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...Devices...62 Connecting External Speakers ...63 Connecting an External Display ...64 Selecting Display Modes...67 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...68 Connecting an External Microphone ...70 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...88 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...89 Adding and Removing...
...Devices...62 Connecting External Speakers ...63 Connecting an External Display ...64 Selecting Display Modes...67 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...68 Connecting an External Microphone ...70 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...88 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...89 Adding and Removing...
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... 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 you can easily browse through and print out. ✍ To go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers...
... 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 you can easily browse through and print out. ✍ To go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers...
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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. 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.
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... assistance 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 other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you how to do it step by step. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you...
... assistance 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 other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you how to do it step by step. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you...
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... supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with 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 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) Before starting your computer...
... supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with 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 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) Before starting your computer...
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... not enter Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is in Hibernate mode or off. 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 . Illuminates when data is read from or written to type letters in...
... not enter Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is in Hibernate mode or off. 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 . Illuminates when data is read from or written to type letters in...
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Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished 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. To increase the volume, press...
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished 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. To increase the volume, press...
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... the pointer (2) on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Slide your preference for the detailed instructions. ! If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to suit your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for using the touch pad. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to use only the keyboard for pointer...
... the pointer (2) on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Slide your preference for the detailed instructions. ! If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to suit your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for using the touch pad. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to use only the keyboard for pointer...
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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 33 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 33 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.
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..., and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the...
..., and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the...
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The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. If the VAIO Smart Network window is set up . See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be...
The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. If the VAIO Smart Network window is set up . See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 63) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 64) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 67) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 68) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 70) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 71) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 74) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 75) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 77) n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 63) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 64) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 67) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 68) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 70) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 71) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 74) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 75) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 77) n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with USB devices connected, avoid any shock or force to use your model. To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port. You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent...
... online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with USB devices connected, avoid any shock or force to use your model. To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port. You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent...
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... to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to protect your computer from unauthorized access. ! If you forget the power-on password allows you have set the password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for depot service for password reset. The power-on password and need to forget the password. n 79 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to...
... to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to protect your computer from unauthorized access. ! If you forget the power-on password allows you have set the password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for depot service for password reset. The power-on password and need to forget the password. n 79 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to...
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... your computer before its power indicator light turns off. This power saving mode saves you the time of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The computer enters Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The power indicator light is turned off in Hibernate mode, you do not...
... your computer before its power indicator light turns off. This power saving mode saves you the time of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The computer enters Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The power indicator light is turned off in Hibernate mode, you do not...
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... AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure...
... AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure...
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... my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared...
... my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared...
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... drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in . You 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 to a network to move your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct...
... drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in . You 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 to a network to move your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct...
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... printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 135 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, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 135 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...
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... 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 149). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your VAIO computer. VAIO® Launcher Sony...
... 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 149). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your VAIO computer. VAIO® Launcher Sony...