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User Guide
Personal Computer
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Contents
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Contents
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Before Use
Documentation
VAIO Recovery Options Guide
3 Click Recovery Guide
Ergonomic Considerations
Viewing angle of the display
Lighting
Ventilation
Getting Started
Locating Controls and Ports
Back
Right
Bottom
Slide the back panel cover up to access these ports and jacks
About the Indicator Lights
Connecting the Power Cord
To connect the power cord
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Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
To shut down your computer
Using Your VAIO Computer
Using the Keyboard
VGC-V620G
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VGC-V617G/V600MG
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Before You Use the Keyboard
To connect the wireless keyboard
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Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (VGC-V620Gonly)
Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only)
To activate the pointing device
Using the Mouse
Before You Use the Mouse
To connect the wireless mouse
Turn over the wireless mouse, slide the power switch to the
To set up your mouse for left-handedusers
Using Special-functionButtons
Using the Optical Disc Drive
To insert a disc
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4Close the tray by pushing it in gently
Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs
Notes on writing data onto a disc
❑Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc
Deactivate the screen saver and exit
Do not use
Do not switch power modes while using the
To play an audio CD
To copy files to a CD-RWor CD-R
To play a DVD
To copy files to a DVD-Ror DVD-RW
Using the TV Function
Setting Up TV Connections
To connect in CATV mode (Option 1)
To connect in CATV mode (Option 2)
To connect in terrestrial mode (Option 1)
To connect in terrestrial mode (Option 2)
Connecting with a cable or satellite set-topbox (STB)
To connect in STB mode (Option 1)
To connect in STB mode (Option 2)
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Using PC Cards
To insert a PC Card
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To remove a PC Card
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Using the Memory Stick Media
Inserting a Memory Stick Media
To insert a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot
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To view the contents
To format a Memory Stick media
To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot
Using the Internet
To connect a telephone cable
To set up a dial-upconnection to the Internet
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)
To communicate without an Access Point (ad-hoc)
Add…
The Wireless network properties window appears
8Enter a Network name (SSID)*1
32-digit
Open
To disconnect from a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc)network
To connect to a wireless network
To disconnect from a wireless network
Wireless LAN Channel Selection
In an 802.11b/g configuration, channel 1 to 11 can be used
(a) With an Access Point ("Infrastructure")
❑The channel used will be the channel selected by the Access Point
(b) Without an Access Point ("ad-hoc")
Using Peripheral Devices
Connecting External Speakers
To connect external speakers
Using the Remote Commander
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Before You Use the Remote Commander
Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control, as shown below
Connecting an External Microphone
To connect an external microphone
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
To connect a USB mouse
To connect a USB floppy disk drive
To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive
Connecting a Printer
To connect a printer using the USB port
Connecting an i.LINK Device
To connect a digital video camera recorder
Connecting to a Network (LAN)
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer
Setting the Password
To add the password
To change or remove the password
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center
To use VAIO Control Center
Using the Power Saving Modes
Using Normal Mode
To activate Standby mode
To return to Normal mode
To activate Hibernate mode
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
Adding and Removing Memory
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To remove a memory module
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To install a memory module
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To view the amount of memory
Precautions
On Handling the LCD Screen
On Using the Power Source
On Handling Your Computer
On Handling Floppy Disks
On Handling Discs
On Using Headphones
On Handling Memory Stick Media
On Handling the Hard Disk
To avoid damaging your hard disk
Troubleshooting
Computer
If the message "Press F2 to setup" appears at the bottom of the screen
If nothing still appears on your screen after a while
10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press the Enter key
What should I do if my computer or software stops responding
Turn Off Computer
Turn Off
Ctrl
Alt
To restore the computer to normal operating stability
System Disabled
Num Lock
Caps Lock
Num Lk
What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing
What should I do if I cannot remember the password
Why does it take time before my computer starts
System Security
To use the Automatic Updates feature
To visit the Windows Updates web site
To download and install the latest security update
Internet
Why is my modem connection slow
Networking
Why is the data transfer speed slow
How do I avoid data transfer interruptions
What are channels
CDs and DVDs
What should I do if the optical disc drive isn't playing my CD or DVD properly
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Volume icon
Taskbar Notification
Volume Control Mute All
What should I do if I cannot write to CD
What should I do if I cannot write to DVD
Display
Printing
Microphone
Mouse
Speakers
Pointing Device
How do I change the left and right button assignments
Button Configuration
Apply
Tab
Keyboard
Floppy Disks
PC Cards
Audio/Video
Memory Stick Media
Peripherals
Support Options
Sony Support Information
Customer Information Center
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Program Support Information
Click to DVD™
DVgate Plus™
Google Toolbar™
Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Movie Maker, Media Player, Works
MoodLogic
Netscape® Internet Service
Norton Internet Security™
PictureGear Studio™
Quattro Pro®
Quicken® New User Edition
RecordNow
SonicStage®
SonicStage® Mastering Studio
SpySubtract®
VAIO Action Setup
VAIO Edit Components
VAIO Media™
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WinDVD® for VAIO®
WordPerfect®
