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... Buttons 40 Using the Quick Web Access Function 41 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using "Memory Stick 51 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 58 Using the Internet 66 Using the Network (LAN 67 Using the Wireless LAN 68 Using the Bluetooth Function 74 Using Peripheral Devices 80 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........81 Connecting an External Display 82 Selecting Display Modes 87 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 88 Connecting an External Microphone 90 Connecting a USB Device 91 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 93 Setting the Password...
... Buttons 40 Using the Quick Web Access Function 41 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using "Memory Stick 51 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 58 Using the Internet 66 Using the Network (LAN 67 Using the Wireless LAN 68 Using the Bluetooth Function 74 Using Peripheral Devices 80 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........81 Connecting an External Display 82 Selecting Display Modes 87 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 88 Connecting an External Microphone 90 Connecting a USB Device 91 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 93 Setting the Password...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n5 N Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n5 N Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
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... Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display...
... Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display...
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... device, click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on using the eSATA/USB port: - speeds. ! In this case, use one of the device. The computer may not be connected to recognize your USB device depending on the plug shape of the USB dedicated ports. - Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 17 N A DC IN port (page 20) B Network (LAN) port (page 67) C Air vent D Monitor port (page 82) E HDMI output port (page 85) F eSATA/USB port* Connect an external device...
... device, click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on using the eSATA/USB port: - speeds. ! In this case, use one of the device. The computer may not be connected to recognize your USB device depending on the plug shape of the USB dedicated ports. - Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 17 N A DC IN port (page 20) B Network (LAN) port (page 67) C Air vent D Monitor port (page 82) E HDMI output port (page 85) F eSATA/USB port* Connect an external device...
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... Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator light is lit. Illuminates while data access to a memory card...
... Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator light is lit. Illuminates while data access to a memory card...
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... want to unplug. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media 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 on the taskbar. - the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon is not displayed in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the...
... want to unplug. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media 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 on the taskbar. - the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon is not displayed in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the...
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...) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. Depending on the service contract with your ISP, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Internet. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 68) for Internet access and how to connect your...
...) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. Depending on the service contract with your ISP, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Internet. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 68) for Internet access and how to connect your...
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... 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 Normal mode from unauthorized access by entering the machine password. Do not to forget your computer from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. ! Type of Password Power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. ! User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options...
... 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 Normal mode from unauthorized access by entering the machine password. Do not to forget your computer from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. ! Type of Password Power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. ! User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options...
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... the Windows Power Options. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to suit your requirements for power consumption. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 103 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select...
... the Windows Power Options. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to suit your requirements for power consumption. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 103 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select...
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... Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on...
... Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on...
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... the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 130 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To solve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns...
... the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 130 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To solve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns...
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... encryption key is correct. Troubleshooting > Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) n 140 N Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability 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 the 5 GHz band, make sure the option to use the...
... encryption key is correct. Troubleshooting > Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) n 140 N Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability 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 the 5 GHz band, make sure the option to use the...
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... Connection Utility window. ❑ To display the Bluetooth icon on a destination device for the device that you need to change the SCMS-T settings, follow these steps: ✍ Some VAIO models detect support of the SCMS-T settings. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 147 N What should I do if the Bluetooth icon is not displayed on the taskbar? ❑ If the VAIO Smart Network is installed on your computer, make sure that the switch next to Bluetooth is no need...
... Connection Utility window. ❑ To display the Bluetooth icon on a destination device for the device that you need to change the SCMS-T settings, follow these steps: ✍ Some VAIO models detect support of the SCMS-T settings. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 147 N What should I do if the Bluetooth icon is not displayed on the taskbar? ❑ If the VAIO Smart Network is installed on your computer, make sure that the switch next to Bluetooth is no need...
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... package to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. 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 make sure the...
... package to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer's hardware devices. 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 make sure the...
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... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box...
... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box...
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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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... hear sound from the device connected to 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. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 164 N Audio/Video How 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? How do I turn off the Windows startup sound? To turn off the Windows startup sound...
... hear sound from the device connected to 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. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 164 N Audio/Video How 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? How do I turn off the Windows startup sound? To turn off the Windows startup sound...
Recovery Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...; media, DVD-RAM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs as Recovery Media. 1 Connect your computer to the Internet, download and install the latest updates using the external optical disc drive, press the F11 key several times before the VAIO logo screen disappears. Recovering your computer is not equipped with a built- To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and click Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. See the back side. Use the following software. The recovery...
...; media, DVD-RAM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs as Recovery Media. 1 Connect your computer to the Internet, download and install the latest updates using the external optical disc drive, press the F11 key several times before the VAIO logo screen disappears. Recovering your computer is not equipped with a built- To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and click Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. See the back side. Use the following software. The recovery...
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... formatted the built-in storage device without using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on the Control Panel window before you may not be charged. Typically, a restore point is not selected, you to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you create the restore point manually on and the power indicator light is lit. Make...
... formatted the built-in storage device without using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on the Control Panel window before you may not be charged. Typically, a restore point is not selected, you to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you create the restore point manually on and the power indicator light is lit. Make...
Safety - Safety Information
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... serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. For customers in a secure location. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any time without notice and may not be identical to this product. Software specifications...
... serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. For customers in a secure location. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any time without notice and may not be identical to this product. Software specifications...