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......52 Connecting External Speakers ...53 Connecting an External Display ...54 Selecting Display Modes...58 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...59 Connecting an External Microphone ...61 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...62 Connecting a Printer ...65 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...66 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...68 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...69 Setting the Password ...70 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...73 Using the Power Saving Modes ...74 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...79 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...82 Adding and Removing Memory...83
......52 Connecting External Speakers ...53 Connecting an External Display ...54 Selecting Display Modes...58 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...59 Connecting an External Microphone ...61 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...62 Connecting a Printer ...65 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...66 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...68 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...69 Setting the Password ...70 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...73 Using the Power Saving Modes ...74 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...79 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...82 Adding and Removing Memory...83
User Manual
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... Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. To access this manual) - Contains features of your 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...
... Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. To access this manual) - Contains features of your 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...
User Manual
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Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 23) n9 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 23) n9 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
User Manual
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Press the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator. Press the key a second time to type letters in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is off , the Memory Stick media is not being used. 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 off . Illuminates when data is read from or written to deactivate...
Press the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator. Press the key a second time to type letters in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is off , the Memory Stick media is not being used. 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 off . Illuminates when data is read from or written to deactivate...
User Manual
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... disc product which types of optical disc drive installed on the disc packaging carefully 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. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications...
... disc product which types of optical disc drive installed on the disc packaging carefully 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. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications...
User Manual
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... using the pre-installed software and while using your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure you eject it. Writing to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is not supported. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with DVD-RAM version 1.0 is available only on an optical disc drive, you need...
... using the pre-installed software and while using your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure you eject it. Writing to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is not supported. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with DVD-RAM version 1.0 is available only on an optical disc drive, you need...
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... as USB-compatible speakers, make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in which region and on what type of your hearing and the speakers. If the DVD is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. You can play the disc. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio...
... as USB-compatible speakers, make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in which region and on what type of your hearing and the speakers. If the DVD is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. You can play the disc. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio...
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... type of your system's hardware configuration. A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Devices with Removable Storage. To copy files to a disc ! Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media...
... type of your system's hardware configuration. A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Devices with Removable Storage. To copy files to a disc ! Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media...
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... disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to use a program, see the help file included with the DVD program. Copying Files to find about the supported disc media. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 30) to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on how to use. For instructions on selected models...
... disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to use a program, see the help file included with the DVD program. Copying Files to find about the supported disc media. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 30) to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on how to use. For instructions on selected models...
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...Wireless Device Switch window. 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. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a Network name (SSID)*2. Some information becomes visible. button. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... On models with the Bluetooth functionality...
...Wireless Device Switch window. 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. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a Network name (SSID)*2. Some information becomes visible. button. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... On models with the Bluetooth functionality...
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... Specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and 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. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights...
... Specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and 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. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights...
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...; The WPA key needs to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models with more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the set up. See the instructions that accompanied the access point for...
...; The WPA key needs to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models with more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the set up. See the instructions that accompanied the access point for...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 53) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 54) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 58) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 59) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 61) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 62) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 65) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 66) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 68) n 52 N Using Peripheral Devices
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 53) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 54) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 58) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 59) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 61) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 62) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 65) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 66) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 68) n 52 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... safe and private from unauthorized access. 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 ! The password can be sent in for depot service for password reset. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password, you cannot start...
... safe and private from unauthorized access. 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 ! The password can be sent in for depot service for password reset. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password, you cannot start...
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... install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, refer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 82 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel...
... install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, refer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 82 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel...
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.... You may need to move the computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on the computer. ❑ Make sure power 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...
.... You may need to move the computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on the computer. ❑ Make sure power 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...
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... to CD-R and CD-RW discs. This Q & A entry applies to such a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting. n 121 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write to difference in loss of the entire written data. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to DVD-RAM using Windows functions?
... to CD-R and CD-RW discs. This Q & A entry applies to such a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting. n 121 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write to difference in loss of the entire written data. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to DVD-RAM using Windows functions?
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... securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure 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 the computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. See the manual...
... securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure 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 the computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. See the manual...
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... have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to change the left and right button assignments? n 128 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I change the button assignments. How do I do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ Try restarting the computer. If the computer is interpreting a single-click as a double-click, you are still experiencing problems, make sure another mouse is not installed. ❑ You may need to use the Tab key...
... have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to change the left and right button assignments? n 128 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I change the button assignments. How do I do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ Try restarting the computer. If the computer is interpreting a single-click as a double-click, you are still experiencing problems, make sure another mouse is not installed. ❑ You may need to use the Tab key...
Brochure
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...-on hardware options except those mentioned in part without notice. Reproduction in whole or in this product with standard battery (weight is a trademark of Sony used only to the performance of this document. activation requires Internet access. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for details. VGN-FS940 VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC Specifications General Computer Type: Notebook Type of Use: Portable Action Buttons: Wireless LAN on/off Keyboard...
...-on hardware options except those mentioned in part without notice. Reproduction in whole or in this product with standard battery (weight is a trademark of Sony used only to the performance of this document. activation requires Internet access. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for details. VGN-FS940 VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC Specifications General Computer Type: Notebook Type of Use: Portable Action Buttons: Wireless LAN on/off Keyboard...