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... software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To access this manual) - Contains features of your...
... software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To access this manual) - Contains features of your...
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VGN-FS600 Series models Front nN 18 Getting Started A LCD screen (page 158) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 35) D Touch pad (page 37) E Power indicator (page 24) F Battery indicator (page 24) G Hard disk drive indicator (page 24) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 24) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (on selected models only) (page 57) J WIRELESS LAN indicator (on selected models only) (page 24) K Headphones jack (page 91) L Microphone jack (page 115)
VGN-FS600 Series models Front nN 18 Getting Started A LCD screen (page 158) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 35) D Touch pad (page 37) E Power indicator (page 24) F Battery indicator (page 24) G Hard disk drive indicator (page 24) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 24) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (on selected models only) (page 57) J WIRELESS LAN indicator (on selected models only) (page 24) K Headphones jack (page 91) L Microphone jack (page 115)
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VGN-FS600 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. nN 28 Getting Started 4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. ✍ When the computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
VGN-FS600 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. nN 28 Getting Started 4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. ✍ When the computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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...Setting Up Your Computer with graphic images because it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution. You can also link to these shortcut buttons another action that does not support...is restored. The location and size of software windows may change in resolution. When the LCD screen view is disabled. VGN-FS600 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By ...Magnify screen button changes the resolution, thus may not work with VAIO Control Center (page 131). nN 39 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ When an external display is connected to your...
...Setting Up Your Computer with graphic images because it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution. You can also link to these shortcut buttons another action that does not support...is restored. The location and size of software windows may change in resolution. When the LCD screen view is disabled. VGN-FS600 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By ...Magnify screen button changes the resolution, thus may not work with VAIO Control Center (page 131). nN 39 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ When an external display is connected to your...
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...models only. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Check your specifications for use with your computer's optical disc drives...a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of optical disc drive installed on the other side. Sony does ...DVD+RW Records to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on your optical disc drive supports. This product is a two sided disc ...
...models only. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Check your specifications for use with your computer's optical disc drives...a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of optical disc drive installed on the other side. Sony does ...DVD+RW Records to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on your optical disc drive supports. This product is a two sided disc ...
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... malfunction. ❑ When using your battery is supported on VGN-A700 Series models but does not support 8cm disc writing. This may take a while to finish writing to such discs. Supports 8cm disc reading, but not on VGN-FS600 Series models. See the online Specifications sheet for more information on the surface...play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software. ✍ Ultra-speed CD-RW is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using ...
... malfunction. ❑ When using your battery is supported on VGN-A700 Series models but does not support 8cm disc writing. This may take a while to finish writing to such discs. Supports 8cm disc reading, but not on VGN-FS600 Series models. See the online Specifications sheet for more information on the surface...play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software. ✍ Ultra-speed CD-RW is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using ...
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... (on how to use a program, see the help guide included with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing. For instructions on Selected Models Only) See the online Specifications sheet to play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4... a DVD software program you want to use from the submenu. To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 Select a DVD software program to see the help...
... (on how to use a program, see the help guide included with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing. For instructions on Selected Models Only) See the online Specifications sheet to play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4... a DVD software program you want to use from the submenu. To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 Select a DVD software program to see the help...
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...your computer or display the BIOS setup screen. 5 Select Password When Power ON under Security. nN 128 Customizing Your VAIO Computer VGN-FS600 Series models 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 6... Use the < or , key to display another screen, select Set Machine Password, and then press...
...your computer or display the BIOS setup screen. 5 Select Password When Power ON under Security. nN 128 Customizing Your VAIO Computer VGN-FS600 Series models 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 6... Use the < or , key to display another screen, select Set Machine Password, and then press...
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...VAIO Computer VGN-FS600 Series models 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, press the F2 key several times. 3 Enter the current password for Enter Password: 4 Use the < or , key to select Security to select Exit and then Exit (Save Changes); and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup... key to display another screen, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and then a new password twice; and press the Enter key. On the Setup Confirmation screen, confirm that Yes is ...
...VAIO Computer VGN-FS600 Series models 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, press the F2 key several times. 3 Enter the current password for Enter Password: 4 Use the < or , key to select Security to select Exit and then Exit (Save Changes); and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup... key to display another screen, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and then a new password twice; and press the Enter key. On the Setup Confirmation screen, confirm that Yes is ...
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nN 153 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer VGN-FS600 Series models To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
nN 153 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer VGN-FS600 Series models To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
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...Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery, and press the power button to turn on . Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive... (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. See the manual...VAIO computer.
...Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery, and press the power button to turn on . Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive... (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. See the manual...VAIO computer.
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... you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. Press the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and enter the correct password. If any are any patches or updates to download. ❑...
... you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. Press the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and enter the correct password. If any are any patches or updates to download. ❑...
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...models only) ❑ Are you notice condensation on the computer, do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on AC power supply and try the disc again. This could cause a write error or other damage. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is running on your computer does not support...Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 8 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD. nN 188 Troubleshooting 6 Double-click the listed drive, and select the ...
...models only) ❑ Are you notice condensation on the computer, do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on AC power supply and try the disc again. This could cause a write error or other damage. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is running on your computer does not support...Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 8 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD. nN 188 Troubleshooting 6 Double-click the listed drive, and select the ...
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...settings... Ports tab. 6 Click to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. nN 192 Troubleshooting Printing Why can't I print ...manual that accompanied the printer for more information. ❑ If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed... on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7...
...settings... Ports tab. 6 Click to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. nN 192 Troubleshooting Printing Why can't I print ...manual that accompanied the printer for more information. ❑ If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed... on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7...
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... Troubleshooting Speakers Why won't my speakers work? ❑ Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Your speakers may not be designed for computer use. ❑ If the speakers have a mute button, set...volume controls in Windows. Why can't I hear sound from my speakers? ❑ If the computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is installed properly and is properly set to a power source. See that accompanied the speakers for more information. See the manual that program's help guide for more ...
... Troubleshooting Speakers Why won't my speakers work? ❑ Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Your speakers may not be designed for computer use. ❑ If the speakers have a mute button, set...volume controls in Windows. Why can't I hear sound from my speakers? ❑ If the computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is installed properly and is properly set to a power source. See that accompanied the speakers for more information. See the manual that program's help guide for more ...
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... the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. These guides are stored on the hard disk as on where to go for answers to maximize your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. For operating system support, you can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service...
... the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. These guides are stored on the hard disk as on where to go for answers to maximize your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. For operating system support, you can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service...
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... Site http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's configuration and specifications. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ VAIO Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. SpySubtract...
... Site http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's configuration and specifications. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ VAIO Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. SpySubtract...
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... share music, video, and still image files between your wired or wireless network. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ VAIO Media™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Media™ software...
... share music, video, and still image files between your wired or wireless network. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ VAIO Media™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Media™ software...
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The VAIO Wireless Utility walks you keep your specific VAIO computer model. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ nN 215 Support Options VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO Update utility helps you through setting up to...
The VAIO Wireless Utility walks you keep your specific VAIO computer model. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ nN 215 Support Options VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO Update utility helps you through setting up to...
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nN 216 Support Options VAIO Zone Sony Electronics Inc. On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive, VAIO Zone enables you to record TV programs and burn them to browse and enjoy pictures, music, and video files on your computer, all through an elegant, next-generation interface. VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to DVD. ❑ For users in USA...
nN 216 Support Options VAIO Zone Sony Electronics Inc. On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive, VAIO Zone enables you to record TV programs and burn them to browse and enjoy pictures, music, and video files on your computer, all through an elegant, next-generation interface. VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to DVD. ❑ For users in USA...