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1. Right click Press the right button 4 once With many applications this action displays a context sensitive shortcut menu if any Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature You can disable enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer To change the touch pad settings use the VAIO Control Center Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations 31 Using the Built in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built in MOTION EYE camera Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer With the appropriate image capture software you can perform the following operations Q Capture still images and movies Q Sense and capture object movements for monitoring purposes Q Edit captured data Turning on the computer activates the built in camera Video calls are possible with the appropriate software Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deact
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3. The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners SD Logo is a trademark Bae SDHC Logo is a trademark ae CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC PlaceEngine is a registered trademark of Koozyt Inc PlaceEngine was developed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories Inc and is licensed by Koozyt Inc ae XMB and xross media bar are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Not all the software listed above may be delivered with your model 131 Notice 2010 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contai
4. What should do if do not hear sound from my headphones or audio video controller Check the SCMS T settings If your headphones or audio video controller does not support SCMS T content protection you need to connect the device using the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile A2DP Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers 2 Right click the icon for the device that you want to connect using the A2DP and select Control 3 Click SCMS T Settings 4 Click to cancel the Connect to a device only if it supports SCMS T content protection check box What should do if the Bluetooth icon is not displayed on the taskbar Make sure that the switch next to Bluetooth is set to On in the VAIO Smart Network window 114 Optical Discs What should do if my external optical disc drive does not work properly Make sure that your external optical disc drive is connected to an AC power source and the USB port on your computer If it is not connected the external optical disc drive may not work properly 115 Display Why did my screen go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 23 for more information Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicat
5. gently or it may pop out unexpectedly 35 Formatting Memory Stick To format Memory Stick Memory Stick is formatted by default and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps oF O N Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports Memory Stick when formatting the media Formatting Memory Stick erases the entire data stored on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot Carefully slide Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer Right click the Memory Stick icon and select Format Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options Click Start Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format Memory Stick depending on the media type 36 37 Notes on Using Memory Stick E D m m a Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 32 GB that are available as of January 2010 However not all Memory St
6. Bluetooth settings from the list 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box The Options tab may not appear in the window depending on the model 111 What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer E E E Check the suggestions in What should I do if cannot find the Bluetooth device I want to communicate with page 110 Make sure the other devices are authenticated The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Why is my Bluetooth connection slow E Q Q The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communications altogether Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away
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8. Saving Mode O a A QO N Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in 108 What should do if cannot access the Internet E Ooo vo Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 107 to change the settings Why is the data transfer soeed slow E The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual th
9. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information Q Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents Q For information on how to remove a USB device see the manual that came with the device Q To protect your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following LY When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Q Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected 67 Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Q Setting the Password page 68 Q Using the VAIO Control Center page 75 68 Setting the Password Setting the password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on or returns to Normal mode from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode Do not to forget your password Write down the password and keep it in a secure place Power on password Windows password You can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords Machine password Allows users with administrative rights to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer User password Allows the standard user
10. be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications It may also vary in some countries or areas Control and Port Mark List Control port mark Control port name MOTION EYE Built in MOTION EYE camera page 31 WIRELESS WIRELESS switch page 44 page 49 Memory Stick Duo slot page 32 Your computer supports only Duo size Memory Stick SD memory card slot page 38 USB port page 65 Compliant with the USB 2 0 standard and supports high full low speeds Network LAN port page 43 Monitor port page 59 Microphone jack page 64 Headphones jack page 58 11 Location List of Controls and Ports without Marks Built in microphone monaural Located on the left side of the built in MOTION EYE camera Media Access indicator page 12 Located next to the Memory Stick Duo slot and the SD memory card slot Security slot Located on the right side of the USB ports Located on the left side of the monitor port DC IN port P l 12 About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power Illuminates in green while the computer is on blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is turned off or enters Hibernate mode Charge q_ Illuminates while the battery pack is charging See Charging the Battery Pack page 18 for more information Built in MOTION EYE camera I
11. cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 61 for changing the display output Alternatively you can press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 28 for more information The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In such a case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Click the drop down list next to Resolution 3 Move the slider up to increase or down to decrease the screen resolution You can check the total amount of the graphics and video memory available Right click on the desktop select Screen resolution and click Advanced Settings and the Adapter tab The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of memory on your computer What should I do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen What should do if the external display remains blank Press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 28 for more information 118 Printing What should do if cannot print a document E Q Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to
12. cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In such a case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact VAIO Support To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged back up your data regularly 82 UY Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction To open the computer hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other To carry the computer with the lid open be sure to hold the computer with both hands P cD SS E amp Q Usea carrying case specially designed to carry your computer 83 Handling the LCD Screen E Q E Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be sure to block direct sunlight when using your computer near a window Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a damage Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for an extended period of time The residual image disappears after a w
13. enter Sleep or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 2 3 Close all open programs Click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start E This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To solve this problem turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then reinstall the battery pack to the computer For details see Installing Removing the Battery Pack page 15 If the problem persists it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact VAIO Support 96 Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System P
14. from obstacles or closer to the device to which it is connected Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Why can t use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function For more details search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information 112 Can use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of Bluetooth devices to avoid radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth function on the computer is permitted Why can t use the Bluetooth function when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights Why can t use the Bluetooth devices when switch users If you switch users without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work Be sure to log off before switching users To log off your system click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Log off Why can t exchange business card data with a mobile phone The business card exchange function is not supported 113
15. the ports on the printer and your computer Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information If 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 your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and Devices and Printers Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oF OQO N 119 Microphone What should do if my microphone does not work Q Ifyou are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer Q Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound input device follow these steps 1 oF OQ N Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Recording tab select your desired device for sound inpu
16. time on your computer Size of file being exchanged Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction 54 Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth E E devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values Read the Bluetooth regulations guide before using the Bluetooth function The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause channel congestion resulting in poor performan
17. All Programs and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 28 Using the Touch Pad page 30 Using the Built in Camera page 31 Using Memory Stick page 32 Using Other Modules Memory Cards page 38 Using the Internet page 42 Using the Network LAN page 43 Using the Wireless LAN page 44 Using the Bluetooth Function page 49 DCDoOuoOUODOHOOUDEA 27 28 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model specific tasks Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching Fn 0X F2 muting Turns on and off the built in speakers or the headphones Fn F3 F4 volume control Changes the volume level To increase the volume keep pressing the Fn F4 keys or press the Fn F4 keys and then the 4 or gt key To decrease the volume keep pressing the Fn F3 keys or press the Fn F3 keys and then the or amp key Fn F5 F6 brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F6 keys or press the Fn F6 keys and then the or gt key To decrease lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F5 keys or press the Fn
18. F5 keys and then the or amp key Fn 0 amp F7 display output Switches the display output between your computer screen an external display simultaneous l output to both and multiple displays with both that function as a single desktop Press the Enter key to select the display output If you disconnect a display cable from your computer while an external display is selected as the display output destination the computer screen goes blank In such a case press the F7 key twice while holding down the Fn key and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to the computer screen Multiple displays may not be supported depending on the operating system on your computer 29 Zz Ee Provides the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states Fn F F12 hibernation l n of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built in storage device and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power switch to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 23 Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad KO a N Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice in a row
19. O logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation str Memory STICK and Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo MagicGate OpenMG Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro M2 and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Walkman is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and the Blu ray Disc logo are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association Intel Pentium Intel SoeedStep and Atom are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows the Windows logo and BitLocker are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Roxio Easy Media Creator is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO and WinDVD BD for VAIO are trademarks of InterVideo Inc ArcSoft and the ArcSoft logo are registered trademarks of ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft WebCam Companion is a trademark of ArcSoft Inc ATI and ATI Catalyst are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners 130
20. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VPCM1 Series Contents BGIOIG USC rele i cialis Ae ala ce E 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 0 5 Ergonomic Considerations ccccssseeceeeeeeeseeeeeeees 7 Genting Slamed cs yectees seat eae atch as 9 Locating Controls and Ports cccccssseeesseeeeeeeeeeees 10 About the Indicator Lights ccccceesseeeeseeeeeeeeeneees 12 Connecting a Power Source cccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 13 Using the Battery Pack cccccsesecseseeeeseeenseeeneeeens 15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 008 22 Using the Power Saving Modes ccsseseeeeseeeeees 23 Updating Your Computer cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 Using Your VAIO COMpUtel iceisictisicicdcinsiedliintaniaianeiianes 27 Using the Keyboard eroien oaa iaraa 28 Using the Touch Padaiseneuistennn a 30 Using the Built in Camera cccccssseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeens 31 Using Memory Stick cccccccsseeeeseeeseeseessesseeees 32 Using Other Modules Memory Cards 000008 38 Using th Interia tassena 42 Using the Network LAN cccsscccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 43 Using the Wireless LAN ccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseneees 44 Using the Bluetooth Function ccccceeeeeseeeeeeeeees 49 Using Peripheral DeVICES cccccccseeceseseeseeeesenseeseneeenes 55 Connecting an Optical
21. VAIO Computer page 5 to visit the appropriate support web site To insert an SD memory card 1 2 3 Locate the SD memory card slot Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot EAA m 0 amp 2 The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot 39 To remove an SD memory card 1 2 3 Locate the SD memory card slot Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects Pull the SD memory card out of the slot 40 41 Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card E E E E E Be sure to use memory cards that are compliant with the standards supported by your computer Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the media do not force the memory card into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the mem
22. WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be a text string between 8 and 63 characters in length or a hexadecimal string of 64 characters Stopping Wireless LAN Communications To stop wireless LAN communications Click the switch next to Wireless LAN to toggle it to Off in the VAIO Smart Network window Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss 48 49 Using the Bluetooth Function You can establish wireless communications between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer ora mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered Using Your VAIO Computer gt lt 50 Using the Bl
23. Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches 110 Bluetooth Technology What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer E Q Q Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer You cannot use the Bluetooth function while your computer is in a power saving mode Bring the computer back to Normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 10 meters of each other What should I do if cannot find the Bluetooth device want to communicate with E Q Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer follow these steps 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select the option for the
24. al volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane 103 Battery Pack How do find the battery charging status You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 18 for more information When is my computer using AC power When your computer is connected to an AC outlet with the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack Recharge the battery pack when Q The battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink Q You have not used the battery pack for an extended period of time When should replace the battery pack A message prompting you to replace the battery pack appears when the battery pack reaches the end of its life You can check the battery charge capacity with the Battery function on the VAIO Control Center Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm while it is powering your computer 104 Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hib
25. ar sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do change the sound output device page 125 122 Touch Pad What should do if the touch pad does not work Q Q Q E D You may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Touch Pad page 30 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 not work press the Windows key once and then the gt key several times select Restart with the or key and press the Enter key to restart your computer lf your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the and keys press the Enter key select Restart with the or key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If this procedure does not work slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer tu
26. at came with your access point for more information Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 107 to change the settings 109 How do avoid data transfer interruptions E Ooo vo While your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 107 to change the settings What are channels Q Q Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point
27. ations to find out about the configuration of your computer Wl IEEE 80211a 802 11a SGH2 IEEE 802 a 2 4 a The IEEE 802 11g standard E higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b standard IEEE 802 11n 5 GHz 2 4 GHz On models compliant with the IEEE 802 11b g n standard only the 2 4 GHz band can be used 45 Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function General notes on using the wireless LAN function Q E E In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Before activating the WLAN function read the wireless LAN regulations guide carefully The IEEE 802 11a standard and the IEEE 802 11n standard are not available on ad hoc networks The 2 4 GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same band are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed and range may vary depending on the following conditions Distance between communication devices Existence of obstacles between devices Device configuration Radio conditions Ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls DoouovovodD Software in use Communications may be cut off depending on radio conditions Act
28. by following the steps in Formatting Memory Stick page 35 Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with digital cameras that are compatible with Memory Stick Why can t write data to Memory Stick Some versions of Memory Stick are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from unintentional erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off 128 Peripherals What should do if cannot connect a USB device Q If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet Q Try using another USB port on your computer The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Q Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all Q USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub 129 Trademarks The trademarks including but not limited to SONY the SONY logo VAIO and the VAI
29. ce of the devices This is normal with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting an Optical Disc Drive page 56 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones page 58 Connecting an External Display page 59 Selecting Display Modes page 61 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 62 Connecting an External Microphone page 64 COOCOO CD Connecting a USB Device page 65 55 56 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive To use optical disc media with your computer connect an external optical disc drive not supplied to your computer Connecting an Optical Disc Drive Be sure to connect an external optical disc drive to your computer before launching any preinstalled disc operation program Be sure to connect an external optical disc drive to an AC power source before using the drive Your computer only supports optical disc drives that run on the power directly supplied from an AC power source To connect an optical disc drive 1 Connect your external optical disc drive to an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 2 p you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB cable 3 into the USB port and the other end to the optical disc drive gt You A See the manual that came with your external optical disc drive for detailed instructions on connecting the USB cable to the drive Disconnectin
30. cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for an extended period of time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible 78 Battery Pack Q Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Q Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery packs designed for this model If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the battery pack will not be charged and the computer will not function Q Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Q Keep the battery pack dry LY Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Q Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock such as dropping it on a hard surface Q Ifyou are not using your computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack Q If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time the remaining battery life may become short This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The battery pack will gradually discharge over time even while not in use Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again Headphones LY Road safety Do not use h
31. cy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 119 and 802 11n standards multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 111 standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1 X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA 47 Starting Wireless LAN Communications You first need to establish wireless LAN communications between your computer and an access point not supplied See Windows Help and Support for more information For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point To start wireless LAN communications 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information Turn on the WIRELESS switch Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar Click the switch next to your desired wireless option s to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on Click or J on the taskbar Select the desired access point and click Connect For WPA PSK or
32. de Blinks along with the orange The battery pack is running out of power power indicator Sleep mode Blinks fast in orange A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge 19 Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to an AC power source The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer When the battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of battery While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short To avoid loss of data while the computer is running on the battery you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently 20 Checking th
33. der You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order Follow these steps 1 2 Oo o1 fF OW Turn on your computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If the screen does not appear restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Boot Press the or key to select the drive whose boot device order you want to change Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key What should do if cannot boot my computer from the external device connected to the computer To boot your computer from an external device for example a USB floppy disk drive or a USB optical disc drive you need to change the boot device To change the boot device turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears When using an external device be sure to connect it to an AC power source in advance 98 Why doesn t my computer respond fast enough while Windows Aero is running Performance of your computer is not guaranteed while Windows Aero is running It is recommended you disable Windows Aero to ensure optimum performance To disable Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Select themes other tha
34. dicator light is unlit while your computer is in this mode 24 Using Sleep Mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Sleep To return to Normal mode U Press any key Q Slide the power switch in the direction of gt on the switch If you slide in the direction of on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data 25 Using Hibernate Mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Shut down buiton and Hibernate Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off To return to Normal mode Slide the power switch in the direction of gt on the switch If you slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically 26 Updating Your Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer s efficiency security and functionality The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your computer s performance available on the Internet and downloads and installs them on the computer LY Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions Q VAIO Update 5 Click Start
35. e Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack extends To get the most out of the battery pack check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Power Management and Battery Additionally you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack 21 Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on battery power you can extend the battery life using the following methods On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system you cannot use some of the features described in this User Guide See About Models with Windows 7 Starter page 4 for more information Q Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen Use the power saving mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 23 for more information Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and the Shut down button 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for th
36. e computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off 23 Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode your computer has two distinct power saving modes to suit your preference Sleep and Hibernate If you do not intend to use your computer for an extended period of time while it is disconnected from an AC power source place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off If the battery pack runs out of power while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently C Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer while it is in use The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in this mode Sleep mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built in storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your computer is in this mode Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode However Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode Hibernate mode While your computer is in Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the built in storage device s and power is turned off Even when the battery pack runs out of power no data will be lost The power in
37. e for sound output and click Set Default 126 What should do if do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack You need to change the sound output device if you want to hear sound from the device connected to a port such as the HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack For the detailed procedure see How do change the sound output device page 125 Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder Playing high definition videos requires substantial hardware resources such as CPU GPU or system memory performance on your computer During the video playback some operations and or functions may become unavailable and sound interruptions dropped frames and playback failure may occur depending on the configuration of your computer 127 Memory Stick What should I do if cannot use Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick Formatting Memory Stick erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick back up important data and confirm that Memory Stick does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from Memory Stick onto your built in storage device to save data or images 2 Format Memory Stick
38. eadphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings U Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use Memory Stick Keep Memory Stick and Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them 79 80 Care and Maintenance Information Computer Q Clean the cabinet with a soft dry or lightly moistened cloth with a mild detergent solution Do not use an abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Q Make sure you unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before cleaning your computer LCD Screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen Rubbing the surface could damage the screen Built in Camera Clean the lens protection cover of the built in camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the cover as it is sensitive to pressure Discs Q Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents Such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially a
39. ect to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances OOOD O Q Use the storage case supplied with Memory Stick Q Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Q When using Memory Stick Duo do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to Memory Stick Duo Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components 88 89 Handling the Built in Storage Device The built in storage device hard disk drive or solid state drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged if improperly used If the built in storage device is damaged the data cannot be restored To prevent losing data you should be careful when handling your computer Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperatu
40. ecurity measures to protect the computer against online threats Depending on the service contract with your ISP you 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 For detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem 43 Using the Network LAN You can connect your computer to 1OOBASE TX 10BASE T type networks with a LAN cable Connect one end of a LAN cable not supplied to the network LAN port on the computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices required for LAN access ask your network administrator You can connect your computer to any network without changing the default settings Do not plug a telephone cable into the network LAN port on your computer If the network LAN port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the port may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line Private branch exchange PBX 44 Using the Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN WLAN allows your computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection The WLAN uses the following IEEE 802 11a b g n standard which specifies the type of technology used see the specific
41. er to your computer Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to an AC power source and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable from the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer fy a The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter 14 To disconnect your computer completely from an AC power source unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not intend to use your computer for an extended period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 25 Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery Installing Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection 1 on either side of the battery compartment fits into the cut 2 on either side of the battery pack 15 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch inward to secu
42. ernate Mode page 25 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why can t I fully charge my battery pack The battery care function is enabled to extend the life of your battery pack on the VAIO Control Center Check the settings on the VAIO Control Center What should do if a message appears notifying of either incompatibility or the improper installation of the battery pack and my computer then enters Hibernate mode Q This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To solve this problem turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then reinstall the battery pack to the computer For details see Installing Removing the Battery Pack page 15 Q Ifthe problem persists it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact VAIO Support 105 Built in Camera Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor quality images Q The built in camera cannot be shared by more than one software application Exit the current application before launching another U The viewfinder may show some noise for example horizontal streaks when you are viewing a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction U If the problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light Q A dark portion in captured images may appear as a
43. es not indicate a malfunction What should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in camera is in use If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting To change the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 23 107 Networking LAN Wireless LAN What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point Q Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be 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 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 correct Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options Click Change plan settings Click Change advanced power settings Select the Advanced settings tab Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power
44. g Memory Stick To insert Memory Stick 1 2 3 Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot Hold Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot Carefully slide Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the media into the slot If Memory Stick does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents of Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon The Memory Stick icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert Memory Stick into the slot om Before using Memory Stick Micro M2 be sure to insert it into an M2 Duo adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick Duo Slot without the adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot 34 To remove Memory Stick Do not remove Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing Memory Stick Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot 2 Check thatthe Media Access indicator light is unlit 3 Push in Memory Stick toward the computer and release Memory Stick ejects 4 Pull Memory Stick out of the slot Be sure to remove Memory Stick
45. g the drive while the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction 57 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices not supplied such as speakers or headphones to your computer To connect external speakers ay Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Connect external speakers 1 to the headphones jack 2 N with a speaker cable 3 not supplied 58 59 Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector You can connect an external display such as a computer display or a projector to your computer To connect a computer display or a projector 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your external display or the projector into the AC outlet 2 Connect the external display or the projector to the monitor port 2 on the computer with a display cable 3 If necessary connect the headphones jack on the projector and the headphones jack 4 Q on the computer with a speaker cable 5 60 67 Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected you can select either your compu
46. hes on the cover and such scratches will appear on the captured images Q Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built in camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction 86 Handling Discs Q Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Be sure to hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below Q Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc and may result in irreparable damage 87 Using the Battery Pack Q Q Q Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge battery packs at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after being fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Handling Memory Stick Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with Memory Stick Do not bend drop or expose Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick Keep Memory Stick dry OOOD CO Do not use or store Memory Stick in a location subj
47. hile You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection as this may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liability for any malfunctions arising from changes to the settings Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen lid with the lid closed as it may scratch the LCD screen or soil it 84 Using the Power Source see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer Q Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or a shredder Q You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example LJ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction 85 Handling the Built in Camera Q Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built in camera as it may cause scratc
48. ick are guaranteed of compatibility Be sure to hold Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the media do not force Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Use care when inserting or removing Memory Stick from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot Inserting Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support the copyright protection feature of Memory Stick Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media 38 Using Other Modules Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer can accommodate the following memory cards Q SD memory card Q SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Finding More about Your
49. indows 7 Starter operating system you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the Windows 7 operating system Among those described in this User Guide for example you cannot use the following Q Ad hoc connections of the wireless LAN function Q Multiple Monitors function Q Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the VAIO Control Center Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer ON ooo Printed Documentation Quick Start Guide An overview of components connection set up information etc Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide Regulations Guarantee and Service Support On screen Documentation User Guide This manual Features of your computer and information about solving common problems To view this on screen guide 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Documentation 2 Open the folder for your language 3 Select the guide you want to read You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer gt VAIO C your C drive gt Documentation gt Documentation and opening the folder for your language Windows Help and Support A comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use your computer To access Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key 3 Support Web Sites If y
50. ine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 72 To change or remove the power on password user password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The password entry screen appears If the screen does not appear restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the user password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 73 setting the Windows Password To add the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Create a pa
51. ivate the built in camera Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in camera To use the image capture software 1 Click Start All Programs ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3 and WebCam Companion 3 2 Click your desired icon in the main window For detailed information on how to use the software see the help file included with the software cay When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place click the Capture icon in the main window and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window 32 Using Memory Stick Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Before You Use Memory Stick The Memory Stick Duo slot on your computer can accommodate the following sizes and types of media Q Memory Stick Duo Q Memory Stick PRO Duo Your computer supports only Duo size Memory stick and does not support standard size Memory Stick The Memory Stick Duo slot on your computer does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer high speed data transfer For the latest information about Memory Stick visit memorystick com at http Awww memorystick com en 33 Inserting and Removin
52. lluminates while the built in camera is in use Media Access Illuminates while data access 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 use Disc dri 5 Illuminates while data access to the built in storage device is in progress Do not place the computer into Sleep parade mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit O Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad Num lock i T The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is unlit Ganslock Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key P while the indicator light is lit Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator light Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is turned off Press the Fn Scr Lk keys to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is turned off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and Scroll lock does not work with all programs WIRELESS Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled 13 Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying pow
53. n Aero Themes 99 system Update Security How can find important updates for my computer You can find and install the latest updates on your computer with the software applications the Windows Update and the VAIO Update See Updating Your Computer page 26 for more information How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates Click Start and Control Panel Click System and Security Click Action Center Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates A N a How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the McAfee software program current with the latest updates from McAfee Inc To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates 1 Click Start All Programs McAfee and McAfee SecurityCenter 2 Click the button located at the upper left corner of the window to update the software 3 Follow the on screen instructions to download updates See the help file included with your software program for more inf
54. ned herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony Corporation is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings made to your computer external recording media or recording devices or any relevant losses including when recordings are not made due to reasons including your computer failure or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of your computer failure or repair undertaken to your computer Sony Corporation will not restore recover or replicate the recorded contents made to your computer external recording media or recording devices under any circumstances
55. noise Q Ifthe lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See Built in Camera page 80 What should do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions Q The effect settings on your software application may cause dropped frames See the help file included with your software application for more information LY There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using Q The power management function of your computer may be active Check the CPU performance 106 What should do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is running on battery power The battery pack is running out of power Connect your computer to an AC outlet What should do if captured images flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to a mismatch between the lighting output frequency and the shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g light source flicker etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if Q ashortcut key with the Fn key is used LJ the CPU load increases This is normal and do
56. or light is lit If your computer is running on battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 15 for more information Q If the display output is directed to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 28 for more information 116 What should do if do not see proper images or videos Q Be sure to select True Color 32 bit for the display colors before using video image software or starting DVD playback Selecting any other option may prevent such software from displaying images successfully To change the display colors follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Click Advanced settings 3 Click the Monitor tab 4 Select True Color 32 bit under Colors Q Do not change the display resolution or colors while using video image software or playing DVDs as it may cause unsuccessful playback display or unstable system operations Additionally it is recommended you disable your screen saver before starting DVD playback If the screen saver is enabled it may be activated during DVD playback and prevent the playback from running successfully Some screen savers have been found to even change the display resolution and colors 117 Why doesn t my screen display a video LI If the display output is directed to the external display and the external display is disconnected you
57. ormation 100 101 Recovery How can I create recovery discs You can create recovery discs using the VAIO Recovery Center The discs are used to restore your computer system to its factory default settings To create the discs click Start All Programs VAIO Recovery Center and Create Recovery Discs If your computer is not equipped with a built in optical disc drive you need to connect an external optical disc drive not supplied See the Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information How can restore my computer system to its factory default settings There are two ways to recover your computer system from recovery discs and from a recovery partition See the Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information How can reinstall the original software and drivers You can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using the VAIO Recovery Center To restore them click Start All Programs VAIO Recovery Center and Reinstall Programs or Drivers See the Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information 102 How do check the volume of the recovery partition Your built in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage 2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the tot
58. ory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Notes on using the SD memory card Q Q Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of January 2010 However not all memory cards are guaranteed of compatibility SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the copyright protection and high speed data transfer features of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card 42 Using the Internet Before using the Internet you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet The following types of Internet connection services may be available from your ISP Ooo vo Q Fiber to the Home FTTH Digital Subscriber Line DSL Cable modem Satellite Dial up For detailed information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet ask your ISP n To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function you need to set up the wireless LAN network See Using the Wireless LAN page 44 for more information When you connect your computer to the Internet be sure to take appropriate s
59. ou have any problem with the computer visit the VAIO Support web site at htip support vaio sony eu for troubleshooting guidance Some other information resources are also available Q The Club VAIO community at http club vaio com provides the possibility to ask questions to other VAIO users Q For product information you can visit our products web site at http www vaio eu or our online store at http www sonystyle europe com In case you need to contact VAIO Support have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at hand The serial number is located on the bottom the back panel or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer If you have problems locating your serial number more guidance can be found on the VAIO Support web site Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take frequent breaks while using your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adju
60. ou open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user 76 Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage Safety Information page 77 Care and Maintenance Information page 80 Handling Your Computer page 81 Handling the LCD Screen page 83 Using the Power Source page 84 Handling the Built in Camera page 85 Handling Discs page 86 Using the Battery Pack page 87 Handling Memory Stick page 88 DCOoOuoUOUODKOHOODUDULEL Handling the Built in Storage Device page 89 77 Safety Information Computer E E E Q Use your computer on a solid stable surface We advise not to use your computer directly on your lap The temperature of the bottom of the unit may rise during normal operation and after an extended period of time could cause discomfort or burns Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal overheating Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs blankets couches beds or near draperies that may block its air vents Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Power Source E DOODO Do not place the AC adapter in contact with your skin Remove the AC adapter away from your body if it becomes warm and causes discomfort Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or this could cause a fire To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the
61. play may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function or the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays or your software may not work properly Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Click the drop down list next to Multiple Displays select Extend these displays and then click OK You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display Connecting an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone not supplied to your computer To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 N Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use 64 65 Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device to your computer such as a mouse floppy disk drive speaker and printer To connect a USB device 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB device cable 2 into the USB port Yet 66 Notes on connecting a USB device Q You may need to install the driver software supplied with your USB device before use
62. r computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and then slide the power switch in the direction of gt on the switch to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer 93 What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank E E E Press the Alt F4 keys several times to close the application window An application error may have occurred If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow E next to the Shut down Par button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this p
63. re UOO OUODD D Do not remove the hard disk drive from your computer To avoid damaging your solid state drive Q Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the solid state drive Q Do not remove the solid state drive from your computer 90 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Support some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Computer Operations page 92 System Update Security page 99 Recovery page 101 Battery Pack page 103 Built in Camera page 105 Networking LAN Wireless LAN page 107 Bluetooth Technology page 110 Optical Discs page 114 Display page 115 Printing page 118 Microphone page 119 Speakers page 120 Touch Pad page 122 Keyboard page 123 DOoOUoOUOUKODDKOOUOUDOUOOOKOOUDL Floppy Disks page 124 Q Audio Video page 125 Q Memory Stick page 127 Q Peripherals page 128 91 92 Computer Operations What should do if my computer does not start Q Q Q E D Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Disconnect all connected USB devices if any and then restart your computer If you
64. re the battery pack on the computer 16 17 To remove the battery pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward 3 Slide the battery RELEASE latch outward The battery pack is unlocked and its front side edge is slightly raised 4 Putyour fingertip on the raised edge lift the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and slide it away from the computer Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery packs designed for this model If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function 18 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the AC adapter The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is charging When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected the charge indicator turns off Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Blinks along with the green The battery pack is running out of power power indicator Normal mo
65. rns oft Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data 123 Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and then Change keyboards or other input methods under Region and Language 3 Click Change keyboards on the Keyboards and Languages tab Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator light is unlit If the Num lock indicator is lit press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters 124 Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are acce
66. rocedure does not work slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut down your computer Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for about five minutes Then plug the AC adapter and turn on the computer again Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data 94 What should do if my computer or software stops responding E E E If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start and the Shut down button to turn off your computer lf your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the Shut down button If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down If this procedure does not work slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and then slide the power switch in the direction of gt on the switch to turn on your computer Try reinstalling the software Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support 95 Why doesn t my computer
67. roperties may display the current CPU speed instead of the maximum speed What should do if my computer does not accept my password and returns a message Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator light turns off Wait for 10 to 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password The password is case sensitive so be sure to check letters for the current case before you enter the password What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Q Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software Q On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in such a case is not guaranteed Why doesn t my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed Some software applications or screen savers are designed to temporarily disable the feature of your operating system that turns off the computer screen or places the computer into Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity To solve this problem exit the running software application s or change the current screen saver 97 How can change the boot device or
68. s to change some of the BIOS setup options as well as to start the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password ay Entry of the power on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer l If you forget the machine password the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged To reset the password contact an authorized Sony service support center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password Allows users to log onto your computer and protect each user account with its own password Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account 69 setting the Power on Password To add the power on password machine password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If the screen does not appear restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long including spaces Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key Change
69. ssing the floppy disk drive Wait until the indicator light on the floppy disk drive turns off Push the eject button to remove the disk and unplug the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart oF O N What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature 125 Audio Video How do turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box Click OK oF OQ N How do 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 change the device for sound output 1 Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound oF OQ N On the Playback tab select your desired devic
70. ssword for your account under Make changes to your user account In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter the password for your account O a fF WS N Click Create password See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password To change the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Change your password In the Current password field enter your current password In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter a new password N OO O89 BP DO Click Change password 74 To remove the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Remove your password In the Current password field enter the current password that you want to remove ao 0O A WN Click Remove password 75 Using the VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use the VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Select your desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item is changed n For more information about each option see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if y
71. st the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Q Viewing angle of the computer display Use the display tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness level of the display as well Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency Q Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at or slightly below eye level when you are sitting in front of the monitor Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 10 About the Indicator Lights page 12 Connecting a Power Source page 13 Using the Battery Pack page 15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 22 Using the Power Saving Modes page 23 DCDOoOovUOdOUO DO Updating Your Computer page 26 10 Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment and see the following reference lists to identify the controls and ports on your computer The appearance of your computer may
72. t and click Set Default How can prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone 120 Speakers What should do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers Q E E If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Keep pressing the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do change the sound output device page 125 121 What should do if my external speakers do not work Q Q m a a D Check the suggestions in What should I do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers page 120 If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to he
73. ter screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor cay You may not be able to display the same content on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Turn on the external display before turning on your computer To select a display mode with the Fn F7 keys You can select a display mode with the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 28 for more information 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 Multiple Displays select your desired setting and then click OK 62 Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system you cannot use some of the features described in this User Guide See About Models with Windows 7 Starter page 4 for more information 63 To use the Multiple Monitors function Your external dis
74. the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 70 To add the power on password user password Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The password entry screen 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 machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long including spaces 6 Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 71 To change or remove the power on password machine password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The password entry screen appears If the screen does not appear restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the machine password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Mach
75. ual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your computer Deploying WLAN products compliant with different standards that use the same band on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration WLAN products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with another WLAN product if it is compliant with a different standard that uses the same band When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed 46 Note on the data encryption The WLAN standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure priva
76. uetooth Function Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables 51 To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you first need to set up the Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information 1 Turn onthe WIRELESS switch 2 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar 3 Click the switch next to Bluetooth to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications 1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer 2 Click the switch next to Bluetooth to toggle it to Off in the VAIO Smart Network window 52 53 Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function Q The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions E E E E OOOO OODDDD Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same
77. vailable cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out U If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth 81 Handling Your Computer E Q Q If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer unplug it and remove the battery pack You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the equipment may cause the computer to malfunction DPOouovoUOOCUO DO Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Do not use cut or damaged connection cables lf your computer is brought directly from a

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