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... Started 12 Locating Controls and Ports 13 About the Indicator Lights 15 Connecting a Power Source 16 Using the Battery Pack 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 24 Using the Power Saving Modes 25 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using the Built-in Camera 33 Using "Memory Stick 34 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 40 Using the Internet 44 Using the Network (LAN 45 Using the Wireless LAN 46 Using the Bluetooth Function 50 Using Peripheral Devices 55 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive 56 Connecting External...
... Started 12 Locating Controls and Ports 13 About the Indicator Lights 15 Connecting a Power Source 16 Using the Battery Pack 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 24 Using the Power Saving Modes 25 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using the Built-in Camera 33 Using "Memory Stick 34 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 40 Using the Internet 44 Using the Network (LAN 45 Using the Wireless LAN 46 Using the Bluetooth Function 50 Using Peripheral Devices 55 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive 56 Connecting External...
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Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the Windows 7 operating system.
Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the Windows 7 operating system.
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... ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guides, Windows 7 tutorials, VAIO Multimedia Suite, VAIO Update, and Sony forum and get the most out of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Model Guide (This manual) Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your key technologies. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2.
... ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guides, Windows 7 tutorials, VAIO Multimedia Suite, VAIO Update, and Sony forum and get the most out of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Model Guide (This manual) Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your key technologies. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2.
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... need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the display on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel...
... need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the display on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel...
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... it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in Sleep mode, and turns off the indicator light. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 21) 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 green while...
... it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in Sleep mode, and turns off the indicator light. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 21) 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 green while...
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... is in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Going back to an AC power source. If the battery pack runs out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you are in Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22...
... is in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Going back to an AC power source. If the battery pack runs out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you are in Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22...
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... background with Windows 7 Starter (page 5) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ! See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 25) for more information. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of the features described in this User Guide.
... background with Windows 7 Starter (page 5) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ! See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 25) for more information. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of the features described in this User Guide.
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... support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control...
... support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control...
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... the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet. When you need to connect an external modem device, for connecting 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 example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem. The following types of Internet connection services may need to set up the wireless LAN network.
... the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet. When you need to connect an external modem device, for connecting 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 example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem. The following types of Internet connection services may need to set up the wireless LAN network.
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Type of Password Power-on or returns to Normal mode from unauthorized 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. Machine password: Allows users with its own password. ✍ Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your password. To set the user password, you must first set two types of passwords: - Write...
Type of Password Power-on or returns to Normal mode from unauthorized 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. Machine password: Allows users with its own password. ✍ Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your password. To set the user password, you must first set two types of passwords: - Write...
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... the Enter key. 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 then press the Enter key. The password entry screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 72 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
... the Enter key. 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 then press the Enter key. The password entry screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 72 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
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Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 95 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power switch may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 6). If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! To solve this...
Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 95 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power switch may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 6). If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! To solve this...
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... the drive whose boot device order you need to an AC power source in advance. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. You can I cannot boot my computer from an external device, for example a USB floppy disk drive or a USB optical disc drive, you want to change. 5 Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order...
... the drive whose boot device order you need to an AC power source in advance. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. You can I cannot boot my computer from an external device, for example a USB floppy disk drive or a USB optical disc drive, you want to change. 5 Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order...
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... VAIO User Guide under Storage in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is not equipped with a built-in optical disc drive, you need to its factory default settings? You can create recovery discs using the VAIO Recovery Center. How do I reinstall the original software and drivers? The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management...
... VAIO User Guide under Storage in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is not equipped with a built-in optical disc drive, you need to its factory default settings? You can create recovery discs using the VAIO Recovery Center. How do I reinstall the original software and drivers? The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management...
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... battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer and remove the battery pack. Check the settings on the VAIO Control Center. The battery care function is not compatible. Why can enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power? Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I fully charge my battery pack? Troubleshooting > Battery Pack n 103 N Can my computer enter Hibernate mode...
... battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer and remove the battery pack. Check the settings on the VAIO Control Center. The battery care function is not compatible. Why can enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power? Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I fully charge my battery pack? Troubleshooting > Battery Pack n 103 N Can my computer enter Hibernate mode...
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... I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in camera is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of power. light source, flicker, etc.) to a mismatch between the lighting output frequency and the shutter speed. Why is...
... I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in camera is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of power. light source, flicker, etc.) to a mismatch between the lighting output frequency and the shutter speed. Why is...
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... the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. To change the settings, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the power status icon on . ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. ❑...
... the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. To change the settings, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the power status icon on . ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. ❑...
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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...
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... power switch may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your computer. Turning off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may cause loss of G on the switch) and hold the power switch until the computer turns off. ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected...
... power switch may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your computer. Turning off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may cause loss of G on the switch) and hold the power switch until the computer turns off. ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected...
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... Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select your desired device for sound output and click Set Default. 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. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to change the sound output device? How do not hear sound from the device connected to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you need...
... Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select your desired device for sound output and click Set Default. 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. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to change the sound output device? How do not hear sound from the device connected to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you need...