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... Started 11 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 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive 35 Using the Memory Stick 42 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 47 Using the Internet 53 Using the Network (LAN 55 Using the Wireless LAN 56 Using the Bluetooth Function 60 Using Peripheral Devices 65 Connecting External...
... Started 11 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 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive 35 Using the Memory Stick 42 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 47 Using the Internet 53 Using the Network (LAN 55 Using the Wireless LAN 56 Using the Bluetooth Function 60 Using Peripheral Devices 65 Connecting External...
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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 are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to receive...
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 are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to receive...
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... Scroll lock indicator is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in storage device or the optical disc drive is lit. 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 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions...
... Scroll lock indicator is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in storage device or the optical disc drive is lit. 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 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions...
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..., use the power button to both. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Toggles among your computer screen. When you execute this command, the states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to turn on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make...
..., use the power button to both. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Toggles among your computer screen. When you execute this command, the states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to turn on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an 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 remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. n 48 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an 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 remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. n 48 N
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... Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up with a built-in modem, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may need to sign up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 53 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual...
... Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up with a built-in modem, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may need to sign up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 53 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual...
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... > Using the Network (LAN) n 55 N Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to your computer. Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port on the computer and the other end to the network with an Ethernet network cable. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with the default settings...
... > Using the Network (LAN) n 55 N Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to your computer. Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port on the computer and the other end to the network with an Ethernet network cable. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with the default settings...
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... with the IEEE 802.11i specification. WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is backward compatible with devices using the 5 GHz band. WPA2 is also designed to secure all versions of technology used by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz band. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully...
... with the IEEE 802.11i specification. WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is backward compatible with devices using the 5 GHz band. WPA2 is also designed to secure all versions of technology used by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz band. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully...
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... keys to the HDMI input. 2 Turn on installation and use. Additionally, you need to change the display output to the HDMI output port, you can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. Your computer has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your TV for the detailed procedure. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 72 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. The HDMI cable carries both video...
... keys to the HDMI input. 2 Turn on installation and use. Additionally, you need to change the display output to the HDMI output port, you can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. Your computer has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your TV for the detailed procedure. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 72 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. The HDMI cable carries both video...
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... start your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from other people. There are two types of the power-on password, you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! To set the user password, you have set the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset...
... start your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from other people. There are two types of the power-on password, you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! To set the user password, you have set the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset...
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... 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 89 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. The BIOS setup screen...
... 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 89 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. The BIOS setup screen...
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... about the configuration of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your computer. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself...
... about the configuration of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your computer. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself...
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... power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and remove the battery...
... power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and remove the battery...
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... game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to reset it. The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the power-on password? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver...
... game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to reset it. The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the power-on password? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver...
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...? light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. In some software applications, you use ? 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. This is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. To reduce flicker noise, change the setting...
...? light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. In some software applications, you use ? 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. This is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. To reduce flicker noise, change the setting...
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Selecting any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on . ❑ Follow these steps: 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions. Troubleshooting > Networking n 135 N Networking What should I do if...
Selecting any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on . ❑ Follow these steps: 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions. Troubleshooting > Networking n 135 N Networking What should I do if...
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... package to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 144 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is running on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. You can cause the computer to a disc. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage...
... package to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 144 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is running on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. You can cause the computer to a disc. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage...
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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 computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. Troubleshooting > Printing n 151 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer...
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 computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. Troubleshooting > Printing n 151 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer...
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... have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does 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. ❑ If your computer. Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 154 N Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off...
... have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does 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. ❑ If your computer. Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 154 N Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off...
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... I change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. If you need to change the sound output device? Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 157 N Audio/Video What should I do not hear sound from the device connected to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you do if I cannot use...
... I change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. If you need to change the sound output device? Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 157 N Audio/Video What should I do not hear sound from the device connected to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you do if I cannot use...