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...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...90 Adding and Removing...
...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...90 Adding and Removing...
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....sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO...
....sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO...
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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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... data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from the following categories to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help...
... data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from the following categories to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help...
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... N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Press the key a second time to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is enabled. Illuminates when data is off the indicator. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is in lowercase if you scroll the display. 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...
... N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Press the key a second time to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is enabled. Illuminates when data is off the indicator. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is in lowercase if you scroll the display. 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...
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... Fn+F4. 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 on and off the built-in speaker volume. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3...
... Fn+F4. 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 on and off the built-in speaker volume. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3...
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... the touch pad to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. 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 pointer operations. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for the detailed instructions. ! Press the right button (4) once. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
... the touch pad to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. 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 pointer operations. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for the detailed instructions. ! Press the right button (4) once. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. 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 model. 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 optical disc drive supports. 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 model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. If it out 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 the taskbar. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing...
... ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. If it out 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 the taskbar. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing...
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... button next 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 IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel...
... button next 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 IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel...
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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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You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with your model. Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse is supplied with selected models only. To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use 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...
You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with your model. Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse is supplied with selected models only. To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use 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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... safe and private from unauthorized access. The user password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. Make sure not to forget the password. Once you have set the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for password reset. There are two types of the power-on password allows you must first set the password. Adding the Power-on Password...
... safe and private from unauthorized access. The user password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. Make sure not to forget the password. Once you have set the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for password reset. There are two types of the power-on password allows you must first set the password. Adding the Power-on Password...
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... computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears.
... computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears.
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... patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 147). n 117 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . A reset fee will be charged.
... patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 147). n 117 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . A reset fee will be charged.
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... . You may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is affected by distance and obstructions. Selecting any access point you may need to move your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. n 124 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is lit on...
... . You may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is affected by distance and obstructions. Selecting any access point you may need to move your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. n 124 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is lit on...
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...; You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. 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 of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 136 N Troubleshooting Printing What...
...; You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. 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 of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 136 N Troubleshooting Printing What...
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... Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off . ! n 140 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer. If the Windows Security window appears...
... Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off . ! n 140 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer. If the Windows Security window appears...
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... help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. n 147 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual...
... help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. n 147 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual...
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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 Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage™ Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 150). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 150). n 156 N Support Options Roxio®...
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 Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage™ Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 150). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 150). n 156 N Support Options Roxio®...