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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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... common problems. ❑ Specifications - nN 7 Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online software information: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the Documentation folder. 3 Click Recovery Guide. To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. To access this manual) - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition...
... common problems. ❑ Specifications - nN 7 Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online software information: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the Documentation folder. 3 Click Recovery Guide. To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. To access this manual) - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition...
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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. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is off the indicator. Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is on maximum brightness intensity...
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. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is off the indicator. Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is on maximum brightness intensity...
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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. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones.
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. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones.
VAIO User Guide
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... automatic brightness mode in those that you use the DVD player. : S1 button The S1 button, by default, launches the VAIO Zone software. VGN-A700 Series models Special-function button Functions Mute button Turns the volume on and off . When the screen is on maximum brightness intensity, the LED turns on when the volume is turned off . You can increase and decrease the brightness intensity. Brightness button You can adjust the general level of the computer. This setting applies...
... automatic brightness mode in those that you use the DVD player. : S1 button The S1 button, by default, launches the VAIO Zone software. VGN-A700 Series models Special-function button Functions Mute button Turns the volume on and off . When the screen is on maximum brightness intensity, the LED turns on when the volume is turned off . You can increase and decrease the brightness intensity. Brightness button You can adjust the general level of the computer. This setting applies...
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... support change when the screen view is magnified or when the standard view is not as clear as the standard view. nN 39 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ When an external display is connected to your computer, the Magnify screen button is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. Pressing the Magnify screen button changes the resolution, thus may not work with VAIO Control...
... support change when the screen view is magnified or when the standard view is not as clear as the standard view. nN 39 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ When an external display is connected to your computer, the Magnify screen button is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. Pressing the Magnify screen button changes the resolution, thus may not work with VAIO Control...
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Optical disc drive CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD±RW * On selected models only. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with your optical disc drive supports. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of optical disc drive installed on your specifications for use with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with digital audio material...
Optical disc drive CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD±RW * On selected models only. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with your optical disc drive supports. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of optical disc drive installed on your specifications for use with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with digital audio material...
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... cause the computer to indicate in most regions of player you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may produce noise while playing. If the DVD is activated, playing DVDs may damage your computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is...
... cause the computer to indicate in most regions of player you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may produce noise while playing. If the DVD is activated, playing DVDs may damage your computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is...
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... 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 file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Devices with ...DVDs (page 41). A new window appears with Removable Storage. nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R 1 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical disc drive. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. To copy files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration...
... 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 file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Devices with ...DVDs (page 41). A new window appears with Removable Storage. nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R 1 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical disc drive. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. To copy files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration...
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For instructions on how 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. 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 Select a DVD software program you want to use from the...
For instructions on how 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. 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 Select a DVD software program you want to use from the...
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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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...) * Supports high-/full-/low- Connect your video/audio device's video cable to the S Video In or Composite Vide In jack and the audio cable to the Composite Audio In Jacks. nN 68 Using Peripheral Devices ✍ To the A/V port replicator, you can connect an external video/audio source such as a CD player. speeds. ✍ To the business port replicator, you can connect an external audio device such as a video camera, VCR or DVD player. When a video cable is disabled. Connect your audio device's audio cable to...
...) * Supports high-/full-/low- Connect your video/audio device's video cable to the S Video In or Composite Vide In jack and the audio cable to the Composite Audio In Jacks. nN 68 Using Peripheral Devices ✍ To the A/V port replicator, you can connect an external video/audio source such as a CD player. speeds. ✍ To the business port replicator, you can connect an external audio device such as a video camera, VCR or DVD player. When a video cable is disabled. Connect your audio device's audio cable to...
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You can now use . 2 Plug the external infrared receiver cable (2) into the USB port. 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). nN 99 Using Peripheral Devices
You can now use . 2 Plug the external infrared receiver cable (2) into the USB port. 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). nN 99 Using Peripheral Devices
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... Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can only use the Network (Ethernet) port on the port replicator. See the online Specifications sheet to see your Network Administrator. * Depending on the bottom panel of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on the model you can connect your computer to the network, see whether your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks* via an Ethernet network cable...
... Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can only use the Network (Ethernet) port on the port replicator. See the online Specifications sheet to see your Network Administrator. * Depending on the bottom panel of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on the model you can connect your computer to the network, see whether your network. 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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... starts. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, point to the computer's S buttons. For 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 behavior when station or port replicator is adjusted accordingly. You can enable or disable the built-in pointing device. You can specify settings...
... starts. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, point to the computer's S buttons. For 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 behavior when station or port replicator is adjusted accordingly. You can enable or disable the built-in pointing device. You can specify settings...
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...; 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 affected by distance and obstructions. See the instructions supplied with the access point. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another...
...; 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 affected by distance and obstructions. See the instructions supplied with the access point. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another...
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..., status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right-click an unused printer and select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7 Click OK. This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer is connected to the port replicator...
..., status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right-click an unused printer and select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7 Click OK. This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer is connected to the port replicator...
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... the audio option may be disabled. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows. See the manual that accompanied the speakers for more information. See that has its own volume control, make sure the battery is properly installed and is using a program that program's help guide for more information. ❑ Your speakers may be set . Why can't I hear sound from my speakers? ❑ If the computer is charged...
... the audio option may be disabled. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows. See the manual that accompanied the speakers for more information. See that has its own volume control, make sure the battery is properly installed and is using a program that program's help guide for more information. ❑ Your speakers may be set . Why can't I hear sound from my speakers? ❑ If the computer is charged...
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... 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. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. See Using the Touch Pad...
... 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. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. See Using the Touch Pad...
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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. VAIO Control Center provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO® personal...
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. VAIO Control Center provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO® personal...