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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 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive 35 Using the Memory Stick 41 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 46 Using the Internet 51 Using the Network (LAN 53 Using the Wireless LAN 54 Using Peripheral Devices 58 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 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive 35 Using the Memory Stick 41 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 46 Using the Internet 51 Using the Network (LAN 53 Using the Wireless LAN 54 Using Peripheral Devices 58 Connecting External...
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.... VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - Information about your VAIO computer. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings...
.... VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - Information about your VAIO computer. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings...
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... readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can...
... readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can...
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... 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 28) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how...
... 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 28) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how...
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... deactivate the numeric keypad. 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 Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is not in use . Press the key a second time to turn it a second time to change how you press the Shift...
... deactivate the numeric keypad. 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 Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is not in use . Press the key a second time to turn it a second time to change how you press the Shift...
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... 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 and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the volume level. 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 LCD brightness of an image or...
... 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 and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the volume level. 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 LCD brightness of an image or...
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... the touch pad while pressing the left button. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to your computer. 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 feature...
... the touch pad while pressing the left button. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to your computer. 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 feature...
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... you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it out of...
... you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it out of...
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.... Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 51 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ 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 devices...
.... Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 51 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ 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 devices...
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...), which specifies the type of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 56 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP...
...), which specifies the type of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 56 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP...
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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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... standard users to allow for service to reset the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. The power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. Once you have set the machine password. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 74 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you will be charged, and...
... standard users to allow for service to reset the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. The power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. Once you have set the machine password. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 74 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you will be charged, and...
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... the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 78 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. 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...
... the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 78 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. 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...
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... 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. The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of...
... 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. The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of...
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..., do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase, and then restart your...
..., do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase, and then restart your...
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... the installed battery pack is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer again. Turning off . ! Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Troubleshooting > Computer n 111 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. To resolve this procedure does not work...
... the installed battery pack is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer again. Turning off . ! Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Troubleshooting > Computer n 111 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. To resolve this procedure does not work...
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... or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to reset it. Troubleshooting > Computer n 113 N What should I change the boot device order. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have forgotten the power-on password? The BIOS setup screen appears...
... or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to reset it. Troubleshooting > Computer n 113 N What should I change the boot device order. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have forgotten the power-on password? The BIOS setup screen appears...
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... use the camera under fluorescent lights due to one of the camera properties (e.g. To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images. The battery pack is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. light...
... use the camera under fluorescent lights due to one of the camera properties (e.g. To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images. The battery pack is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. light...
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... your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on 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. ❑ You may enable printing.
... your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on 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. ❑ You may enable printing.
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... arrow 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 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...
... arrow 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 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...