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... 9 Getting 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 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using the Memory Stick 43 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 48 Using the Internet 54 Using the Network (LAN 56 Using the Wireless LAN 57 Using the Bluetooth Function 61 Using Fingerprint...
... 9 Getting 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 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using the Memory Stick 43 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 48 Using the Internet 54 Using the Network (LAN 56 Using the Wireless LAN 57 Using the Bluetooth Function 61 Using Fingerprint...
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The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. 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 may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www...
The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. 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 may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www...
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... the Scroll lock indicator is in STAMINA mode to change how you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera STAMINA mode SPEED mode Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates while the drive is charging. Press the Num Lk key to provide faster performance. Illuminates while the battery...
... the Scroll lock indicator is in STAMINA mode to change how you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera STAMINA mode SPEED mode Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates while the drive is charging. Press the Num Lk key to provide faster performance. Illuminates while the battery...
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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 49 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 49 N
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...; Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. If your computer is not equipped with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to set up For detailed information on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to protect the computer against online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device...
...; Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. If your computer is not equipped with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to set up For detailed information on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to protect the computer against online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device...
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... -screen documentation for any TPM-protected data or backup files. Without these passwords, you must be able to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. Be sure to install the package. Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using...
... -screen documentation for any TPM-protected data or backup files. Without these passwords, you must be able to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. Be sure to install the package. Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using...
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... steps to configure the boot order in the window for External Device Boot. 6 Press the M or m key to select Boot Priority and then the Enter key. 7 Press the F5 or F6 key to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on a USB flash memory device, your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. You need to move Internal Optical Drive to the top of the list to recover the computer system using your recovery discs. 8 Press the...
... steps to configure the boot order in the window for External Device Boot. 6 Press the M or m key to select Boot Priority and then the Enter key. 7 Press the F5 or F6 key to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on a USB flash memory device, your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. You need to move Internal Optical Drive to the top of the list to recover the computer system using your recovery discs. 8 Press the...
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... connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port when your computer is in SPEED mode. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 186) for sound output. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for the detailed procedure. The HDMI output port is functional only when your computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set...
... connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port when your computer is in SPEED mode. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 186) for sound output. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for the detailed procedure. The HDMI output port is functional only when your computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set...
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... to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. While your computer screen becomes dark and may lose any unsaved data. To change the display output to close all open applications before changing a performance mode. During the switching process, your computer is in SPEED mode (using the NVIDIA video controller), the window stating that an external display is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Selecting...
... to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. While your computer screen becomes dark and may lose any unsaved data. To change the display output to close all open applications before changing a performance mode. During the switching process, your computer is in SPEED mode (using the NVIDIA video controller), the window stating that an external display is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Selecting...
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... on password allows you set the power-on models with two built-in solid state drives in RAID configuration. The power-on your computer: the power-on password and the hard disk password. The hard disk password is not available on password, you have set the hard disk password, other users will be able to start your computer and is removed from unauthorized access. Once you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO...
... on password allows you set the power-on models with two built-in solid state drives in RAID configuration. The power-on your computer: the power-on password and the hard disk password. The hard disk password is not available on password, you have set the hard disk password, other users will be able to start your computer and is removed from unauthorized access. Once you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO...
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... password and need to change all the setup options in for changing some of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. If you cannot start the computer. To set the user password, you have set the machine password. ! For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 66). Be sure not to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 115 N Adding the Power-on Password...
... password and need to change all the setup options in for changing some of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. If you cannot start the computer. To set the user password, you have set the machine password. ! For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 66). Be sure not to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 115 N Adding the Power-on Password...
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... 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 119 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer...
... 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 119 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer...
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... to return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer is impossible. To return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. See Using the VAIO Control Center (page 126). If the battery runs out of data, you cannot insert a disc. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it is disconnected...
... to return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer is impossible. To return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. See Using the VAIO Control Center (page 126). If the battery runs out of data, you cannot insert a disc. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it is disconnected...
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... Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. Be aware that the solid state drive is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to find out about the configuration of the built-in hard disk drive, then it has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate the VAIO HDD Protection. The VAIO HDD Protection is...
... Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. Be aware that the solid state drive is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to find out about the configuration of the built-in hard disk drive, then it has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate the VAIO HDD Protection. The VAIO HDD Protection is...
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... Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 135 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. The type of module ...; You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to...
... Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 135 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. The type of module ...; You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to...
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... hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or 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. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is...
... hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or 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. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is...
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... about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). A reset fee will be charged. Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not...
... about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). A reset fee will be charged. Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not...
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... not indicate a malfunction. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If your computer to one of the camera properties (e.g. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is the video input from the built-in camera suspended for a few seconds? In some software applications, you use ? Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera n 170...
... not indicate a malfunction. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If your computer to one of the camera properties (e.g. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is the video input from the built-in camera suspended for a few seconds? In some software applications, you use ? Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera n 170...
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... SPEED mode before using video/image software or starting DVD playback. See Connecting a Computer Display (page 93) for mode selection. ❑ Make sure you disable your computer is recommended you are not displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to even change the display resolution or colors while using an HDCP-compliant display. To change the display colors, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings...
... SPEED mode before using video/image software or starting DVD playback. See Connecting a Computer Display (page 93) for mode selection. ❑ Make sure you disable your computer is recommended you are not displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to even change the display resolution or colors while using an HDCP-compliant display. To change the display colors, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings...
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... functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer is connected to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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...
... functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer is connected to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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...