Quick Start Guide
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... important to factory-installed settings in Help and Support. Start the SmartWi™ Connection Utility Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility to launch the software. Click Start , All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. Turn on your computer to reduce heat. Wireless keyboard Wireless mouse 2 Connect AC adapter 3 Power on 1 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and then into your model. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Select your...
... important to factory-installed settings in Help and Support. Start the SmartWi™ Connection Utility Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility to launch the software. Click Start , All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. Turn on your computer to reduce heat. Wireless keyboard Wireless mouse 2 Connect AC adapter 3 Power on 1 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and then into your model. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Select your...
Safety Information
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... is governed by third parties. 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 contained herein at any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights...
... is governed by third parties. 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 contained herein at any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights...
Safety Information
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... Sony battery pack or AC adapter. excessively high and low temperatures; special handling may cause medical devices to be replaced during the life of the product, be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are intended for customers in contact with your safety, Sony recommends using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be found at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use wireless LAN...
... Sony battery pack or AC adapter. excessively high and low temperatures; special handling may cause medical devices to be replaced during the life of the product, be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are intended for customers in contact with your safety, Sony recommends using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be found at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use wireless LAN...
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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... nearest location. 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 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 your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Visit...
... nearest location. 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 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 your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Visit...
User Guide
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... connection is cut off, for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in upper case. N Indicator lights (Battery...
... connection is cut off, for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in upper case. N Indicator lights (Battery...
User Guide
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... Windows password is set on the computer, however, the on-screen keyboard is properly installed on your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on-screen keyboard (page 42) for password entry and you need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB keyboard as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is not available for password entry to start the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard...
... Windows password is set on the computer, however, the on-screen keyboard is properly installed on your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on-screen keyboard (page 42) for password entry and you need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB keyboard as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is not available for password entry to start the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard...
User Guide
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.... 1 Make sure that the wireless mouse should now be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to perform the connection operations before the Re-connection Utility window appears. 7 Wait until the Re-connection Utility window notifies that the supplied battery is successfully working, do not need to reconnect the mouse with administrative rights and press the Enter key. 4 Wait until the Windows starts, and then press the Windows key on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect...
.... 1 Make sure that the wireless mouse should now be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to perform the connection operations before the Re-connection Utility window appears. 7 Wait until the Re-connection Utility window notifies that the supplied battery is successfully working, do not need to reconnect the mouse with administrative rights and press the Enter key. 4 Wait until the Windows starts, and then press the Windows key on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect...
User Guide
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..., dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media...
..., dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media...
User Guide
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.... USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO COMPUTER OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Therefore...
.... USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO COMPUTER OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Therefore...
User Guide
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... to play audio CDs created with a Blu-ray Disc drive, Blu-ray Disc playback is playing a disc. Do not use circular discs. To play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ When your computer is equipped with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your...
... to play audio CDs created with a Blu-ray Disc drive, Blu-ray Disc playback is playing a disc. Do not use circular discs. To play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ When your computer is equipped with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your...
User Guide
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To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! 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. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! 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).
User Guide
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... access by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password. You can use BIOS functions to forget your computer from Sleep mode. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 81 N Setting the Password Setting the password allows you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged. Type of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your user...
... access by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password. You can use BIOS functions to forget your computer from Sleep mode. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 81 N Setting the Password Setting the password allows you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged. Type of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your user...
User Guide
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 82 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long (including spaces). 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press...
Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 82 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long (including spaces). 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press...
User Guide
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... 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. The password entry screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, 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...
... 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. The password entry screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, 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...
User Guide
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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 twice, and...
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 twice, and...
User Guide
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... may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment...
... may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment...
User Guide
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... not supported. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 127 N Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a standard user account? Why can 't I switch users? Check whether your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. The Bluetooth function may not be available to the Shut down button, and Log off your headphones or audio/video controller supports the SCMS-T content protection. To change the settings. 1 Click Start and Devices...
... not supported. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 127 N Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a standard user account? Why can 't I switch users? Check whether your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. The Bluetooth function may not be available to the Shut down button, and Log off your headphones or audio/video controller supports the SCMS-T content protection. To change the settings. 1 Click Start and Devices...
User Guide
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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 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 to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 131 N ❑ 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 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 to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 131 N ❑ Make sure...
User Guide
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... provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. Follow these steps: 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 computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came...
... provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. Follow these steps: 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 computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came...