Help - Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... of the Hard Drive, remove each screw. VPCEA Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 4. Using the included pry stick, insert the stick at the notch indicated and lift up from the unit to the left. Disconnect the Hard Drive by pulling the clear plastic tab to remove. Carefully lift the Hard Drive straight up to the Hard Drive. Step 9. Old Hard Drive Old Hard Drive Step 10. Prepare the new Hard Drive for over the New Hard Drive.
... of the Hard Drive, remove each screw. VPCEA Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 4. Using the included pry stick, insert the stick at the notch indicated and lift up from the unit to the left. Disconnect the Hard Drive by pulling the clear plastic tab to remove. Carefully lift the Hard Drive straight up to the Hard Drive. Step 9. Old Hard Drive Old Hard Drive Step 10. Prepare the new Hard Drive for over the New Hard Drive.
Startup Guide
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... button to the LOCK position. Then plug the AC adapter cable into your computer. 1 Lift the LCD screen lid. 2 Press the power button until the setup window appears. 5 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with the following documentation. Click Start , All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. With the VAIO Care software, you to factory-installed settings in the initial setup wizard. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. Create your recovery discs Create your own recovery discs...
... button to the LOCK position. Then plug the AC adapter cable into your computer. 1 Lift the LCD screen lid. 2 Press the power button until the setup window appears. 5 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with the following documentation. Click Start , All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. With the VAIO Care software, you to factory-installed settings in the initial setup wizard. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. Create your recovery discs Create your own recovery discs...
Safety - Safety Information
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... REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the software may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. Use of such software is prohibited...
... REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the software may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. Use of such software is prohibited...
Safety - Safety Information
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...; and high humidity. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any Sony battery pack. ❑ Do not use of the unit will rise during transportation, first attach any supplied connector covers and slot protectors in their appropriate locations, and secure the battery pack in the battery compartment. ❑ Always keep the battery pack installed while the computer is not responsible for...
...; and high humidity. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any Sony battery pack. ❑ Do not use of the unit will rise during transportation, first attach any supplied connector covers and slot protectors in their appropriate locations, and secure the battery pack in the battery compartment. ❑ Always keep the battery pack installed while the computer is not responsible for...
Users Guide
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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 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Quick Web Access Function 38 Using the Built-in Camera 40 Using the Optical Disc Drive 41 Using "Memory Stick 48 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 55 Using the Internet 62 Using the Network (LAN 63 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 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Quick Web Access Function 38 Using the Built-in Camera 40 Using the Optical Disc Drive 41 Using "Memory Stick 48 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 55 Using the Internet 62 Using the Network (LAN 63 Using the Wireless LAN...
Users Guide
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... contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style...
... contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style...
Users Guide
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..., use one of the device. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (LAN) port (page 63) C Air vent D Monitor port (page 76) E HDMI output port (page 78) F eSATA/USB port* Connect an external device compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low- Notes on the taskbar and select the device before removal. - An eSATA device and a USB device cannot be able to the port simultaneously. - The port does not support...
..., use one of the device. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (LAN) port (page 63) C Air vent D Monitor port (page 76) E HDMI output port (page 78) F eSATA/USB port* Connect an external device compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low- Notes on the taskbar and select the device before removal. - An eSATA device and a USB device cannot be able to the port simultaneously. - The port does not support...
Users Guide
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.... Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is charging. Press the Caps Lock key to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it 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...
.... Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is charging. Press the Caps Lock key to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it 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...
Users Guide
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... to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll horizontally. Slide two fingers linearly in or pinch close to zoom out. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Press the left button. Pinch open to...
... to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll horizontally. Slide two fingers linearly in or pinch close to zoom out. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Press the left button. Pinch open to...
Users Guide
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.... 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push 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. Make sure you are inserting it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Insert the ExpressCard...
.... 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push 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. Make sure you are inserting it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Insert the ExpressCard...
Users Guide
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... Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for more information. ! For detailed instructions on devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or...
... Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for more information. ! For detailed instructions on devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or...
Users Guide
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... in the BIOS setup screen, as well as to start the computer. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). You can use BIOS functions to set two types of Password Power-on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on password will be...
... in the BIOS setup screen, as well as to start the computer. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). You can use BIOS functions to set two types of Password Power-on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on password will be...
Users Guide
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... VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. 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. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is added to ensure better operation of power...
... VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. 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. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is added to ensure better operation of power...
Users Guide
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... the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high...
... the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high...
Users Guide
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... I create recovery discs? How can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using the VAIO Recovery Center. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in Help and Support (page 5). For information on the VAIO Recovery Center, click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide under Use my VAIO in the center pane. There are used to restore your computer system to its factory default settings? How do I restore my computer system to connect an external optical disc drive (not...
... I create recovery discs? How can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using the VAIO Recovery Center. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in Help and Support (page 5). For information on the VAIO Recovery Center, click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide under Use my VAIO in the center pane. There are used to restore your computer system to its factory default settings? How do I restore my computer system to connect an external optical disc drive (not...
Users Guide
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... for a few seconds? In some software applications, you use ? To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images. light source, flicker, etc.) to a mismatch between the lighting output frequency and the shutter speed. If your computer to one of power. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I do if movie playback shows...
... for a few seconds? In some software applications, you use ? To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images. light source, flicker, etc.) to a mismatch between the lighting output frequency and the shutter speed. If your computer to one of power. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I do if movie playback shows...
Users Guide
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... installed. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 142 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is in the left pane. 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 need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device...
... installed. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 142 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is in the left pane. 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 need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device...
Users Guide
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Users Guide
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... the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 36). ❑ 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...
... the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 36). ❑ 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...
Users Guide
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... USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you do I turn off the Windows startup sound? If you need to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select your desired device for sound output and click Set Default. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 156 N Audio/Video How do I change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open...
... USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you do I turn off the Windows startup sound? If you need to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select your desired device for sound output and click Set Default. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 156 N Audio/Video How do I change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open...