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... 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 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 the Switch Function 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 58 Using the Bluetooth Function 62 Using Fingerprint...
... 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 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 the Switch Function 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 58 Using the Bluetooth Function 62 Using Fingerprint...
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... and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or...
... and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or...
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... the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the problem...
... the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the problem...
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... type letters in use . Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 19 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when one or more information. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions...
... type letters in use . Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 19 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when one or more information. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions...
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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 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.
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... against online threats. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 54 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem. When you connect your computer to the Internet, be available...
... against online threats. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 54 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem. When you connect your computer to the Internet, be available...
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... algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. WPA2, the second generation of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the type of channels). Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with the IEEE...
... algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. WPA2, the second generation of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the type of channels). Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with the IEEE...
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.... ! You need to install the package. Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. To install this package, you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 79 N To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon folder to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon...
.... ! You need to install the package. Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. To install this package, you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 79 N To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon folder to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon...
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... select Enable and then the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to access the USB flash memory device when you boot the computer. Follow these 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 change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device. ! The BIOS setup screen appears. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 81 N To unlock...
... select Enable and then the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to access the USB flash memory device when you boot the computer. Follow these 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 change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device. ! The BIOS setup screen appears. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 81 N To unlock...
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... able to change the settings. Turn on the external display before turning on your computer. ❑ On models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ❑ On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to display the same...
... able to change the settings. Turn on the external display before turning on your computer. ❑ On models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ❑ On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to display the same...
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... the Windows password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for service to reset the password. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer from unauthorized access. The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your computer from unauthorized access. To set the user password, you can use BIOS functions to change all the setup options...
... the Windows password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for service to reset the password. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer from unauthorized access. The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your computer from unauthorized access. To set the user password, you can use BIOS functions to change all the setup options...
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... the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 116 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...
... the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 116 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...
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... BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 119 N Changing/Removing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, enter your power...
... BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 119 N Changing/Removing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, enter your power...
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... Esc key and then the < or , key to select the Exit tab. 9 Press the M or m key to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk Password, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 120 N To remove the hard disk password 1 Turn on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears...
... Esc key and then the < or , key to select the Exit tab. 9 Press the M or m key to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk Password, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 120 N To remove the hard disk password 1 Turn on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears...
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... drive is not included 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. See the specifications to hard disk drives and user data. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of the VAIO HDD Protection utility...
... drive is not included 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. See the specifications to hard disk drives and user data. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of the VAIO HDD Protection utility...
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... 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 132 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑...
... 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 132 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑...
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Troubleshooting > Computer n 159 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To resolve 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...
Troubleshooting > Computer n 159 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To resolve 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...
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... work or it . Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. A reset fee will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to turn...
... work or it . Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. A reset fee will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to turn...
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... 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 install the printer driver software before you use your printer is connected to the optional docking station, check to see if the docking station is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your...
... 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 install the printer driver software before you use your printer is connected to the optional docking station, check to see if the docking station is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your...
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Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 191 N Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer...
Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 191 N Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer...