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... Commander...97 Connecting an External Display ...100 Selecting Display Modes...108 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...111 Connecting an External Microphone ...115 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...116 Connecting a Printer ...119 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...121 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...123 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...125 Setting the Password ...126 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...138 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...142 Adding and Removing Memory...143
... Commander...97 Connecting an External Display ...100 Selecting Display Modes...108 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...111 Connecting an External Microphone ...115 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...116 Connecting a Printer ...119 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...121 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...123 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...125 Setting the Password ...126 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...138 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...142 Adding and Removing Memory...143
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It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. The online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb...
It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. The online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb...
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... when this indicator is not being used . Press it a second time to type letters in lowercase if you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . nN 24 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Optical disc drive * Mute % * Brightness 8 * Hard disk Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock WIRELESS LAN * On selected models only. Letters appear in uppercase. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is not being used . Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate...
... when this indicator is not being used . Press it a second time to type letters in lowercase if you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . nN 24 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Optical disc drive * Mute % * Brightness 8 * Hard disk Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock WIRELESS LAN * On selected models only. Letters appear in uppercase. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is not being used . Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate...
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To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. nN 36 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch* Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume* Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + Fn + /T (F7): switch to the external display (F10): zoom* Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume.
To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. nN 36 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch* Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume* Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + Fn + /T (F7): switch to the external display (F10): zoom* Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume.
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... maximum brightness intensity, the LED turns on and off . See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 131). You also can link to this shortcut button another action that you use specific functions of the automatic brightness mode in those that use the DVD player. : S1 button The S1 button, by default, launches the VAIO Zone software. You can increase and decrease the brightness intensity. Magnify screen button (Zoom) Changes the...
... maximum brightness intensity, the LED turns on and off . See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 131). You also can link to this shortcut button another action that you use specific functions of the automatic brightness mode in those that use the DVD player. : S1 button The S1 button, by default, launches the VAIO Zone software. You can increase and decrease the brightness intensity. Magnify screen button (Zoom) Changes the...
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... 39 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ When an external display is connected to quit such software before pressing the Magnify screen button. The location and size of software windows may change in resolution. VGN-FS600 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. Make sure to your computer, the Magnify screen button is not as clear...
... 39 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ When an external display is connected to quit such software before pressing the Magnify screen button. The location and size of software windows may change in resolution. VGN-FS600 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. Make sure to your computer, the Magnify screen button is not as clear...
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... FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of media your computer. Check your specifications for use with your computer's optical disc drives. Optical disc drive CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD±RW * On selected models only. CD-R and CD...
... FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of media your computer. Check your specifications for use with your computer's optical disc drives. Optical disc drive CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD±RW * On selected models only. CD-R and CD...
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... the world. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may produce noise while playing. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20...
... the world. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may produce noise while playing. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20...
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...listed under Devices with Removable Storage. nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. ! To copy files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on This Computer panel. 4 Close Windows Explorer. 5 Click Start...-RW disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action. 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate the ...
...listed under Devices with Removable Storage. nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. ! To copy files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on This Computer panel. 4 Close Windows Explorer. 5 Click Start...-RW disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action. 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate the ...
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... DVDs (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 Select a DVD software program you want to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. nN 46 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW 1 Connect...
... DVDs (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 Select a DVD software program you want to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. nN 46 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW 1 Connect...
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...; Using the Mouse (on Selected Models Only) (page 87) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 91) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 97) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 100) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 108) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 111) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 115) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 116) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 119) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 121) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page...
...; Using the Mouse (on Selected Models Only) (page 87) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 91) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 97) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 100) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 108) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 111) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 115) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 116) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 119) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 121) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page...
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... external audio device such as a video camera, VCR or DVD player. nN 68 Using Peripheral Devices ✍ To the A/V port replicator, you can connect an external video/audio source such as a CD player. Business port replicator for VGN-A700 Series models A Composite Audio In jacks (page 68) B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 116) C Monitor (VGA) port (page 101) D DVI-D port (page 101) E Optical Out port Output frequency (96 kHz/48 kHz/44 kHz/ Variable) F Network (Ethernet) port...
... external audio device such as a video camera, VCR or DVD player. nN 68 Using Peripheral Devices ✍ To the A/V port replicator, you can connect an external video/audio source such as a CD player. Business port replicator for VGN-A700 Series models A Composite Audio In jacks (page 68) B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 116) C Monitor (VGA) port (page 101) D DVI-D port (page 101) E Optical Out port Output frequency (96 kHz/48 kHz/44 kHz/ Variable) F Network (Ethernet) port...
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You can now use . 2 Plug the external infrared receiver cable (2) into the USB port. nN 99 Using Peripheral Devices To connect the external infrared receiver to VGN-FS600 Series models 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use your infrared receiver (3).
You can now use . 2 Plug the external infrared receiver cable (2) into the USB port. nN 99 Using Peripheral Devices To connect the external infrared receiver to VGN-FS600 Series models 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use your infrared receiver (3).
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... the default settings. Connect one end of your network. nN 123 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can connect your computer to the network, see whether your model supports a 1000BASE-TX connection. ✍ Your computer can only use the Network (Ethernet) port on the bottom panel of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on the port replicator. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks* via an Ethernet network cable.
... the default settings. Connect one end of your network. nN 123 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can connect your computer to the network, see whether your model supports a 1000BASE-TX connection. ✍ Your computer can only use the Network (Ethernet) port on the bottom panel of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on the port replicator. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks* via an Ethernet network cable.
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... VGN-A700 Series models: Stand by, Hibernate, External Display, Launch Application, VAIO Zone*1, Multiple Monitors For VGN-FS600 Series models: Muting*1, Stand by, Hibernate, Max Brightness, External Display*2, Launch Application, VAIO Zone, SSMS Audio Filter, Multiple Monitors You can specify the order in which the system checks for system behavior. Control item System Information Initial Setting Built-in pointing device. You can change the functions assigned to your operating system, the hardware configuration, and software information...
... VGN-A700 Series models: Stand by, Hibernate, External Display, Launch Application, VAIO Zone*1, Multiple Monitors For VGN-FS600 Series models: Muting*1, Stand by, Hibernate, Max Brightness, External Display*2, Launch Application, VAIO Zone, SSMS Audio Filter, Multiple Monitors You can specify the order in which the system checks for system behavior. Control item System Information Initial Setting Built-in pointing device. You can change the functions assigned to your operating system, the hardware configuration, and software information...
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... is properly configured for Internet access. nN 184 Troubleshooting Networking Why can 't I access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. Why can 't my computer connect to the access point is on. ❑ Check the following setting: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 4 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Network tab. 7 Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is...
... is properly configured for Internet access. nN 184 Troubleshooting Networking Why can 't I access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. Why can 't my computer connect to the access point is on. ❑ Check the following setting: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 4 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Network tab. 7 Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is...
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... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. ❑ Make sure the printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. When your printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers...
... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. ❑ Make sure the printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. When your printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers...
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... battery is installed properly and is charged. ❑ If the speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If you have a volume control, make sure the volume is properly set to a power source. See that program's help guide for more information. nN 195 Troubleshooting Speakers Why won't my speakers work...
... battery is installed properly and is charged. ❑ If the speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If you have a volume control, make sure the volume is properly set to a power source. See that program's help guide for more information. nN 195 Troubleshooting Speakers Why won't my speakers work...
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... computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 37). nN 196 Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ Try restarting your computer, press and hold the power button to turn off computer window opens. 3 Press the R key to restart the computer. ❑ If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1 Press the Windows key. 2 Press the U key. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Press...
... computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 37). nN 196 Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ Try restarting your computer, press and hold the power button to turn off computer window opens. 3 Press the R key to restart the computer. ❑ If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1 Press the Windows key. 2 Press the U key. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Press...
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.... VAIO Control Center provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO® personal computer and view your computer's shortcut keys. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.intermute.com/support.html nN 213 Support Options VAIO Action Setup Sony...
.... VAIO Control Center provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO® personal computer and view your computer's shortcut keys. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.intermute.com/support.html nN 213 Support Options VAIO Action Setup Sony...