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... Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 16 Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Updating Your Computer 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the... Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance Information 77 Handling Your Computer 78 Handling the LCD Screen 80 Using the Power ...
... Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 16 Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Updating Your Computer 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the... Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance Information 77 Handling Your Computer 78 Handling the LCD Screen 80 Using the Power ...
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...10065; For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look ...slightly different from those of this manual may not be available on your purchase of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on -screen...
...10065; For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look ...slightly different from those of this manual may not be available on your purchase of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on -screen...
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... software information. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide...
... software information. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide...
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... VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be available on your computer. To access this on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer.... You may not be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen...
... VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be available on your computer. To access this on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer.... You may not be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A LCD screen (page 80) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 27) E WIRELESS indicator (page 16) F Disc drive indicator (page 16) G Power indicator (page 16) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 76)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A LCD screen (page 80) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 27) E WIRELESS indicator (page 16) F Disc drive indicator (page 16) G Power indicator (page 16) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 76)
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The orange power indicator light illuminates while your computer while it for a long period of time. The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in this mode. Turn off the LCD screen and places the built-in use. Mode Normal mode Sleep mode Description This is the normal state... of your computer is in this mode. Sleep mode turns off your computer has a distinct power saving mode ...
The orange power indicator light illuminates while your computer while it for a long period of time. The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in this mode. Turn off the LCD screen and places the built-in use. Mode Normal mode Sleep mode Description This is the normal state... of your computer is in this mode. Sleep mode turns off your computer has a distinct power saving mode ...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 23 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 23 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support 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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...out). Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of power consumption. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See the help file included with your computer. The task associated with each function key varies among ...software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the...
...out). Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of power consumption. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See the help file included with your computer. The task associated with each function key varies among ...software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the...
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... menu in conjunction with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off.
... menu in conjunction with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! n 39 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! n 39 N
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...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. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to a Local Area Network...switch before starting the wireless LAN function. To use the wireless LAN function ! Be sure to set up the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 47 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-...
...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. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to a Local Area Network...switch before starting the wireless LAN function. To use the wireless LAN function ! Be sure to set up the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 47 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-...
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...this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of your computer. You ...up the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 50 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer. See the specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting ...
...this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of your computer. You ...up the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 50 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer. See the specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting ...
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 62 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. Be sure not to start your computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to ...to reset it, a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Write down your computer may need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to forget the password. To set the user password, you must ...
Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 62 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. Be sure not to start your computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to ...to reset it, a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Write down your computer may need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to forget the password. To set the user password, you must ...
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...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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 63 N To... add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric ...
...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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 63 N To... add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric ...
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... the Password n 64 N To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including 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 VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or...
... the Password n 64 N To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including 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 VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or...
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... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not... 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 65 N Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the...
... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not... 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 65 N Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the...
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... 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. 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... to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 66 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
... 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. 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... to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 66 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
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... cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 3 Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the memory module compartment cover (2). 4 Touch a metal object to place it on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down your computer, be sure to discharge static electricity. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 71 N Removing...
... cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 3 Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the memory module compartment cover (2). 4 Touch a metal object to place it on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down your computer, be sure to discharge static electricity. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 71 N Removing...
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Precautions > n 75 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 76) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 77) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 78) ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 80) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 81) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 82) ❑ Handling Discs (page 83) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 84) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 85)
Precautions > n 75 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 76) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 77) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 78) ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 80) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 81) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 82) ❑ Handling Discs (page 83) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 84) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 85)
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... normal cleaning, hold the disc by its continuous reliability. Wipe off with a soft dry cloth. Rubbing the surface could damage the screen. Precautions > Care and Maintenance Information n 77 N Care and Maintenance Information Computer ❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which may damage the finish of your... computer. ❑ Make sure you unplug the AC adapter before cleaning your computer. LCD Screen Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. ❑ If the disc is...
... normal cleaning, hold the disc by its continuous reliability. Wipe off with a soft dry cloth. Rubbing the surface could damage the screen. Precautions > Care and Maintenance Information n 77 N Care and Maintenance Information Computer ❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which may damage the finish of your... computer. ❑ Make sure you unplug the AC adapter before cleaning your computer. LCD Screen Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. ❑ If the disc is...