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...75 Connecting External Speakers ...76 Connecting an External Display ...77 Selecting Display Modes...82 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...84 Connecting an External Microphone ...86 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...87 Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...104 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...105 Adding and Removing Memory...
...75 Connecting External Speakers ...76 Connecting an External Display ...77 Selecting Display Modes...82 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...84 Connecting an External Microphone ...86 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...87 Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...104 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...105 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to use Instant Mode. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - It also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - 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...
... the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to use Instant Mode. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - It also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - 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...
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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 - 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.
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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 computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find...
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 computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find...
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... when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is in uppercase. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks when the computer is 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 on . Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in Sleep mode, and turns off .
... when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is in uppercase. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks when the computer is 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 on . Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in Sleep mode, and turns off .
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... edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 98) to launch VAIO Control Center. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit...
... edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 98) to launch VAIO Control Center. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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 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 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 optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function...
... Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function...
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... Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see whether 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...
... Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see whether 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...
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... phone. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. 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. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space.
... phone. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. 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. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space.
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 77) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 82) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 86) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 87) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 90) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 91) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 93) n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 77) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 82) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 86) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 87) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 90) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 91) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 93) n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... NVIDIA video controller and you can use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to your computer. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of your external display after connecting all other cables. For example, you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power...
... NVIDIA video controller and you can use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to your computer. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of your external display after connecting all other cables. For example, you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power...
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... hold the S1 button to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on -screen instructions 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. Models with the S1 button. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! For details on the S1 button, see the online specifications.
... hold the S1 button to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on -screen instructions 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. Models with the S1 button. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! For details on the S1 button, see the online specifications.
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... Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. This power saving mode saves you do not intend to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode requires...
... Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. This power saving mode saves you do not intend to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode requires...
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... 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 Saving Modes (page 99). 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 corresponding power saving mode setting. n 141 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do...
... 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 Saving Modes (page 99). 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 corresponding power saving mode setting. n 141 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do...
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... online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? ! Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. 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...
... online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? ! Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. 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...
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You cannot add or erase data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. n 155 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? !
You cannot add or erase data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. n 155 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? !
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... printer cable is securely 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 printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound...
... printer cable is securely 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 printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound...
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... 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 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 sound output device connected to 4 above. 2 On the Playback tab, select the HDMI...
... 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 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 sound output device connected to 4 above. 2 On the Playback tab, select the HDMI...
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... the software, see Program Support Information (page 178). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. n 185 N Support Options VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 178). VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics...
... the software, see Program Support Information (page 178). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. n 185 N Support Options VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 178). VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics...