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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 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 Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 59 Using the Wireless LAN...
... Started 11 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 Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 59 Using the Wireless LAN...
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... device to the original factory settings - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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 your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs...
... device to the original factory settings - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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 your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs...
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... the battery compartment of the problem 5. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on the Sony online support...
... the battery compartment of the problem 5. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on the Sony online support...
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... Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in progress. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in Sleep mode...
... Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in progress. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in Sleep mode...
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... computer is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is impossible. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. To avoid...
... computer is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is impossible. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. To avoid...
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... use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger along the bottom edge to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll horizontally. Pinch open to move your finger on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard...
... use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger along the bottom edge to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll horizontally. Pinch open to move your finger on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard...
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... the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. ! Turns off , the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. Features and options in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.
... the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. ! Turns off , the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. Features and options in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. ❑ Press the WEB button. ❑ Press the power button on the computer. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. ❑ Press the WEB button. ❑ Press the power button on the computer. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard...
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...: - n 53 N 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 taskbar. - the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in the ExpressCard module toward...
...: - n 53 N 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 taskbar. - the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in the ExpressCard module toward...
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... computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to connect to protect the computer against online threats. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 60) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to...
... computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to connect to protect the computer against online threats. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 60) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to...
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... screen. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 81 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the VAIO button to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. To use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document for quick reference and the mirror image of the computer, such as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to the button, change...
... screen. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 81 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the VAIO button to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. To use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document for quick reference and the mirror image of the computer, such as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to the button, change...
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... to enter the password to start your computer from unauthorized access. To set the user password, you to protect your computer. The user password is equipped with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in for password entry when turning on password, you have set the power-on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication function, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for service to reset the password. ✍...
... to enter the password to start your computer from unauthorized access. To set the user password, you to protect your computer. The user password is equipped with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in for password entry when turning on password, you have set the power-on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication function, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for service to reset the password. ✍...
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... this software application, you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 102 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed...
... this software application, you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 102 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed...
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... should contact your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer.
... should contact your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer.
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... the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! Troubleshooting > Computer n 131 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. To solve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center...
... the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! Troubleshooting > Computer n 131 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. To solve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center...
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.... If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Troubleshooting > Computer n 133 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it . Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to change the boot device order? A reset fee will be charged. At the...
.... If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Troubleshooting > Computer n 133 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it . Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to change the boot device order? A reset fee will be charged. At the...
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.... Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 149 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 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...
.... Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 149 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 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...
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...: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 155 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
...: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Troubleshooting > Printing n 155 N Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your...
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... while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does 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 your computer. Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 158 N Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and...
... while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does 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 your computer. Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 158 N Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and...
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.... How 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 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. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to change the sound output device? Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. To turn off the Windows startup sound? If a message appears...
.... How 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 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. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to change the sound output device? Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. To turn off the Windows startup sound? If a message appears...