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 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN...
... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN...
User Guide
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... serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers...
... serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers...
User Guide
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... key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is not in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory...
... key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is not in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory...
User Guide
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... computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Your computer is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion...
... computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Your computer is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion...
User Guide
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... of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button twice in circles on the touch pad (1) to your...
... of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button twice in circles on the touch pad (1) to your...
User Guide
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... browser used with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight, do any key. - Press any of the computer. While the computer is in Normal mode, the muting (S1) button executes the task that is assigned to help you change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse...
... browser used with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight, do any key. - Press any of the computer. While the computer is in Normal mode, the muting (S1) button executes the task that is assigned to help you change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse...
User Guide
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... want to unplug is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - n 53 N Make sure you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. your computer is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that...
... want to unplug is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - n 53 N Make sure you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. your computer is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that...
User Guide
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... with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 61) for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your modem. The following types of Internet connection services may need to sign up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you...
... with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 61) for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your modem. The following types of Internet connection services may need to sign up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you...
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... the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the Muting (S1) button to the button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode. In Presentation mode, some functions of the connected external display simultaneously...
... the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the Muting (S1) button to the button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode. In Presentation mode, some functions of the connected external display simultaneously...
User Guide
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... , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer without entering the password. The power-on password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. Once you have set the machine password. ! Write down your computer from unauthorized access. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 81 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the user password, you cannot start your computer may need assistance...
... , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer without entering the password. The power-on password is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. Once you have set the machine password. ! Write down your computer from unauthorized access. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 81 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the user password, you cannot start your computer may need assistance...
User Guide
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... Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your power status. This icon indicates what kind of power source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function...
... Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your power status. This icon indicates what kind of power source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function...
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your computer. To avoid invalidation of your dealer to find the nearest center or agent...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your computer. To avoid invalidation of your dealer to find the nearest center or agent...
User Guide
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... charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer. To solve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Turning off your computer and remove the battery pack. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn...
... charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer. To solve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Turning off your computer and remove the battery pack. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn...
User Guide
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... graphics memory is not guaranteed. A reset fee will be charged. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which 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 change the boot device order? The BIOS setup screen...
... graphics memory is not guaranteed. A reset fee will be charged. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which 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 change the boot device order? The BIOS setup screen...
User Guide
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... battery power? To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera n 125 N What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The battery pack is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. If your computer to a mismatch between the lighting output frequency and the shutter speed. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change...
... battery power? To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera n 125 N What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The battery pack is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. If your computer to a mismatch between the lighting output frequency and the shutter speed. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change...
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Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 133 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is not affixed to a disc. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to make sure...
Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 133 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is not affixed to a disc. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Security. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to make sure...
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... securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This disables...
... securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This disables...
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... data. Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ 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? ❑ You may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to...
... data. Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ 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? ❑ You may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to...
Safety Information
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... make any modification to this product. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number...
... make any modification to this product. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number...
Startup Guide
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... Windows operating system. 1 Press the WEB button while your computer updated by downloading updates from coming into your computer before using the wireless function. Ventilation Place your computer. Let's get started 1 Check supplied items AC adapter Power cord 2 3 Install battery pack Connect AC adapter 4 Power on selected models only. Help and Support is off. 2 Follow the instructions in case of the screen displayed when using it is important to download the updates. Create your recovery discs Create your own recovery discs...
... Windows operating system. 1 Press the WEB button while your computer updated by downloading updates from coming into your computer before using the wireless function. Ventilation Place your computer. Let's get started 1 Check supplied items AC adapter Power cord 2 3 Install battery pack Connect AC adapter 4 Power on selected models only. Help and Support is off. 2 Follow the instructions in case of the screen displayed when using it is important to download the updates. Create your recovery discs Create your own recovery discs...