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... 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Switch Function 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using the Memory Stick 43 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 48 Using the Internet 54 Using the Network (LAN 56 Using the Wireless LAN 58 Using the Bluetooth Function 62 Using Fingerprint...
... 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Switch Function 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using the Memory Stick 43 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 48 Using the Internet 54 Using the Network (LAN 56 Using the Wireless LAN 58 Using the Bluetooth Function 62 Using Fingerprint...
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... Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support...
... Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support...
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... repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number...
... repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number...
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... key while the indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program you are enabled. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator...
... key while the indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program you are enabled. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove the ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. n 49 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove the ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. n 49 N
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...; To connect your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 54 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. For the detailed instructions on devices required for connecting your computer to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration...
...; To connect your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 54 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. For the detailed instructions on devices required for connecting your computer to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration...
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... and network access control and is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz band. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity...
... and network access control and is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz band. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity...
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... or backup files. Be sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! To install this package, you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. To initialize and configure the TPM See the on the computer. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the...
... or backup files. Be sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! To install this package, you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. To initialize and configure the TPM See the on the computer. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the...
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... M or m key to select Enable and then the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device. ! The encryption process will start. The BIOS setup screen appears. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 81 N To unlock the encrypted data with a recovery key stored on a USB flash memory device To unlock the encrypted data with a recovery key stored on -screen instructions. Follow these steps to configure the boot order in the window for External Device Boot. 6 Press...
... M or m key to select Enable and then the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device. ! The encryption process will start. The BIOS setup screen appears. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 81 N To unlock the encrypted data with a recovery key stored on a USB flash memory device To unlock the encrypted data with a recovery key stored on -screen instructions. Follow these steps to configure the boot order in the window for External Device Boot. 6 Press...
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... monitor port on the type of your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. ✍ You may not be able to change the settings. ❑ On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display...
... monitor port on the type of your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. ✍ You may not be able to change the settings. ❑ On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display...
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... hard disk password. If you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from your computer and is removed from other users will not be sent in for service to reset the password. ✍ If you have set the power-on password in conjunction with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in storage device. Once you have set the power-on password...
... hard disk password. If you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from your computer and is removed from other users will not be sent in for service to reset the password. ✍ If you have set the power-on password in conjunction with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in storage device. Once you have set the power-on password...
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... 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 116 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. The BIOS setup screen...
... 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 116 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. The BIOS setup screen...
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... a new password twice. 6 Press the Enter key. 7 Press the Enter key when the success message appears. 8 Press the Esc key and then the < or , key to select the Exit tab. 9 Press the M or m key to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk Password, and then 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 119 N Changing/Removing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn...
... a new password twice. 6 Press the Enter key. 7 Press the Enter key when the success message appears. 8 Press the Esc key and then the < or , key to select the Exit tab. 9 Press the M or m key to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk Password, and then 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 119 N Changing/Removing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn...
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... the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears. 4 Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key. 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and...
... the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears. 4 Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key. 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and...
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... included in shock sensor to hard disk drives and user data. Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to find out about the configuration of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Protecting the Hard Disk n 131 N Protecting the Hard Disk If your computer is equipped with the software. ! See the specifications to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown.
... included in shock sensor to hard disk drives and user data. Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to find out about the configuration of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Protecting the Hard Disk n 131 N Protecting the Hard Disk If your computer is equipped with the software. ! See the specifications to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown.
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... Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 132 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. The type of module and... configuration of 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. To avoid invalidation of memory installed...
... Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 132 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. The type of module and... configuration of 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. To avoid invalidation of memory installed...
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... battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Troubleshooting > Computer n 159 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode...
... battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Troubleshooting > Computer n 159 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode...
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... if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to reset it. Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find...
... if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to reset it. Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find...
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... with the Windows operating system installed on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check...
... with the Windows operating system installed on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check...
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... the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work? ❑...
... the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work? ❑...