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...66 Connecting External Speakers ...67 Connecting an External Display ...68 Selecting Display Modes...74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...76 Connecting an External Microphone ...79 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...
...66 Connecting External Speakers ...67 Connecting an External Display ...68 Selecting Display Modes...74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...76 Connecting an External Microphone ...79 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...
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...about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function...
...about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function...
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Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your...
Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your...
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...-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button launches the Dolby Control Center. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. You can change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Use...
...-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button launches the Dolby Control Center. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. You can change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Use...
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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 38 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 38 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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... supported disc media. For instructions on how to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to use the software, see the help file included with your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to the disc. To play the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter...
... supported disc media. For instructions on how to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to use the software, see the help file included with your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to the disc. To play the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter...
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... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push...
... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push...
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... online specifications to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To use the Bluetooth function You need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
... online specifications to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To use the Bluetooth function You need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 67) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 68) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 74) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 79) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 80) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 83) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 86) n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 67) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 68) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 74) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 79) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 80) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 83) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 86) n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... than the one end of an HDMI cable (2) (not supplied) to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 165). 1 Plug the power cord of your TV (1) into an...
... than the one end of an HDMI cable (2) (not supplied) to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 165). 1 Plug the power cord of your TV (1) into an...
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For details on -screen instructions to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. To change the S1 button assignment to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on...
For details on -screen instructions to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. To change the S1 button assignment to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on...
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... computer from other people. There are two types of the power-on password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer from unauthorized access. To set the password, you will be charged, and your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to reset the password.
... computer from other people. There are two types of the power-on password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer from unauthorized access. To set the password, you will be charged, and your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to reset the password.
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... the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. n 126 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? For details, see Sony Support Information (page 170). Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the battery pack...
... the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. n 126 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? For details, see Sony Support Information (page 170). Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the battery pack...
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... 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 computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 94). n 136 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power...
... 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 computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 94). n 136 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power...
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... the supported disc media. Using a disc with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. See the online specifications to the Internet. To play Blu-ray Disc media? ! To download and install the updates on...
... the supported disc media. Using a disc with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. See the online specifications to the Internet. To play Blu-ray Disc media? ! To download and install the updates on...
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You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable.
You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable.
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...: 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 157 N Troubleshooting Printing...
...: 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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 157 N Troubleshooting Printing...
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Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 31). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. n 161 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several...
Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 31). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. n 161 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several...
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... sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on commonly encountered problems. Type...
... sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on commonly encountered problems. Type...
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... your PC safe and secure while making your life easier. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version ! This trial software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. The Microsoft...
... your PC safe and secure while making your life easier. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version ! This trial software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. The Microsoft...