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... with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft...174; Windows Vista® 32bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of your computer.
... with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft...174; Windows Vista® 32bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of your computer.
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... started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User ...assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Help ...
... started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User ...assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Help ...
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...increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % ... Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating...
...increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % ... Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating...
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... only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger on an item or object. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press...(4) once. Press the left button. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to...
... only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger on an item or object. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press...(4) once. Press the left button. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to...
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n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, ... to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio...
n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, ... to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio...
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...taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . If it out of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. n 50 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that ...
...taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . If it out of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. n 50 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that ...
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
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To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work properly. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). ...
To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work properly. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). ...
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... password and keep it , a password reset fee will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to protect your computer without entering the password. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Once...of the power-on password, you cannot start the computer. If you to set the password, you will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is provided for the standard users to reset the password. There are two types ...
... password and keep it , a password reset fee will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to protect your computer without entering the password. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Once...of the power-on password, you cannot start the computer. If you to set the password, you will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is provided for the standard users to reset the password. There are two types ...
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...screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 85 N Customizing Your VAIO...password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long.... Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.
...screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 85 N Customizing Your VAIO...password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long.... Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.
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...the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Make sure you set the machine password before setting... the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 ...
...the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Make sure you set the machine password before setting... the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 ...
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... To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit,...
... To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit,...
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...Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen 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... 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. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2...
...Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen 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... 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. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2...
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... it is in this mode. ! If you cannot insert a disc. Sleep mode uses more than out of time while it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. If you will lose all unsaved data. To activate Sleep...data frequently. You will lose all unsaved data. Your computer comes out of data, you should save your computer is impossible. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your computer. ! To return to the ...
... it is in this mode. ! If you cannot insert a disc. Sleep mode uses more than out of time while it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. If you will lose all unsaved data. To activate Sleep...data frequently. You will lose all unsaved data. Your computer comes out of data, you should save your computer is impossible. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your computer. ! To return to the ...
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n 104 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 107) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 109) ...
n 104 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 107) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 109) ...
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! n 117 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! n 117 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
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...or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. You can I... key. 6 Press the < or , key to reset it. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 159). Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter... your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system.
...or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. You can I... key. 6 Press the < or , key to reset it. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 159). Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter... your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system.
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... computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you can select using the Windows power options, for the system recovery is stored. Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the...-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 125 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed?
... computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you can select using the Windows power options, for the system recovery is stored. Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the...-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 125 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed?
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...do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able ... your optical disc drive. n 140 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the VAIO Update. For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 40) to find out the type of DVD recordable...
...do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able ... your optical disc drive. n 140 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the VAIO Update. For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 40) to find out the type of DVD recordable...
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...information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in ...Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to maximize your computer...
...information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in ...Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to maximize your computer...