User Guide
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... External Speakers ...76 Connecting an External Display ...77 Selecting Display Modes...80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...98 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 106 Using the Power Saving Modes ...107 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...
... External Speakers ...76 Connecting an External Display ...77 Selecting Display Modes...80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...98 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 106 Using the Power Saving Modes ...107 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...
User Guide
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... VAIO computer. Explains features of your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. n8 N Before Use...
... VAIO computer. Explains features of your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. n8 N Before Use...
User Guide
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n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
User Guide
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... use . Press it off the indicator. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off or in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is in Hibernate mode. Letters appear in lowercase if you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions...
... use . Press it off the indicator. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off or in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is in Hibernate mode. Letters appear in lowercase if you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions...
User Guide
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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 45 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 45 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.
User Guide
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.... ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be connected to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 64). !
.... ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be connected to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 64). !
User Guide
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... models only. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. Copying Files to find out the type of your software. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter...
... models only. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. Copying Files to find out the type of your software. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter...
User Guide
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... is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer, be sure to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. If it out of the slot. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on...
... is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer, be sure to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. If it out of the slot. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on...
User Guide
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... against online threats. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. If your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your...
... against online threats. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. If your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your...
User Guide
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... authentication for password entry when turning on the computer to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. The user password is provided to forget the password. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to allow for changing some of the power-on password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. The power-on password is provided for the standard users to set the machine...
... authentication for password entry when turning on the computer to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. The user password is provided to forget the password. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to allow for changing some of the power-on password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. The power-on password is provided for the standard users to set the machine...
User Guide
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... To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen...
... To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen...
User Guide
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... be due to the battery pack not being installed properly. To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and remove the battery pack. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate...
... be due to the battery pack not being installed properly. To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and remove the battery pack. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate...
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... N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to download. ❑ Make sure you want to change. 5 Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order. 6 Press...
... N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to download. ❑ Make sure you want to change. 5 Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order. 6 Press...
User Guide
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... you need to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click...
... you need to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click...
User Guide
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... data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with no affixed adhesive label. Using a disc with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 64). n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. You may...
... data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with no affixed adhesive label. Using a disc with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 64). n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. You may...
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See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. n 161 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only.
See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. n 161 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only.
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... a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing...
... a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing...
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... Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ 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 close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. n 171 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad...
... Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ 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 close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. n 171 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad...
Safety Information
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... time without notice. All rights reserved. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of a separate user license agreement. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY...
... time without notice. All rights reserved. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of a separate user license agreement. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY...
Quick Start Guide
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... your computer for the first time, it for use. This may damage your computer. 1 Lift the LCD screen lid. 2 Press the power button until the power indicator light turns on. 5 Locate User Guide 1 Click Start > Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. AC Adapter Do not place stress on successive boots. Be sure not to download the updates. Create your recovery discs Create your own recovery discs immediately after your computer online at the following...
... your computer for the first time, it for use. This may damage your computer. 1 Lift the LCD screen lid. 2 Press the power button until the power indicator light turns on. 5 Locate User Guide 1 Click Start > Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. AC Adapter Do not place stress on successive boots. Be sure not to download the updates. Create your recovery discs Create your own recovery discs immediately after your computer online at the following...