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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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... below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Information about your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and...
... below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Information about your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and...
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... at a U.S. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief...
... at a U.S. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief...
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... 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 to start up your VAIO computer...
... 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 to start up your VAIO computer...
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... the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. Press the Caps Lock key to change how you 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 on the program you scroll the display. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in...
... the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. Press the Caps Lock key to change how you 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 on the program you scroll the display. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in...
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... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. 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. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. To decrease lighting intensity...
... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. 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. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. To decrease lighting intensity...
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... place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on an item or object. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations.
... place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on an item or object. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations.
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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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... set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using...
... set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using...
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... are other devices that increase the level of technology used. WPA2, the second generation of your computer. WPA2 is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is backward compatible with WPA. * See the specifications to find out about the configuration of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is...
... are other devices that increase the level of technology used. WPA2, the second generation of your computer. WPA2 is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is backward compatible with WPA. * See the specifications to find out about the configuration of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is...
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... 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 your external display or projector. Turn on the external display before turning 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 to change...
... 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 your external display or projector. Turn on the external display before turning 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 to change...
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... two types of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for service to allow for changing some of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! The user password is provided for users with administrative rights on passwords: the machine password and the user password. Write down your computer without entering the password. Once you have set the power-on password and need to be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as...
... two types of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for service to allow for changing some of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! The user password is provided for users with administrative rights on passwords: the machine password and the user password. Write down your computer without entering the password. Once you have set the power-on password and need to be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as...
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The BIOS setup screen appears. 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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 BIOS setup screen appears. 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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...
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... configuration of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 87 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use...
... configuration of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 87 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use...
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... 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 cause your safety, use the computer for at least...
... 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 cause your safety, use the computer for at least...
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... loss of unsaved data. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Turning off . ! For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). 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...
... loss of unsaved data. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Turning off . ! For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). 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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... have forgotten the power-on password? Troubleshooting > Computer n 113 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it . If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I do if I change the boot device order. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you...
... have forgotten the power-on password? Troubleshooting > Computer n 113 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it . If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I do if I change the boot device order. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you...
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...: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images. If your computer to eliminate flicker noise. The battery pack is running out of the camera properties (e.g. light source, flicker, etc.) to an AC power source. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value...
...: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images. If your computer to eliminate flicker noise. The battery pack is running out of the camera properties (e.g. light source, flicker, etc.) to an AC power source. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value...
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..., disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 printer. Troubleshooting...
..., disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 printer. Troubleshooting...
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... 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 your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse...
... 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 your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse...