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... External Speakers ...76 Connecting an External Display ...77 Selecting Display Modes...80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...98 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 106 Using the Power Saving Modes ...107 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...
... External Speakers ...76 Connecting an External Display ...77 Selecting Display Modes...80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...98 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 106 Using the Power Saving Modes ...107 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Explains features of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil Contains safety guidelines and owner information. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection, set-up information...
... http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Explains features of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil Contains safety guidelines and owner information. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection, set-up information...
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n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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... not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your...
... not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your...
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n 45 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 45 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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..., download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. If the region code for your computer is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of the power saving modes while your residence area is available on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 64). ! To download and install...
..., download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. If the region code for your computer is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of the power saving modes while your residence area is available on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 64). ! To download and install...
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...-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play the disc. For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing...
...-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play the disc. For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing...
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... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. Before moving your computer, be sure to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to insert the ExpressCard slot protector...
... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. Before moving your computer, be sure to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to insert the ExpressCard slot protector...
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... external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for more information. ! n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you connect...
... external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for more information. ! n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you connect...
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... detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with the default settings. ! Public telephone subscriber line - Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port on the computer and the other end to your computer. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - If the network (Ethernet) port is connected...
... detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with the default settings. ! Public telephone subscriber line - Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port on the computer and the other end to your computer. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - If the network (Ethernet) port is connected...
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... the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to protect your computer from unauthorized access. To set the password. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. There are two types of the BIOS functions to set the user password, you to start your computer...
... the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to protect your computer from unauthorized access. To set the password. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. There are two types of the BIOS functions to set the user password, you to start your computer...
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... Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
... Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
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... procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find...
... procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find...
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...). The BIOS setup screen appears. 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. A reset fee will be charged. n 141 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . You can I change the boot device order...
...). The BIOS setup screen appears. 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. A reset fee will be charged. n 141 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . You can I change the boot device order...
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... and shutter speed. This problem occurs when you use ? ❑ Do not place your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. light source, flicker, etc.) to one of the camera properties (e.g. This is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? Why is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The battery pack is running on...
... and shutter speed. This problem occurs when you use ? ❑ Do not place your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. light source, flicker, etc.) to one of the camera properties (e.g. This is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? Why is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The battery pack is running on...
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... optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I do any of the following: ❑ The volume may have been turned off by (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F3 keys. If you need to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings...
... optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I do any of the following: ❑ The volume may have been turned off by (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F3 keys. If you need to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings...
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... install the updates on the computer, it must be able to selected models only. What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to the Internet. For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out the type of DVD...
... install the updates on the computer, it must be able to selected models only. What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to the Internet. For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out the type of DVD...
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You cannot add or erase data to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to or from the BD-R Disc media. n 161 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? !
You cannot add or erase data to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to or from the BD-R Disc media. n 161 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? !
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...: 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 166 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...
...: 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 166 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...
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n 171 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer...
n 171 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer...