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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...
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... operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available...
... operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available...
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... Scroll lock indicator is not in Hibernate mode. Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work 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, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns...
... Scroll lock indicator is not in Hibernate mode. Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work 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, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns...
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... Functions Turns on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 91). Changes the size of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. When you execute this command, the states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to turn on some software. For details on and off . Changes the LCD brightness of the system and the connected peripheral devices...
... Functions Turns on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 91). Changes the size of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. When you execute this command, the states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to turn on some software. For details on and off . Changes the LCD brightness of the system and the connected peripheral devices...
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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
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.... For the detailed instructions on devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 56) for connecting your modem. 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 more...
.... For the detailed instructions on devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 56) for connecting your modem. 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 more...
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... electric current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with the default settings. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Network (LAN) n 55 N Using the Network (LAN) You can connect your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Connect one of a network cable (not supplied) to...
... electric current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with the default settings. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Network (LAN) n 55 N Using the Network (LAN) You can connect your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Connect one of a network cable (not supplied) to...
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... band. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 58 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is designed to secure all versions of your computer. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read...
... band. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 58 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is designed to secure all versions of your computer. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read...
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... HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 72 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. To hear sound from the device connected to the connected TV. ✍ You can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 157). 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI...
... HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 72 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. To hear sound from the device connected to the connected TV. ✍ You can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 157). 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI...
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... to reset it safe and private from other people. There are two types of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password and need assistance to protect your computer. To set the user password, you must first set the password, you will be charged, and your computer may need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as...
... to reset it safe and private from other people. There are two types of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password and need assistance to protect your computer. To set the user password, you must first set the password, you will be charged, and your computer may need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as...
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... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 89 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen...
... 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 89 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen...
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..., contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find out about the configuration of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and...
..., contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find out about the configuration of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and...
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... not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is not compatible. Troubleshooting > Computer n 122 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Turning off your computer and remove the battery...
... not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is not compatible. Troubleshooting > Computer n 122 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Turning off your computer and remove the battery...
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... or updates to turn -off . 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? Troubleshooting > Computer n 124 N What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑...
... or updates to turn -off . 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? Troubleshooting > Computer n 124 N What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑...
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... Fn key is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of power. Why is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. If your computer to eliminate flicker noise. The battery pack is running out of camera images. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting...
... Fn key is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of power. Why is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. If your computer to eliminate flicker noise. The battery pack is running out of camera images. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting...
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... 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 confirm that your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Troubleshooting > Networking n 135 N Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
... 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 confirm that your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Troubleshooting > Networking n 135 N Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
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... disc again. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 144 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 Maintenance. 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 open a list...
... disc again. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 144 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 Maintenance. 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 open a list...
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..., disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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 printer. Troubleshooting...
..., disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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 printer. Troubleshooting...
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See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ 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 your computer. Turning off your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 154 N Touch Pad What should I do...
See Using the Touch Pad (page 32). ❑ 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 your computer. Turning off your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 154 N Touch Pad What should I do...
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... in once again. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 157 N Audio/Video What should I do if I change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to change the sound output device? 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...
... in once again. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 157 N Audio/Video What should I do if I change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to change the sound output device? 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...