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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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... new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the Sony online support...
... new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the Sony online support...
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.... Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using 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 Your Computer...
.... Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using 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 Your Computer...
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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 both the standard-size...
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 both the standard-size...
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... (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 storage device or the optical disc drive is running to read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press it off when this indicator is lit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging.
... (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 storage device or the optical disc drive is running to read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press it off when this indicator is lit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging.
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... 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. 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. Toggles among your computer screen...
... 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. 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. Toggles among your computer screen...
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... right edge of the touch pad to scroll horizontally. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll vertically. Press the left button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, moving your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations.
... right edge of the touch pad to scroll horizontally. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll vertically. Press the left button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, moving your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations.
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... the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Turns off , the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center. The WEB button is not functional while the computer is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the touch pad. ! Even if you use specific functions of the following: - Slide your finger on and off. ! Press any key. - See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page...
... the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Turns off , the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center. The WEB button is not functional while the computer is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the touch pad. ! Even if you use specific functions of the following: - Slide your finger on and off. ! Press any key. - See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page...
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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 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.
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... need to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 56 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you may need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet...
... need to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 56 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you may need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet...
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..., you need to 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 the other surround sound decoder devices between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 70 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
..., you need to 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 the other surround sound decoder devices between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 70 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
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... service to reset the password. To set the user password, you must first set the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. Be sure not to protect your computer from other people. Once you have set the password. Once you have set the machine password. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 83 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions...
... service to reset the password. To set the user password, you must first set the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. Be sure not to protect your computer from other people. Once you have set the password. Once you have set the machine password. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 83 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions...
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... a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, 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...
... a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, 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...
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.... The type of module and the amount of your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about the configuration of memory installed on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about 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. To...
.... The type of module and the amount of your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about the configuration of memory installed on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about 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. To...
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Be sure to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into place. Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. Do not force the memory module into the slot in the open slot. 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 and push it in until...
Be sure to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into place. Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. Do not force the memory module into the slot in the open slot. 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 and push it in until...
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... means the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and...
... means the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and...
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... press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to download. ❑ Make sure 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. 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 reset it...
... press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to download. ❑ Make sure 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. 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 reset it...
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... video input from the built-in camera suspended for a few seconds? The battery pack is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is running on the battery? The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is running out of camera images. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes...
... video input from the built-in camera suspended for a few seconds? The battery pack is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is running on the battery? The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is running out of camera images. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes...
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... functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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...
... functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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...
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Turning 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 and hold the power button until the computer turns off your...
Turning 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 and hold the power button until the computer turns off your...