Safety
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... in part, may not be transported or used outside the United States. Refer to this product. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of such software is governed by third parties. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. WEB...
... in part, may not be transported or used outside the United States. Refer to this product. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of such software is governed by third parties. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. WEB...
Safety
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... slot protectors in their appropriate locations, and secure the battery pack in the battery compartment. ❑ Always keep the battery pack installed while the computer is in use. ❑ Do not use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your skin. and high humidity. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the user guide...
... slot protectors in their appropriate locations, and secure the battery pack in the battery compartment. ❑ Always keep the battery pack installed while the computer is in use. ❑ Do not use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your skin. and high humidity. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the user guide...
Startup Guide
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... screen displayed when using the Quick Web Access function. Recovery discs are subject to change without launching the Windows operating system. 1 Press the WEB button while your computer is important to ensure the battery becomes fully charged. Proper air circulation around vents is off. 2 Follow the instructions in this document may vary and are not provided with your computer. VGN-NW Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO...
... screen displayed when using the Quick Web Access function. Recovery discs are subject to change without launching the Windows operating system. 1 Press the WEB button while your computer is important to ensure the battery becomes fully charged. Proper air circulation around vents is off. 2 Follow the instructions in this document may vary and are not provided with your computer. VGN-NW Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO...
Users Guide
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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 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Quick Web Access Function 37 Using the Built-in Camera 39 Using the Optical Disc Drive 40 Using "Memory Stick 47 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 53 Using the Internet 59 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 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Quick Web Access Function 37 Using the Built-in Camera 39 Using the Optical Disc Drive 40 Using "Memory Stick 47 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 53 Using the Internet 59 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN...
Users Guide
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... at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the display on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you might need. You can find the nearest location. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking...
... at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the display on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you might need. You can find the nearest location. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking...
Users Guide
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... progress. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Press the Caps Lock key to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in uppercase. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for 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 green while the computer is...
... progress. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Press the Caps Lock key to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in uppercase. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for 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 green while the computer is...
Users Guide
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... computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack...
... computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack...
Users Guide
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... browser used with the VAIO Control Center. You cannot turn on and off the LCD backlight. Even if you use specific functions of the following: - While the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 36 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the default assignment with this function. To turn on the touch pad. ! Turns off . ! See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page...
... browser used with the VAIO Control Center. You cannot turn on and off the LCD backlight. Even if you use specific functions of the following: - While the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 36 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the default assignment with this function. To turn on the touch pad. ! Turns off . ! See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page...
Users Guide
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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 it out of the slot. the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - your computer is not displayed on the taskbar. - the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on -screen instructions for...
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 it out of the slot. the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - your computer is not displayed on the taskbar. - the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on -screen instructions for...
Users Guide
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... the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with your modem. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 61) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network.
... the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with your modem. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 61) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network.
Users Guide
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... appears to reset the password. Type of Password Power-on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on or returns to share a single computer with administrative rights to forget your computer without entering the password. The Windows password comes in the BIOS setup screen, as well as start your computer. ! You can use BIOS functions to change all the setup options in handy...
... appears to reset the password. Type of Password Power-on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on or returns to share a single computer with administrative rights to forget your computer without entering the password. The Windows password comes in the BIOS setup screen, as well as start your computer. ! You can use BIOS functions to change all the setup options in handy...
Users Guide
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... 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 84 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...
... 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 84 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...
Users Guide
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... battery life. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 89 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management function is added to display the window that shows your power status. Click this software application, you can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings...
... battery life. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 89 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management function is added to display the window that shows your power status. Click this software application, you can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings...
Users Guide
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... find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period...
... find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period...
Users Guide
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If 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? To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The BIOS setup screen appears. A reset fee will be charged. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when...
If 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? To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The BIOS setup screen appears. A reset fee will be charged. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when...
Users Guide
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... flicker noise, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). light source, flicker, etc.) to an AC outlet. This is running on battery power? The battery pack is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. In some software applications, you use ? To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If...
... flicker noise, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). light source, flicker, etc.) to an AC outlet. This is running on battery power? The battery pack is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. In some software applications, you use ? To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If...
Users Guide
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... steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. ❑ Make sure your computer is running on your computer's hardware devices. You can...
... steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. ❑ Make sure your computer is running on your computer's hardware devices. You can...
Users Guide
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... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from 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 computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box...
... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from 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 computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box...
Users Guide
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Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 35). ❑ 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? ❑ You may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your...
Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 35). ❑ 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? ❑ You may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your...
Users Guide
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... Set Default. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 144 N Audio/Video What should I do I change the device for more information. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. If you need to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you do I cannot use...
... Set Default. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 144 N Audio/Video What should I do I change the device for more information. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. If you need to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you do I cannot use...
