage your computer. ! If the DVD is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on what type of the world. If you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone...
... the disc. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to change the DVD region code only a limited number of your residence area is activated, playing DVDs may damage your computer. ! If the DVD is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on what type of the world. If you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone...
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... Computer. 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on your computer while writing data to a disc ! Do not strike or shake your system's hardware configuration. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs...
... Computer. 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on your computer while writing data to a disc ! Do not strike or shake your system's hardware configuration. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs...
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... 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. On models that support the Bluetooth functionality*1 and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*1, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window.
... 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. On models that support the Bluetooth functionality*1 and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*1, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window.
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... Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. *2 If you configure. *3 Hexadecimal: a number representation using the digits 0-9, with values of the window. 15 Click OK. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. This means that you need...
... Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. *2 If you configure. *3 Hexadecimal: a number representation using the digits 0-9, with values of the window. 15 Click OK. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. This means that you need...
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... option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set...
... option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set...
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... wireless connections. 1 Make sure an access point is set up process and provide you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn...
... wireless connections. 1 Make sure an access point is set up process and provide you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn...
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To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can...
To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can...
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... various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 71) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 81) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 82) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 89) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 92) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 96) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 97) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 99) n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices
... various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 71) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 81) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 82) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 89) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 92) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 96) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 97) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 99) n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... optional docking station. ✍ Your computer can connect your network. Follow the on the computer or the optional docking station and the other end to your computer to 1000BASE-T*/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on -screen instructions. n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable...
... optional docking station. ✍ Your computer can connect your network. Follow the on the computer or the optional docking station and the other end to your computer to 1000BASE-T*/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on -screen instructions. n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable...
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... Password The power-on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is provided to start the computer. To set the user password, you will be charged, and your computer. Make sure not to be sent in for depot service for changing some of the BIOS functions to set the password, you must first set the power-on password: machine password and user password. If you cannot start your password and keep it safe...
... Password The power-on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is provided to start the computer. To set the user password, you will be charged, and your computer. Make sure not to be sent in for depot service for changing some of the BIOS functions to set the password, you must first set the power-on password: machine password and user password. If you cannot start your password and keep it safe...
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... contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...
... contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...
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... are any patches or updates to network security checkups. The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. n 139 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? Why doesn't my computer screen turn off when the time selected for your computer screen to reset it may take...
... are any patches or updates to network security checkups. The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. n 139 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? Why doesn't my computer screen turn off when the time selected for your computer screen to reset it may take...
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... find the type of the entire written data. You cannot add data to DVD-RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions? Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 Click Start and then My Computer. 2 Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Recording tab. 4 Click to cancel the Enable CD recording...
... find the type of the entire written data. You cannot add data to DVD-RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions? Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 Click Start and then My Computer. 2 Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Recording tab. 4 Click to cancel the Enable CD recording...
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... Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. When your printer. n 162 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make...
... Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. When your printer. n 162 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make...
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.... If your settings. You may need to press the Tab key and the M and m keys to make sure a mouse is interpreting a single-click as a double-click, you may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your selections. 6 Click OK to change the left and right button assignments? n 166 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do I change the button assignments. How do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ You...
.... If your settings. You may need to press the Tab key and the M and m keys to make sure a mouse is interpreting a single-click as a double-click, you may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your selections. 6 Click OK to change the left and right button assignments? n 166 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do I change the button assignments. How do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ You...