User Manual
Page 2
... Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using ...Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using Intel(R) VT 91 Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 95
... Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using ...Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using Intel(R) VT 91 Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 95
User Manual
Page 4
... -the-art computing experience. ! How to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer...
... -the-art computing experience. ! How to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer...
User Manual
Page 5
...❑ Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee, and Service Support 2. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about solving common problems. To view this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start , All... language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to ...
...❑ Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee, and Service Support 2. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about solving common problems. To view this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start , All... language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to ...
User Manual
Page 6
...the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer ready at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Some other... VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have the serial number of your VAIO computer. In case you have problems ...
...the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer ready at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Some other... VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have the serial number of your VAIO computer. In case you have problems ...
User Manual
Page 9
Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) n9 N
Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) n9 N
User Manual
Page 10
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 10 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35) D LCD screen (page 108) E ASSIST button* (page 34) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 34) G VAIO button* (page 34) H Power button I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 33) K Right button (page 33) L Left button (page 33) * On selected models only.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 10 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35) D LCD screen (page 108) E ASSIST button* (page 34) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 34) G VAIO button* (page 34) H Power button I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 33) K Right button (page 33) L Left button (page 33) * On selected models only.
User Manual
Page 23
... the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you are in use, your computer may not enter...
... the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you are in use, your computer may not enter...
User Manual
Page 24
See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options.
See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options.
User Manual
Page 29
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently and securely. Your computer must be connected to ...installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently and securely. Your computer must be connected to ...installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
User Manual
Page 30
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-...
User Manual
Page 31
... m or < key. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... m or < key. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
User Manual
Page 32
...+F10 keys. Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 32 N Function Changes the size of power consumption...
...+F10 keys. Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 32 N Function Changes the size of power consumption...
User Manual
Page 33
... software applications, you will be able to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to connect a mouse before connecting...
... software applications, you will be able to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to connect a mouse before connecting...
User Manual
Page 34
... a mouse. Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off, depending on your computer. Special-function button ASSIST button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off the LCD backlight. To turn on the touch pad. ! Some features and options in this section... or in Normal mode or Sleep mode. Slide your computer. Press any key. - While the computer is in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. You cannot turn on your model.
... a mouse. Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off, depending on your computer. Special-function button ASSIST button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off the LCD backlight. To turn on the touch pad. ! Some features and options in this section... or in Normal mode or Sleep mode. Slide your computer. Press any key. - While the computer is in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. You cannot turn on your model.
User Manual
Page 35
... WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your desired icon in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the main window. To use the...
... WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your desired icon in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the main window. To use the...
User Manual
Page 36
Some features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. The drive tray slides out. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive.
Some features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. The drive tray slides out. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive.
User Manual
Page 37
Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
User Manual
Page 38
... 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
... 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
User Manual
Page 39
...to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. The AACS key update requires Internet access. To play or view the... contents of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with your VAIO computer, be compatible with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray...
...to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. The AACS key update requires Internet access. To play or view the... contents of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with your VAIO computer, be compatible with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray...
User Manual
Page 40
... > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc ... adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on your computer, or the computer may not be able to a disc. To play some Blu-ray Disc content on playing discs To...
... > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc ... adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on your computer, or the computer may not be able to a disc. To play some Blu-ray Disc content on playing discs To...