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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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... with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. General information and technical assistance for your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and...
... with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. General information and technical assistance for your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and...
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... hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup...
... hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup...
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... place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is turned off. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is lit. Illuminates while data access to change how you 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 in progress. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is in green...
... place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is turned off. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is lit. Illuminates while data access to change how you 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 in progress. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is in green...
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... and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When the battery pack is running out of data while the computer is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. The battery pack...
... and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When the battery pack is running out of data while the computer is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. The battery pack...
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... action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). With some software applications, you will be able to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can pinch on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button. Slide your computer. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for...
... action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). With some software applications, you will be able to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can pinch on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button. Slide your computer. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for...
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... button Functions While the computer is activated. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may be available on the LCD backlight with special buttons to help you change the default assignment with this section may not be equipped with a USB device...
... button Functions While the computer is activated. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may be available on the LCD backlight with special buttons to help you change the default assignment with this section may not be equipped with a USB device...
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... 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, and the ExpressCard slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the screen. To launch the Windows operating system, you cannot use...
... 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, and the ExpressCard slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the screen. To launch the Windows operating system, you cannot use...
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... it out of the slot. the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - 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 the...
... it out of the slot. the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - 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 the...
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... VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your modem. The following types of Internet connection services may need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. When you need to connect an external modem device, for connecting...
... VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your modem. The following types of Internet connection services may need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. When you need to connect an external modem device, for connecting...
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... use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the VAIO button to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. In Presentation mode, some functions 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 computer, such as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to the button, change the button...
... use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the VAIO button to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. In Presentation mode, some functions 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 computer, such as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to the button, change the button...
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... users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to reset the password. ✍ If your computer is provided to forget the password. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 69). Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password in for password entry when turning on password, you cannot start the computer. Once you have set the power-on your computer without entering...
... users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to reset the password. ✍ If your computer is provided to forget the password. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 69). Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password in for password entry when turning on password, you cannot start the computer. Once you have set the power-on your computer without entering...
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... change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for power consumption. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. This icon indicates what kind of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 102 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. The VAIO Power Management function...
... change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for power consumption. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. This icon indicates what kind of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 102 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. The VAIO Power Management function...
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... 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 of memory installed 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.
... 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 of memory installed 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.
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... More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Troubleshooting > Computer n 131 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To solve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! Your computer...
... More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Troubleshooting > Computer n 131 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To solve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! Your computer...
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... to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The BIOS setup screen appears. A reset fee will be charged. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to change the boot device order? You can I change the boot device order. To find the nearest center or agent...
... to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The BIOS setup screen appears. A reset fee will be charged. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to change the boot device order? You can I change the boot device order. To find the nearest center or agent...
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...'s hardware devices. 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 malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible 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 open a list of...
...'s hardware devices. 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 malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible 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 open a list of...
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...: 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 printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 155 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
...: 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 printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 155 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
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... Alt+F4 keys to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected 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. !
... Alt+F4 keys to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected 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. !
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To turn off the Windows startup sound? 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. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to change the sound output device? If you do not hear sound from the device connected to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you need to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click...
To turn off the Windows startup sound? 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. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to change the sound output device? If you do not hear sound from the device connected to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you need to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click...