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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 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN...
... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN...
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..., specifications, and system and software information. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - 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...
..., specifications, and system and software information. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - 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...
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... of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you...
... of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you...
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... more wireless options are enabled. Press the key a second time to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in uppercase. Illuminates while data access to turn it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Caps Lock key to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is turned off the indicator light. Illuminates while the built-in camera is in Sleep mode, and...
... more wireless options are enabled. Press the key a second time to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in uppercase. Illuminates while data access to turn it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Caps Lock key to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is turned off the indicator light. Illuminates while the built-in camera is in Sleep mode, and...
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... enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of data while the computer is running out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery pack runs out of battery. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep...
... enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of data while the computer is running out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery pack runs out of battery. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep...
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... (2) on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move your finger in...
... (2) on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move your finger in...
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... and off the LCD backlight. Press any special-function button. - While the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. You cannot turn on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is activated. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to the button by default. Special-function button WEB button Muting (S1) button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer...
... and off the LCD backlight. Press any special-function button. - While the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. You cannot turn on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is activated. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to the button by default. Special-function button WEB button Muting (S1) button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer...
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... want to unplug is not displayed on the taskbar. - the hardware you want to 4 when: - the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the proper direction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify...
... want to unplug is not displayed on the taskbar. - the hardware you want to 4 when: - the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the proper direction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify...
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... wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 61) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. For the detailed instructions on devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual...
... wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 61) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. For the detailed instructions on devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. To use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the Muting (S1) button to use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document for quick reference and the mirror image of the computer, such as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to...
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. To use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the Muting (S1) button to use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document for quick reference and the mirror image of the computer, such as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to...
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... receiver or surround sound decoder device and set up between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. ! To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 145). 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI output port on installation and use. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 137) for sound output. With the HDMI connection, the volume can connect a high-quality...
... receiver or surround sound decoder device and set up between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. ! To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 145). 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI output port on installation and use. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 137) for sound output. With the HDMI connection, the volume can connect a high-quality...
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... charged, and your computer without entering the password. The user password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from other people. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 81 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password...
... charged, and your computer without entering the password. The user password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from other people. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 81 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password...
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... Setup, and then 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 < 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 85 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
... Setup, and then 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 < 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 85 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
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... indicates what kind of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your requirements for power consumption. Change the settings for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of power source you need to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using...
... indicates what kind of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your requirements for power consumption. Change the settings for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of power source you need to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using...
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... specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. 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...
... specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. 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...
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... window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! To solve 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. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Troubleshooting > Computer n 117 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep...
... window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! To solve 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. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Troubleshooting > Computer n 117 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep...
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... F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. What should I do if I cannot remember 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? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The optimal graphic performance in such a case is shared with the system. The BIOS setup screen appears. Troubleshooting...
... F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. What should I do if I cannot remember 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? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The optimal graphic performance in such a case is shared with the system. The BIOS setup screen appears. Troubleshooting...
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..., and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to make sure the region code is installed. Check the package to a disc. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 133 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your computer's hardware devices.
..., and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to make sure the region code is installed. Check the package to a disc. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 133 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your computer's hardware devices.
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... Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. Troubleshooting > Printing n 139 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep...
... Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. Troubleshooting > Printing n 139 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep...
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... next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys, press the Enter key, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 142 N Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. Turning off . !
... next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys, press the Enter key, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 142 N Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. Turning off . !