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Question posted by kerbymiller on February 6th, 2012

Intermittent (mostly) Dark Screen

upon re-booting the computer, the screen appears to work normally, but very quickly, the screen goes dark.  At that point, if you look at the screen at the right angle, it looks like a window is being displayes, but the backlight is off.

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User Guide - Page 3

... ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the Power Source ...84 Handling Your Computer ...85 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE...
User Guide - Page 5

...screen User Guide. Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of this manual may find differences in the information when your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of the VAIO... computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may look slightly different ...
User Guide - Page 7

...original factory settings. It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The online specifications describe... configurations of your computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide...
User Guide - Page 23

... Center (page 71) and find out more information. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). ✍ Illustrated above . Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). See Setting Up Your Computer...
User Guide - Page 24

n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. H E key Ejects the optical disc ...
User Guide - Page 26

...in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low ... button below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and...
User Guide - Page 27

...as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation ...help file included with the software for more features. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 ...
User Guide - Page 35

Copying Files to CDs To copy files to play the CD. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag...
User Guide - Page 36

... 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into...
User Guide - Page 37

... applications. 2 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play a Blu-ray Disc...Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to use the software, see ...
User Guide - Page 40

...Memory Stick into place. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To... insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 15). 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing...sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory ...
User Guide - Page 42

n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
User Guide - Page 66

...-on Password The power-on password and need to be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the power-on ... users to allow for users with administrative rights on password allows you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to forget the password. n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of ...
User Guide - Page 67

... 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.... If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and...
User Guide - Page 68

If not, 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 ...prompt, press the Enter key. n 68 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the ...
User Guide - Page 69

... the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter ... 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. At...
User Guide - Page 70

... the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
User Guide - Page 73

...VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. When your computer if you cannot insert a disc. Turn off your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use it for more than four seconds, your computer will lose all unsaved data. To return to Normal...place your computer. ! You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into ...
User Guide - Page 78

... computer, be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 3 Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the memory module compartment cover (2). 4 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity. n 78 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the...
User Guide - Page 82

n 82 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 83) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 84) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 85) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 87) &#...

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