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......60 Connecting External Speakers ...61 Connecting an External Display ...62 Selecting Display Modes...65 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...66 Connecting an External Microphone ...68 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...69 Connecting a Printer ...72 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...73 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...75 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...76 Setting the Password ...77 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 80 Using the Power Saving Modes ...81 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...86 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...87 Adding and Removing Memory...
......60 Connecting External Speakers ...61 Connecting an External Display ...62 Selecting Display Modes...65 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...66 Connecting an External Microphone ...68 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...69 Connecting a Printer ...72 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...73 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...75 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...76 Setting the Password ...77 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 80 Using the Power Saving Modes ...81 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...86 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...87 Adding and Removing Memory...
User Guide
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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 - 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.
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... contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN.
... contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN.
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... accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely...
... accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely...
User Guide
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... a second time to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off . n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. 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 on the...
... a second time to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off . n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. 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 on the...
User Guide
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... launching. 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 the built-in speaker volume. n 26 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...
... launching. 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 the built-in speaker volume. n 26 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...
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..., and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your preference for using the touch pad. Be sure to suit your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use only the keyboard for detailed instructions. ! If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you...
..., and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your preference for using the touch pad. Be sure to suit your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use only the keyboard for detailed instructions. ! If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you...
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n 32 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 32 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.
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... an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. 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...
... an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. 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...
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... Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up and the VAIO Smart Network window appears. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality...
... Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up and the VAIO Smart Network window appears. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 61) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 62) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 65) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 66) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 68) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 69) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 72) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 73) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 75) n 60 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 61) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 62) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 65) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 66) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 68) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 69) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 72) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 73) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 75) n 60 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... Display You can use an external display to your display, and the other cables. On the Windows operating system, you can connect a computer display (monitor) to set up multiple monitors. Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display 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...
... Display You can use an external display to your display, and the other cables. On the Windows operating system, you can connect a computer display (monitor) to set up multiple monitors. Connected external displays are used as secondary screens. n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display 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...
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... it , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer without entering the password. If you cannot start your computer from other people. n 77 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to be sent in for depot service for password reset. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password and need to set the password, you to forget the password. Once you have set the power-on password allows...
... it , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer without entering the password. If you cannot start your computer from other people. n 77 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to be sent in for depot service for password reset. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password and need to set the password, you to forget the password. Once you have set the power-on password allows...
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... a disc. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer is off in Hibernate mode, you do not intend to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned...
... a disc. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer is off in Hibernate mode, you do not intend to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned...
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... from its power source (that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 88 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or...
... from its power source (that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 88 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or...
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... is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to reset it. Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 142). A reset fee will be charged. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to network security checkups. n 114 N Troubleshooting What...
... is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to reset it. Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 142). A reset fee will be charged. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to network security checkups. n 114 N Troubleshooting What...
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... Power Options window appears. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect...
... Power Options window appears. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect...
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... 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. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual...
... 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. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual...
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... OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. All rights reserved. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Software specifications are located on the back panel of the software may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. IN NO EVENT...
... OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. All rights reserved. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Software specifications are located on the back panel of the software may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. IN NO EVENT...
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...; Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that may be replaced during the life of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with this device...
...; Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that may be replaced during the life of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with this device...