User Guide
Page 2
...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 Built-in Camera 36 Using the Optical Disc...Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Selecting Performance Modes 110 Setting the Password 112 Using Intel® VT 124 Using the VAIO Control Center 125 Using the VAIO Power Management 127 Configuring Your Modem 128 Protecting the Hard Disk 129 ...
...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 Built-in Camera 36 Using the Optical Disc...Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Selecting Performance Modes 110 Setting the Password 112 Using Intel® VT 124 Using the VAIO Control Center 125 Using the VAIO Power Management 127 Configuring Your Modem 128 Protecting the Hard Disk 129 ...
User Guide
Page 3
... Built-in Camera 168 Internet 170 Networking 172 Bluetooth Technology 175 Optical Discs 179 Display 183 Printing 187 Microphone 188 Speakers 189 Touch Pad 190 Keyboard 191 Floppy Disks 192 Audio/Video 193 "Memory Stick 196 Peripherals 197 Docking Station 198 Trademarks 199 Notice 201
... Built-in Camera 168 Internet 170 Networking 172 Bluetooth Technology 175 Optical Discs 179 Display 183 Printing 187 Microphone 188 Speakers 189 Touch Pad 190 Keyboard 191 Floppy Disks 192 Audio/Video 193 "Memory Stick 196 Peripherals 197 Docking Station 198 Trademarks 199 Notice 201
User Guide
Page 9
..., muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Excessive use of environments. Keep your computer - Place the computer directly in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position...
..., muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Excessive use of environments. Keep your computer - Place the computer directly in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position...
User Guide
Page 12
... (page 18) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F LCD screen (page 145) G Built-in speakers (stereo) H Keyboard (page 32) I Touch pad (page 34) J Left button (page 34) K Fingerprint sensor (page 67) L Right button (page 34) Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12...
... (page 18) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F LCD screen (page 145) G Built-in speakers (stereo) H Keyboard (page 32) I Touch pad (page 34) J Left button (page 34) K Fingerprint sensor (page 67) L Right button (page 34) Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12...
User Guide
Page 31
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 36) ❑ ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 36) ❑ ...
User Guide
Page 32
Combinations and Functions with both , and multiple displays with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. Changes the LCD brightness... of your computer while an external display is finished launching. Switches the display output between your computer. 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 screen goes blank. Changes the volume level. To...
Combinations and Functions with both , and multiple displays with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. Changes the LCD brightness... of your computer while an external display is finished launching. Switches the display output between your computer. 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 screen goes blank. Changes the volume level. To...
User Guide
Page 33
To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 ...keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on the power...
To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 ...keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on the power...
User Guide
Page 34
Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Once ...). ✍ You can move your finger in a row. Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad to...
Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Once ...). ✍ You can move your finger in a row. Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad to...
User Guide
Page 118
If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is critical to password entry, no bypass is...you will have to enter the password along with the fingerprint authentication function, you must set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! When adding the hard disk password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning.... If you enable the hard disk password, this adds an extra level of this password. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 118 N Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional...
If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is critical to password entry, no bypass is...you will have to enter the password along with the fingerprint authentication function, you must set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! When adding the hard disk password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning.... If you enable the hard disk password, this adds an extra level of this password. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 118 N Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional...
User Guide
Page 142
...soft, dry cloth to pressure. Built-in Camera Clean the lens protection cover of the LCD screen. Wipe off with no wrinkles on the keyboard before cleaning your computer. ❑ Make sure you unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before closing the LCD screen lid. ...Discs ❑ Proper care of your computer. Rubbing the surface could damage the screen. ❑ To protect the LCD screen and keyboard from the center out. Do not use solvents (such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray) which may damage...
...soft, dry cloth to pressure. Built-in Camera Clean the lens protection cover of the LCD screen. Wipe off with no wrinkles on the keyboard before cleaning your computer. ❑ Make sure you unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before closing the LCD screen lid. ...Discs ❑ Proper care of your computer. Rubbing the surface could damage the screen. ❑ To protect the LCD screen and keyboard from the center out. Do not use solvents (such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray) which may damage...
User Guide
Page 155
Troubleshooting > ❑ Display (page 183) ❑ Printing (page 187) ❑ Microphone (page 188) ❑ Speakers (page 189) ❑ Touch Pad (page 190) ❑ Keyboard (page 191) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 192) ❑ Audio/Video (page 193) ❑ "Memory Stick" (page 196) ❑ Peripherals (page 197) ❑ Docking Station (page 198) n 155 N
Troubleshooting > ❑ Display (page 183) ❑ Printing (page 187) ❑ Microphone (page 188) ❑ Speakers (page 189) ❑ Touch Pad (page 190) ❑ Keyboard (page 191) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 192) ❑ Audio/Video (page 193) ❑ "Memory Stick" (page 196) ❑ Peripherals (page 197) ❑ Docking Station (page 198) n 155 N
User Guide
Page 163
... have reduced the volume of the recovery partition, you created upon delivery of your computer. 2 Select your keyboard layout from the drop-down list and click Next. 3 Select your operating system and click Next. 4 Click VAIO Recovery Center. 5 Click Restore Complete System and Start. 6 Select Skip and click Next. Use recovery disc... the recovery partition where the data for later system recovery. You will all be lost. The applications and data you might want to keep the VAIO Value-added content. 7 Select No and click Next. 8 Follow the on once again. ! If your computer is stored.
... have reduced the volume of the recovery partition, you created upon delivery of your computer. 2 Select your keyboard layout from the drop-down list and click Next. 3 Select your operating system and click Next. 4 Click VAIO Recovery Center. 5 Click Restore Complete System and Start. 6 Select Skip and click Next. Use recovery disc... the recovery partition where the data for later system recovery. You will all be lost. The applications and data you might want to keep the VAIO Value-added content. 7 Select No and click Next. 8 Follow the on once again. ! If your computer is stored.
User Guide
Page 179
... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work . What should I try to read may cause loss of the keyboard. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 179 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer... is on. ❑ If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive...
... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work . What should I try to read may cause loss of the keyboard. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 179 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer... is on. ❑ If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive...
User Guide
Page 191
... box. What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? If you complete the Windows setup, the key configuration will be activated. The language layout of your computer's keyboard is lit, press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering ...methods under Region and Language. 3 Click Change keyboards on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on the Keyboards and Languages tab. 4 Change the settings as...
... box. What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? If you complete the Windows setup, the key configuration will be activated. The language layout of your computer's keyboard is lit, press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering ...methods under Region and Language. 3 Click Change keyboards on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on the Keyboards and Languages tab. 4 Change the settings as...