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... 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 Built-in Camera 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive 37 Using "Memory Stick 45 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 57 Using the Network (LAN 58 Using the Wireless LAN 59 Using the Bluetooth Function 62 Using Peripheral Devices...
... 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 Built-in Camera 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive 37 Using "Memory Stick 45 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 57 Using the Network (LAN 58 Using the Wireless LAN 59 Using the Bluetooth Function 62 Using Peripheral Devices...
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... new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it at our site, you might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating...
... new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it at our site, you might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating...
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... 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 while the computer is on the program you are enabled. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. Illuminates while data access to type letters in uppercase. When the indicator light is unlit, the optical disc media is not in use...
... 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 while the computer is on the program you are enabled. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. Illuminates while data access to type letters in uppercase. When the indicator light is unlit, the optical disc media is not in use...
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... not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of your computer while it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control...
... not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of your computer while it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control...
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.... Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. Combination/Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Function Turns on some software. If you disconnect a display cable from...
.... Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. Combination/Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Function Turns on some software. If you disconnect a display cable from...
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... the screen using the touch pad. n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your computer. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button (3) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger on the touch pad (1) to...
... the screen using the touch pad. n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your computer. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button (3) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger on the touch pad (1) to...
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... it out of the slot. the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the...
... it out of the slot. the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the...
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... VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 57 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on the service contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN...
... VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 57 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on the service contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN...
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..., are disabled so as not to disturb a presentation. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 72 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the 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.
..., are disabled so as not to disturb a presentation. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 72 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the 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.
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 74 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Your computer has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. ! Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set its input to the HDMI output port on installation and use. With the HDMI connection, the...
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 74 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Your computer has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. ! Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set its input to the HDMI output port on installation and use. With the HDMI connection, the...
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... the power-on password, you have set the password, you must first set the user password, you will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for service to reset the password. The user password is provided for changing some of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password and need assistance to reset it safe and...
... the power-on password, you have set the password, you must first set the user password, you will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for service to reset the password. The user password is provided for changing some of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password and need assistance to reset it safe and...
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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. Click this software application, you can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 90 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power...
... 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. Click this software application, you can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 90 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power...
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... should contact your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 91 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
... should contact your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 91 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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..., do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase, and then restart your...
..., do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase, and then restart your...
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... does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow...
... does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow...
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... if my game software does not work or it . Troubleshooting > Computer n 120 N 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 designed to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed...
... if my game software does not work or it . Troubleshooting > Computer n 120 N 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 designed to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed...
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... 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 open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer is not affixed to malfunction. ❑ Make sure your computer's hardware devices...
... 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 open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer is not affixed to malfunction. ❑ Make sure your computer's hardware devices...
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... the printer cable is 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...
... the printer cable is 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...
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... down button with the m and , keys, press the Enter key, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to close the application window. ❑...
... down button with the m and , keys, press the Enter key, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to close the application window. ❑...
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... the port on your desired device for more information. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 152 N Audio/Video What should I 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 change the sound output device? If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On...
... the port on your desired device for more information. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 152 N Audio/Video What should I 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 change the sound output device? If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On...