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... on your purchase of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-...sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen...
... on your purchase of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-...sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen...
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..., specifications, and system and software information. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your...
..., specifications, and system and software information. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your...
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Features and options may be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about configuration of your computer. May be ...
Features and options may be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about configuration of your computer. May be ...
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... following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 88) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack...
... following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 88) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack...
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 Go to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 Go to download the updates.
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... then the m or < key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer while an external display is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer...key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Changes the volume level. Combinations and Functions with both , and multiple displays with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be ...
... then the m or < key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer while an external display is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer...key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Changes the volume level. Combinations and Functions with both , and multiple displays with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be ...
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... (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select...
... (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select...
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...the next time. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 36 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to use... or restrictions on the Quick Web Access function, click the lower right corner of the screen. ❑ Press the WEB button. ❑ Press the power button on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard. icon ...
...the next time. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 36 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to use... or restrictions on the Quick Web Access function, click the lower right corner of the screen. ❑ Press the WEB button. ❑ Press the power button on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard. icon ...
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It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. n 50 N
It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. n 50 N
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your computer is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the proper direction. the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware ... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - 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 are inserting...
your computer is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the proper direction. the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware ... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - 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 are inserting...
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... (2). The following procedure applies to models with a built-in modem. To set up a dial-up connection and Next. 6 Follow the on the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable ! Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet ! on...
... (2). The following procedure applies to models with a built-in modem. To set up a dial-up connection and Next. 6 Follow the on the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable ! Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet ! on...
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...802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, are not available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. A WLAN is a network in which allows you can ...communicate without an access point, which means that you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with a...
...802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, are not available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. A WLAN is a network in which allows you can ...communicate without an access point, which means that you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with a...
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... the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. To use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the Muting (S1) button...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. ✍...
... the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. To use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the Muting (S1) button...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. ✍...
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... you cannot start the computer. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The machine password is provided for the standard users to allow for users with administrative rights on password... and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 81 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password allows ...
... you cannot start the computer. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The machine password is provided for the standard users to allow for users with administrative rights on password... and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 81 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password allows ...
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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. The password can be ... Security tab, select Set Machine 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 82 N To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on...
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. The password can be ... Security tab, select Set Machine 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 82 N To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on...
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...spaces) long. 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 password twice and press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 83 N To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 ...
...spaces) long. 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 password twice and press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 83 N To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 ...
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... 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. 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 Set Machine 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...
... 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. 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 Set Machine 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...
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... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not... press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then 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...
... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not... press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then 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...
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... computer. Intel VT may not be available depending on the CPU installed on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If the Advanced tab is not available on the computer. 5 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select...M or m key to select Intel(R) Virtualization Technology or Intel(R) VT, press the Enter key, select Enabled, and press the Enter key. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using Intel® VT n 86 N Using Intel® VT Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT) allows you cannot select Intel(R) Virtualization Technology, Intel...
... computer. Intel VT may not be available depending on the CPU installed on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If the Advanced tab is not available on the computer. 5 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select...M or m key to select Intel(R) Virtualization Technology or Intel(R) VT, press the Enter key, select Enabled, and press the Enter key. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using Intel® VT n 86 N Using Intel® VT Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT) allows you cannot select Intel(R) Virtualization Technology, Intel...
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... This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 98) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 102) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 103) ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling the...
... This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 98) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 102) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 103) ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling the...
