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......64 Connecting External Speakers ...65 Connecting an External Display ...66 Selecting Display Modes...69 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...70 Connecting an External Microphone ...72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...80 Setting the Password ...81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...92 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...
......64 Connecting External Speakers ...65 Connecting an External Display ...66 Selecting Display Modes...69 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...70 Connecting an External Microphone ...72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...80 Setting the Password ...81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...92 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the functions. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑...
... information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the functions. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 14 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 56) G SD memory card indicator (page 19) H Power indicator (page 19) I Charge indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) K Memory Stick indicator (page 19) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 14 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 56) G SD memory card indicator (page 19) H Power indicator (page 19) I Charge indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) K Memory Stick indicator (page 19) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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... into Sleep mode or turn off or in use . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in Hibernate mode. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, blinks slowly...
... into Sleep mode or turn off or in use . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in Hibernate mode. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, blinks slowly...
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... Fn+F4 and then M or ,. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system 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 + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn...
... Fn+F4 and then M or ,. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system 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 + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn...
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... menu. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer. Press the left button. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device...
... menu. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer. Press the left button. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 39 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 39 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.
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... specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out the type of your software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive...
... specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out the type of your software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive...
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... computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on. If it out of the...
... computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on. If it out of the...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 65) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 66) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 69) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 72) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 73) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 76) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 79) n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 65) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 66) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 69) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 72) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 73) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 76) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 79) n 64 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... password and the user password. Be sure not to reset the password. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you will be charged, and your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. The machine password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the power-on password allows you to change all the setup options...
... password and the user password. Be sure not to reset the password. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you will be charged, and your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. The machine password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the power-on password allows you to change all the setup options...
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... cause loss of unsaved data. What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 155). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. Turning off . !
... cause loss of unsaved data. What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 155). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. Turning off . !
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... use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to change the boot device order? The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If you have forgotten the power-on password? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. You can I change the boot device order. n 121 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work...
... use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to change the boot device order? The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If you have forgotten the power-on password? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. You can I change the boot device order. n 121 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work...
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... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87). n 128 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power...
... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87). n 128 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power...
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This Q & A entry applies to play Blu-ray Disc media? ! You may not be connected to find out about the supported disc media. To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. n 137 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. What should I do if I cannot play some brands...
This Q & A entry applies to play Blu-ray Disc media? ! You may not be connected to find out about the supported disc media. To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. n 137 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. What should I do if I cannot play some brands...
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... may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 142 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 your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep...
... may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 142 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 your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep...
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Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. n 147 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several...
Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. n 147 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several...
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... hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. You can find the help files from the help menu for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. n 155 N Support Options Sony Support...
... hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. You can find the help files from the help menu for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. n 155 N Support Options Sony Support...
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You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of the software; Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of Microsoft® Office ! You will work only for evaluation purposes only. This...
You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of the software; Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of Microsoft® Office ! You will work only for evaluation purposes only. This...
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... software, see Program Support Information (page 158). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer and output them to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer's configuration and specifications. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. n 165 N Support Options SonicStage™ Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO...
... software, see Program Support Information (page 158). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer and output them to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer's configuration and specifications. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. n 165 N Support Options SonicStage™ Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO...