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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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... Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the problem 5. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Customer...
... Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the problem 5. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Customer...
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... sure to get started using your system. 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 Your Computer (page...
... sure to get started using your system. 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 Your Computer (page...
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.... 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 enabled. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options 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...
.... 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 enabled. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options 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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... press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. 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/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to...
... press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. 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/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to...
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.... Press the left button. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Be sure to scroll vertically. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button twice in a row. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Slide your computer. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
.... Press the left button. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Be sure to scroll vertically. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button twice in a row. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Slide your computer. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
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... slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N To remove an ExpressCard module ! Before moving your computer, be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. ✍ To remove the ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 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...
... slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N To remove an ExpressCard module ! Before moving your computer, be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. ✍ To remove the ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 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...
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... a cable modem, to your computer. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 61) for more information. ! If your computer is not equipped with your computer to the Internet. When you connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices...
... a cable modem, to your computer. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 61) for more information. ! If your computer is not equipped with your computer to the Internet. When you connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices...
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...-T type networks with the default settings. ! Private branch exchange (PBX) Connect one of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer. Public telephone subscriber line - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Network (LAN) n 60 N Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network...
...-T type networks with the default settings. ! Private branch exchange (PBX) Connect one of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer. Public telephone subscriber line - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Network (LAN) n 60 N Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network...
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...-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 to change the settings. ❑ On models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can change the Main/Clone setting as follows: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control Center. 2 Click CCC. 3 Follow the on the type...
...-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 to change the settings. ❑ On models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can change the Main/Clone setting as follows: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control Center. 2 Click CCC. 3 Follow the on the type...
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... in for password entry when turning on the computer to start your computer from unauthorized access. Write down your computer from unauthorized access. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 92 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to forget the password. The power-on password is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and you have set the password. The machine password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as...
... in for password entry when turning on the computer to start your computer from unauthorized access. Write down your computer from unauthorized access. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 92 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to forget the password. The power-on password is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and you have set the password. The machine password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as...
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... BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 96 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To remove the 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...
... BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 96 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To remove the 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...
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... remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You will be lost if you cannot insert a disc. See Using the VAIO Control Center (page 99). Going back to use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer is impossible. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 101 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen...
... remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You will be lost if you cannot insert a disc. See Using the VAIO Control Center (page 99). Going back to use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer is impossible. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 101 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen...
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... the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision...
... the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision...
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... Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If...
... Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If...
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... Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select the drive whose boot device order you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password? Troubleshooting...
... Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select the drive whose boot device order you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password? Troubleshooting...
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... seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is in camera suspended for a few seconds? Why is the video input from the built-in use the camera under fluorescent lights due to an AC power source. To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. The battery pack is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to...
... seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is in camera suspended for a few seconds? Why is the video input from the built-in use the camera under fluorescent lights due to an AC power source. To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. The battery pack is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to...
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... are using external speakers, check the volume settings on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc...
... are using external speakers, check the volume settings on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc...
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...; You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 158 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 on the...
...; You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 158 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 on the...
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See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys 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. ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 161 N Touch Pad What...
See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys 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. ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 161 N Touch Pad What...