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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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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. 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.
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...; VAIO Support Access interactive 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 Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to do it step by step. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. n9 N Before Use...
...; VAIO Support Access interactive 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 Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to do it step by step. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. n9 N Before Use...
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... WIRELESS switch is turned on . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. 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 . When the indicator is off the indicator. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is off , the memory card is being read from or written to a memory card...
... WIRELESS switch is turned on . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. 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 . When the indicator is off the indicator. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is off , the memory card is being read from or written to a memory card...
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.... To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. 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. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. 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. 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. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching...
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... during audio playback. You can change the default software options in the window for the S1 button assignment. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. See the help you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button...
... during audio playback. You can change the default software options in the window for the S1 button assignment. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. See the help you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
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... Disc writing function is available on selected models only. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files 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 the type of your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on your optical disc drive...
... Disc writing function is available on selected models only. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files 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 the type of your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on your optical disc drive...
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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 ExpressCard module and pull it out 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 system may not work...
... 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 ExpressCard module and pull it out 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 system may not work...
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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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.../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 want to connect an analog monitor...
.../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 want to connect an analog monitor...
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... S1 button to the HDMI port. Models with the S1 button. For details on the S1 button, see the online specifications. To change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! 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.
... S1 button to the HDMI port. Models with the S1 button. For details on the S1 button, see the online specifications. To change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! 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.
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... BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is provided for password reset. There are two types of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for users with administrator rights on password: machine password and user password. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. The power-on password and need...
... BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is provided for password reset. There are two types of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for users with administrator rights on password: machine password and user password. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. The power-on password and need...
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... Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is 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 the device name for the camera. For changing the setting, see Using the Power...
... Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is 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 the device name for the camera. For changing the setting, see Using the Power...
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... I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 157 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to selected models only.
... I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 157 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to selected models only.
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... online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports...
... online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports...
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... connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This change to the settings disables...
... connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This change to the settings disables...
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... the support Web site. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on -screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. n 178 N Support Options Sony Support Information...
... the support Web site. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on -screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. n 178 N Support Options Sony Support Information...
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You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of the software; n 185 N Support Options Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial Version ! You will work only for evaluation purposes only. The software has been installed and you want to use the software. This software has an expiration date of...
You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of the software; n 185 N Support Options Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial Version ! You will work only for evaluation purposes only. The software has been installed and you want to use the software. This software has an expiration date of...
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... Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. 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. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio to record...
... Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. 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. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio to record...