Quick Start Guide
Page 2
... desired manual. With the VAIO Care software, you can prevent or solve troubles on selected models only. Wireless keyboard Wireless mouse 2 Connect AC adapter 3 Power on the computer while cleaning. Then plug the AC adapter cable into contact with the SmartWi Connection Utility for the first startup. Proper air circulation around vents is easy to change without notice. Recovery Media are subject to access, and provides important documents and helpful support...
... desired manual. With the VAIO Care software, you can prevent or solve troubles on selected models only. Wireless keyboard Wireless mouse 2 Connect AC adapter 3 Power on the computer while cleaning. Then plug the AC adapter cable into contact with the SmartWi Connection Utility for the first startup. Proper air circulation around vents is easy to change without notice. Recovery Media are subject to access, and provides important documents and helpful support...
Safety Information
Page 2
... not necessarily be identical to change without written permission is prohibited. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of such software is governed by third parties. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY...
... not necessarily be identical to change without written permission is prohibited. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of such software is governed by third parties. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY...
Safety Information
Page 4
Information about compatible models can be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not magnetically shielded; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your computer in a location subject to heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts; Remove the AC adapter away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is not responsible for use wireless LAN on hospital premises. direct sunlight...
Information about compatible models can be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not magnetically shielded; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your computer in a location subject to heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts; Remove the AC adapter away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is not responsible for use wireless LAN on hospital premises. direct sunlight...
User Guide
Page 2
... Using the Mouse 34 Using the Touch Screen 39 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using "Memory Stick 51 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 58 Using the Internet 62 Using the Network (LAN 63 Using the Wireless LAN 64 Using the Bluetooth Function 68 Using Peripheral Devices 73 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........74 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel(R) VT 88 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Upgrading...
... Using the Mouse 34 Using the Touch Screen 39 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using "Memory Stick 51 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 58 Using the Internet 62 Using the Network (LAN 63 Using the Wireless LAN 64 Using the Bluetooth Function 68 Using Peripheral Devices 73 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........74 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel(R) VT 88 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Upgrading...
User Guide
Page 8
... find the information you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the Sony online support web site. Visit the...
... find the information you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the Sony online support web site. Visit the...
User Guide
Page 30
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is running out of an image or a document displayed on some software. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). J Windows key Displays the Start menu. G Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. See the help file included...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is running out of an image or a document displayed on some software. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). J Windows key Displays the Start menu. G Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. See the help file included...
User Guide
Page 32
... connection operations as well. ✍ When the Windows password is set on -screen keyboard is not available for password entry to show a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. 5 Wait until the Windows starts, and then click Start and Computer. 6 Double-click Local Disk (C:), WConnectTool, and WConnect. You can use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to reconnect the keyboard with administrative rights. If the Windows password is set...
... connection operations as well. ✍ When the Windows password is set on -screen keyboard is not available for password entry to show a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. 5 Wait until the Windows starts, and then click Start and Computer. 6 Double-click Local Disk (C:), WConnectTool, and WConnect. You can use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to reconnect the keyboard with administrative rights. If the Windows password is set...
User Guide
Page 37
...; It may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the wireless mouse should now be working , and then click Done. While your wireless mouse. If the User Account Control window appears, press the < or , key to select Yes and press the Enter key. 6 Wait until the Re-connection Utility window appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. Under normal circumstances, you...
...; It may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the wireless mouse should now be working , and then click Done. While your wireless mouse. If the User Account Control window appears, press the < or , key to select Yes and press the Enter key. 6 Wait until the Re-connection Utility window appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. Under normal circumstances, you...
User Guide
Page 46
... DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- ROM...
... DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- ROM...
User Guide
Page 47
... region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. This unit is not supported. ! DualDiscs and some contents of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO COMPUTER OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The AACS key update requires Internet access...
... region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. This unit is not supported. ! DualDiscs and some contents of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO COMPUTER OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The AACS key update requires Internet access...
User Guide
Page 48
... power saving mode while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 24). ❑ Depending on your computer. Notes on writing data to play content normally, download and install the latest updates...
... power saving mode while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 24). ❑ Depending on your computer. Notes on writing data to play content normally, download and install the latest updates...
User Guide
Page 74
Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 74 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied).
Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 74 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied).
User Guide
Page 81
... change some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. If you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged. Allows users to log onto your computer. ! To set the user password, you to protect your password. You can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords: - User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options...
... change some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. If you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged. Allows users to log onto your computer. ! To set the user password, you to protect your password. You can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords: - User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options...
User Guide
Page 82
... Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 82 N Setting the Power-on Password To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
... Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 82 N Setting the Power-on Password To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
User Guide
Page 84
... the Enter key. The password entry 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 to display the Security tab, 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 84 N To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the...
... the Enter key. The password entry 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 to display the Security tab, 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 84 N To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the...
User Guide
Page 85
..., restart the computer and press the F2 key several times 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. The password entry screen appears. 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...
..., restart the computer and press the F2 key several times 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. The password entry screen appears. 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...
User Guide
Page 90
... with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To avoid invalidation of your computer. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory...
... with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To avoid invalidation of your computer. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory...
User Guide
Page 127
...? Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 127 N Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with administrative rights. Be sure to connect the device using the A2DP and select Control. 3 Click SCMS-T Settings. 4 Click No when the Connect to the Shut down button, and Log off before switching users. The business card...
...? Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 127 N Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with administrative rights. Be sure to connect the device using the A2DP and select Control. 3 Click SCMS-T Settings. 4 Click No when the Connect to the Shut down button, and Log off before switching users. The business card...
User Guide
Page 131
... correct driver software is in the left pane. Check the package to make sure the region code is not affixed to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is compatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your desired drive. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
... correct driver software is in the left pane. Check the package to make sure the region code is not affixed to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is compatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your desired drive. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
User Guide
Page 135
... need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. Troubleshooting > Printing n 135 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and 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 Sleep mode...
... need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. Troubleshooting > Printing n 135 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and 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 Sleep mode...