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... Devices ...65 Connecting a Port Replicator ...66 Connecting External Speakers ...70 Connecting an External Display ...71 Selecting Display Modes...75 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...76 Connecting an External Microphone ...78 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...79 Connecting a Printer ...82 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...83 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...85 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...86 Setting the Password ...87 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...89 Using the Power Saving Modes ...90 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...95 Upgrading Your VAIO...
... Devices ...65 Connecting a Port Replicator ...66 Connecting External Speakers ...70 Connecting an External Display ...71 Selecting Display Modes...75 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...76 Connecting an External Microphone ...78 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...79 Connecting a Printer ...82 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...83 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...85 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...86 Setting the Password ...87 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...89 Using the Power Saving Modes ...90 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...95 Upgrading Your VAIO...
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... ❑ User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide. ❑ VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your...
... ❑ User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide. ❑ VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your...
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... indicator is off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Mute % Hard disk Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth Functions Illuminates when the power to the optical disc. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk. Press it a second time to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is turned off , the optical disc is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth...
... indicator is off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Mute % Hard disk Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth Functions Illuminates when the power to the optical disc. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk. Press it a second time to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is turned off , the optical disc is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth...
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... lowest level of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. This key combination is magnified, switching the view to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 90). When the LCD screen view is disabled during video playback. To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to quit...
... lowest level of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. This key combination is magnified, switching the view to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 90). When the LCD screen view is disabled during video playback. To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to quit...
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... CD-RW - Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of media your computer's optical disc drives. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for use with discs that conform to the CD Standard. ! DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* CD-RW/DVD-ROM CD, CD...
... CD-RW - Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of media your computer's optical disc drives. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for use with discs that conform to the CD Standard. ! DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* CD-RW/DVD-ROM CD, CD...
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... to make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may damage your residence area is permanently assigned and you change the DVD region code only a limited number of times. When you have audio devices connected, this may cause some interruptions in audio and video. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software...
... to make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may damage your residence area is permanently assigned and you change the DVD region code only a limited number of times. When you have audio devices connected, this may cause some interruptions in audio and video. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software...
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... the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on This Computer panel. 4 Close Windows Explorer. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. To copy files to a CD-RW or...
... the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on This Computer panel. 4 Close Windows Explorer. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. To copy files to a CD-RW or...
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... 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 see the help guide included with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing. See the online Specifications to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. Copying Files to use a program, see whether your model is...
... 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 see the help guide included with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing. See the online Specifications to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. Copying Files to use a program, see whether your model is...
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... automatically option button. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a Network name (SSID)*2. 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. button. You can choose whatever you want. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an Access Point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window.
... automatically option button. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a Network name (SSID)*2. 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. button. You can choose whatever you want. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an Access Point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window.
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... using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator (page 66) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 70) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 71) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 75) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 78) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 79) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 82) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 83) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 85) n 65 N Using Peripheral Devices
... using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator (page 66) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 70) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 71) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 75) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 78) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 79) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 82) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 83) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 85) n 65 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... lines mentioned below, high electric current to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via an Ethernet network cable. PBX (private branch exchange) ! n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with the default settings. ! For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see your network administrator. ✍ The computer can connect your computer to the connector may cause damage, overheating or...
... lines mentioned below, high electric current to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via an Ethernet network cable. PBX (private branch exchange) ! n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with the default settings. ! For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see your network administrator. ✍ The computer can connect your computer to the connector may cause damage, overheating or...
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... the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Once you have set the password. Make sure not to display another screen, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. To add the power-on password 1 Turn on Password ! n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you forget the power-on password and need to be...
... the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Once you have set the password. Make sure not to display another screen, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. To add the power-on password 1 Turn on Password ! n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you forget the power-on password and need to be...
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...the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of power source you are added to the Windows Power Options Properties. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for longer battery life. Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on -screen instructions to change the settings. The Power Options Properties window appears. 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. For...
...the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of power source you are added to the Windows Power Options Properties. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for longer battery life. Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on -screen instructions to change the settings. The Power Options Properties window appears. 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. For...
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... touch the connectors or open the memory panel. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. For the type of module and amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model...
... touch the connectors or open the memory panel. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. For the type of module and amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model...
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... or closer to any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or 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...
... or closer to any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or 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...
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... DVD writing. ❑ Are you using the correct DVD recordable media? ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD recordable media do if I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on the computer does not support copying DVD movies. This could cause a write error or other damage. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. n 144 N Troubleshooting...
... DVD writing. ❑ Are you using the correct DVD recordable media? ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD recordable media do if I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on the computer does not support copying DVD movies. This could cause a write error or other damage. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. n 144 N Troubleshooting...
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... and computer. ❑ Make sure the printer is compatible with your printer is connected to the port replicator, check the port replicator to see if it is connected to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers...
... and computer. ❑ Make sure the printer is compatible with your printer is connected to the port replicator, check the port replicator to see if it is connected to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers...
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... is using battery power, make sure the battery is properly installed and is charged. ❑ If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set to a power source. See that program's help guide for more information. n 150 N Troubleshooting Speakers Why won't my speakers work? ❑ Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑...
... is using battery power, make sure the battery is properly installed and is charged. ❑ If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set to a power source. See that program's help guide for more information. n 150 N Troubleshooting Speakers Why won't my speakers work? ❑ Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑...
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... power button to turn off computer window opens. 3 Press the R key to the computer. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Press and release the Alt key to highlight the menu bar, and press the , key to select Shut Down. 3 Press the Enter key. 4 Press the R key to restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems, make sure another mouse is not installed. ❑ You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse...
... power button to turn off computer window opens. 3 Press the R key to the computer. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Press and release the Alt key to highlight the menu bar, and press the , key to select Shut Down. 3 Press the Enter key. 4 Press the R key to restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems, make sure another mouse is not installed. ❑ You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse...
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... : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information 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. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies...
... : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information 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. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies...