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... Power Saving Mode 26 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Mouse 36 Using the Touch Screen 42 Using the Built-in Camera 46 Using the Optical Disc Drive 47 Using the TV Function 54 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 61 Using the Remote Commander 66 Using "Memory Stick 70 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 76 Using the Internet 80 Using the Network (LAN 81 Using the Wireless LAN 82 Using the Bluetooth Function 85 Using Peripheral Devices 90 Connecting External Speakers...
... Power Saving Mode 26 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Mouse 36 Using the Touch Screen 42 Using the Built-in Camera 46 Using the Optical Disc Drive 47 Using the TV Function 54 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 61 Using the Remote Commander 66 Using "Memory Stick 70 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 76 Using the Internet 80 Using the Network (LAN 81 Using the Wireless LAN 82 Using the Bluetooth Function 85 Using Peripheral Devices 90 Connecting External Speakers...
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Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup...
Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup...
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... operating system on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at a U.S. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony...
... operating system on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at a U.S. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony...
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... Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is not in progress. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates in green while the HDMI input or the video input is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 HDMI/VIDEO* Built-in use . Getting Started...
... Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is not in progress. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates in green while the HDMI input or the video input is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 HDMI/VIDEO* Built-in use . Getting Started...
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... key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander (if supplied). ❑ Press the power button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied) to place your computer. ! Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Mode n 27 N Using Sleep Mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change...
... key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander (if supplied). ❑ Press the power button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied) to place your computer. ! Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Mode n 27 N Using Sleep Mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change...
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... the keyboard is established. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are all typed in upper case. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in ). I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). H Volume control buttons...
... the keyboard is established. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are all typed in upper case. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in ). I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). H Volume control buttons...
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... the model you purchased. BD- RE Part1 Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB) and BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 49 N Supported Disc Media...
... the model you purchased. BD- RE Part1 Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB) and BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 49 N Supported Disc Media...
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... other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 50 N ! The AACS key update requires Internet access. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key...
... other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 50 N ! The AACS key update requires Internet access. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key...
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... 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 playing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 51 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive...
... 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 playing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 51 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive...
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... MENU button on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied). 1 Select OPTION and DISABLE INPUT. 2 Select the desired mode. 3 Press the OK button. In AUTO ON mode, connecting an external audio/video device to suit your preference. Using the menu for the HDMI/VIDEO input function The following lists some settings that you find helpful for customizing your computer to the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks while your desired one...
... MENU button on the computer or the remote commander (if supplied). 1 Select OPTION and DISABLE INPUT. 2 Select the desired mode. 3 Press the OK button. In AUTO ON mode, connecting an external audio/video device to suit your preference. Using the menu for the HDMI/VIDEO input function The following lists some settings that you find helpful for customizing your computer to the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks while your desired one...
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... device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you need to change the sound output device? (page 154). Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your S/PDIF device. ! For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 91 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect...
... device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you need to change the sound output device? (page 154). Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your S/PDIF device. ! For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 91 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect...
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... the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 99 N To add the 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press...
... the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 99 N To add the 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press...
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... 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 101 N Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn...
... 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 101 N Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn...
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... password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 102 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
... password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 102 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
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... an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of the...
... an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of the...
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... Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. What should I change the boot device...
... Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. What should I change the boot device...
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... to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to restart the computer. ! Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 141 N What should...
... to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you . ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to restart the computer. ! Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 141 N What should...
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... computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Check the package to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. You can cause the computer to a disc. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on your desired drive. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click...
... computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Check the package to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. You can cause the computer to a disc. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on your desired drive. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click...
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... Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 146 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...
... Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 146 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...
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... the keyboard configuration is wrong? Check if the green Num lock icon is white, press the Num Lk key to enter numbers? Replace the batteries. Troubleshooting > Keyboard n 152 N Keyboard What should I do if my computer does not recognize my keyboard? ❑ Make sure the power switch on the wireless keyboard is in the ON position. ❑ Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. ❑ Press the CONNECT button on the wireless keyboard...
... the keyboard configuration is wrong? Check if the green Num lock icon is white, press the Num Lk key to enter numbers? Replace the batteries. Troubleshooting > Keyboard n 152 N Keyboard What should I do if my computer does not recognize my keyboard? ❑ Make sure the power switch on the wireless keyboard is in the ON position. ❑ Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. ❑ Press the CONNECT button on the wireless keyboard...