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... for the product to change. Allocation of system memory to 5 hours9 General Security Trusted Platform Module (TCG ver. 1.2 certified) Action Buttons VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Speed/Stamina, Wireless On/Off Pointing Device Touchpad (Gesture supported) Accessories Supplied Accessories Internal Lithium Polymer Battery (4400mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord Colors Color Platinum Silver 1. Additional support may vary by Exmor™ sensor and microphone QWERTY, 103 keys with 1.7mm stroke...
... for the product to change. Allocation of system memory to 5 hours9 General Security Trusted Platform Module (TCG ver. 1.2 certified) Action Buttons VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Speed/Stamina, Wireless On/Off Pointing Device Touchpad (Gesture supported) Accessories Supplied Accessories Internal Lithium Polymer Battery (4400mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord Colors Color Platinum Silver 1. Additional support may vary by Exmor™ sensor and microphone QWERTY, 103 keys with 1.7mm stroke...
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... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 20 Connecting a Power Source 21 Using the Battery Pack 23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 33 Using the Power Saving Modes 34 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 37 Using Your VAIO Computer 40 Using the Keyboard 41 Using the Touch Pad 44 Using Special-function Buttons 45 Using the Quick Web Access Function 46 Using the Built-in Camera 48 Using the Optical Disc Drive 49 Using "Memory Stick 56 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 63 Using the Internet...
... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 20 Connecting a Power Source 21 Using the Battery Pack 23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 33 Using the Power Saving Modes 34 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 37 Using Your VAIO Computer 40 Using the Keyboard 41 Using the Touch Pad 44 Using Special-function Buttons 45 Using the Quick Web Access Function 46 Using the Built-in Camera 48 Using the Optical Disc Drive 49 Using "Memory Stick 56 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 63 Using the Internet...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations carefully. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Regulations -
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations carefully. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Regulations -
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... need. In Store 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 are looking for your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem...
... need. In Store 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 are looking for your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem...
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... access to change how you are enabled. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in camera Media access Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights...
... access to change how you are enabled. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in camera Media access Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights...
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... N Function Switches the display output between your computer while an external display is turned off. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the connected external display. When you disconnect a display cable...
... N Function Switches the display output between your computer while an external display is turned off. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the connected external display. When you disconnect a display cable...
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... left button twice in or pinch close to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. On web browsers or image viewer software, you can move forward. With some software applications, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center to change the touch pad settings. ! Be sure to zoom out. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad by pressing the Fn+F1 keys. With many applications, this action displays...
... left button twice in or pinch close to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. On web browsers or image viewer software, you can move forward. With some software applications, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center to change the touch pad settings. ! Be sure to zoom out. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad by pressing the Fn+F1 keys. With many applications, this action displays...
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... DC IN port, the LAN port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot and the SD memory card slot. ❑ the wireless WAN function (available on selected models only). ❑ the Intel® Wireless Display (installed on selected models only). ❑ the WiMAX function (available on Using the Quick Web Access Function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you first need to use : ❑ the ASSIST button. ❑ the Scr Lk key in...
... DC IN port, the LAN port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot and the SD memory card slot. ❑ the wireless WAN function (available on selected models only). ❑ the Intel® Wireless Display (installed on selected models only). ❑ the WiMAX function (available on Using the Quick Web Access Function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you first need to use : ❑ the ASSIST button. ❑ the Scr Lk key in...
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... take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 69) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 67 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network.
... take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 69) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 67 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network.
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... out at your data maintenance and management. Be sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. To initialize and configure the TPM See the on the computer. ! Sony assumes no liability for detailed information. Then, double-click setup.exe in the...
... out at your data maintenance and management. Be sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. To initialize and configure the TPM See the on the computer. ! Sony assumes no liability for detailed information. Then, double-click setup.exe in the...
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... of the list to recover the computer system using your Recovery Media. 8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 9 After your system needs to configure the boot order in the BIOS setup screen: ! To enable the ports, follow the steps in the BIOS setup screen. The BIOS setup screen appears. You cannot use USB devices if you boot the computer. Follow these steps to access the USB flash memory device when you disable the USB ports in...
... of the list to recover the computer system using your Recovery Media. 8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 9 After your system needs to configure the boot order in the BIOS setup screen: ! To enable the ports, follow the steps in the BIOS setup screen. The BIOS setup screen appears. You cannot use USB devices if you boot the computer. Follow these steps to access the USB flash memory device when you disable the USB ports in...
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See the specifications to an external display. 4 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD BD, and CyberLink PowerDVD BD. 5 Click located at the lower right corner of your computer. On models with the Blu-ray Disc Drive, you can play Blu-ray 3D Disc media Some features and options may not be available on your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 115 N ✍ See the manual that...
See the specifications to an external display. 4 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD BD, and CyberLink PowerDVD BD. 5 Click located at the lower right corner of your computer. On models with the Blu-ray Disc Drive, you can play Blu-ray 3D Disc media Some features and options may not be available on your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 115 N ✍ See the manual that...
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... password will be charged. 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 or returns to be reset and a fee will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of the BIOS setup options, as well as to change all the setup options...
... password will be charged. 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 or returns to be reset and a fee will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of the BIOS setup options, as well as to change all the setup options...
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... confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 128 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and try again. 2 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select...
... confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 128 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and try again. 2 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select...
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.... ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To avoid invalidation of your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 136 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...
.... ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To avoid invalidation of your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 136 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...
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... software and drivers? To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in optical disc drive, you need to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied). See the help file included with a built-in the center pane. How can I create Recovery Media? There are used to restore your computer system to its factory default settings? See the Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. You can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using...
... software and drivers? To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in optical disc drive, you need to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied). See the help file included with a built-in the center pane. How can I create Recovery Media? There are used to restore your computer system to its factory default settings? See the Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. You can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using...
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... you are using the external optical disc drive or USB flash drive, press the F11 key repeatedly until the Select recovery type window appears. 7 Select Custom recovery - To enable the ports, follow the steps in Disabling Built-in Devices (page 133). 3 Turn off the computer and turn it on the model without a built-in Normal mode. ! If your data, if needed. 6 Follow the on -screen instructions. message appears, make a backup copy of the recovery area? Troubleshooting > Recovery / Recovery Media n 169...
... you are using the external optical disc drive or USB flash drive, press the F11 key repeatedly until the Select recovery type window appears. 7 Select Custom recovery - To enable the ports, follow the steps in Disabling Built-in Devices (page 133). 3 Turn off the computer and turn it on the model without a built-in Normal mode. ! If your data, if needed. 6 Follow the on -screen instructions. message appears, make a backup copy of the recovery area? Troubleshooting > Recovery / Recovery Media n 169...
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... 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 access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is not on the taskbar, click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Smart Network, and then change the setting to display...
... 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 access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is not on the taskbar, click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Smart Network, and then change the setting to display...
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... 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 install the printer driver software before you cannot use your printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the USB ports. To enable the ports, follow the steps in Disabling Built-in the BIOS setup screen, you use the printer connected to cancel the Enable bidirectional support...
... 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 install the printer driver software before you cannot use your printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the USB ports. To enable the ports, follow the steps in Disabling Built-in the BIOS setup screen, you use the printer connected to cancel the Enable bidirectional support...
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... using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply. You may need to install software before you cannot use a peripheral device? To enable the ports, follow the steps in Disabling Built-in the BIOS setup screen, you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your USB device for more information. Troubleshooting...
... using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply. You may need to install software before you cannot use a peripheral device? To enable the ports, follow the steps in Disabling Built-in the BIOS setup screen, you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your USB device for more information. Troubleshooting...