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... an External Display ...76 Selecting Display Modes...80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...99 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 107 Using the Power Saving Modes ...109 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...114 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...115 Adding and Removing Memory...116
... an External Display ...76 Selecting Display Modes...80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...99 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 107 Using the Power Saving Modes ...109 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...114 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...115 Adding and Removing Memory...116
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... manual) - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Explains features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to use Instant Mode...
... manual) - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Explains features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to use Instant Mode...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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... or show you accomplish a task. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the answers you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the...
... or show you accomplish a task. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the answers you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the...
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... Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the Memory Stick media is read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on .) When the indicator is off the indicator. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick SD memory card Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks...
... Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the Memory Stick media is read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on .) When the indicator is off the indicator. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick SD memory card Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks...
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...): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific...
...): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific...
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... you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard for using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your preference for pointer operations...
... you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard for using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your preference for pointer operations...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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... the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The WIRELESS indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the left pane. You...
... the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The WIRELESS indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the left pane. You...
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... the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. The WIRELESS indicator lights up to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. See the online specifications to 33...
... the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. The WIRELESS indicator lights up to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. See the online specifications to 33...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 75) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 76) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 80) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 83) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 87) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 88) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 90) n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 75) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 76) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 80) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 83) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 87) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 88) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 90) n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port. You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with selected models only. See the online specifications to use your USB mouse (3).
... the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port. You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with selected models only. See the online specifications to use your USB mouse (3).
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... your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from other people. Once you have set the machine password. ! If you have set the power-on password, you must first set the power-on password in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the user password, you cannot start the computer. The user password is provided...
... your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from other people. Once you have set the machine password. ! If you have set the power-on password, you must first set the power-on password in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the user password, you cannot start the computer. The user password is provided...
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... the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, 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. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
... the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, 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. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
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... setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn-off . n 145 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support...
... setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn-off . n 145 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support...
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For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 109). What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. n 153 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do...
For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 109). What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. n 153 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do...
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... WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑ Follow these steps: 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window...
... WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑ Follow these steps: 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window...
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... the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right...
... the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right...
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... unsaved data. Turning off . ! If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the Shut down button and Restart. n 176 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart...
... unsaved data. Turning off . ! If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the Shut down button and Restart. n 176 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart...
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... Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 186). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 186). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 186). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location...
... Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 186). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 186). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 186). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location...