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... Connecting External Speakers ...74 Connecting an External Display ...75 Selecting Display Modes...82 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...84 Connecting an External Microphone ...87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...88 Connecting a Printer ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...92 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...95 Setting the Password ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 101 Using the Power Saving Modes ...102 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...107 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...109 Adding and Removing Memory...
... Connecting External Speakers ...74 Connecting an External Display ...75 Selecting Display Modes...82 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...84 Connecting an External Microphone ...87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...88 Connecting a Printer ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...92 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...95 Setting the Password ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 101 Using the Power Saving Modes ...102 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...107 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...109 Adding and Removing Memory...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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..., and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following...
..., and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following...
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... you scroll the display. Press the Scr Lk key to the optical disc media. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is on. Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is turned on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in use . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is not in Sleep mode, and turns off...
... you scroll the display. Press the Scr Lk key to the optical disc media. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is on. Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is turned on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in use . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is not in Sleep mode, and turns off...
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n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To...
n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To...
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... MODE button Launches VAIO Launcher for playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button launches Dolby Control Center. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. You can change the default software options in the window...
... MODE button Launches VAIO Launcher for playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button launches Dolby Control Center. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. You can change the default software options in the window...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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... instructions on your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to use the software, see the help file on how to find out about the supported disc media. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter...
... instructions on your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to use the software, see the help file on how to find out about the supported disc media. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter...
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... not removed properly, your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon...
... not removed properly, your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 74) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 75) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 82) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 84) ❑ 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 92) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 94) n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 74) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 75) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 82) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 84) ❑ 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 92) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 94) n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer is disabled when an external display is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you to...
... want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer is disabled when an external display is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you to...
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... specifications. Models with the S1 button. Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to the HDMI port. To find out which video controller your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. For details on your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33). n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode...
... specifications. Models with the S1 button. Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to the HDMI port. To find out which video controller your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. For details on your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33). n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode...
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n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on password: machine password and user password. Once you have set the machine password. ! There are two types of the BIOS functions to forget the password. The user password is provided for password reset. Once you have set the password. The power-on password allows you cannot start the computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for...
n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on password: machine password and user password. Once you have set the machine password. ! There are two types of the BIOS functions to forget the password. The user password is provided for password reset. Once you have set the password. The power-on password allows you cannot start the computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for...
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... when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click...
... when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click...
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... automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 59). To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. To play Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out...
... automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 59). To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. To play Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out...
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... specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 158 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. You cannot add or erase data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD...
... specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 158 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. You cannot add or erase data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD...
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... not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that...
... not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that...
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... in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on the support Web site. Click the VAIO Update notice to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help...
... in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on the support Web site. Click the VAIO Update notice to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help...
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... by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office ! Product activation procedures will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. activation requires Internet access. This trial software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can activate the software by...
... by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office ! Product activation procedures will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. activation requires Internet access. This trial software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can activate the software by...
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...). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). n 188 N Support Options SonicStage™ Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. Use...
...). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). n 188 N Support Options SonicStage™ Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. Use...