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... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN...
... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN...
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... device to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software...
... device to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software...
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... VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software...
... VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software...
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... more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in progress. Illuminates while data access to activate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is in use . Press the Num Lk key to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is lit. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your...
... more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in progress. Illuminates while data access to activate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is in use . Press the Num Lk key to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is lit. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your...
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.... Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of your data frequently. The battery pack continues to AC power. You can be recharged any time. If the battery pack runs out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink...
.... Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of your data frequently. The battery pack continues to AC power. You can be recharged any time. If the battery pack runs out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink...
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... disabling the touch pad. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to scroll horizontally. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu...
... disabling the touch pad. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to scroll horizontally. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu...
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... LCD backlight with this function. Special-function button WEB button Muting (S1) button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the touch pad. ! To turn on the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. Slide your finger on and off the LCD backlight. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! While the Quick Web Access function is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode...
... LCD backlight with this function. Special-function button WEB button Muting (S1) button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the touch pad. ! To turn on the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. Slide your finger on and off the LCD backlight. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! While the Quick Web Access function is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode...
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... Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you are inserting it out of the slot. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you want to unplug is not displayed in the proper direction. Make sure you use the most recent driver software...
... Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you are inserting it out of the slot. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you want to unplug is not displayed in the proper direction. Make sure you use the most recent driver software...
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... detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. For the detailed instructions on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP...
... detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. For the detailed instructions on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP...
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... example, displaying a document for quick reference and the mirror image of the computer, such as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to the button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows...
... example, displaying a document for quick reference and the mirror image of the computer, such as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to the button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows...
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... using an HDMI connection. ! Your computer has no control over the output volume of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. For detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection...
... using an HDMI connection. ! Your computer has no control over the output volume of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. For detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection...
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... the power-on password, you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for the standard users to forget the password. If you cannot start your computer from other people. To set the user password, you have set the password, you to protect your computer without entering the password. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 81 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to reset the password. The user password...
... the power-on password, you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for the standard users to forget the password. If you cannot start your computer from other people. To set the user password, you have set the password, you to protect your computer without entering the password. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 81 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to reset the password. The user password...
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... when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N 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. The BIOS setup screen appears.
... when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N 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. The BIOS setup screen appears.
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... VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. Change the settings for power consumption. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. The VAIO Power Management function is added to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 88 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management...
... VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. Change the settings for power consumption. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. The VAIO Power Management function is added to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 88 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management...
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..., see Finding More about the configuration of the warranty during your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors...
..., see Finding More about the configuration of the warranty during your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors...
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... mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. To find the nearest center or agent, see Installing/Removing the Battery Pack (page 21). ❑ If the problem persists after performing the above, it means the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking...
... mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. To find the nearest center or agent, see Installing/Removing the Battery Pack (page 21). ❑ If the problem persists after performing the above, it means the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking...
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... should I change the boot device order. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to...
... should I change the boot device order. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to...
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... enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Check the package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your desired drive. Troubleshooting...
... enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Check the package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your desired drive. Troubleshooting...
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... communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual...
... communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual...
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... keys or the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work , press the Windows key once and then the , key several times, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer. Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected...
... keys or the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work , press the Windows key once and then the , key several times, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer. Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected...