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1. 74 Adjusting the Effect of the Noise Canceling Function The noise canceling headphones supplied with your computer is configured to yield the optimum effect by default If you feel that the noise canceling function is not fully in effect you may be able to adjust the effect with the Noise Canceling Control slider on the Noise Canceling Headphones window To adjust the effect of the noise canceling function 1 Right click the icon on the taskbar and select Settings The Noise Canceling Headphones window appears r If no icon is on the taskbar see What to do if the icon and the balloon do not appear page 75 to change the settings 2 Drag the Noise Canceling Control slider toward Mic or Mic to select your desired noise canceling level n The slider should be at the center of the range to yield the optimum level Dragging the slider all the way to Mic does not bring the noise canceling function fully into effect 3 Click Apply 4 Confirm that the noise canceling effect is satisfactory and then click OK 75 What to do if the icon and the balloon do not appear When the noise canceling function icon ER NC is not on the taskbar and the balloon message does not pop up from the icon change the noise canceling function settings To display the balloon message and the icon Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click the Enhancements tab oa fr Q N a Click Manage audio
2. 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 30 Fn Q Q F9 F10 zooming Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on some software To make the view look smaller and further away zoom out press the Fn F9 keys To make the view look bigger and closer zoom in press the Fn F10 keys See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information Provides the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states 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 25 Fn F12 hibernation 31 Using the Pointing Device The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device the pointing stick 1 You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the pointing stick in combination with the buttons located below the space bar The pointer 2 moves in the direction that y
3. 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 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 temperature DooUoOUOUOD 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 118 Handling the Display LAN Adapter To help you keep the display LAN adapter at hand the display LAN adapter is designed to be attached to the AC adapter To attach the display LAN adapter to
4. oa Ff O N Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box Select one of the desired sensitivity level Click OK For more information see the help file included with the software The VAIO HDD Protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to hard disk drives and user data It does not ensure 100 data protection under any circumstances Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to Hibernate or Sleep mode system recovery and system shutdown 103 Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage Safety Information page 104 Care and Maintenance Information page 107 Handling Your Computer page 108 Handling the LCD Screen page 111 Using the Power Source page 112 Handling the Built in Camera page 113 Handling Discs page 114 Using the Battery Pack page 115 Handling Memory Stick page 116 Handling the Built in Storage Device page 117 Handling the Display LAN Adapter page 118 DOooUOUdUDUOOOHOOULEL 104 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 extend
5. 3 Select the desired tab in the right pane and change the settings 4 Once finished click OK Alternatively you can click the Settings Help icon on the VAIO Location Search toolbar to access the setup window Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Using the Noise Canceling Headphones page 70 Connecting a Display LAN Adapter page 76 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive page 78 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones page 79 Connecting an External Display page 80 Selecting Display Modes page 83 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 84 DPooUOUOUOD Connecting a USB Device page 86 69 Using the Noise Canceling Headphones A pair of noise canceling headphones may be supplied with your computer 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 The noise canceling headphones are equipped with a built in microphone that catches ambient noise and outputs an antiphase sound to reduce the noise 70 71 Before You Use the Noise Canceling Headphones E Q Q You can enable the noise canceling function only when the supplied noise canceling headphones are connected to the headphones jack that supports this function The noise canceling function does not work on sound output with the following devices Q External speakers Q
6. 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 mode 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 22 Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power 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 You can extend the life of your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center 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
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8. 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 66 Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth 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 Q The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer Q Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause channel congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices This is normal with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction 67 Using the GPS Function You can view location information in the Internet Explorer window with the VAIO Location Search feature that uses the Global Positioning System GPS Features and options in this section may not be available on your co
9. Internet Explorer You can export import your Favorites file used with the Internet Explorer to the bookmark files of the browser used with the Instant Mode To share bookmarks 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Instant Mode and then Bookmark Settings 3 Follow the on screen instructions 35 Using the Built in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built in MOTION EYE camera With the preinstalled image capture software you can perform the following Q Capture still images and movies Q Sense and capture object movements for monitoring purposes Q Edit captured data ay Turning on the computer activates the built in camera Video conferences are possible with the appropriate software Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate 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 preinstalled 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 AD 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 36
10. VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 89 Using Intel VT page 99 Using the VAIO Control Center page 100 Using the VAIO Power Management page 101 Protecting the Hard Disk page 102 UODO vo 89 Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer the power on password and the hard disk password Once you have set the power on password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built in storage device If you set the hard disk password other users will not be able to access the data without knowing the password even if the password protected built in storage device is removed from your computer and is installed in another computer 90 Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on passwords the machine password and the user password The machine password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user p
11. any patches or updates to download Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in such a case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the power on password If you have forgotten the power on password contact VAIO Link to reset it A reset fee will be charged How can change the boot device order 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 not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or 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 key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 127 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
12. 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 64 65 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 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
13. devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your computer Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 119 products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed 52 Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network yn 53 To communicate without an access point ad hoc The IEEE 802 11a standard using the 5 GHz band and the IEEE 802 11n draft standard using the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz band are not available on ad hoc
14. output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone 152 Speakers What should do if do not hear sound from the built in soeakers Q E E 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 156 What should do if my external speakers do not work Q Ooo vo Check the suggestions in What should I do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers page 152 Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear 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 153 Pointing Device What should do if my pointing device does not work Q You may have disabled the pointing dev
15. 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 123 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 124 Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating m
16. the AC adapter The appearance of your AC adapter may be different from those illustrated below in some countries or areas 1 Fit the socket on the display LAN adapter onto the attachment projection on the side of the AC adapter with the cable S 119 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 Link Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Computer page 121 System Security page 130 Battery page 131 Instant Mode page 133 Built in Camera page 135 Networking page 137 Bluetooth Technology page 141 GPS page 145 Display page 146 Printing page 150 Microphone page 151 Speakers page 152 Pointing Device page 153 Keyboard page 154 DOoOUoOUODODOOUOUODOUOOKHOUDL Floppy Disks page 155 120 Q Audio Video page 156 Q Memory Stick page 158 Q Peripherals page 159 121 Computer 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 your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make su
17. Headphones without the noise canceling function Q Sound output devices connected to your computer via a Bluetooth connection The noise canceling function cannot be fully in effect unless you properly wear the headphones Be sure to fit earpieces of the headphones tightly into your ears If you feel that the noise canceling function has little effect adjust the earbud position in the earpieces of the noise canceling headphones or replace the earbuds with a pair in another size A pair of medium size earbuds is attached to the earpieces by default and there should be an extra pair in each small and large sizes supplied with the headphones PE The noise canceling function is to reduce low frequency noise in the ambient environment but not high frequency noise Nor is it to implement a 100 noise free audio environment 72 When the noise canceling function does not seem to be working unplug the supplied noise canceling headphones completely and then plug them back again Keep the built in microphone 1 of the noise canceling headphones unblocked to ensure that the noise canceling function can be fully in effect You may hear a soft hissing noise while the noise canceling function is enabled This is just operational noise that the function generates and does not indicate a malfunction You may feel that the noise canceling function has little effect or ambient noise seems even louder depending on the type of noise or the degree of quiet
18. MI output port optical output port or headphones jack For the detailed procedure see How do change the sound output device page 156 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 158 Memory Stick What should 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 by following the steps in Formatting Memory Stick page 40 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 St
19. Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network ay In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN function read the wireless LAN regulations guide carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11a b g standard or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard which specifies the type of technology used The 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 802 111 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 privacy 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 a
20. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN P series Contents Berre WS Oi taa n a ered ac auss bed canines 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations sccccseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeesaes 7 Genting Slamed cs yectees stat eae acd as 9 Locating Controls and Ports ccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 About the Indicator Lights cccsceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 15 Connecting a Power SOUICE ccccseececeeeeeeseeeeeeaees 16 Using the Battery Pack cccccsecssseeceeeseeesseeseeess 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 008 24 Using the Power Saving Modes c cccecseeeeeeeeees 25 Updating Your Computer cccccceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 27 Using Your VAIO COMpUlel viceisictisisicdcinsieliinteniainniines 28 Using the KeybOard cccceccsesscsssseeneeeeeeseeenseeeneeens 29 Using the Pointing Device ccccceseceseeeeneeeeeneeeens 31 Using Special function Buttons cccccceeeeeeeeeeeees 33 Using the Instant Mode ccccseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeens 34 Using the Built in Camera cccccssseeeeeseeeeeseeeeens 35 Using MEMOly SUC scctutecicas cncteccsineiivetiad tis deveauntbesiac 36 Using Other Modules Memory Cards 000008 43 Using the Internet cccccseeeccseeeeceeseeeeeeseeseseeees 48 Using the Network LAN ccccseeec
21. 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 OU Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Your computer supports only Duo size Memory stick and does not support standard size Memory Stick For the latest information about Memory Stick visit memorystick com at http AWwww memorystick com en 37 Inserting and Removing Memory Stick To insert Memory Stick oF QO N Your computer is supplied with a slot protector in the Memory Stick Duo slot Remove the slot protector before you use the slot Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot Push the Memory Stick Duo slot protector so that the protector pops out Gently take hold of the Memory Stick Duo slot protector and pull it out of the 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 A When you insert Memory Stick into the slot for the first time you may be prompted to install driver software If prompted follow the on screen instructio
22. What should do if my computer screen LCD goes blank The screen saver has been enabled and is now activated Press any key on the keyboard to resume the Instant Mode 135 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 noise Q Ifthe lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See Built in Camera page 107 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 136 What should do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my comput
23. and click Bluetooth settings 3 Click the Options tab and select the Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area check box 145 GPS What should do if cannot use the GPS function Q Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer L Make sure the switch next to GPS is set to On in the VAIO Smart Network window What should do if cannot obtain location information or if the current location obtained is incorrect Q Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer Q Make sure the switch next to GPS or Wireless LAN is set to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Q To successfully obtain location information your current location must be free of obstacles Move around to find an optimum location for receiving GPS information 146 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 25 for more information Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator 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 17 for more information Q If
24. 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 23 Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on battery power you can extend your battery life using the following methods Q E Q Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen Use the power saving mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 25 for more information Change the power saving settings on the Power Options See Using the VAIO Power Management page 101 for more information Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center 24 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 the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off 25 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 pow
25. assword is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Be sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for service to reset the password 91 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 not 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 including spaces long Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 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 92 To add the power on password user password Make s
26. been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of May 2009 However not all Memory Stick are guaranteed of compatibility Q Inserting Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility Q MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to take advantage of this technology Q 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 Q Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media 43 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 supports 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 VAIO Computer page 5 to visit the appropriate support web site 44 To insert an SD memory card oF O N Your
27. built in storage device Once you set the user password you will have to enter the password along with the power on password if set after the VAIO logo appears You cannot start your computer with the master password If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored on the built in Storage device will not be accessible There is NO RESET of this password You will have to replace the built in storage device at your own expense and lose all the data originally stored on the device Be sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people 96 To add the hard disk password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Enter the user password twice and press the Ente
28. card be sure to follow the procedure in Inserting a SIM Card page 58 Your mobile phone network needs to cover your area Contact your network provider for information on the network coverage Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer Make sure the switch next to Wireless WAN is set to On in the VAIO Smart Network window You may need to manually enter Access Point Name APN information in your connection manager software In such a case make sure you have correct APN information from your telecom operator See the help file included with the connection manager software for more information Check that your connection manager software has detected the wireless WAN modem successfully It may take some time for the software to detect the wireless WAN modem For further information on the wireless WAN function visit the VAIO support web site at http www vaio link com troubleshoot wwan regularly 141 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 Bluet
29. computer is supplied with a slot protector in the SD memory card slot Remove the slot protector before you use the slot Locate the SD memory card slot Push the SD memory card slot protector so that the protector pops out Gently take hold of the SD memory card slot protector and pull it out of the 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 WIRELESS 0 SD lt gt HGDuo a Gy T 45 If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction When you insert the SD memory card into the slot for the first time you may be prompted to install driver software If prompted follow the on screen instructions to install the software The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot To remove an SD memory card Insert the SD memory card slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using the SD memory card Before moving your computer be sure to insert the SD memory card slot protector into the slot Locate the SD memory card slot 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 3 Push inthe SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects 4 Pull the SD memory card out of th
30. ctions 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 Saving Mode oa A Q N Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in 138 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 Wir
31. current screen saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the external device connected to the computer To boot your computer from the external device for example the USB floppy disk drive or the USB optical disc drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears 128 How do reduce the volume of the recovery partition Your built in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is stored If your computer includes a solid state drive you might want to reduce the volume of the recovery partition by following these steps 1 N OFF B OW Oo Insert a recovery disc into an external optical disc drive not supplied while your computer is on turn off the computer and then turn it on once again Press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears during the startup process Use recovery disc s you created upon delivery of your computer Select your keyboard layout from the drop down list and click Next Select your operating system and click Next Click VAIO Recovery Center Click Restore Complete System and Start Select Skip and click Next You will be prompted to select whether or not to keep the VAIO Value added content Select No and click Next Follow the on screen instructions The above procedure involves system recovery The applications and data you added on the storage drive before reduc
32. d on the center with one hand and gently lift the lid 110 Q To carry the computer with the lid open be sure to hold the computer with both hands Q Usea carrying case specially designed to carry your computer 111 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 while 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
33. devices under Sound On the Playback tab double click the speakers or headphones icon Click to select the Noise Canceling Function check box and click Modify Settings if the Disable all enhancements check box is selected click to cancel the check box 7 Click to select the Display an icon for the noise canceling headphones in the task tray or Display a message when noise canceling headphones are connected check box 8 Click OK Connecting a Display LAN Adapter A display LAN adapter is supplied with your computer to expand connectivity Locating Ports on the Display LAN Adapter 1 Monitor port page 80 2 Network LAN port page 49 Socket for attaching to the AC adapter page 118 76 77 Connecting the Display LAN adapter to Your Computer To connect the display LAN adapter to your computer Do not move your computer while the display LAN adapter is connected as it may disconnect the display LAN adapter and cause damage to both units 1 Slide out the I O plug 1 in the direction of the arrow and route the I O plug cable 2 to the right of the tab 3 78 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 before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program To connect an optical disc drive 1 Plug th
34. e 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 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 143 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 u
35. e power cord if any of your external optical disc drive 1 into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 2 Y 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 You A See the manual that came with your external optical disc drive for detailed instructions on connecting the USB cable to the drive Disconnecting the drive while the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction 79 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 The noise canceling function does not work on sound output through external speakers Connect external speakers 1 to the headphones jack 2 N with a speaker cable 3 not supplied 80 Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer 81 Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector You need a display LAN adapter to connect an external display such as a computer display or a projector to your computer To conn
36. e slot 46 47 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 memory 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 May 2009 However not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media 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 a
37. ect 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 display LAN adapter with a display cable If necessary connect the headphones jack on the projector and the headphones jack 4 Q on the computer with a speaker cable 5 82 Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use handy functions for the presentation for example displaying a document for quick reference and the mirror image of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen To use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the S1 button to launch the VAIO Presentation Support If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to the button change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center 2 Select your desired display mode ay selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode In Presentation mode some functions of the computer such as a screen saver the power saving modes and system message generation are disabled so as not to disturb a presentation 83 Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected you can select either your computer 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 ext
38. ed 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 E a a 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 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 105 Battery Pack E Q OODD D Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight 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 Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock such as dropping it on a hard surface If you are not using your computer fo
39. eless 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 137 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 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 I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 137 to change the settings 139 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 pr
40. ential 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
41. er 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 does 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 25 137 Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point E E E D You need to connect the display LAN adapter to your computer before configuring or accessing your network Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstru
42. er 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 AC power 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 indicator light is unlit while your computer is in this mode 26 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 swi
43. ernal 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 29 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 84 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 85 To use the Multiple Monitors function Your external display 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 e
44. ery compartment The battery pack should be level with the bottom of the computer Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer 18 19 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 1 inward 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch 2 inward and slightly slide the battery pack toward the back of the computer o000 D RELEASE 4 Lift the back side edge of the battery pack to take it out of the battery compartment 20 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 21 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 with the battery charge functions
45. ftware 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 151 Microphone What should do if my microphone does not work Q Your computer is not equipped with the microphone jack You cannot use an external microphone Q Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound input device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound oF N On the Recording tab select your desired device for sound input 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 LY Keep the microphone away from a sound
46. fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced 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 132 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 Hibernate Mode page 26 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t the charge indicator light go out when it seems the computer and the AC adapter have been connected for long enough When the temperature is below approximately 15 C the battery pack VGP BP 15 or VGP BPL15 is designed to charge to approximately 80 capacity In such a case the charge indicator light remains on while the computer is connected to the AC adapter However this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction 133 Instant Mode What should do if the Instant Mode does not start Q To start the Instant Mode turn off the computer or place it into Hibernate mode and then press the XMB button When your computer is on pressing the XMB button executes the default task If the files required for the Instant Mode which are
47. hat is not write protected or disable the write protect feature 156 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 device for sound output and click Set Default 157 What should do if I find dropped frames during video playback If the video playback window is overlaid with another window you may encounter dropped frames or find playback performance degraded Move the video playback window to where it will be unlikely to be overlaid with another window or maximize the video playback window 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 HD
48. ice before connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Pointing Device page 31 Q Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer Q Ifthe pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window U 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 If 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 turns Off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data 154 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
49. ick are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from unintentional erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off 159 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 160 Trademarks Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Control Center VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management Viewer VAIO Update and BRAVIA are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation raas 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 Stic
50. ide the carton box or already inserted in the SIM card slot If the SIM card is not provided with your computer you can purchase one from your preferred telecom operator To insert a SIM card 1 Turn off your computer 2 Remove the battery pack from the computer 3 Remove the SIM card 1 by pushing it out from the base plate ea 4 Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its printed circuit side down i Do not touch the printed circuit on the SIM card Be sure to hold your computer firmly before inserting or removing the card Do not damage the SIM card in any way either by bending or exerting pressure on the card Reinstall the battery pack Make sure the battery pack is installed properly 59 60 Starting the Wireless WAN Communications To start the wireless WAN communications 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn on the WIRELESS switch Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar Click the switch next to Wireless WAN to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Click the down arrow button next to the Wireless WAN switch and the Connect button to launch Mobile Broadband Connection A Depending on your model country or area you might need to use the GlobeTrotter Connect the 3G Connection Manager or the software specified by a telecom operator in order to connect to a network Enter your PIN code when prompted if requested enter the APN information of your telecom operator For more
51. information on how to use the wireless WAN function see the help file included with the VAIO Smart Network software or your telecom operator s documentation 61 Using the Bluetooth Function You can establish wireless communications between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a 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 q 62 Using the Bluetooth 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 63 To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth
52. ing the volume of the recovery partition will all be lost Once you have reduced the volume of the recovery partition you need the recovery disc s for later system recovery 129 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 total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane 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 than Aero Themes 130 system Security 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 downl
53. k 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 Vista 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 161 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 D SDHC Logo is a trademark ae CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation HDMI the HDMI
54. l 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 16 Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to AC power 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 SF To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter 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 26 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 1 inward 17 Fit the battery pack into the batt
55. 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 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 See the online specifications to find out what software is available for your model 162 Notice 2009 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 contained 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 consequ
56. lso designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 119 and 802 11n draft standard 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 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer 51 The IEEE 802 11b g standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz band The IEEE 802 11g standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b standard The IEEE 802 11a standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz band The IEEE 802 11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz band Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz band cannot communicate with devices using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are different 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 varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such
57. mputer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer To use the GPS function 1 Turn onthe WIRELESS switch 2 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar 3 Click the switch next to GPS to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on ay Driver software will be installed when you first activate the GPS function on the VAIO Smart Network 68 Using the VAIO Location Search The VAIO Location Search feature takes advantage of GPS functions on a Wide Area Network WAN module to obtain and provide location information such as your current location or nearby area information This feature is integrated into the Internet Explorer and appears as one of its toolbars as shown below when you launch the Internet Explorer To view your current location click the search button Google Maps in the following example For detailed information on the VAIO Location Search click P Settings Help on the toolbar to see the help file E Current Location No Eos G Google Maps a Shown above is the English toolbar as an example Customizing the VAIO Location Search You can change settings such as location log file settings and security settings to customize the VAIO Location Search To customize the VAIO Location Search 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Click Location Info GPS and then VAIO Location Search Settings 2
58. mputing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer Ee How to find specifications Some features options and supplied items may not be available on your computer To find out about the configuration of your computer visit the VAIO Link web site at http Awww vaio link com 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 you have any problem
59. nd the SDHC memory card 48 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 ay 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 50 for more information When you connect your computer to the Internet be sure to take appropriate security 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 the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem 49 Using the Network LAN You need the display LAN adapter to connect your computer to 1OOOBASE T 100BASE 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 display LAN adapter and the other end to
60. ness in your environment In such a case disable the noise canceling function Use of a mobile phone may cause radio interference with the noise canceling headphones When using the headphones keep mobile phones away from the headphones Plugging or unplugging the noise canceling headphones generates noise This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Be sure to take off the headphones from your ears before plugging or unplugging the headphones Enabling disabling the noise canceling function or enabling disabling sound with the Windows volume controls generates noise This is caused by switching the noise canceling circuit and does not indicate a malfunction Be sure to use the supplied noise canceling headphones You can plug the headphones supplied with a Walkman to your computer but the noise canceling function of the computer will not work well with such headphones 73 Connecting the Noise Canceling Headphones To connect the noise canceling headphones 1 Plug the headphones cable into the headphones jack The icon appears on the taskbar to indicate that the noise canceling function is enabled and a balloon message pops up from the icon ay When the NC icon is on the taskbar the noise canceling function is disabled Right click the icon and select Enable Noise Canceling Function from the menu If no icon is on the taskbar see What to do if the icon and the balloon do not appear page 75 to change the settings
61. networks 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 Start and Control Panel Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet O N Click Set up a new connection or network Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next oN OO A Follow the on screen instructions 54 Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point not supplied The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN network The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network 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 N M 55 To connect to a wireless network 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
62. ng Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Special function button XMB Xross Media Bar button S1 button Window arrangement button S2 button Functions While the computer is off or in Hibernate mode the XMB button starts the Instant Mode See Using the Instant Mode page 34 for more information on the Instant Mode While the computer is in Normal mode this S1 button executes the default task You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center By default the window arrangement button S2 button shows all open windows by resizing the windows so that they all fit on the desktop To resume the previous window state press this button once again 34 Using the Instant Mode The Instant Mode enables you immediately to play music and videos or access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system For detailed information on operating instructions see the help file included with the Instant Mode Starting the Instant Mode To start the Instant Mode your computer must be off or in Hibernate mode To start the Instant Mode 1 Press the XMB button on the computer The Main Menu of the Instant Mode appears on the screen 2 Select your desired operation from the menu Exiting the Instant Mode Select Power Off from the Main Menu to exit the Instant Mode sharing Bookmarks between the Instant Mode and the
63. nging 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 29 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 149 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 29 for more information 150 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 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 so
64. ns to install the software 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 38 o WIRELESS SD lt HGDuo CS O 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 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 39 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 Insert the Memory Stick Duo slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using Memory Stick Before moving your computer be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo slot protector into the slot Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot 2 Check thatthe Media Access indicator light is unlit 3 Push in Memor
65. oad 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 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 information 131 Battery How do I find the battery charging status You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 21 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 If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after being
66. ode 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 17 If the problem persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact VAIO Link 125 What should I 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 c
67. omputer and remove the battery pack Then reinstall the battery pack to the computer For details see Installing Removing the Battery Pack page 17 U If the problem persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact VAIO Link 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 Properties 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 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock and Caps lock indicator lights are unlit If both or either of the lights is lit press the Num Lk or Num Lock key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator light before entering the password 126 What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing E E E Check the web site of the game if there are
68. omputer 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 Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the equipment may cause the computer to malfunction DPOouovoUOOCUO DO LY We advise not to use your computer while you are standing or walking as it may cause the computer to slip out of your hands resulting in damage 109 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 If your computer is brought directly from a 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 Link To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged back up your data regularly 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 Q To open the computer grasp the LCD screen li
69. 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 155 Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware 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 accessing 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 t
70. ooth 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 Click Start and Devices and Printers 2 Right click the Bluetooth device icon and click Bluetooth settings 3 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box 142 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 want to communicate with page 141 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 wav
71. ou push the pointing stick The stronger you push the pointing stick the faster the pointer moves x ih es aN WY a 32 peon Bese Right click Press the right button 5 once With many applications this action displays a context sensitive shortcut menu if any Drag Push the pointing stick in your desired direction while pressing the left button Alternatively you can tap on the pointing stick twice in a row and without taking your finger off the pointing stick on the second tap push it in your desired direction To drop the dragging object take your finger off the pointing stick Scroll Push the pointing stick up and down or sideways while pressing the center button 4 The scroll function is available only with applications that support a pointing stick scroll feature 7 pointer may move on its own on rare occasions which does not indicate a malfunction Leave the pointing stick untouched for a while The pointer will behave normally The tip on the pointing stick is a consumable You can replace it with one of the supplied spare caps when necessary You can disable enable the pointing stick while a mouse is connected to your computer To change the pointing stick settings use the VAIO Control Center Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the pointing stick If you disable the pointing stick before connecting a mouse you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations 33 Usi
72. oximity 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 137 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 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 140 What should do if my computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN Q Q Q Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Make sure the SIM card is 3G data enabled and activated by your telecom operator When inserting the SIM
73. page 15 OFF o WIRELESS 0 ON SD memory card slot page 43 r on sensei 4 Media Access indicator page 15 t ms T Memory Stick Duo slot page 36 6 Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 15 Built in MOTION EYE camera page 35 LCD screen page 111 9 Built in microphone monaural Keyboard page 29 11 Power switch Power indicator page 15 Charge indicator page 15 gt Disc drive indicator page 15 Your computer supports only Duo size Memory Stick aa a gt SZ 2 p a o gt O sc 8c 11 1 Built in speakers stereo 2 Pointing stick page 31 Left button page 31 4 Center button page 31 Right button page 31 6 Window arrangement button S2 button page 33 XMB Xross Media Bar button S1 button page 33 Num lock indicator page 15 9 Caps lock indicator page 15 Scroll lock indicator page 15 1 SIM card slot page 57 2 Battery connector page 17 12 Right 1 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 86 2 I O port page 77 Supports high full low speeds 25 LIZ TESE SLR AEO OTOT LIS L LI S S LAER 3 L S Z ZA 13 14 Left 1 DC IN port page 16 2 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 86 Headphones jack page 70 page 79 Supports high full low speeds 15 About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with
74. power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are currently using Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power plan To change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the Power Options window Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed 2 If you need to change the advanced settings click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3 Otherwise click Save changes 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab Change the settings for each item 4 Click OK You can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the VAIO Control Center 102 Protecting the Hard Disk If your computer is equipped with a built in hard disk drive then it has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards You can select the sensitivity level of the built in shock sensor to set the appropriate protection level Be aware that the solid state drive is not included in the scope of the VAIO HDD Protection utility Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards you must first activate the VAIO HDD Protection To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1
75. r an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack 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 106 Headphones Q Road safety Do not use headphones 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 107 Care and Maintenance Information Computer Q Clean the cabinet and the LCD panel 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 befo
76. r key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Press the Esc key and then the lt or key to select the Exit tab Press the or key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 97 Changing Removing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 2 O OO NOOA A Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key Enter the current password once and then a new password twice Press the Enter key Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press the Esc key and then the lt or key to select the Exit tab Press the or key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 98 To remove the hard disk password 1 2 O ON OO OF RA Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restar
77. ra page 35 Using Memory Stick page 36 Using Other Modules Memory Cards page 43 Using the Internet page 48 Using the Network LAN page 49 Using the Wireless LAN page 50 Using the Wireless WAN page 57 Using the Bluetooth Function page 61 Using the GPS Function page 67 28 29 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 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
78. re cleaning your computer LCD Screen Q Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen Rubbing the surface could damage the screen Q To protect the LCD screen and keyboard from damage for example in the case of carrying the computer spread out the cleaning cloth with no wrinkles on the keyboard before closing the LCD screen lid 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 available 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 108 Handling Your Computer 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 Q Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer Q Do not place your c
79. re 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 122 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 procedure does not work slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power
80. rter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge battery packs at temperatures between 15 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time For safety reasons battery charging may be suspended at higher or lower temperatures 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 116 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 as a label Do not bend drop or expose Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick Do not let Memory Stick get wet Ea iy O Do not use or store Memory Stick in a location subject 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 117
81. s 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 94 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 BIOS setup screen appears If not 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 95 Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built in storage device If you enable the hard disk password this adds an extra level of security When adding the hard disk password you must set both the master and user passwords The master password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to reset the user password in the BIOS setup screen The user password is provided to lock your
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83. ser 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 144 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 Q Make sure that the switch next to Bluetooth is set to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Q To display the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar follow these steps 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers 2 Right click the Bluetooth device icon
84. stored with the hidden attribute in the C drive s InstantON folder are compressed the Instant Mode would not start To uncompress the files follow the steps below E O a A Q N 10 11 12 Click Start All Programs Accessories and Run Enter C InstantON for Open and click OK Click Folders on the toolbar Right click InstantON in the folder list in the left pane and click Properties Click Advanced on the General tab of the window for changing properties Click to cancel the Compress contents to save disk space check box under Compress or Encrypt attributes click OK and then go to step 12 If this check box is not selected proceed to step 7 Click to select the Compress contents to save disk space check box and click OK Click Apply in the window for changing properties In the confirmation window for attribute changes click to select the Apply changes to this folder only check box and click OK Once again click Advanced on the General tab Click to cancel the Compress contents to save disk space check box under Compress or Encrypt attributes and click OK Click OK in the window for changing properties 134 13 Click OK in the confirmation window for attribute changes Running the Disk Cleanup with the Compress old files option selected may compress the files required for the Instant Mode If the files are compressed after running the Disk Cleanup follow the above procedure to restore the files
85. t 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 s display Use the display s 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 eye level or slightly lower 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 15 Connecting a Power Source page 16 Using the Battery Pack page 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 24 Using the Power Saving Modes page 25 DCDOoOovUOdOUO DO Updating Your Computer page 27 10 Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front 1 WIRELESS switch page 50 page 57 page 61 page 67 2 WIRELESS indicator
86. t the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key Press the Enter key without entering any letter for the remaining fields Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press the Esc key and then the lt or key to select the Exit tab Press the or key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 99 Using Intel VT Intel Virtualization Technology VT allows you to use hardware virtualization software for enhancing your computer s performance Intel VT may not be available depending on the CPU installed on your computer For information on virtualization and how to use hardware virtualization software contact the software publisher To enable Intel VT 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the lt or gt key to select Advanced 4 Press the f or key to select In
87. tch 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 Using Hibernate Mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button 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 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 27 Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently LY Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions Q VAIO Update 4 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 4 and Go to VAIO Web Support 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 DCDoOUoOUOUKODODKOOUOUOOD DO Using the Keyboard page 29 Using the Pointing Device page 31 Using Special function Buttons page 33 Using the Instant Mode page 34 Using the Built in Came
88. tel R Virtualization Technology or Intel R VT press the Enter key select Enabled and press the Enter key lf the Advanced tab is not displayed in the BIOS setup window or you cannot select Intel R Virtualization Technology Intel VT is not available on the computer 5 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 100 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 has been 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 you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user 101 Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for power consumption The VAIO Power Management function is added to the Windows Power Options With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer a
89. the display output is directed to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information 147 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 148 Why doesn t my screen display a video E If the display output is directed to the external display and the external display is disconnected you 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 83 for cha
90. 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 goes out 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 21 for more information Built in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates 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 Norma
91. 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 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 56 57 Using the Wireless WAN Using the wireless WAN WWAN allows your computer to connect to the Internet through the wireless network wherever there is the mobile phone coverage The WWAN may not be available in some countries or areas See Wireless WAN Regulations Guide in Regulations Guarantee and Service Support to find out in which countries or areas the WWAN is available 58 Inserting a SIM Card To use the wireless WAN function you first need to insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot on your computer Your SIM card is contained within a base plate about the size of a credit card ay Depending on your country and model you might receive an offer from the VAIO selected telecom operator In that case the SIM card is either in the operator SIM pack ins
92. ure 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 BIOS setup screen appears If not 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 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 including spaces long 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 93 Changing Removing the Power on Password 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 BIOS setup screen appears If not 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 Machine 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 pres
93. with the computer you can visit the VAIO Link web site at http Awww vaio link com for troubleshooting Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the supplied documentation and visiting other Sony web sites Q For more about VAIO and becoming part of the growing VAIO community visit the web site at http www club vaio com Q For online purchases visit the web site at http www sonystyle europe com Q For other Sony products visit the web site at http Awww sony net When you contact VAIO Link by telephone 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 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 Adjust the level of the chair so your fee
94. xpand 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 86 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 87 Notes on connecting a USB device Q You may need to install the driver software supplied with your USB device before use 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 88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your
95. y Stick toward the computer and release Memory Stick ejects 4 Pull Memory Stick out of the slot Be sure to remove Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly 40 Formatting Memory Stick To format Memory Stick Memory Stick has been 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 to open the Computer window 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 41 42 Notes on Using Memory Stick Q Your computer has
96. 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 112 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 113 Handling the Built in Camera Q Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built in camera as it may cause scratches 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 114 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 115 Using the Battery Pack E Q Q Q O O Battery life is sho
97. your network For detailed settings and devices required for LAN access ask your network administrator You cannot configure your network before connecting the display LAN adapter to your computer See Connecting a Display LAN Adapter page 76 for more information on the display LAN adapter 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 the display LAN adapter 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 50 Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with the built in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a Local Area Network LAN through a wireless radio connection The WLAN supports all normal LAN connectivity but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate with a limited number of computers ad hoc

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