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... 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 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using the TV Function 43 Using the Memory Stick 57 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 62 Using the Internet 71 Using the Network (LAN 73 Using the Wireless LAN 74 Using the Bluetooth Function...
... 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 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using the TV Function 43 Using the Memory Stick 57 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 62 Using the Internet 71 Using the Network (LAN 73 Using the Wireless LAN 74 Using the Bluetooth Function...
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..., hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup...
..., hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup...
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... your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at a U.S. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. In order to find the nearest location. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment...
... your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at a U.S. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. In order to find the nearest location. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment...
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...) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in use . Press the Num Lk key to read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in storage device or the optical disc drive is running to activate the numeric...
...) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in use . Press the Num Lk key to read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in storage device or the optical disc drive is running to activate the numeric...
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... image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 118). Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen. To make the view look bigger...
... image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 118). Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen. To make the view look bigger...
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n 63 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 63 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.
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... detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to...
... detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to...
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... of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also designed to find out about the configuration of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS...
... of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also designed to find out about the configuration of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS...
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... connected audio device only. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. With the HDMI connection, the volume can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 97 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 182). 1 Turn on the TV and set...
... connected audio device only. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. With the HDMI connection, the volume can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 97 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 182). 1 Turn on the TV and set...
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... changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to reset the password. ✍ If your computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 110 N Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for service to start your computer from unauthorized access. There are two types of the BIOS functions to protect your computer without entering...
... changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to reset the password. ✍ If your computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 110 N Setting the Password Use one of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for service to start your computer from unauthorized access. There are two types of the BIOS functions to protect your computer without entering...
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..., press 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 BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 114 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
..., press 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 BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 114 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
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For assistance, contact an authorized 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 125 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product...
For assistance, contact an authorized 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 125 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product...
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... procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. Then reinstall the battery pack to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and remove the battery pack. What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see...
... procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. Then reinstall the battery pack to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and remove the battery pack. What should I do if the charge indicator light is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see...
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Troubleshooting > Computer n 152 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it . What should I do if I change the boot device order. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If you have forgotten the power-on password? You can I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to...
Troubleshooting > Computer n 152 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it . What should I do if I change the boot device order. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If you have forgotten the power-on password? You can I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to...
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... camera suspended for a few seconds? The battery pack is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to one of camera images. This is running out of power. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key...
... camera suspended for a few seconds? The battery pack is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to one of camera images. This is running out of power. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key...
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... the Power Options window. 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 the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is...
... the Power Options window. 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 the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is...
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...+F7 keys, you need to change the display output. The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the VAIO Control Center. To change it or place my computer back into Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode. Troubleshooting > Display n 174 N Why does the LCD brightness fluctuate when I change the settings, launch the VAIO Control Center, select the control item for the external display, and then click to select the check box for changing the options to detect the external display. To...
...+F7 keys, you need to change the display output. The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the VAIO Control Center. To change it or place my computer back into Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode. Troubleshooting > Display n 174 N Why does the LCD brightness fluctuate when I change the settings, launch the VAIO Control Center, select the control item for the external display, and then click to select the check box for changing the options to detect the external display. To...
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... 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 box. 6 Click OK. Troubleshooting > Printing n 176 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable...
... 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 box. 6 Click OK. Troubleshooting > Printing n 176 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable...
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... the touch pad does not work? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 179 N Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several times, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to...
... the touch pad does not work? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 179 N Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several times, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to...
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... I change the 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? 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 to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. How do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder...
... I change the 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? 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 to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. How do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder...