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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 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using "Memory Stick 36 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 43 Using the Internet 47 Using the Network (LAN 48 Using the Wireless LAN 49 Using the Wireless WAN 54 Using the Bluetooth Function 58 Using Peripheral Devices 64 Connecting an...
... 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 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using "Memory Stick 36 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 43 Using the Internet 47 Using the Network (LAN 48 Using the Wireless LAN 49 Using the Wireless WAN 54 Using the Bluetooth Function 58 Using Peripheral Devices 64 Connecting an...
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... experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on models with other editions of the Windows 7 operating system. How to provide you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the VAIO Control Center To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied...
... experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on models with other editions of the Windows 7 operating system. How to provide you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the VAIO Control Center To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied...
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... access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about solving common problems. To view this on recovering, backup and troubleshooting. ❑ Windows Help and Support - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide...
... access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about solving common problems. To view this on recovering, backup and troubleshooting. ❑ Windows Help and Support - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide...
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... 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 on the program you are enabled. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is charging. Press the key a second time 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...
... 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 on the program you are enabled. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is charging. Press the key a second time 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...
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... loss of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of data, you should either connect the AC adapter to an AC power source. If the battery pack runs out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When the...
... loss of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of data, you should either connect the AC adapter to an AC power source. If the battery pack runs out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When the...
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To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to scroll vertically. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your...
To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to scroll vertically. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your...
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... connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may 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. Depending on devices required for Internet access...
... connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may 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. Depending on devices required for Internet access...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 70 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you can select a display mode with the Fn Key (page 32) for more information. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn+F7 keys. To select a display mode from the display settings 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down list next to display the same content on your computer screen and the...
Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 70 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you can select a display mode with the Fn Key (page 32) for more information. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn+F7 keys. To select a display mode from the display settings 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down list next to display the same content on your computer screen and the...
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... your password. 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 password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to be reset and a fee will be prompted after you select your computer. ! To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 77 N Setting the Password Setting the password allows...
... your password. 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 password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to be reset and a fee will be prompted after you select your computer. ! To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 77 N Setting the Password Setting the password allows...
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... 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 81 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer...
... 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 81 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer...
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... current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. With this icon to display the window that shows your computer and longer battery life. This icon indicates what kind of power source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings...
... current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. With this icon to display the window that shows your computer and longer battery life. This icon indicates what kind of power source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings...
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... keys or the power switch may become unstable if the operating mode is not compatible. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 105 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? For details, see Installing/Removing the Battery Pack (page 19). ❑ If the problem persists, it means the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode...
... keys or the power switch may become unstable if the operating mode is not compatible. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 105 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? For details, see Installing/Removing the Battery Pack (page 19). ❑ If the problem persists, it means the installed battery pack is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode...
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... a USB optical disc drive, you want to change. 5 Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order. 6 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. What should I do if I change the boot device order. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 107 N How can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? To change the boot device. Follow these steps: 1 Turn...
... a USB optical disc drive, you want to change. 5 Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order. 6 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. What should I do if I change the boot device order. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 107 N How can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? To change the boot device. Follow these steps: 1 Turn...
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...default settings. How can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using the VAIO Recovery Center. To create the discs, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Recovery Center, and Create Recovery Discs. ! You can I create recovery discs? How can create recovery discs using the VAIO Recovery Center. See the Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. To restore them, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Recovery Center, and Reinstall Programs or Drivers. If your computer is not equipped with a built-in optical disc drive, you need to its factory default settings...
...default settings. How can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using the VAIO Recovery Center. To create the discs, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Recovery Center, and Create Recovery Discs. ! You can I create recovery discs? How can create recovery discs using the VAIO Recovery Center. See the Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. To restore them, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Recovery Center, and Reinstall Programs or Drivers. If your computer is not equipped with a built-in optical disc drive, you need to its factory default settings...
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... the improper installation of your computer and remove the battery pack. To solve this problem, turn off your battery pack on the VAIO Control Center. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29) for information on the VAIO Control Center. Remove the battery pack and contact VAIOLink. If you can enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power? The battery care function is not compatible. Check the settings on...
... the improper installation of your computer and remove the battery pack. To solve this problem, turn off your battery pack on the VAIO Control Center. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29) for information on the VAIO Control Center. Remove the battery pack and contact VAIOLink. If you can enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power? The battery care function is not compatible. Check the settings on...
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... lighting output frequency and the shutter speed. The battery pack is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is the video input from the built-in camera suspended for a few seconds? If your computer to one of power. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting...
... lighting output frequency and the shutter speed. The battery pack is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is the video input from the built-in camera suspended for a few seconds? If your computer to one of power. Connect your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting...
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.... Troubleshooting > Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) n 117 N Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is...
.... Troubleshooting > Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) n 117 N Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is...
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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 install the printer driver software before you use your...
... 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 install the printer driver software before you use your...
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... may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , slide (in the direction of unsaved data. Turning off . ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 133 N Touch Pad What should I do 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...
... may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , slide (in the direction of unsaved data. Turning off . ! Troubleshooting > Touch Pad n 133 N Touch Pad What should I do 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...
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.... 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? If you 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 need to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. How do I turn off the Windows startup sound? Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 136 N Audio/Video How do I change the device for sound output and click Set Default.
.... 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? If you 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 need to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. How do I turn off the Windows startup sound? Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 136 N Audio/Video How do I change the device for sound output and click Set Default.