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......58 Connecting External Speakers ...59 Connecting an External Display ...60 Selecting Display Modes...63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...64 Connecting an External Microphone ...66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...67 Connecting a Printer ...70 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...71 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...73 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...74 Setting the Password ...75 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...78 Using the Power Saving Modes ...79 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...83 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...85 Adding and Removing Memory...86
......58 Connecting External Speakers ...59 Connecting an External Display ...60 Selecting Display Modes...63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...64 Connecting an External Microphone ...66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...67 Connecting a Printer ...70 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...71 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...73 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...74 Setting the Password ...75 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...78 Using the Power Saving Modes ...79 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...83 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...85 Adding and Removing Memory...86
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... hardware and software configuration of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains features of your entire hard disk drive...
... hardware and software configuration of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains features of your entire hard disk drive...
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... access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for 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 need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...
... access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for 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 need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...
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..., a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not...
..., a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not...
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... when this indicator is off the indicator. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Illuminates when data is in uppercase. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is running...
... when this indicator is off the indicator. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Illuminates when data is in uppercase. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is running...
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... available before the operating system launches. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off...
... available before the operating system launches. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off...
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... type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. P - n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. CD CD Extra RW ROM P P P PR P P P P PR P P P P P P P P P PR*8 P DVD- CDROM DVD±RW/ P ±R DL/RAM CD-RW/ P DVD-ROM DVD-ROM P Blu-ray Disc P Video...
... type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. P - n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. CD CD Extra RW ROM P P P PR P P P P PR P P P P P P P P P PR*8 P DVD- CDROM DVD±RW/ P ±R DL/RAM CD-RW/ P DVD-ROM DVD-ROM P Blu-ray Disc P Video...
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... networks. 1 Turn on the left pane. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! On models that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Set up . The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option...
... networks. 1 Turn on the left pane. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! On models that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Set up . The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option...
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... enter a network key of 8 to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . On models that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. See the manual that support...
... enter a network key of 8 to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . On models that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. See the manual that support...
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... add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 59) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 60) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 63) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 64) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 66) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 67) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 70) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 71) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 73) n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices
... add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 59) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 60) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 63) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 64) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 66) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 67) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 70) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 71) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 73) n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices
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.... n 60 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) directly to your computer. On the Windows operating system, you can also use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all other end into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer. Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary...
.... n 60 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) directly to your computer. On the Windows operating system, you can also use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all other end into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer. Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary...
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... 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the connector may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍...
... 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the connector may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍...
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... from unauthorized access. The user password is provided for password reset. Make sure not to set the password. If you must first set the user password, you forget the power-on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the power-on password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private...
... from unauthorized access. The user password is provided for password reset. Make sure not to set the password. If you must first set the user password, you forget the power-on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the power-on password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private...
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...; Turn off your model. Before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. This damage may cause damage to change the module. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Notes on the configuration of memory modules may void your system. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or...
...; Turn off your model. Before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. This damage may cause damage to change the module. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Notes on the configuration of memory modules may void your system. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or...
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... battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you may cause your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using an external display, make...
... battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you may cause your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using an external display, make...
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... may take time before the desktop screen appears due to reset it. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 138) or visit the Sony online support Web site. n 110 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed?
... may take time before the desktop screen appears due to reset it. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 138) or visit the Sony online support Web site. n 110 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed?
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... and Functions with the Fn Key (page 27) for more information. ❑ The video memory of your computer screen. Stop video playback, change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu. 2 Click Display Settings. You can press the Fn+F7 keys to increase the screen resolution. ! n 125 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen display a video? ❑ If the external display is...
... and Functions with the Fn Key (page 27) for more information. ❑ The video memory of your computer screen. Stop video playback, change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu. 2 Click Display Settings. You can press the Fn+F7 keys to increase the screen resolution. ! n 125 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen display a video? ❑ If the external display is...
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This change to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. n 128 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the 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...
This change to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. n 128 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the 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...
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... more information on operating conditions and proper connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to establish an i.LINK connection may not be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and...
... more information on operating conditions and proper connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to establish an i.LINK connection may not be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and...
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... using its own power supply. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. n 137 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your USB device for more information. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the specific port...
... using its own power supply. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. n 137 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your USB device for more information. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the specific port...