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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 - 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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
n8 N Before Use ❑ 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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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... Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that 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 VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support...
... Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that 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 VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support...
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... Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Scr Lk key to turn it off . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Hibernate mode or turned off when the computer is on , provided that one or more information. 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...
... Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Scr Lk key to turn it off . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Hibernate mode or turned off when the computer is on , provided that one or more information. 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...
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... built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or 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. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen.
... built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or 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. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen.
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...-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. AV MODE button Launches VAIO Launcher for playback. 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. You can change the default software options in the window for the S1 button assignment. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models...
...-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. AV MODE button Launches VAIO Launcher for playback. 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. You can change the default software options in the window for the S1 button assignment. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models...
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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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to the disc. See the online specifications to use the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to find out about the supported disc media. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media...
... disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to the disc. See the online specifications to use the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to find out about the supported disc media. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media...
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To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below 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. If...
To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below 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. If...
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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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.... The monitor 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 want to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable...
.... The monitor 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 want to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable...
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.... 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. 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. The monitor port on your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33). Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to the HDMI port. Models with...
.... 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. 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. The monitor port on your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33). Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to the HDMI port. Models with...
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... from unauthorized access. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for password reset. To set the power-on password and need to allow for users with administrator rights on password: machine password and user password. Once you have set the password, you have set the user password, you cannot start your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private...
... from unauthorized access. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for password reset. To set the power-on password and need to allow for users with administrator rights on password: machine password and user password. Once you have set the password, you have set the user password, you cannot start your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private...
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... using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your camera and click Update Driver Software...
... using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your camera and click Update Driver Software...
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... to CD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 59). What should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? ! For information on how to connect the computer to play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using the keyboard. ❑...
... to CD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 59). What should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? ! For information on how to connect the computer to play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using the keyboard. ❑...
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... online specifications to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 158 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive...
... online specifications to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 158 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive...
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... provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box...
... provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box...
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... on -screen help guides. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as...
... on -screen help guides. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as...
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... Internet: Internet service charges may apply. The Microsoft Office 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for 60 days after the 60-day trial period, you use the software if you do not activate it . n 185 N Support Options Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial Version ! You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can activate...
... Internet: Internet service charges may apply. The Microsoft Office 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for 60 days after the 60-day trial period, you use the software if you do not activate it . n 185 N Support Options Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial Version ! You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can activate...
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..., DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or...
..., DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or...