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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 59 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 59 Using the Wireless LAN...
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...; Quick Start Guide - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or...
...; Quick Start Guide - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or...
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... Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the Sony online support...
... Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the Sony online support...
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... are enabled. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to type letters in use . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is turned off . Press it off the indicator light. Illuminates while the battery pack is in progress. 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 Disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates...
... are enabled. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to type letters in use . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is turned off . Press it off the indicator light. Illuminates while the battery pack is in progress. 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 Disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates...
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... using the computer. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should save your computer while it is impossible. When the battery pack is in Sleep mode, you are in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode...
... using the computer. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should save your computer while it is impossible. When the battery pack is in Sleep mode, you are in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode...
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... object. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you can pinch on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). With some software applications, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. If you can move forward. Press the left button twice in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can flick left to move...
... object. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you can pinch on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). With some software applications, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. If you can move forward. Press the left button twice in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can flick left to move...
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... button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Even if you use specific functions of the computer. Slide your finger on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is off the LCD backlight. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of the following: - While the computer is activated. Press any key. - Press any special-function button...
... button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Even if you use specific functions of the computer. Slide your finger on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is off the LCD backlight. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of the following: - While the computer is activated. Press any key. - Press any special-function button...
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... the Quick Web Access function is activated, you first need to use : ❑ any function key, except the F2, F3, and F4 keys, in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, the SD memory card slot...
... the Quick Web Access function is activated, you first need to use : ❑ any function key, except the F2, F3, and F4 keys, in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, the SD memory card slot...
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... computer is not displayed 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 the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on the taskbar. - the hardware you want to 4 when: - the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You...
... computer is not displayed 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 the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on the taskbar. - the hardware you want to 4 when: - the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You...
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... you need to set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite...
... you need to set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 81 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the VAIO button to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to disturb a presentation. 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...
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 81 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the VAIO button to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to disturb a presentation. 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...
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... entering the password. The user password is provided to start the computer. To set the user password, you will be sent in for service to reset the password. ✍ If your computer is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to set the machine password. ! Be sure not to allow for users with the fingerprint authentication function, you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset...
... entering the password. The user password is provided to start the computer. To set the user password, you will be sent in for service to reset the password. ✍ If your computer is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to set the machine password. ! Be sure not to allow for users with the fingerprint authentication function, you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset...
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... Change plan settings on the taskbar. The VAIO Power Management function is added to display the window that shows your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Click this software application, you are currently using. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of your power status. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you start...
... Change plan settings on the taskbar. The VAIO Power Management function is added to display the window that shows your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Click this software application, you are currently using. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of your power status. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you start...
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... 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. The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your...
... 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. The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your...
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... means the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Troubleshooting > Computer n 131 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer. If the Windows Security window appears, click...
... means the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Troubleshooting > Computer n 131 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer. If the Windows Security window appears, click...
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... can I change the boot device order. Troubleshooting > Computer n 133 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it . Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of...
... can I change the boot device order. Troubleshooting > Computer n 133 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it . Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of...
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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 open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Adhesive labels can cause the computer to a disc. You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure...
...: 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 open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Adhesive labels can cause the computer to a disc. You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure...
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... 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 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This disables...
... 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 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This disables...
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... Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ 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 computer. Troubleshooting > Touch Pad...
... Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ 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 computer. Troubleshooting > Touch Pad...
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... the Windows startup sound? How do I cannot use my digital video camcorder? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 90) for sound output and click Set Default. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your desired device for more information. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 161 N Audio/Video What should I do if I change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound...
... the Windows startup sound? How do I cannot use my digital video camcorder? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 90) for sound output and click Set Default. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your desired device for more information. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 161 N Audio/Video What should I do if I change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound...