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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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... information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
... information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
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..., 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 28) Before starting your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first...
..., 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 28) Before starting your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first...
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... not active when the indicator is off the indicator. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped 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 green when the computer is on the program you are enabled. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work with...
... not active when the indicator is off the indicator. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped 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 green when the computer is on the program you are enabled. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work with...
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... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. Changes the volume level. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control...
... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. Changes the volume level. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control...
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... action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse...
... action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ 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 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 required for connecting your computer. When you need to sign up with your computer...
...) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ 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 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 required for connecting your computer. When you need to sign up with your computer...
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... settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with the default settings. ! If the network (Ethernet) port is connected to one end of the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port...
... settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with the default settings. ! If the network (Ethernet) port is connected to one end of the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port...
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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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... power-on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The machine password is provided for password entry when turning on password, you forget the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. Be sure not to set the password. The user password is equipped with the fingerprint authentication function...
... power-on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The machine password is provided for password entry when turning on password, you forget the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. Be sure not to set the password. The user password is equipped with the fingerprint authentication function...
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The BIOS setup screen 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 twice, and then 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 on the computer. 2 Press the...
The BIOS setup screen 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 twice, and then 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 on the computer. 2 Press the...
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... if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. If the battery runs out of data, you cannot insert a disc. To return to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. This power resuming preference will turn it is impossible. See Using the VAIO Control Center (page 99). The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you...
... if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. If the battery runs out of data, you cannot insert a disc. To return to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. This power resuming preference will turn it is impossible. See Using the VAIO Control Center (page 99). The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you...
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... connectors technology. The type of module and the amount of your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To find out 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.
... connectors technology. The type of module and the amount of your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To find out 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.
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... Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly.
... Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly.
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... I cannot remember the power-on password? Troubleshooting > Computer n 134 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it . What should I change the boot device order? A reset fee will be charged. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order. At the...
... I cannot remember the power-on password? Troubleshooting > Computer n 134 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it . What should I change the boot device order? A reset fee will be charged. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order. 6 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order. At the...
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... on the battery? This is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. In some software applications, you use ? light source, flicker, etc.) to an AC power source. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is normal and does not indicate a malfunction...
... on the battery? This is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. In some software applications, you use ? light source, flicker, etc.) to an AC power source. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is normal and does not indicate a malfunction...
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... Fn+F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 121) for dirt or damage. If you need to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on...
... Fn+F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 121) for dirt or damage. If you need to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on...
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... mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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...
... mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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...
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... computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 161 N Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several times, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer. ❑...
... computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 161 N Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several times, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer. ❑...