Quick Start Guide
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.... 4 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Printed manuals: Quick Start Guide (this document may make scratches on the AC adapter cable connected to your computer, and then press the button to follow these guidelines. Click Start , All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. Let's get started 1 Check supplied items AC adapter AA batteries (2) Power cord Insert the supplied AA alkaline battery before use. Wireless keyboard Wireless mouse...
.... 4 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Printed manuals: Quick Start Guide (this document may make scratches on the AC adapter cable connected to your computer, and then press the button to follow these guidelines. Click Start , All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. Let's get started 1 Check supplied items AC adapter AA batteries (2) Power cord Insert the supplied AA alkaline battery before use. Wireless keyboard Wireless mouse...
Safety Information
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... IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part without notice. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without written permission is prohibited. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number...
... IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part without notice. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without written permission is prohibited. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number...
Safety Information
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... temperatures; Information about compatible models can be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that may be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are intended for customers in...
... temperatures; Information about compatible models can be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that may be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are intended for customers in...
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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... panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating...
... panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating...
User Guide
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... the VAIO Control Center for more information. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA battery 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. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. and blinks...
... the VAIO Control Center for more information. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA battery 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. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. and blinks...
User Guide
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... connection operations using your wireless keyboard. While your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on-screen keyboard (page 42) for password entry and you can use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to start the computer. When the power-on password is set on the computer, however, the on-screen keyboard is set on your computer, 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...
... connection operations using your wireless keyboard. While your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on-screen keyboard (page 42) for password entry and you can use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to start the computer. When the power-on password is set on the computer, however, the on-screen keyboard is set on your computer, 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...
User Guide
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... working , and then click Done. While your wireless mouse is properly installed on your wireless mouse. Under normal circumstances, you do not perform the connection operations as well. ! You can perform the connection operations using an optional USB mouse as this may take a while before using your wireless mouse, and then slide the power switch on the mouse to the OFF position. 2 Turn on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key...
... working , and then click Done. While your wireless mouse is properly installed on your wireless mouse. Under normal circumstances, you do not perform the connection operations as well. ! You can perform the connection operations using an optional USB mouse as this may take a while before using your wireless mouse, and then slide the power switch on the mouse to the OFF position. 2 Turn on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key...
User Guide
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... not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ 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 with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM Layer...
... not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ 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 with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM Layer...
User Guide
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... to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. 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 malfunction. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 47 N ! As with your VAIO computer, be...
... to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. 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 malfunction. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 47 N ! As with your VAIO computer, be...
User Guide
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To play content normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. However, the drive may not be able 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 play...
To play content normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. However, the drive may not be able 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 play...
User Guide
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Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. 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).
Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. 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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... BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. - If you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be prompted after you select your user account. 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 Windows password Description You can use BIOS functions to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of passwords: - To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center...
... BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. - If you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be prompted after you select your user account. 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 Windows password Description You can use BIOS functions to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of passwords: - To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center...
User Guide
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...). 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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...
...). 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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...
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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..., press the Enter key. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press 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...
..., press the Enter key. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press 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...
User Guide
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... VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your computer 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. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The type...
... VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your computer 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. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The type...
User Guide
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... your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. If not, you need to manually change the SCMS-T settings to connect the device using the A2DP and select Control. 3 Click SCMS-T Settings. 4 Click No when the Connect to log off . If you want to the Shut down button, and Log off before switching users. What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Check whether your...
... your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. If not, you need to manually change the SCMS-T settings to connect the device using the A2DP and select Control. 3 Click SCMS-T Settings. 4 Click No when the Connect to log off . If you want to the Shut down button, and Log off before switching users. What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Check whether your...
User Guide
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... malfunction. The Device Manager window appears with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your desired drive. You can cause the computer to a disc. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 131 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on the listed device, you may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears...
... malfunction. The Device Manager window appears with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your desired drive. You can cause the computer to a disc. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 131 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on the listed device, you may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears...
User Guide
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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 135 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 135 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
