User Guide
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... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Switch Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the Optical Disc Drive 38 Using "Memory Stick 45 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 57 Using the Network (LAN 59 Using the Wireless LAN 60 Using the Bluetooth Function 63 Using...
... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Switch Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the Optical Disc Drive 38 Using "Memory Stick 45 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 57 Using the Network (LAN 59 Using the Wireless LAN 60 Using the Bluetooth Function 63 Using...
User Guide
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...) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order...
...) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order...
User Guide
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports A Num lock indicator (page 19) B Caps lock indicator (page 19) C Scroll lock indicator (page 19) D Charge indicator (page 19) E Disc drive indicator (page 19) F Touch pad (page 35) G Left button (page 35) H Right button (page 35) I MODE button (page 36) J Switch buttons (page 36) K SETTING button (page 36) n 13 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports A Num lock indicator (page 19) B Caps lock indicator (page 19) C Scroll lock indicator (page 19) D Charge indicator (page 19) E Disc drive indicator (page 19) F Touch pad (page 35) G Left button (page 35) H Right button (page 35) I MODE button (page 36) J Switch buttons (page 36) K SETTING button (page 36) n 13 N
User Guide
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... Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is on the program you are using and does not work with all programs. Illuminates while one or more information. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are enabled. Press it off or enters...
... Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is on the program you are using and does not work with all programs. Illuminates while one or more information. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are enabled. Press it off or enters...
User Guide
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... power while the computer is in Sleep mode, you enable the battery care function of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you are in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery...
... power while the computer is in Sleep mode, you enable the battery care function of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you are in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery...
User Guide
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... of the slot. n 52 N the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug is off. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on...
... of the slot. n 52 N the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug is off. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on...
User Guide
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... types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! If your computer. For the detailed instructions on devices required for connecting your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 57 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet. When you connect your computer to the Internet...
... types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! If your computer. For the detailed instructions on devices required for connecting your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 57 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet. When you connect your computer to the Internet...
User Guide
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... button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. To use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document for quick reference and the mirror image of the switch buttons (page 13) to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 88 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO...
... button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. To use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document for quick reference and the mirror image of the switch buttons (page 13) to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 88 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO...
User Guide
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... device is installed in storage device. If you to forget the password. The hard disk password provides additional security for users with the fingerprint authentication function, you will be charged, and your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. To set the power-on password in conjunction with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in for password entry when turning on password...
... device is installed in storage device. If you to forget the password. The hard disk password provides additional security for users with the fingerprint authentication function, you will be charged, and your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. To set the power-on password in conjunction with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in for password entry when turning on password...
User Guide
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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. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 104 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 104 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO...
User Guide
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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 power status. 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 are currently using. This icon indicates what kind of your requirements for power consumption. Click this software application, you can check the...
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 power status. 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 are currently using. This icon indicates what kind of your requirements for power consumption. Click this software application, you can check the...
User Guide
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... protection under any circumstances. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of damage to find out about the configuration of the VAIO HDD Protection utility. Hard disk drive protection is designed to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. The VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift...
... protection under any circumstances. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of damage to find out about the configuration of the VAIO HDD Protection utility. Hard disk drive protection is designed to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. The VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift...
User Guide
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The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of your dealer to find the...
The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of your dealer to find the...
User Guide
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... installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). If you have forgotten the power-on password? To solve this problem, exit the running software application(s) or change the current screen saver. What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service...
... installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). If you have forgotten the power-on password? To solve this problem, exit the running software application(s) or change the current screen saver. What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service...
User Guide
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... setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29). Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images. Why is the video input from the built-in camera suspended for a few seconds? Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera n 155 N What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is in use the camera under fluorescent lights...
... setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29). Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images. Why is the video input from the built-in camera suspended for a few seconds? Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera n 155 N What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is in use the camera under fluorescent lights...
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...: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. ❑ Make sure your desired drive. Adhesive labels can cause the computer to open a list of...
...: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. ❑ Make sure your desired drive. Adhesive labels can cause the computer to open a list of...
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... 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 computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. 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 Devices and Printers...
... 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 computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. 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 Devices and Printers...
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... of unsaved data. Turning off . ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 176 N Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and , keys, press the Enter key, select Restart with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer...
... of unsaved data. Turning off . ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 176 N Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and , keys, press the Enter key, select Restart with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer...
Startup Guide
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... to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as a desk or table. Recovery discs are subject to reduce heat. Start the SmartWi™ Connection Utility Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility to your computer. AC Adapter Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to manage wireless connections. Available on . 5 Locate User Guide 1 Click Start > Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. VGN-SR Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony...
... to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as a desk or table. Recovery discs are subject to reduce heat. Start the SmartWi™ Connection Utility Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility to your computer. AC Adapter Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to manage wireless connections. Available on . 5 Locate User Guide 1 Click Start > Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. VGN-SR Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony...
Safety
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..., VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. The software described herein is subject to change without notice and may not be transported or used outside the United States. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of such software is governed by third parties. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery...
..., VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. The software described herein is subject to change without notice and may not be transported or used outside the United States. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of such software is governed by third parties. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery...
