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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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...and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN ...functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models ...
...and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN ...functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models ...
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To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations ...
To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations ...
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In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected... Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. Slide your computer. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button twice. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to...
In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected... Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. Slide your computer. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button twice. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to...
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... disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files 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 them to select an option...
... disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files 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 them to select an option...
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n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the ..., 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 while your system may not work properly. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when...
n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the ..., 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 while your system may not work properly. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when...
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. n 54 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. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in...up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a ...
...cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in...up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a ...
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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of a meeting, or as you move from one place to turn on ad-hoc networks. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices ... available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You cannot select the 5 GHz ...
n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of a meeting, or as you move from one place to turn on ad-hoc networks. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices ... available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You cannot select the 5 GHz ...
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... in for service to allow for the standard users to reset the password. To set the password, you will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Be sure not to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Write down your password and keep it , a ...password reset fee will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to protect your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from other people. Once you have set the user password...
... in for service to allow for the standard users to reset the password. To set the password, you will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Be sure not to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Write down your password and keep it , a ...password reset fee will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to protect your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from other people. Once you have set the user password...
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... to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the 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 then press the Enter key. n 82 N Customizing Your...
... to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the 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 then press the Enter key. n 82 N Customizing Your...
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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 < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and ... , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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 < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and ... , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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...key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security 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 the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 84 N ...Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key...
...key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security 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 the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 84 N ...Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key...
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...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. If not, ...restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key ... Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 85 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the ...
...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. If not, ...restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key ... Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 85 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the ...
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... either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. ! n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to...
... either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. ! n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to...
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... intend to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you will turn it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep...
... intend to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you will turn it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep...
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n 101 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 102) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 103) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 104) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 106) ...
n 101 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 102) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 103) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 104) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 106) ...
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Your computer must be connected to install the latest updates on -screen instructions. ! n 114 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to the Internet before you can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can receive updates.
Your computer must be connected to install the latest updates on -screen instructions. ! n 114 N Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to the Internet before you can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can receive updates.
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...boot device order? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? The BIOS setup screen appears. If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the... web site of the BIOS functions to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics...
...boot device order? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? The BIOS setup screen appears. If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the... web site of the BIOS functions to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics...
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... other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. To boot your storage device configuration. 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane. Your ... the USB floppy disk drive, you can select using the Windows power options, for the system recovery is stored. Turn on your screen to change the boot device. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you need to turn -off . How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition...
... other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. To boot your storage device configuration. 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane. Your ... the USB floppy disk drive, you can select using the Windows power options, for the system recovery is stored. Turn on your screen to change the boot device. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you need to turn -off . How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition...