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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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... personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment 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 computer 4 The hardware component or the software program...
... personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment 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 computer 4 The hardware component or the software program...
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... Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is off or in Hibernate mode. 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...
... Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is off or in Hibernate mode. 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...
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Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 91). Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information...
Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 91). Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information...
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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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... Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! See Using the Wireless LAN (page 56) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem...
... Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! See Using the Wireless LAN (page 56) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem...
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...-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Network (LAN) n 55 N Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Public telephone subscriber line - For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to your computer. Connect one of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your network...
...-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Network (LAN) n 55 N Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Public telephone subscriber line - For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to your computer. Connect one of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your network...
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... wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. 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. limited number of technology used by implementing the National Institute of data protection and access control...
... wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. 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. limited number of technology used by implementing the National Institute of data protection and access control...
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... output volume of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and the other surround sound decoder devices between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 72 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page...
... output volume of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and the other surround sound decoder devices between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 72 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page...
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... reset it safe and private from other people. To set the power-on password allows you cannot start the computer. If you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! Once you have set...
... reset it safe and private from other people. To set the power-on password allows you cannot start the computer. If you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! Once you have set...
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... 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 appears. 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...
... 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 appears. 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...
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... configuration of memory installed on your computer. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). 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 and the amount of your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model...
... configuration of memory installed on your computer. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). 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 and the amount of your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model...
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... 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. To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow...
... 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. To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow...
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... video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to turn -off . A reset fee will be charged...
... video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to turn -off . A reset fee will be charged...
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... the brightness of camera images. Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? If your computer to eliminate flicker noise. In some software applications, you use ? This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. What should I do if captured images flicker? Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Troubleshooting...
... the brightness of camera images. Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? If your computer to eliminate flicker noise. In some software applications, you use ? This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. What should I do if captured images flicker? Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Troubleshooting...
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... Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key...
... Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key...
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... is installed. 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...
... is installed. 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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... printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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 > Printing n 151 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
... printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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 > Printing n 151 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
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Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 154 N Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. Turning off . ! 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 close the application window. ❑ If the Alt...
Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 154 N Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. Turning off . ! 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 close the application window. ❑ If the Alt...
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... the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you need to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 157 N Audio/Video What should I do 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. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for more information. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 82) for sound output and click Set Default...
... the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you need to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 157 N Audio/Video What should I do 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. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for more information. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 82) for sound output and click Set Default...