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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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... ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator only. Explains features of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode* - Provides a guide to use Instant Mode. * On models with...
... ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator only. Explains features of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode* - Provides a guide to use Instant Mode. * On models with...
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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. 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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click 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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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...; Backup & Recovery Find information 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. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. Run utilities...
...; Backup & Recovery Find information 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. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. Run utilities...
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... work with the following indicator lights. Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off , the optical disc media is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . 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...
... work with the following indicator lights. Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off , the optical disc media is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . 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...
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... connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your preference for detailed instructions. ! Be sure to scroll vertically. Once launched, select the topic on the pointing device and see the help file for using the touch pad. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 97) to use only the keyboard...
... connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your preference for detailed instructions. ! Be sure to scroll vertically. Once launched, select the topic on the pointing device and see the help file for using the touch pad. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 97) to use only the keyboard...
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... the printed Instant Mode booklet for the S1 button assignment. In such a case, you use specific functions of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Starts or pauses playback of the computer. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you can change the assignment in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you immediately to play...
... the printed Instant Mode booklet for the S1 button assignment. In such a case, you use specific functions of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Starts or pauses playback of the computer. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you can change the assignment in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you immediately to play...
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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 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.
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 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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..." format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Region settings are not compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continuously, you need to be implemented for use with...
..." format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Region settings are not compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continuously, you need to be implemented for use with...
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... Disc software to copy files to use the software, see the help file on your software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Discs ! See the 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. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. See the online Specifications...
... Disc software to copy files to use the software, see the help file on your software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Discs ! See the 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. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. See the online Specifications...
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... online Specifications to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar 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 a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the...
... online Specifications to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar 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 a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the...
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... VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar 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. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. See the online Specifications...
... VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar 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. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. See the online Specifications...
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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 the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer. 3 If your computer includes the NVIDIA video controller and you can connect a computer display (monitor) to set up multiple monitors. On the Windows operating system, you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to your computer. Connecting a Computer Display You can also use an external display...
... the display's power cord (1) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer. 3 If your computer includes the NVIDIA video controller and you can connect a computer display (monitor) to set up multiple monitors. On the Windows operating system, you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to your computer. Connecting a Computer Display You can also use an external display...
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... Multiple Monitors mode. Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. For details on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. To find which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33). Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the S1 button, see the online Specifications. Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment...
... Multiple Monitors mode. Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. For details on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. To find which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33). Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the S1 button, see the online Specifications. Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment...
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... camera? Change the record format to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. n 139 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for 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...
... camera? Change the record format to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. n 139 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for 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...
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... work. ❑ The preinstalled software on your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from the BD-R Discs. Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drives do if I cannot write data to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard...
... work. ❑ The preinstalled software on your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from the BD-R Discs. Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drives do if I cannot write data to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard...
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... settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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...
... settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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...
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... 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 example, 48000 Hz, 16 bit) which the device supports. 5 Click OK. To change the device for sound output if you still hear no sound from the device. 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...
... 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 example, 48000 Hz, 16 bit) which the device supports. 5 Click OK. To change the device for sound output if you still hear no sound from the device. 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...
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... the external camera connected to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 175). VAIO Camera Utility provides you with the built-in WAV format. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in MOTION EYE® camera on your computer or with various video quality settings when using the internal camera. n 182 N Support Options...
... the external camera connected to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 175). VAIO Camera Utility provides you with the built-in WAV format. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in MOTION EYE® camera on your computer or with various video quality settings when using the internal camera. n 182 N Support Options...