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...73 Using the Remote Commander ...76 Connecting an External Display ...79 Selecting Display Modes...83 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...85 Connecting an External Microphone ...87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...88 Connecting a Printer ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...93 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...97 Setting the Password ...98 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...100 Using the Power Saving Modes ...101 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...106 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...108 Adding and Removing Memory...109
...73 Using the Remote Commander ...76 Connecting an External Display ...79 Selecting Display Modes...83 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...85 Connecting an External Microphone ...87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...88 Connecting a Printer ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...93 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...97 Setting the Password ...98 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...100 Using the Power Saving Modes ...101 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...106 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...108 Adding and Removing Memory...109
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... online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - 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 - Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support...
... online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - 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 - Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support...
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n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off . Press the key a second time to the hard disk or the optical disc. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is read from...
n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off . Press the key a second time to the hard disk or the optical disc. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is read from...
User Guide
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... of optical disc drive installed on this product because it does not conform to DVD-ROM DVD and most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+RW and DVD-RAM* CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+RW and DVD-RAM* * On selected models only. ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of media your specifications for use with a VAIO computer...
... of optical disc drive installed on this product because it does not conform to DVD-ROM DVD and most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+RW and DVD-RAM* CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+RW and DVD-RAM* * On selected models only. ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of media your specifications for use with a VAIO computer...
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... screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is activated, playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of your hearing and the speakers. If you change it to make the new setting...
... screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is activated, playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of your hearing and the speakers. If you change it to make the new setting...
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A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explorer. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy, right-click...
A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explorer. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy, right-click...
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.... 4 Select a DVD software program 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 file included with the DVD software program. For instructions on selected models only. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. See the online Specifications to find the type of...
.... 4 Select a DVD software program 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 file included with the DVD software program. For instructions on selected models only. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. See the online Specifications to find the type of...
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... visible. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a Network name (SSID)*2. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*1, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open from the...
... visible. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a Network name (SSID)*2. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*1, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open from the...
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... 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. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set...
... 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. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set...
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...; Connecting a Port Replicator (page 58) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 73) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 79) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 83) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 85) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 87) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 88) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 91) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 93) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 95) n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices
...; Connecting a Port Replicator (page 58) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 73) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 79) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 83) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 85) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 87) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 88) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 91) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 93) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 95) n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices
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To find which video controller your model includes, see the online Specifications. Models with GeForce. 7 Follow the on -screen instructions to change the settings. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click Display. 4 Select the Settings tab. 5 Click Advanced. 6 Click the tab with its name beginning with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click...
To find which video controller your model includes, see the online Specifications. Models with GeForce. 7 Follow the on -screen instructions to change the settings. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click Display. 4 Select the Settings tab. 5 Click Advanced. 6 Click the tab with its name beginning with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click...
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... in for depot service for password reset. Adding the Power-on or display the BIOS setup screen. Make sure not to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. To add the power-on password 1 Turn on password and need assistance to start the computer without entering the password. The BIOS setup screen appears. Once you forget the power-on the computer...
... in for depot service for password reset. Adding the Power-on or display the BIOS setup screen. Make sure not to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. To add the power-on password 1 Turn on password and need assistance to start the computer without entering the password. The BIOS setup screen appears. Once you forget the power-on the computer...
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... to the Windows Power Options Properties. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on -screen instructions to change the settings. VAIO Power Management functionalities are using at that time, for example, AC power. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC power or batteries to suit your computer and for longer battery life. To restore the default settings 1 On the VAIO Power Management tab...
... to the Windows Power Options Properties. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on -screen instructions to change the settings. VAIO Power Management functionalities are using at that time, for example, AC power. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC power or batteries to suit your computer and for longer battery life. To restore the default settings 1 On the VAIO Power Management tab...
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... that: ❑ You 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 panel. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. To avoid the...
... that: ❑ You 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 panel. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. To avoid the...
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... a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use a CD-R/RW disc that some brands of DVD writing. ❑ Are you using the correct DVD recordable media? ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with the computer's built-in DVD recorder (DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW). This Q & A entry applies to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD recordable media...
... a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use a CD-R/RW disc that some brands of DVD writing. ❑ Are you using the correct DVD recordable media? ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with the computer's built-in DVD recorder (DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW). This Q & A entry applies to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD recordable media...
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Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! This Q & A entry applies to DVD-RAM using Windows functions? See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to difference in loss of the entire written data. Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 Click Start and then My Computer...
Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! This Q & A entry applies to DVD-RAM using Windows functions? See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to difference in loss of the entire written data. Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 Click Start and then My Computer...
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... bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on the computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. See the manual that accompanied the printer for more information. ❑ If the printer is connected to an AC power source. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7 Click OK. When your printer, disabling the functions on...
... bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on the computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. See the manual that accompanied the printer for more information. ❑ If the printer is connected to an AC power source. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7 Click OK. When your printer, disabling the functions on...
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... may need to use the Tab key and the M and m keys to close the window. In the Windows Task Manager window, press the appropriate button and restart the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer. ❑ If you may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to change...
... may need to use the Tab key and the M and m keys to close the window. In the Windows Task Manager window, press the appropriate button and restart the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer. ❑ If you may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to change...
Help
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... 1. Be careful not to apply. VGN-FSxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! The terms of data associated with your notebook computer on top of the arrow and set aside. To prevent cosmetic damage or scratches , please place your PC upside down on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to guide you begin work to avoid scratching the surface...
... 1. Be careful not to apply. VGN-FSxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! The terms of data associated with your notebook computer on top of the arrow and set aside. To prevent cosmetic damage or scratches , please place your PC upside down on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to guide you begin work to avoid scratching the surface...
Safety
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... manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may require an additional charge. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of such software is subject to this computer may not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Financial services...
... manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may require an additional charge. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of such software is subject to this computer may not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Financial services...