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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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... help in storage device to the original factory settings - You can find the answers you need. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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 and more. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about...
... help in storage device to the original factory settings - You can find the answers you need. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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 and more. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about...
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... for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system 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 the display on the Sony online support web site. Visit the...
... for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system 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 the display on the Sony online support web site. Visit the...
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... computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer 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...
... computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer 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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... Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues to charge while you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is in Sleep mode...
... Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues to charge while you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is in Sleep mode...
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... connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can pinch on the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is available only with two fingers for pointer operations. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you can flick left button twice in quick motion on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Pinch open...
... connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can pinch on the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is available only with two fingers for pointer operations. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you can flick left button twice in quick motion on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Pinch open...
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... available on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is activated. While the computer is assigned to the button by default. To turn on your computer. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! Even if you use specific functions of your computer. You cannot turn on the touch pad. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer...
... available on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is activated. While the computer is assigned to the button by default. To turn on your computer. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! Even if you use specific functions of your computer. You cannot turn on the touch pad. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer...
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... the Quick Web Access function, do 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, and the ExpressCard slot. icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! To launch the Windows operating system, you cannot use or restrictions on the Quick Web Access function...
... the Quick Web Access function, do 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, and the ExpressCard slot. icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! To launch the Windows operating system, you cannot use or restrictions on the Quick Web Access function...
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... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug is off. - your computer is not displayed 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. the hardware you want to 4 when: - n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove...
... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug is off. - your computer is not displayed 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. the hardware you want to 4 when: - n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove...
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... VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with your ISP, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on the service contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. The following types of Internet connection services may need to the Internet...
... VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with your ISP, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on the service contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. The following types of Internet connection services may need to the Internet...
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... 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 disturb a presentation. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to the button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display...
... 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 disturb a presentation. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to the button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display...
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... standard users to reset the password. ✍ If your computer is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication function, you have set the power-on password in conjunction with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in for service to allow for password entry when turning on password, you will be charged, and your computer from unauthorized access. There are two types of the BIOS setup options...
... standard users to reset the password. ✍ If your computer is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication function, you have set the power-on password in conjunction with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in for service to allow for password entry when turning on password, you will be charged, and your computer from unauthorized access. There are two types of the BIOS setup options...
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... Windows power management functions to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your power status. The VAIO Power Management function is added to display the window that shows your desired power plan. Click this software application, you are currently using. Change the settings for power consumption. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed...
... Windows power management functions to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your power status. The VAIO Power Management function is added to display the window that shows your desired power plan. Click this software application, you are currently using. Change the settings for power consumption. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed...
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...Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. The type of module ...configuration of memory installed on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 103 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service...
...Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. The type of module ...configuration of memory installed on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 103 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service...
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.... Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Troubleshooting > Computer n 131 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! To restore...
.... Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Troubleshooting > Computer n 131 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! To restore...
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... < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key 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. If you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to which you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is...
... < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key 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. If you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to which you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is...
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... may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. ❑ Make sure your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Follow these steps: 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 make sure the region code...
... may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. ❑ Make sure your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Follow these steps: 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 make sure the region code...
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... need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. Troubleshooting > Printing n 155 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...
... need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. Troubleshooting > Printing n 155 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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... 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 with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to your computer. Turning off . ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 158 N Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once...
... 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 with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to your computer. Turning off . ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 158 N Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once...
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... Set Default. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your desired device for more information. How do 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. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. If you do if I cannot use my digital video...
... Set Default. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your desired device for more information. How do 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. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. If you do if I cannot use my digital video...