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... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 17 Connecting a Power Source 18 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 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 60 Using the Bluetooth Function 64 Using...
... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 17 Connecting a Power Source 18 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 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 60 Using the Bluetooth Function 64 Using...
User Manual
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... only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can...
... only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can...
User Manual
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... removal. - Notes on using the eSATA/USB port: - speeds. ! H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 52) I i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 85) *1 There may not be no sound from an output device connected to the port simultaneously. - Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A DC IN port (page 18) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (LAN) port (page 59) E Monitor port (page 75) F HDMI output port*1 (page 77) G eSATA/USB port*2 Connect an external device compatible with the USB 2.0 standard and supports...
... removal. - Notes on using the eSATA/USB port: - speeds. ! H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 52) I i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 85) *1 There may not be no sound from an output device connected to the port simultaneously. - Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A DC IN port (page 18) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (LAN) port (page 59) E Monitor port (page 75) F HDMI output port*1 (page 77) G eSATA/USB port*2 Connect an external device compatible with the USB 2.0 standard and supports...
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... 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 on the program you are enabled. Illuminates while the battery pack is in use . Illuminates while the built-in camera is charging. Press the Num Lk key to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator light is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights...
... 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 on the program you are enabled. Illuminates while the battery pack is in use . Illuminates while the built-in camera is charging. Press the Num Lk key to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator light is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights...
User Manual
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... pointer operations. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. n 36 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Flick Pinch Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Press the left button twice in quick motion on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature...
... pointer operations. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. n 36 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Flick Pinch Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Press the left button twice in quick motion on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature...
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Special-function button Functions DISPLAY OFF button Turns off , depending on the touch pad. ! To turn on the LCD backlight, do any of the following: - Press any special-function button. - You cannot turn on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as a mouse. u Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the built-in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center...
Special-function button Functions DISPLAY OFF button Turns off , depending on the touch pad. ! To turn on the LCD backlight, do any of the following: - Press any special-function button. - You cannot turn on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as a mouse. u Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the built-in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center...
User Manual
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... the on the taskbar. - the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed 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 4 when: - the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you...
... the on the taskbar. - the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed 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 4 when: - the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you...
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... devices required for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, 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. The following types of Internet connection services may need to set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you connect your modem. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 60) for Internet access...
... devices required for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, 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. The following types of Internet connection services may need to set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you connect your modem. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 60) for Internet access...
User Manual
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... BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. Do not to forget your password. Type of passwords: - Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 88 N Setting the Password Setting the password allows you to protect your computer from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. ! To set the user password, you must first set two types 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 password...
... BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. Do not to forget your password. Type of passwords: - Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 88 N Setting the Password Setting the password allows you to protect your computer from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. ! To set the user password, you must first set two types 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 password...
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... > Setting the Password n 92 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. 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...
... > Setting the Password n 92 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. 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...
User Manual
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... icon on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of your power status. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 97 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for power consumption. This icon indicates what kind of power source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on...
... icon on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of your power status. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 97 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for power consumption. This icon indicates what kind of power source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on...
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of the warranty during your...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of the warranty during your...
User Manual
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... reduced for power conserving purposes, which you need to change the boot device. To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer? Turn on battery power, the CPU clock frequency is running on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. While your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which...
... reduced for power conserving purposes, which you need to change the boot device. To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer? Turn on battery power, the CPU clock frequency is running on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. While your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which...
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... enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is running on battery power? The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of power. Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera...
... enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is running on battery power? The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of power. Troubleshooting > Built-in Camera...
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... 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 of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. Condensation can come off while the disc is in the left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
... 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 of the optical disc drives of your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. Condensation can come off while the disc is in the left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
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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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... the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse 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? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 36). ❑ Make...
... the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse 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? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 36). ❑ Make...
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... Windows startup sound? To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select your computer or camcorder. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 161 N Audio/Video What should I 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 if I cannot use my digital video camcorder? If you need to change the sound output device...
... Windows startup sound? To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select your computer or camcorder. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 161 N Audio/Video What should I 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 if I cannot use my digital video camcorder? If you need to change the sound output device...
Safety - Safety Information
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... OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. reserves the right to make any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY...
... OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. reserves the right to make any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY...
Startup Guide
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... factory-installed settings in the process of powering on 5 Locate VAIO Manual What to do next AC adapter Power cord Battery pack The illustrations in this sheet) Safety Information Help and Support is important to follow these guidelines. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to launch the software. Press the button to download the updates. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. Create your recovery discs Create...
... factory-installed settings in the process of powering on 5 Locate VAIO Manual What to do next AC adapter Power cord Battery pack The illustrations in this sheet) Safety Information Help and Support is important to follow these guidelines. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to launch the software. Press the button to download the updates. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. Create your recovery discs Create...