User Guide
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... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 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 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive 35 Using the Memory Stick 42 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 47 Using the Internet 53 Using the Network (LAN 55 Using the Wireless LAN 56 Using the Bluetooth Function 60 Using Peripheral Devices 65 Connecting External...
... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 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 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive 35 Using the Memory Stick 42 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 47 Using the Internet 53 Using the Network (LAN 55 Using the Wireless LAN 56 Using the Bluetooth Function 60 Using Peripheral Devices 65 Connecting External...
User Guide
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... Sony online support web site. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display...
... Sony online support web site. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display...
User Guide
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... change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access 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 using and does not work...
... change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access 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 using and does not work...
User Guide
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... states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to the built-in speakers and the headphones. Changes the LCD brightness of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to both. Changes the size of power consumption. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to the built-in speakers and the headphones. Changes the LCD brightness of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to both. Changes the size of power consumption. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
User Guide
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an 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 48 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an 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 48 N
User Guide
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... (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information 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 53 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 56...
... (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information 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 53 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 56...
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... the detailed instructions, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 157). 1 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and the other surround sound decoder devices between your computer and a TV ! Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set its input to the HDMI output port, you can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 72...
... the detailed instructions, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 157). 1 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and the other surround sound decoder devices between your computer and a TV ! Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set its input to the HDMI output port, you can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 72...
User Guide
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.... Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 75 N ❑ 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 change the settings. ❑ On models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can change the Main/Clone setting as follows: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control Center. 2 Click CCC. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions...
.... Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 75 N ❑ 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 change the settings. ❑ On models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can change the Main/Clone setting as follows: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control Center. 2 Click CCC. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the power-on password allows you to protect your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for users with administrative rights on password is provided to protect your computer without entering the password. Once you have set the power-on password and need to...
... computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the power-on password allows you to protect your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for users with administrative rights on password is provided to protect your computer without entering the password. Once you have set the power-on password and need to...
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... BIOS setup screen appears. 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 89 N To change or remove the power...
... BIOS setup screen appears. 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. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 89 N To change or remove the power...
User Guide
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... configuration of memory installed on your computer. 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 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of your computer may differ depending on the model...
... configuration of memory installed on your computer. 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 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of your computer may differ depending on the model...
User Guide
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... this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. Troubleshooting > Computer n 122 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Turning off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly...
... this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. Troubleshooting > Computer n 122 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Turning off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly...
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... a few seconds? light source, flicker, etc.) to one of the camera properties (e.g. The battery pack is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera n 132 N What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames when my computer is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. This problem occurs when you...
... a few seconds? light source, flicker, etc.) to one of the camera properties (e.g. The battery pack is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera n 132 N What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames when my computer is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. This problem occurs when you...
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... access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to any other option may need to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is selected for On battery and Plugged in. To change the settings...
... access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to any other option may need to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is selected for On battery and Plugged in. To change the settings...
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... installed. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on the AC power supply and try the disc again. Check the package to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 144 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software...
... installed. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on the AC power supply and try the disc again. Check the package to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 144 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software...
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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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with...
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 install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with...
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... 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 before connecting a mouse to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to...
... 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 before connecting a mouse to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to...
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... disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default. To turn off the Windows startup sound? If you 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...
... disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default. To turn off the Windows startup sound? If you 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...
Help - Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... down on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the unlock position. 2. HDD Bay (HDD Removal) Step 3-8 Step 2. A 1/2 Push left battery tab to the computer's case.* 9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by the edges, away from the power source. With your Sony limited warranty continue to remove Step 2. VGN-FWxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does...
... down on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the unlock position. 2. HDD Bay (HDD Removal) Step 3-8 Step 2. A 1/2 Push left battery tab to the computer's case.* 9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by the edges, away from the power source. With your Sony limited warranty continue to remove Step 2. VGN-FWxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does...
Safety
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... ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of license agreements enclosed with this...
... ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of license agreements enclosed with this...