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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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... Charging the Battery Pack (page 22) 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 the program you are enabled. Illuminates while the built-in progress. Press the key a second time to turn it a second time to the built-in Sleep mode, and turns...
... Charging the Battery Pack (page 22) 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 the program you are enabled. Illuminates while the built-in progress. Press the key a second time to turn it a second time to the built-in Sleep mode, and turns...
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... ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Your computer is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you enable the battery care function of battery. To avoid loss of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control...
... ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Your computer is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you enable the battery care function of battery. To avoid loss of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control...
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... can pinch on the screen using the touch pad. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). On web browser software or image viewer software, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. If you can flick left button. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. Press the...
... can pinch on the screen using the touch pad. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). On web browser software or image viewer software, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. If you can flick left button. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. Press the...
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... VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N Notes on region codes ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of the drive. Any difficulties caused by the warranty. If 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...
... VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N Notes on region codes ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of the drive. Any difficulties caused by the warranty. If 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...
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... is not displayed on the taskbar. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug. 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 Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in the ExpressCard module toward the...
... is not displayed on the taskbar. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug. 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 Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in the ExpressCard module toward the...
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For detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to the Internet. When you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 57...
For detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to the Internet. When you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 57...
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... I change the device for updates. To connect a TV to change the sound output device? (page 155). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to your computer. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 73 N Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to external input. 4 Set up...
... I change the device for updates. To connect a TV to change the sound output device? (page 155). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to your computer. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 73 N Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to external input. 4 Set up...
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... the HDMI input. 2 Turn on installation and use. Your computer has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your TV for sound output. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 74 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV You can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. See Why doesn't my screen display a video...
... the HDMI input. 2 Turn on installation and use. Your computer has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your TV for sound output. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 74 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV You can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. See Why doesn't my screen display a video...
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... the BIOS setup screen, as well as to forget your computer. ! Type of Password Power-on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on or returns to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of passwords: - To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Do not to start the computer. - User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options in...
... the BIOS setup screen, as well as to forget your computer. ! Type of Password Power-on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on or returns to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of passwords: - To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Do not to start the computer. - User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options in...
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The BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 88 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. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select...
The BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 88 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. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select...
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... indicates what kind of power source you can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Change the settings for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management function is added to display the window that shows your desired power plan. Change the 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 computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes...
... indicates what kind of power source you can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Change the settings for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management function is added to display the window that shows your desired power plan. Change the 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 computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes...
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... specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your dealer to find out about the configuration of memory installed on your computer. Contact VAIO-Link if you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO...
... specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your dealer to find out about the configuration of memory installed on your computer. Contact VAIO-Link if you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO...
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You can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using the VAIO Recovery Center. See the Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. There are used to restore your computer system to recover your computer is not equipped with a built-in optical disc drive, you need to its factory default settings. You can create recovery discs using the VAIO Recovery Center. The discs are two ways to its factory default settings? To create the discs, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Recovery Center, and Create Recovery Discs. ! How can...
You can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using the VAIO Recovery Center. See the Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. There are used to restore your computer system to recover your computer is not equipped with a built-in optical disc drive, you need to its factory default settings. You can create recovery discs using the VAIO Recovery Center. The discs are two ways to its factory default settings? To create the discs, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Recovery Center, and Create Recovery Discs. ! How can...
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... setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26). What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in use the camera under fluorescent lights due to an AC outlet. In some software applications, you use ? To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting...
... setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26). What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in use the camera under fluorescent lights due to an AC outlet. In some software applications, you use ? To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting...
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... key 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 lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on selected models only, is disabled...
... key 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 lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on selected models only, is disabled...
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... AC power and try the disc again. 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 malfunction. ❑ Make sure your computer's hardware devices.
... AC power and try the disc again. 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 malfunction. ❑ Make sure your computer's hardware devices.
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... your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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 before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK.
... your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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 before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK.
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See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move 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...
See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move 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...
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... 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? 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 cannot use my digital video camcorder? If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound...
... 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? 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 cannot use my digital video camcorder? If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound...