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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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.... Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings...
.... Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings...
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.... In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Customer Information Center If you do not find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of...
.... In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Customer Information Center If you do not find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of...
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... the battery pack is turned off the indicator light. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) 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 while the computer is on the program you are enabled. Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in use . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is charging. Press...
... the battery pack is turned off the indicator light. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) 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 while the computer is on the program you are enabled. Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in use . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is charging. Press...
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... power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you 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 in Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. Your computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control...
... power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you 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 in Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. Your computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control...
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..., you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. 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. Slide...
..., you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. 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. Slide...
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... Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! While the Quick Web Access function is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is activated. Turns off . ! Press any special-function button. - The WEB button is not functional while the computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button...
... Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! While the Quick Web Access function is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is activated. Turns off . ! Press any special-function button. - The WEB button is not functional while the computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button...
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... is not displayed on the taskbar. - Make sure 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 the ExpressCard module and pull it in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon...
... is not displayed on the taskbar. - Make sure 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 the ExpressCard module and pull it in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon...
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... external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. If your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, you need to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up with your modem. For the detailed instructions on devices required for Internet access...
... external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. If your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, you need to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up with your modem. For the detailed instructions on devices required for Internet access...
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... power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to disturb a presentation. In Presentation mode, some functions of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the Muting (S1) button to the button, change the button...
... power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to disturb a presentation. In Presentation mode, some functions of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the Muting (S1) button to the button, change the button...
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... can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Your computer has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. ! To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 71 N ✍ See the manual that...
... can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Your computer has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. ! To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 71 N ✍ See the manual that...
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... set the user password, you will be charged, and your computer may need to forget the password. The power-on password allows you cannot start the computer. 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, you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to change all the setup options in for changing...
... set the user password, you will be charged, and your computer may need to forget the password. The power-on password allows you cannot start the computer. 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, you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to change all the setup options in for changing...
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... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
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... the taskbar. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Click this software application, you can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Change the settings for power consumption. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 88 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for...
... the taskbar. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Click this software application, you can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Change the settings for power consumption. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 88 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for...
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... your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your dealer 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.
... your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your dealer 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.
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... all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the battery pack not being installed properly. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! What should I do if the charge indicator light 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 or Hibernate mode? To solve this procedure does not work...
... all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the battery pack not being installed properly. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! What should I do if the charge indicator light 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 or Hibernate mode? To solve this procedure does not work...
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... can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. 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 change the boot device order...
... can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. 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 change the boot device order...
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.... Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 133 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. Check the package to make sure the region code is installed. The Device Manager window appears with a listing of...
.... Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 133 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. Check the package to make sure the region code is installed. The Device Manager window appears with a listing of...
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... resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing.
... resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing.
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... keys or the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is not connected to your computer. Turning off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button...
... keys or the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is not connected to your computer. Turning off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button...