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......73 Connecting a Port Replicator ...74 Connecting External Speakers...82 Connecting an External Display ...83 Selecting Display Modes...87 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...90 Connecting an External Microphone ...93 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Setting the Password ...104 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...106 Using the Power Saving Modes ...109 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...114 Upgrading Your VAIO...
......73 Connecting a Port Replicator ...74 Connecting External Speakers...82 Connecting an External Display ...83 Selecting Display Modes...87 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...90 Connecting an External Microphone ...93 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Setting the Password ...104 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...106 Using the Power Saving Modes ...109 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...114 Upgrading Your VAIO...
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... hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http:/ /kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - To access this manual) - To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. nN 7 Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide...
... hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http:/ /kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - To access this manual) - To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. nN 7 Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide...
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... not work with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to type letters in lowercase if you scroll the display. Letters appear in uppercase. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is not being used . nN 23 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Optical disc drive * Mute % * SOUND EFFECT * Hard disk Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Bluetooth * WIRELESS LAN WIRELESS WAN * * On selected models only...
... not work with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to type letters in lowercase if you scroll the display. Letters appear in uppercase. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is not being used . nN 23 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Optical disc drive * Mute % * SOUND EFFECT * Hard disk Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Bluetooth * WIRELESS LAN WIRELESS WAN * * On selected models only...
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You can also link to help you execute often. nN 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your VAIO computer is provided with VAIO Control Center (page 106). See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer. VGN-S400 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device.
You can also link to help you execute often. nN 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your VAIO computer is provided with VAIO Control Center (page 106). See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer. VGN-S400 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device.
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..." format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Check your computer. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Please be sure to check both playback and recording compatibility with your optical disc drive supports. Optical disc drive CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD...
..." format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Check your computer. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Please be sure to check both playback and recording compatibility with your optical disc drive supports. Optical disc drive CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD...
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... play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may produce noise while playing. If you can change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make the new setting effective. ❑ If your computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may...
... play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may produce noise while playing. If you can change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make the new setting effective. ❑ If your computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may...
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... your computer supports, see Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 41). A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Devices with Removable Storage. nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. ! Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. To...
... your computer supports, see Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 41). A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Devices with Removable Storage. nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. ! Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. To...
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... VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 Select a DVD software program you want to use from the submenu. Copying Files to DVDs (on how to use a program, see the help guide included with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing. For instructions on Selected Models Only) See the online Specifications...
... VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 Select a DVD software program you want to use from the submenu. Copying Files to DVDs (on how to use a program, see the help guide included with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing. For instructions on Selected Models Only) See the online Specifications...
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... window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. nN 60 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an Access Point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the WIRELESS (on models with the Bluetooth functionality, double-click ( / ) on models without the Bluetooth functionality) switch. The network key...
... window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. nN 60 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an Access Point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the WIRELESS (on models with the Bluetooth functionality, double-click ( / ) on models without the Bluetooth functionality) switch. The network key...
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... using the various ports on your unit. ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator (page 74) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 82) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 83) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 87) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 94) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 97) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 99) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 101) nN 73 Using Peripheral Devices
... using the various ports on your unit. ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator (page 74) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 82) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 83) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 87) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 94) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 97) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 99) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 101) nN 73 Using Peripheral Devices
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... an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on the optional port replicator. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see whether your model supports a 1000BASE-TX connection. ✍ Your computer can connect your network. nN 101 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with the default settings. See the online Specifications sheet to see your Network Administrator. * Depending on the model you can only use the Network (Ethernet) port...
... an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on the optional port replicator. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see whether your model supports a 1000BASE-TX connection. ✍ Your computer can connect your network. nN 101 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with the default settings. See the online Specifications sheet to see your Network Administrator. * Depending on the model you can only use the Network (Ethernet) port...
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... password 1 Turn on your computer from Disabled to Enabled. 6 Use the < or , key to select Exit and then Exit (Save Changes); and press the Enter key. The password should be charged. On the Setup Confirmation screen, confirm that Yes is to configure your computer to change the setting from unauthorized access. ! Press the space bar to prompt password entry when you can protect your computer or display the BIOS setup screen. 5 Select Password...
... password 1 Turn on your computer from Disabled to Enabled. 6 Use the < or , key to select Exit and then Exit (Save Changes); and press the Enter key. The password should be charged. On the Setup Confirmation screen, confirm that Yes is to configure your computer to change the setting from unauthorized access. ! Press the space bar to prompt password entry when you can protect your computer or display the BIOS setup screen. 5 Select Password...
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... any settings. You can also adjust the allocation of power consumption by , Hibernate, Max Brightness, External Display*4, Launch Application, VAIO Zone, SSMS Audio Filter, Multiple Monitors, VAIO Power Management Viewer Specify settings for the screen resolution when an external display is pressed. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, point to increase the bass sound in Pointing Device DVD Button*1 S Button*1 Screen Resolution*1 Plug and Display Bass Boost*1 Performance*1 VAIO Power Management Viewer Description Displays the information about your computer. Control item...
... any settings. You can also adjust the allocation of power consumption by , Hibernate, Max Brightness, External Display*4, Launch Application, VAIO Zone, SSMS Audio Filter, Multiple Monitors, VAIO Power Management Viewer Specify settings for the screen resolution when an external display is pressed. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, point to increase the bass sound in Pointing Device DVD Button*1 S Button*1 Screen Resolution*1 Plug and Display Bass Boost*1 Performance*1 VAIO Power Management Viewer Description Displays the information about your computer. Control item...
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... Priority is given to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Select Performance. 3 Select Memory bus: 266 MHz/Graphics core frequency: 200 MHz Priority is given to power saving. nN 108 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing the Performance Setting (on Selected Models Only) 1 Click Start, point to power saving. By default, Memory bus: 266 MHz/Graphics core frequency: 200...
... Priority is given to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Select Performance. 3 Select Memory bus: 266 MHz/Graphics core frequency: 200 MHz Priority is given to power saving. nN 108 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing the Performance Setting (on Selected Models Only) 1 Click Start, point to power saving. By default, Memory bus: 266 MHz/Graphics core frequency: 200...
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The memory module is released. ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). 11 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. nN 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to the memory slot and remove the memory slot cover. 8 Unscrew the two screws next to discharge static electricity. 10 Remove the memory module: ❑ Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows (1).
The memory module is released. ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). 11 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. nN 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to the memory slot and remove the memory slot cover. 8 Unscrew the two screws next to discharge static electricity. 10 Remove the memory module: ❑ Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows (1).
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... or closer to any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on . ❑ Check the following setting: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 4 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Network tab. 7 Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is affected by distance...
... or closer to any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on . ❑ Check the following setting: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 4 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Network tab. 7 Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is affected by distance...
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... connected to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. nN 176 Troubleshooting Printing Why can't I print a document? ❑ Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. ❑ Make sure the printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change...
... connected to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. nN 176 Troubleshooting Printing Why can't I print a document? ❑ Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. ❑ Make sure the printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change...
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... audio option may be designed for computer use. ❑ If the speakers have a mute button, set the button to off. ❑ If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Your speakers may not be disabled. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows. nN 179 Troubleshooting Speakers Why won't my speakers work? ❑ Make sure the speakers are properly connected...
... audio option may be designed for computer use. ❑ If the speakers have a mute button, set the button to off. ❑ If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Your speakers may not be disabled. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows. nN 179 Troubleshooting Speakers Why won't my speakers work? ❑ Make sure the speakers are properly connected...
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... Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ Try restarting your computer, press and hold the power button to turn off computer window opens. 3 Press the R key to the computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 36). Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. The Turn off the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc...
... Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ Try restarting your computer, press and hold the power button to turn off computer window opens. 3 Press the R key to the computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 36). Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. The Turn off the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc...
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.... VAIO Control Center provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO® personal computer and view your computer's shortcut keys. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.intermute.com/support.html nN 197 Support Options VAIO Action Setup Sony...
.... VAIO Control Center provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO® personal computer and view your computer's shortcut keys. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.intermute.com/support.html nN 197 Support Options VAIO Action Setup Sony...