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n4 N Precautions ...121 Handling the LCD Screen ...122 Using the Power Source ...123 Handling Your Computer ...124 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Handling Floppy Disks ...127 Handling Discs ...128 Using the Battery Pack ...129 Using Headphones ...131 Handling the Memory Stick ...132 Handling the Hard Disk ...133 Updating Your Computer ...134 Troubleshooting ...135 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...146 Internet ...148 Networking ...150 Bluetooth Technology ...153 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...162 Printing ...166 Microphone ...167
n4 N Precautions ...121 Handling the LCD Screen ...122 Using the Power Source ...123 Handling Your Computer ...124 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Handling Floppy Disks ...127 Handling Discs ...128 Using the Battery Pack ...129 Using Headphones ...131 Handling the Memory Stick ...132 Handling the Hard Disk ...133 Updating Your Computer ...134 Troubleshooting ...135 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...146 Internet ...148 Networking ...150 Bluetooth Technology ...153 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...162 Printing ...166 Microphone ...167
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...those of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in the ...information when your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience....
...those of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in the ...information when your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience....
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the computer's display - Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness level of the monitor...
... and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the computer's display - Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness level of the monitor...
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... on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 40) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 122) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 34) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 98) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 56) J Media Access indicator...
... on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 40) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 122) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 34) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 98) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 56) J Media Access indicator...
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Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. n 22 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. n 22 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode.
To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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...display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4.... To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/...
...display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4.... To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/...
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... (2) on the touch pad (1) to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing...disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
... (2) on the touch pad (1) to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing...disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
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..., click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files... to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to select an option.
..., click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files... to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to select an option.
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To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. Before moving your computer, be sure to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard ... 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module ! Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly.
To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. Before moving your computer, be sure to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard ... 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module ! Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly.
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... the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! It may change. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place...
... the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! It may change. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place...
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... Follow the on the computer. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). on -screen instructions. To connect a telephone cable ! The Connect to the Internet ! The following procedure applies to models with a built-in modem. If you connect... cause a malfunction in the built-in modem only. 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work properly. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The following procedure applies to a coin-...
... Follow the on the computer. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). on -screen instructions. To connect a telephone cable ! The Connect to the Internet ! The following procedure applies to models with a built-in modem. If you connect... cause a malfunction in the built-in modem only. 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work properly. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The following procedure applies to a coin-...
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... turning on your computer. If you want to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page... 81) for more information. To select a display 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to work on your external display or projector. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting ...
... turning on your computer. If you want to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page... 81) for more information. To select a display 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to work on your external display or projector. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting ...
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... Multiple Monitors settings. Certain software applications may not work properly. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor port, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not return to Normal mode. Make...
... Multiple Monitors settings. Certain software applications may not work properly. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor port, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not return to Normal mode. Make...
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n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function.
n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function.
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... drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to malfunction.
... drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to malfunction.
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...you must first set the password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The machine password is provided to protect your computer from other people. If you can substitute fingerprint authentication ... function, you forget the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer....
...you must first set the password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The machine password is provided to protect your computer from other people. If you can substitute fingerprint authentication ... function, you forget the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer....
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If not, restart the computer and 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. The password can be ... 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. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key...
If not, restart the computer and 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. The password can be ... 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. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key...
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... before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! 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 , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit... 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
... before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! 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 , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit... 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...