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... Started 9 Locating Controls and Ports 10 About the Indicator Lights 16 Connecting a Power Source 17 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 the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using "Memory Stick 43 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 49 Using the Internet 55 Using the Network (LAN 56 Using the Wireless LAN 57 Using the Bluetooth Function 62 Using Peripheral...
... Started 9 Locating Controls and Ports 10 About the Indicator Lights 16 Connecting a Power Source 17 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 the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using "Memory Stick 43 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 49 Using the Internet 55 Using the Network (LAN 56 Using the Wireless LAN 57 Using the Bluetooth Function 62 Using Peripheral...
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... built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in uppercase. Letters appear in lowercase if you 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...
... built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in uppercase. Letters appear in lowercase if you 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...
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... power indicator lights blink, you should save your data frequently. If the battery pack runs out of battery. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using...
... power indicator lights blink, you should save your data frequently. If the battery pack runs out of battery. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using...
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... zoom in quick motion on an item or object. Be sure to move your finger on the screen using the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. On web browser software or image viewer software, you will be able to scroll horizontally. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any...
... zoom in quick motion on an item or object. Be sure to move your finger on the screen using the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. On web browser software or image viewer software, you will be able to scroll horizontally. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any...
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... most regions of the world), you change the region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it to make the new setting effective. ❑ Do not try to change the region code settings of the drive are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on your...
... most regions of the world), you change the region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it to make the new setting effective. ❑ Do not try to change the region code settings of the drive are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on your...
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.... - n 50 N the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed 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. the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on...
.... - n 50 N the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed 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. the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on...
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... detailed information on devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services may need to set up devices required for Internet access 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. ! Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with...
... detailed information on devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services may need to set up devices required for Internet access 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. ! Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with...
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... one provided by Sony for sound output. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 155). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to your computer. To connect a TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV...
... one provided by Sony for sound output. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 155). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to your computer. To connect a TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV...
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... adjusted by the connected audio device only. Your computer has no control over the output volume of an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port on installation and use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 74 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 155). 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input. 2 Turn...
... adjusted by the connected audio device only. Your computer has no control over the output volume of an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port on installation and use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 74 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 155). 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input. 2 Turn...
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... user account. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Machine password: Allows users with its own password. ✍ Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. ! You can use BIOS functions to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of passwords: - Write down the password and keep it in the BIOS setup screen, as well as to forget your password. Type of the BIOS setup options...
... user account. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Machine password: Allows users with its own password. ✍ Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. ! You can use BIOS functions to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of passwords: - Write down the password and keep it in the BIOS setup screen, as well as to forget your password. Type of the BIOS setup options...
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... Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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 twice, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 88 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
... Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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 twice, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 88 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
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... VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you set up power plans for running on the right of your desired power plan. With this icon to display the window that shows your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of power source you start...
... VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you set up power plans for running on the right of your desired power plan. With this icon to display the window that shows your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of power source you start...
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... the configuration of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. The type of module and the amount of your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your computer. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO...
... the configuration of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. The type of module and the amount of your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your computer. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO...
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... Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. To create the discs, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Recovery Center, and Create Recovery Discs. ! See the Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. You can I restore my computer system to its factory default settings. There are used to restore your computer system to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied). Troubleshooting > Recovery n 125 N Recovery How can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using the VAIO Recovery Center. How can I create recovery discs? The discs...
... Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. To create the discs, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Recovery Center, and Create Recovery Discs. ! See the Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. You can I restore my computer system to its factory default settings. There are used to restore your computer system to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied). Troubleshooting > Recovery n 125 N Recovery How can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using the VAIO Recovery Center. How can I create recovery discs? The discs...
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... Fn key is running out of camera images. Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera n 130 N What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. To reduce flicker noise, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26). Why is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. In some software applications, you use ? Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep...
... Fn key is running out of camera images. Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera n 130 N What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. To reduce flicker noise, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26). Why is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. In some software applications, you use ? Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep...
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... band, make sure the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is affected by default. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer to a wireless LAN access point using . ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is...
... band, make sure the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is affected by default. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer to a wireless LAN access point using . ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is...
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... disc drive. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 141 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 be incompatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may need to enable...
... disc drive. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 141 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 be incompatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may need to enable...
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... the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 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...
... the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 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...
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... 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 restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work , press the Windows key once and then the , key several times, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer...
... 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 restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work , press the Windows key once and then the , key several times, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer...
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... a port, such as 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. How do I cannot use my digital video camcorder? Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 155 N Audio/Video What should I do if 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? To turn off the Windows startup sound...
... a port, such as 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. How do I cannot use my digital video camcorder? Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 155 N Audio/Video What should I do if 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? To turn off the Windows startup sound...