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n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...61 Connecting External Speakers ...62 Connecting an External Display ...63 Selecting Display Modes...66 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...67 Connecting an External Microphone ...69 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...70 Connecting a Printer ...73 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...74 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...76 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...77 Setting the Password ...78 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 83 Using the Power Saving Modes ...84 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer......
n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...61 Connecting External Speakers ...62 Connecting an External Display ...63 Selecting Display Modes...66 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...67 Connecting an External Microphone ...69 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...70 Connecting a Printer ...73 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...74 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...76 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...77 Setting the Password ...78 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 83 Using the Power Saving Modes ...84 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer......
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...://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides...
...://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides...
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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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access 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. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access...
... useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access 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. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access...
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... Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely...
... Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely...
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... the Scroll lock indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is not being used . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . 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 program you scroll the display. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Illuminates when data is enabled...
... the Scroll lock indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is not being used . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . 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 program you scroll the display. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Illuminates when data is enabled...
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... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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. 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...
... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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. 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...
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... the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll...
... the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll...
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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. 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 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. 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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... hold of the slot. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly.
... hold of the slot. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly.
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... on ad-hoc networks. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to or above 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 a connection or network on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is...
... on ad-hoc networks. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to or above 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 a connection or network on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 62) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 63) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 66) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 67) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 69) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 70) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 73) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 74) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 76) n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 62) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 63) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 66) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 67) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 69) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 70) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 73) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 74) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 76) n 61 N Using Peripheral Devices
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See the online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with selected models only. You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use your model. Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse is supplied with your USB mouse (3). n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the...
See the online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with selected models only. You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use your model. Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse is supplied with your USB mouse (3). n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the...
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... BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. To set the user password, you cannot start your computer. Once you have set the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for users with administrator rights on password, you must first set the password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer without entering the password. There are two types...
... BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. To set the user password, you cannot start your computer. Once you have set the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for users with administrator rights on password, you must first set the password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer without entering the password. There are two types...
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To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo...
To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo...
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... the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to turn -off . Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. n 117 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is...
... the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to turn -off . Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. n 117 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is...
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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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... close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 29). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the Shut down button and Restart. If the Windows Security window appears, click...
... close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 29). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the Shut down button and Restart. If the Windows Security window appears, click...
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... the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit the Sony online support Web site...
... the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit the Sony online support Web site...
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SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, WiMAX, and Bluetooth™ technology connectivity) that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with...
SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, WiMAX, and Bluetooth™ technology connectivity) that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with...