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... N Using Peripheral Devices ...70 Connecting External Speakers ...71 Connecting an External Display ...72 Selecting Display Modes...79 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...85 Connecting a Printer ...88 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...105 Adding and Removing Memory...
... N Using Peripheral Devices ...70 Connecting External Speakers ...71 Connecting an External Display ...72 Selecting Display Modes...79 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...85 Connecting a Printer ...88 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...105 Adding and Removing Memory...
User Guide
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... Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Explains features of your entire built-in storage device to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - It also includes information on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the original factory settings. n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual...
... Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Explains features of your entire built-in storage device to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - It also includes information on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the original factory settings. n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual...
User Guide
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... optical disc media is not in lowercase if you scroll the display. Letters appear in use. Scroll lock Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates...
... optical disc media is not in lowercase if you scroll the display. Letters appear in use. Scroll lock Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates...
User Guide
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Changes the LCD brightness of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. 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 some software. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5...
Changes the LCD brightness of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. 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 some software. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5...
User Guide
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..., and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Press the left button twice. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger on the touch pad while...
..., and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Press the left button twice. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger on the touch pad while...
User Guide
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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.
User Guide
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..., DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is available on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may not be connected to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. To download and install the updates...
..., DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is available on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may not be connected to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. To download and install the updates...
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...-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on selected models only. For instructions on selected models only. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing...
...-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on selected models only. For instructions on selected models only. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing...
User Guide
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... 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 system may not work properly. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when 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 system may not work properly. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions...
User Guide
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... ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to the Internet. When you need to connect an external modem device, for more information...
... ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to the Internet. When you need to connect an external modem device, for more information...
User Guide
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... these devices without cables at a range of up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open area. See the online specifications to...
... these devices without cables at a range of up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open area. See the online specifications to...
User Guide
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... on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. To change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Models with the S1 button. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function ! To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33). Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment...
... on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. To change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Models with the S1 button. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function ! To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33). Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment...
User Guide
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... , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. Once you have set the machine password. ! The user password is provided to forget the password. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to allow for changing some of the power-on password, you cannot start...
... , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. Once you have set the machine password. ! The user password is provided to forget the password. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to allow for changing some of the power-on password, you cannot start...
User Guide
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..., it means the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 173). What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to...
..., it means the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 173). What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to...
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... using the Windows power options, for your screen to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? A reset fee will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 173). The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models...
... using the Windows power options, for your screen to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? A reset fee will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 173). The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models...
User Guide
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... Blu-ray Disc playback? ! n 154 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 the VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 59). To download and install the updates on...
... Blu-ray Disc playback? ! n 154 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 the VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 59). To download and install the updates on...
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... to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. 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 the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or...
... to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. 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 the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or...
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.... ❑ You may enable printing. This 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 install the printer driver software before you use your printer. n 160 N Troubleshooting Printing What should...
.... ❑ You may enable printing. This 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 install the printer driver software before you use your printer. n 160 N Troubleshooting Printing What should...
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... Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is not connected to your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may...
... Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is not connected to your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may...
Safety Information
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...manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be identical to current retail versions. 2 The software described herein is subject to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of the software may not be transported or used... ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Use of such software is governed by third ...
...manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be identical to current retail versions. 2 The software described herein is subject to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of the software may not be transported or used... ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Use of such software is governed by third ...