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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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... online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Provides a guide to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony...
... online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Provides a guide to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony...
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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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... 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 you need. It can either perform the task for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software...
... 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 you need. It can either perform the task for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software...
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... turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off . Letters appear 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 charging. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled...
... turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off . Letters appear 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 charging. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled...
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... Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. Press the right button (4) once. Slide...
... Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. Press the right button (4) once. Slide...
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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 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 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... Blu-ray Disc burning software. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your software. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is...
... Blu-ray Disc burning software. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your software. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is...
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... network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications 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 Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar 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 up a connection or network window...
... network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications 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 Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar 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 up a connection or network window...
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... 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 see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open...
... 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 see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open...
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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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... display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power cord (1) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to the HDMI port on the computer. 3 If 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 (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor...
... display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power cord (1) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to the HDMI port on the computer. 3 If 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 (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor...
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... online specifications. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). Additionally, you can also change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution...
... online specifications. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). Additionally, you can also change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution...
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... keys. The power indicator light is off . This power saving mode saves you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer for a long period of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is in this mode...
... keys. The power indicator light is off . This power saving mode saves you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer for a long period of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is in this mode...
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... than one software application. 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. Follow 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.
... than one software application. 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. Follow 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.
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See the online specifications to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 59). To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on your optical disc drive. What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to...
See the online specifications to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 59). To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on your optical disc drive. What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to...
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n 155 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies 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 find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies 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.
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... installed on your computer may need to 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. 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 the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions...
... installed on your computer may need to 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. 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 the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions...
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... sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI port? ! 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 example, 48000 Hz, 16 bit) which the device supports...
... sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI port? ! 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 example, 48000 Hz, 16 bit) which the device supports...
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... editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 178). VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 178). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 178). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control...
... editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 178). VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 178). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 178). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control...