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...screen User Guide. Information in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may find differences in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO... computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. How...
...screen User Guide. Information in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may find differences in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO... computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. How...
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...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. To...
...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. To...
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... models only) - You may not be available on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be able to find out about...
... models only) - You may not be available on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be able to find out about...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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...F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on some software. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on... of an image or a document displayed on and off . Toggles among your computer screen. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys...
...F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on some software. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on... of an image or a document displayed on and off . Toggles among your computer screen. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys...
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Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right... a mouse, you will be able to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice. Press the left button (3) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse...
Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right... a mouse, you will be able to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice. Press the left button (3) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse...
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... to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Be sure to reformat the media with your valuable data. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow...
... to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Be sure to reformat the media with your valuable data. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow...
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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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...Connect to the Internet ! Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). on -screen instructions. If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and could cause... a malfunction in the built-in modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable ! n 54 N ! To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet window appears. ...
...Connect to the Internet ! Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). on -screen instructions. If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and could cause... a malfunction in the built-in modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable ! n 54 N ! To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet window appears. ...
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...set up and use the wireless LAN function, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11a standard... 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without the SmartWi Connection Utility...
...set up and use the wireless LAN function, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11a standard... 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without the SmartWi Connection Utility...
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...the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. ❑ On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables at a...Windows Help and Support to set up and use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 60 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer. ...
...the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. ❑ On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables at a...Windows Help and Support to set up and use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 60 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer. ...
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. Once you forget ... with administrative rights on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears 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. Be sure not to protect your computer may need...
Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. Once you forget ... with administrative rights on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears 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. Be sure not to protect your computer may need...
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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 ... Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 86 N To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on...
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 ... Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 86 N To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on...
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... Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 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 password twice and press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 87 N To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
... Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 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 password twice and press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 87 N To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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... Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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 < ... tab, select Set Machine 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 88 N Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove...
... Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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 < ... tab, select Set Machine 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 88 N Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove...
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...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 appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when 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 appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the...
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..., and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 92 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . The...
..., and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 92 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . The...
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Precautions > n 105 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 106) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 107) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 108) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 111) ❑ Handling Discs (page 112) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 113) ❑ Using Headphones (page 115) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 116) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 117)
Precautions > n 105 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 106) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 107) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 108) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 111) ❑ Handling Discs (page 112) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 113) ❑ Using Headphones (page 115) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 116) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 117)
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...charged. Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to reset it keeps ... 124 N What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent...
...charged. Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to reset it keeps ... 124 N What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent...
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...change the boot device. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to ...select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. What should I do if I change the boot device order? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key...connected to the computer? To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. You can I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive,...
...change the boot device. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to ...select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. What should I do if I change the boot device order? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key...connected to the computer? To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. You can I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive,...