Safety Information
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... PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of your Sony Service Center. All rights reserved. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of such software is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND...
... PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of your Sony Service Center. All rights reserved. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of such software is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND...
Safety Information
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... with this device. ❑ Keep small parts away from : - Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use or store your computer in case of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with any way other than as described in the user guide or...
... with this device. ❑ Keep small parts away from : - Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use or store your computer in case of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with any way other than as described in the user guide or...
Startup Guide
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... stress on 5 Locate VAIO Manual AC adapter Power cord Battery pack The illustrations in the User Guide - Let's get the complete User Guide, follow these guidelines. Be sure to connect the AC adapter to ensure the battery becomes fully charged. Introduction Version. To create Recovery Media, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to the computer and to download the updates. Care & Handling Tips To protect your computer is important to manage wireless connections. ...
... stress on 5 Locate VAIO Manual AC adapter Power cord Battery pack The illustrations in the User Guide - Let's get the complete User Guide, follow these guidelines. Be sure to connect the AC adapter to ensure the battery becomes fully charged. Introduction Version. To create Recovery Media, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to the computer and to download the updates. Care & Handling Tips To protect your computer is important to manage wireless connections. ...
Users Guide
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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 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 41 Using the Internet 45 Using the Network (LAN 46 Using the Wireless LAN 47 Using the Bluetooth Function 51 Using Peripheral Devices 56 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive 57 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 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 41 Using the Internet 45 Using the Network (LAN 46 Using the Wireless LAN 47 Using the Bluetooth Function 51 Using Peripheral Devices 56 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive 57 Connecting External...
Users Guide
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Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use some of the features available on models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, 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 other editions of the VAIO Control Center Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use some of the features available on models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, 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.
Users Guide
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The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the display on your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to...
The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the display on your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to...
Users Guide
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... key to change how you scroll the display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while the built-in camera is in use . Press it off while this indicator light is lit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to activate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 21) for more wireless options are enabled...
... key to change how you scroll the display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while the built-in camera is in use . Press it off while this indicator light is lit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to activate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 21) for more wireless options are enabled...
Users Guide
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... Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in this User Guide. On models with Windows 7 Starter (page 5) for more information. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of the features described in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer is running on battery power, you cannot use some of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See About Models with the Windows 7 Starter operating...
... Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in this User Guide. On models with Windows 7 Starter (page 5) for more information. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of the features described in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer is running on battery power, you cannot use some of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See About Models with the Windows 7 Starter operating...
Users Guide
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... the touch pad to scroll vertically. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
... the touch pad to scroll vertically. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
Users Guide
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... need to sign up with your modem. For detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 45 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you may be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite...
... need to sign up with your modem. For detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 45 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you may be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite...
Users Guide
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... password Windows password Description 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 will be prompted after you select your user account. If you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged. Type of the power-on or returns to start your computer. ! To set the user password, you must first set two types of the BIOS setup options...
... password Windows password Description 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 will be prompted after you select your user account. If you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged. Type of the power-on or returns to start your computer. ! To set the user password, you must first set two types of the BIOS setup options...
Users Guide
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... the Enter key. The password entry screen 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 then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 73 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
... the Enter key. The password entry screen 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 then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 73 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
Users Guide
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... charge indicator light is not compatible. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Restart. 3 If 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...
... charge indicator light is not compatible. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Restart. 3 If 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...
Users Guide
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.... ! The BIOS setup screen appears. What should I do if I change the boot device. To change the boot device order. 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. 6 Press the < or , key to an AC power source in advance. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 98 N How can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device, turn on...
.... ! The BIOS setup screen appears. What should I do if I change the boot device. To change the boot device order. 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. 6 Press the < or , key to an AC power source in advance. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 98 N How can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device, turn on...
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... Support (page 6) or enter VAIO Care, VAIO Care Rescue, or VAIO Recovery Center in the search box in optical disc drive, you need to its factory default settings. How can I create recovery discs? If your computer system: from recovery discs and from the recovery area. How can I restore my computer system to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied). For detailed information, refer to a user guide under Use my VAIO in Help and Support (page 6) or enter VAIO Care, VAIO...
... Support (page 6) or enter VAIO Care, VAIO Care Rescue, or VAIO Recovery Center in the search box in optical disc drive, you need to its factory default settings. How can I create recovery discs? If your computer system: from recovery discs and from the recovery area. How can I restore my computer system to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied). For detailed information, refer to a user guide under Use my VAIO in Help and Support (page 6) or enter VAIO Care, VAIO...
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... Fn key is running on battery power? Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera n 107 N What should I do if captured images flicker? The battery pack is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to a mismatch between the lighting output frequency and the shutter speed. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode...
... Fn key is running on battery power? Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera n 107 N What should I do if captured images flicker? The battery pack is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to a mismatch between the lighting output frequency and the shutter speed. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode...
Users Guide
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... computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is affected by distance and obstructions. You may need to move your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in . To change the settings, 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 a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is...
... computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is affected by distance and obstructions. You may need to move your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in . To change the settings, 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 a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is...
Users Guide
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... need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. Troubleshooting > Printing n 119 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 the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep...
... need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. Troubleshooting > Printing n 119 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 the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep...
Users Guide
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... button with the m and , keys, press the Enter key, select Restart with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power switch may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart 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 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse...
... button with the m and , keys, press the Enter key, select Restart with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power switch may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart 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 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse...
Users Guide
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... Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select your desired device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to change the sound output device? Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 126 N Audio/Video How do I change the device for sound output and click Set Default. 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...
... Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select your desired device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to change the sound output device? Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 126 N Audio/Video How do I change the device for sound output and click Set Default. 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...