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...74 Connecting External Speakers ...75 Connecting an External Display ...76 Selecting Display Modes...81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...83 Connecting an External Microphone ...85 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...86 Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...
...74 Connecting External Speakers ...75 Connecting an External Display ...76 Selecting Display Modes...81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...83 Connecting an External Microphone ...85 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...86 Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Explains features of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. User Guide is provided in the PDF format, which you can easily browse through and...
... speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Explains features of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. User Guide is provided in the PDF format, which you can easily browse through and...
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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software 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, software 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 -
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...; Backup & Recovery Find information on how to other Internet sites you need. Run utilities 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. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology...
...; Backup & Recovery Find information on how to other Internet sites you need. Run utilities 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. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology...
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... computer when this indicator is on . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is in MOTION EYE camera is not being used . Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the...
... computer when this indicator is on . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is in MOTION EYE camera is not being used . Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the...
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... many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for detailed instructions. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You...
... many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for detailed instructions. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You...
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... button assignment. Starts or pauses playback of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be different from the above. See the help you immediately to display the setup window. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons...
... button assignment. Starts or pauses playback of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be different from the above. See the help you immediately to display the setup window. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons...
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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 Discs, 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 Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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... relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 formats at all. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to Blu-ray Disc drives). Region settings are not compliant with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless...
... relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 formats at all. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to Blu-ray Disc drives). Region settings are not compliant with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless...
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... online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to find about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to the disc. To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to copy files to use the software...
... online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to find about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to the disc. To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to copy files to use the software...
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...-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the left pane. The IEEE 802.11n standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network...
...-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the left pane. The IEEE 802.11n standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network...
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... between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. See the online Specifications to see...
... between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. See the online Specifications to see...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 75) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 76) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 81) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 85) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 86) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 89) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 90) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 92) n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 75) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 76) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 81) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 85) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 86) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 89) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 90) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 92) n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other cables. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. For example, you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) to your computer includes the NVIDIA video controller and you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter...
... the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other cables. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. For example, you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) to your computer includes the NVIDIA video controller and you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter...
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... change the S1 button assignment to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. Additionally, you can also change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to display...
... change the S1 button assignment to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. Additionally, you can also change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to display...
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... capture videos in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. n 139 N Troubleshooting Why can't 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 corresponding power saving mode setting. Change the record format to the MPEG-1 format. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right...
... capture videos in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. n 139 N Troubleshooting Why can't 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 corresponding power saving mode setting. Change the record format to the MPEG-1 format. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right...
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... online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from the BD-R Discs. n 152 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable media. This Q & A entry applies to find the type of DVD recordable media do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software...
... online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from the BD-R Discs. n 152 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable media. This Q & A entry applies to find the type of DVD recordable media do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software...
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... 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 came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware...
... 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 came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware...
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... the device supports. 5 Click OK. This Q & A entry applies to models with the NVIDIA video controller only. ❑ Once you have connected a device to the HDMI port, you need to change the sound output device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default. ❑ If you want to the HDMI port? !
... the device supports. 5 Click OK. This Q & A entry applies to models with the NVIDIA video controller only. ❑ Once you have connected a device to the HDMI port, you need to change the sound output device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default. ❑ If you want to the HDMI port? !
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... format. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer and output them to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in MOTION EYE® camera on your computer. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer or with various video quality settings when using the internal camera. For contacts about the software, see Program Support...
... format. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer and output them to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in MOTION EYE® camera on your computer. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer or with various video quality settings when using the internal camera. For contacts about the software, see Program Support...