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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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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the ...-bit operating system. You may look slightly different from those of this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer.
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the ...-bit operating system. You may look slightly different from those of this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer.
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n9 N Before Use ❑ 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. 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.
n9 N Before Use ❑ 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. 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.
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...'s tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use indirect lighting to the proper position. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly...
...'s tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use indirect lighting to the proper position. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly...
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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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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. 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.
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the 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 ! 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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode.
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the 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 ! 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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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Toggles among your computer screen. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To... the operating system is very similar to both. Changes the volume level. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press ...the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks...
Toggles among your computer screen. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To... the operating system is very similar to both. Changes the volume level. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press ...the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks...
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...vertically. Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) ... available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer ...
...vertically. Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) ... available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer ...
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n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an ... to play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click 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 the empty disc...
n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an ... to play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click 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 the empty disc...
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Follow the steps below to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module ! Before moving your computer, be sure to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. If... Follow the on . To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is not removed properly, your computer is on -screen instructions to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to remove the ExpressCard module...
Follow the steps below to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module ! Before moving your computer, be sure to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. If... Follow the on . To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is not removed properly, your computer is on -screen instructions to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to remove the ExpressCard module...
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... does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Be sure to use . 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. ! Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media type. This could cause...
... does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Be sure to use . 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. ! Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media type. This could cause...
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... modem only. 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet under Network and Internet. on -screen instructions. To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. n 65 N Using Your...
... modem only. 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet under Network and Internet. on -screen instructions. To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. n 65 N Using Your...
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...the same time, depending on the external display. 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. If you want to display the... Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) for more information.
...the same time, depending on the external display. 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. If you want to display the... Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) for more information.
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... Normal mode. If you are using the Multiple Monitors function. 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 distribute portions of your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while...
... Normal mode. If you are using the Multiple Monitors function. 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 distribute portions of your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while...
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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. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is in a power...
... 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. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is in a power...
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...from other people. The power-on password allows you forget the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to protect your computer. If you to start your computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is equipped with administrative...of the BIOS setup options, as well as to protect 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 for the standard users to allow for users with a fingerprint sensor and you have...
...from other people. The power-on password allows you forget the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to protect your computer. If you to start your computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is equipped with administrative...of the BIOS setup options, as well as to protect 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 for the standard users to allow for users with a fingerprint sensor and you have...
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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 ... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer...
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 ... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...