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......54 Connecting External Speakers ...55 Connecting an External Display ...56 Selecting Display Modes...60 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...61 Connecting an External Microphone ...63 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...64 Connecting a Printer ...67 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...68 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...70 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...71 Setting the Password ...72 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...75 Using the Power Saving Modes ...76 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...81 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...84 Adding and Removing Memory...85
......54 Connecting External Speakers ...55 Connecting an External Display ...56 Selecting Display Modes...60 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...61 Connecting an External Microphone ...63 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...64 Connecting a Printer ...67 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...68 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...70 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...71 Setting the Password ...72 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...75 Using the Power Saving Modes ...76 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...81 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...84 Adding and Removing Memory...85
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.../ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. To access this manual) - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications -
.../ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. To access this manual) - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications -
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... connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started...
... connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started...
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... indicator lights. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of the computer is on .) When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is on. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is charging. Do not enter Standby mode or turn...
... indicator lights. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of the computer is on .) When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is on. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is charging. Do not enter Standby mode or turn...
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... types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. CD-R and CD-RW CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), and DVD+RW CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD...
... types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. CD-R and CD-RW CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), and DVD+RW CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD...
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... code indicators are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you can change it to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. This may produce noise while playing. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may damage your computer. ! n 34 N Using...
... code indicators are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you can change it to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. This may produce noise while playing. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may damage your computer. ! n 34 N Using...
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. To copy files to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explorer. 3 In the Folders panel on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and...
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. To copy files to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explorer. 3 In the Folders panel on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and...
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... Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to use . Copying Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open a DVD program to play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models...
... Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to use . Copying Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open a DVD program to play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models...
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... The key is provided for me automatically option button. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. Some information becomes visible. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. 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 Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on...
... The key is provided for me automatically option button. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. Some information becomes visible. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. 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 Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on...
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... model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window...
... model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window...
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... key needs to contain at least 8 characters. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more detailed information about wireless connections. 1 Make sure an access point is set up. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the set up process and provide you with your model supports...
... key needs to contain at least 8 characters. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more detailed information about wireless connections. 1 Make sure an access point is set up. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the set up process and provide you with your model supports...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 55) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 56) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 60) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 61) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 63) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 64) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 67) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 68) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 70) n 54 N Using Peripheral Devices
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 55) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 56) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 60) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 61) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 63) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 64) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 67) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 68) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 70) n 54 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... (multi-line business telephone) - PBX (private branch exchange) ! Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on your computer. n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the Network (LAN) connector on the computer and the other end to your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via an Ethernet network cable.
... (multi-line business telephone) - PBX (private branch exchange) ! Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on your computer. n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the Network (LAN) connector on the computer and the other end to your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via an Ethernet network cable.
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... VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to be sent in for depot service for password reset. If you will be charged, and your computer. The BIOS setup screen appears. Make sure not to start the computer without entering the password. Once you have set the password. Once you have set the power-on password, you turn it safe and private from unauthorized access. To add the power-on password 1 Turn...
... VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to be sent in for depot service for password reset. If you will be charged, and your computer. The BIOS setup screen appears. Make sure not to start the computer without entering the password. Once you have set the password. Once you have set the power-on password, you turn it safe and private from unauthorized access. To add the power-on password 1 Turn...
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... familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to the online Specifications. n 84 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high...
... familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to the online Specifications. n 84 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high...
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... the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. Why does it take some time before my computer starts? What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password? A reset fee will be charged. Why doesn't my computer screen turn off when the time selected for your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which...
... the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. Why does it take some time before my computer starts? What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password? A reset fee will be charged. Why doesn't my computer screen turn off when the time selected for your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which...
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... the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing data to select this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! To write data to such discs, make sure to CD-R and CD-RW discs. This Q & A entry applies to such a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting. You cannot add data to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions? Attempt to add data to selected models only. n 124 N Troubleshooting...
... the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing data to select this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! To write data to such discs, make sure to CD-R and CD-RW discs. This Q & A entry applies to such a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting. You cannot add data to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions? Attempt to add data to selected models only. n 124 N Troubleshooting...
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... may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 127 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 computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby...
... may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. n 127 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 computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby...
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... keys simultaneously to close the window. See Using the Touch Pad (page 28). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. 4 Click the Buttons tab. 5 Select your preferences in the Button Selection box, and then click Apply to install your selections. 6 Click OK to stop playback and restart your computer. ❑ If the problem persists, make your settings...
... keys simultaneously to close the window. See Using the Touch Pad (page 28). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. 4 Click the Buttons tab. 5 Select your preferences in the Button Selection box, and then click Apply to install your selections. 6 Click OK to stop playback and restart your computer. ❑ If the problem persists, make your settings...
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... on the hard disk as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can find the help guides. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is posted on where to go for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and...
... on the hard disk as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can find the help guides. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is posted on where to go for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and...