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... Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using the Special-function Button 33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using the Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using the Bluetooth Function...
... Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using the Special-function Button 33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using the Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using the Bluetooth Function...
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... a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage...
... a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage...
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... Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Updating...
... Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Updating...
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... more wireless options are enabled. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when one or more information. Press the Num Lk key to change how you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in...
... more wireless options are enabled. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when one or more information. Press the Num Lk key to change how you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in...
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...): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. See...
...): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. See...
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... scroll function is connected to your computer. n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll...
... scroll function is connected to your computer. n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll...
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... 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-screen instructions to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N To remove an ExpressCard module ! Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so...
... 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-screen instructions to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N To remove an ExpressCard module ! Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so...
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...) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your modem. For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer. See Using the Wireless LAN (page...
...) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your modem. For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer. See Using the Wireless LAN (page...
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... 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with the default settings. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Network (LAN) n 60 N Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to your computer. Connect one of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your network. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Private branch exchange (PBX) For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍...
... 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with the default settings. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Network (LAN) n 60 N Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to your computer. Connect one of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your network. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Private branch exchange (PBX) For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍...
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... external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your computer. ❑ On models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ❑ On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions...
... external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your computer. ❑ On models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ❑ On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... from other people. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 70). To set the password. If you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 92 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the user password, you will be charged, and your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access.
... from other people. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 70). To set the password. If you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 92 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the user password, you will be charged, and your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access.
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... 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 User 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 96 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
... 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 User 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 96 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
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... out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in this mode. ! If you open the LCD screen lid. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode when you do not intend to use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs out...
... out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in this mode. ! If you open the LCD screen lid. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode when you do not intend to use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs out...
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... on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More 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 module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on a computer...
... on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More 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 module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on a computer...
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... about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Turning off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then reinstall the battery pack to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! Troubleshooting > Computer n 132 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the...
... about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Turning off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then reinstall the battery pack to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! Troubleshooting > Computer n 132 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the...
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... the drive whose boot device order you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Troubleshooting > Computer n 134 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order. 6 Press...
... the drive whose boot device order you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Troubleshooting > Computer n 134 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order. 6 Press...
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... lights due to eliminate flicker noise. If your computer to one of power. In some software applications, you use ? What should I do if captured images flicker? This is running on the battery? The battery pack is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. To reduce flicker noise, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change...
... lights due to eliminate flicker noise. If your computer to one of power. In some software applications, you use ? What should I do if captured images flicker? This is running on the battery? The battery pack is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. To reduce flicker noise, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change...
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... the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. Press twice or the ❑ The volume may have been minimized by Fn+F2 keys once again. (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F2 keys. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers...
... the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. Press twice or the ❑ The volume may have been minimized by Fn+F2 keys once again. (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F2 keys. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers...
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..., disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. Troubleshooting...
..., disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. Troubleshooting...
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... next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer.
... next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer.
