Quick Start Guide
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... the software. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO General User Guide or VAIO Care Rescue User Guide under Use my VAIO in Help and Support. Turn on the AC adapter cable connected to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as a desk or table. Wireless keyboard Wireless mouse 2 Connect AC adapter 3 Power on the computer while cleaning. For details, refer to download the updates. Start the SmartWi™ Connection Utility Use the...
... the software. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO General User Guide or VAIO Care Rescue User Guide under Use my VAIO in Help and Support. Turn on the AC adapter cable connected to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as a desk or table. Wireless keyboard Wireless mouse 2 Connect AC adapter 3 Power on the computer while cleaning. For details, refer to download the updates. Start the SmartWi™ Connection Utility Use the...
Safety Information
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... PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any modification to this product. The software described herein is prohibited. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information...
... PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any modification to this product. The software described herein is prohibited. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information...
Safety Information
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... the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. direct sunlight; strong magnets or speakers that are provided with your computer in a location subject to be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it becomes warm and causes discomfort. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. If either of these items needs...
... the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. direct sunlight; strong magnets or speakers that are provided with your computer in a location subject to be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it becomes warm and causes discomfort. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. If either of these items needs...
User Guide
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... Using the Mouse 34 Using the Touch Screen 39 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using "Memory Stick 51 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 58 Using the Internet 62 Using the Network (LAN 63 Using the Wireless LAN 64 Using the Bluetooth Function 68 Using Peripheral Devices 73 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........74 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel(R) VT 88 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Upgrading...
... Using the Mouse 34 Using the Touch Screen 39 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using "Memory Stick 51 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 58 Using the Internet 62 Using the Network (LAN 63 Using the Wireless LAN 64 Using the Bluetooth Function 68 Using Peripheral Devices 73 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........74 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel(R) VT 88 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Upgrading...
User Guide
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... Sony VAIO computer. You can find the nearest location. 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 the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support...
... Sony VAIO computer. You can find the nearest location. 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 the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support...
User Guide
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... VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is properly connected with your computer; G Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off , for more information. Press to make...
... VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is properly connected with your computer; G Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off , for more information. Press to make...
User Guide
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.... 2 Turn on your wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an optional USB keyboard. ! When the power-on password is set on the computer, however, the on-screen keyboard is set on -screen keyboard and click . ✍ If the typed password does not appear in the password entry field, click the field to show a blinking cursor, and then enter...
.... 2 Turn on your wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an optional USB keyboard. ! When the power-on password is set on the computer, however, the on-screen keyboard is set on -screen keyboard and click . ✍ If the typed password does not appear in the password entry field, click the field to show a blinking cursor, and then enter...
User Guide
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... wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N To connect the wireless mouse When the supplied wireless mouse does not seem to be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to reconnect the mouse with administrative rights and press the Enter key. 4 Wait until the Re-connection Utility window notifies that the wireless mouse should now be working , do not need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB mouse...
... wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N To connect the wireless mouse When the supplied wireless mouse does not seem to be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to reconnect the mouse with administrative rights and press the Enter key. 4 Wait until the Re-connection Utility window notifies that the wireless mouse should now be working , do not need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB mouse...
User Guide
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... GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 46 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Video Music...
... GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 46 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Video Music...
User Guide
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... limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. The AACS key update requires Internet access. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high...
... limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. The AACS key update requires Internet access. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high...
User Guide
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... may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 48 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for the...
... may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 48 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for the...
User Guide
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Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 74 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer.
Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 74 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer.
User Guide
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... Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Type of passwords: - If you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. ! You can use BIOS functions to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of the power-on or returns to Normal mode from unauthorized access by entering the machine password. Machine password: Allows users with its own password. ✍ Entry of the BIOS setup options, as...
... Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Type of passwords: - If you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. ! You can use BIOS functions to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of the power-on or returns to Normal mode from unauthorized access by entering the machine password. Machine password: Allows users with its own password. ✍ Entry of the BIOS setup options, as...
User Guide
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... N Setting the Power-on Password To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key...
... N Setting the Power-on Password To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key...
User Guide
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To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 84 N To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when...
To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 84 N To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when...
User Guide
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... the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password...
... the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password...
User Guide
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... out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The type of module and the amount of your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid...
... out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The type of module and the amount of your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid...
User Guide
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If you switch users without logging off . What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Check whether your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. The business card exchange function is no need to the Shut down button, and Log off your headphones or audio/video controller supports the SCMS-T content protection. To change the SCMS-T settings to connect the device using the A2DP and select...
If you switch users without logging off . What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Check whether your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. The business card exchange function is no need to the Shut down button, and Log off your headphones or audio/video controller supports the SCMS-T content protection. To change the SCMS-T settings to connect the device using the A2DP and select...
User Guide
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...; 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 open a list of the optical disc drives of your desired drive. You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is installed. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 131 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is not affixed...
...; 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 open a list of the optical disc drives of your desired drive. You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is installed. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 131 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is not affixed...
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..., 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 Sleep mode, 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...
..., 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 Sleep mode, 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...