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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 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Quick Web Access Function 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive 37 Using the Memory Stick 44 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 49 Using the Internet 56 Using the Network (LAN 58 Using the Wireless LAN 59 Using Peripheral Devices 63 Connecting External...
... 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 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Quick Web Access Function 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive 37 Using the Memory Stick 44 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 49 Using the Internet 56 Using the Network (LAN 58 Using the Wireless LAN 59 Using Peripheral Devices 63 Connecting External...
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... computer's serial number You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that...
... computer's serial number You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that...
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... accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Before starting your computer 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 28) ❑ Updating...
... accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Before starting your computer 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 28) ❑ Updating...
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... Quick Web Access Function (page 35). While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the wireless LAN function can be used. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Front n 13 N A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) D WIRELESS switch (page 59) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F Media Access indicator (page 18) G Memory Stick slot* (page 44) H SD memory card slot (page 52) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports...
... Quick Web Access Function (page 35). While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the wireless LAN function can be used. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Front n 13 N A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) D WIRELESS switch (page 59) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F Media Access indicator (page 18) G Memory Stick slot* (page 44) H SD memory card slot (page 52) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports...
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... the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in camera is unlit. 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 Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program you are enabled. Illuminates while...
... the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in camera is unlit. 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 Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program you are enabled. Illuminates while...
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... with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the volume level. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. To increase the volume, keep pressing the...
... with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the volume level. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. To increase the volume, keep pressing the...
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... the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. 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 your computer. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button (3) once. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Press the left button twice in circles on...
... the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. 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 your computer. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button (3) once. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Press the left button twice in circles on...
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... activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. While the computer is off the LCD backlight. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35) for more information. ! To turn on the touch pad. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a USB device...
... activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. While the computer is off the LCD backlight. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35) for more information. ! To turn on the touch pad. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a USB device...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ 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 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 51 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ 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 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 51 N
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... instructions on devices required for more information. ! If your computer is not equipped with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with 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...
... instructions on devices required for more information. ! If your computer is not equipped with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with 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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... control over the output volume of any connected devices. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 149). 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input. 2 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set up between your computer and a TV ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 70 N ✍ See the manual...
... control over the output volume of any connected devices. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 149). 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input. 2 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set up between your computer and a TV ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 70 N ✍ See the manual...
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... N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to protect your computer from unauthorized access. To set the password, you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to reset the password. Once you have set the user password, you forget the power-on password and need to start the computer. The machine password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options...
... N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to protect your computer from unauthorized access. To set the password, you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to reset the password. Once you have set the user password, you forget the power-on password and need to start the computer. The machine password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options...
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... Exit Setup, and then 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 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 87 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on...
... Exit Setup, and then 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 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 87 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on...
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The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To find out...
The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To find out...
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... slot. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. n 101 N ! Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. Do not force the memory module into place. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot...
... slot. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. n 101 N ! Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. Do not force the memory module into place. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot...
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... computer again. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is not compatible. Troubleshooting > Computer n 121 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Your computer...
... computer again. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is not compatible. Troubleshooting > Computer n 121 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Your computer...
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... the power-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? If you have forgotten the power-on password? The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Follow these steps: 1 Turn...
... the power-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? If you have forgotten the power-on password? The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Follow these steps: 1 Turn...
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... flicker noise. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. This is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. If your computer to an AC power source. In some software applications, you use ? To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the...
... flicker noise. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. This is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. If your computer to an AC power source. In some software applications, you use ? To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the...
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... printer, disabling the functions on 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 tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. Troubleshooting > Printing n 143 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
... printer, disabling the functions on 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 tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. Troubleshooting > Printing n 143 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
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... hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that 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 the Windows key once...
... hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that 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 the Windows key once...