Quick Start Guide
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... to factory-installed settings in Help and Support. Care & Handling Tips To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan, we encourage you can restore your computer to VAIO General User Guide or VAIO Care Rescue User Guide under Use my VAIO in case of powering on the AC adapter cable connected to do next Update your computer Keep your computer updated by downloading updates from Windows Update and VAIO Update for the first startup. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Handling...
... to factory-installed settings in Help and Support. Care & Handling Tips To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan, we encourage you can restore your computer to VAIO General User Guide or VAIO Care Rescue User Guide under Use my VAIO in case of powering on the AC adapter cable connected to do next Update your computer Keep your computer updated by downloading updates from Windows Update and VAIO Update for the first startup. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Handling...
Safety Information
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... ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Some of a separate user license agreement. 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...
... ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Some of a separate user license agreement. 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...
Safety Information
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...; For your safety, Sony recommends using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not magnetically shielded; Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are intended for use or store your computer in a location subject to be replaced during the life of...
...; For your safety, Sony recommends using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be caused when operating this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not magnetically shielded; Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are intended for use or store your computer in a location subject to be replaced during the life of...
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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... your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about...
... your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about...
User Guide
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... upper case. G Muting button Turns the volume on some software. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on the computer screen. and blinks for...
... upper case. G Muting button Turns the volume on some software. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on the computer screen. and blinks for...
User Guide
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... connection operations using your computer. 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 your computer, click at the bottom left of the computer screen, select the Type without the keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) check box, and click OK. 4 Enter the Windows password with your wireless keyboard. Under normal circumstances, you need...
... connection operations using your computer. 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 your computer, click at the bottom left of the computer screen, select the Type without the keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) check box, and click OK. 4 Enter the Windows password with your wireless keyboard. Under normal circumstances, you need...
User Guide
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... the User Account Control window appears, press the < or , key to select Yes and press the Enter key. 6 Wait until the Re-connection Utility window notifies that the supplied battery is successfully working, do not need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB mouse as this may take a while before the Re-connection Utility window appears. 7 Wait until the Re-connection Utility window appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter...
... the User Account Control window appears, press the < or , key to select Yes and press the Enter key. 6 Wait until the Re-connection Utility window notifies that the supplied battery is successfully working, do not need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB mouse as this may take a while before the Re-connection Utility window appears. 7 Wait until the Re-connection Utility window appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu. 5 Enter...
User Guide
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... 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. 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...
... 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. 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...
User Guide
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... to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. The AACS key update requires Internet access. This unit is not supported. ! Therefore, these discs may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may not be implemented for some music discs encoded with this unit. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may...
... to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. The AACS key update requires Internet access. This unit is not supported. ! Therefore, these discs may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may not be implemented for some music discs encoded with this unit. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may...
User Guide
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... a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is available on how 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 some Blu-ray Disc content, or the computer may not be able to play audio CDs...
... a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is available on how 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 some Blu-ray Disc content, or the computer may not be able to play audio CDs...
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. 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).
Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. 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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... first set two types of passwords: - You can use BIOS functions to Normal mode from unauthorized access by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on or returns to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of the power-on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password. User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options in a secure place. If you forget the machine password, the password needs to start...
... first set two types of passwords: - You can use BIOS functions to Normal mode from unauthorized access by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on or returns to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of the power-on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password. User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options in a secure place. If you forget the machine password, the password needs to start...
User Guide
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... add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. 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 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...
... add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. 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 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...
User Guide
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... the Enter key. The password entry screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine 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 84 N To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn...
... the Enter key. The password entry screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine 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 84 N To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn...
User Guide
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
User Guide
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... upgrading memory on your computer. To find out about the configuration of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). 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. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center...
... upgrading memory on your computer. To find out about the configuration of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). 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. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center...
User Guide
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...). If not, you need to manually change the settings. 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the icon for automatic reconfiguration of the SCMS-T settings. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 127 N Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users? Why can 't I exchange business card data with a standard user account? To change the SCMS-T settings to change the SCMS-T settings, follow these steps: ✍ Some VAIO models detect support of the SCMS...
...). If not, you need to manually change the settings. 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the icon for automatic reconfiguration of the SCMS-T settings. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 127 N Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users? Why can 't I exchange business card data with a standard user account? To change the SCMS-T settings to change the SCMS-T settings, follow these steps: ✍ Some VAIO models detect support of the SCMS...
User Guide
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... the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is installed. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 131 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is not affixed to a disc. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. 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...
... the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is installed. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 131 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is not affixed to a disc. You can cause the computer to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. 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...
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... 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. Troubleshooting > Printing n 135 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on...
... 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. Troubleshooting > Printing n 135 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on...
