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1. What should do if my computer does not start Q Ooo vo E 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 Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase and then restart your computer If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and then press the power button 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 126 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 t
2. No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm while it is powering your computer 136 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 30 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why can t I fully charge my battery pack The battery care function is enabled to extend the life of your battery pack on the VAIO Control Center Check the settings on the VAIO Control Center What should do if a message appears notifying of either incompatibility or the improper installation of the battery pack and my computer then enters Hibernate mode Q This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To solve this problem turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then reinstall the battery pack to the computer For details see Installing Removing the Battery Pack page 20 Q Ifthe problem persists it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service support center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 137 Built in Camera
3. What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and then Change keyboards or other input methods under Region and Language 3 Click Change keyboards on the Keyboards and Languages tab Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot use the numeric keypad to enter numbers If you cannot use the numeric keypad Num Lk mode may not be activated Check if the Num lock indicator light is unlit If the indicator light is unlit press the Num Lk key to turn it on before entering numerals 163 Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are 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 d
4. GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Disc media in Version 1 0 format and Blu ray Disc media with a cartridge Supports writing data to BD R Part1 Version 1 1 1 2 1 3 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Parti Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported 45 This unit is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard DualDiscs and some music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Therefore these discs may not be compatible with this unit When you buy pre recorded or blank discs for use with your VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD DVD or Blu ray Disc standard USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO COMPUTER OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publishe
5. TV by connecting the display to the computer with an HDMI cable Be sure to use the 3D glasses specified by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D images See the manual that came with your 3D TV for detailed information on the 3D function 1 Follow the steps in To connect a TV to your computer page 80 for connecting your 3D TV to the computer with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system Press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output to an external display Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Click Display and HDMI Resolution Setting Configuration and then select 1080 3D or 720 3D Click Start All Programs Corel and Corel WinDVD BD Insert Blu ray 3D Disc media into the optical disc drive O a A W N 82 To connect a high quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV You can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection Before connecting the device to the computer make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port you need to change the device for sound output For detailed instructions see How do change the sound output device page 164 1 Turn onthe TV and set its input to the HDMI input 2 Turn onthe home theater receiv
6. Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with a state of the art computing 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 web site at http Awww sony asia com Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer 1 Ooo vo Printed Documentation Quick Start Guide An overview of components connection set up information etc Recovery Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Enjoying 3D Information Guide Safety Regulations etc Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology read the Safety Regulations carefully 2 On screen Documentation Q VAIO User Guide General information of your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information To access VAIO User Guide click Start All Programs and VAIO Manual Q 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
7. WIRELESS switch Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless BLUETOOTH technology works best when the devices are within 10 meters of each other What should 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 144 What should I do if other BLUETOOTH devices cannot connect to my computer E E E Check the suggestions in What should I do if cannot find the BLUETOOTH device I want to communicate with page 143 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 The data transfer speed depends on th
8. 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 114 Handling Your Computer Q Q Q If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer unplug it and remove the battery pack You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Q Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Q Direct sunlight Q Excessive dust Q Moisture or rain Q Mechanical vibration or shock UY Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Q Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C Q High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the equipment may cause th
9. conduct performance checks and tune ups on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on your computer The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem To launch the VAIO Care UY On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on LY On models without the ASSIST button Click Start All Programs and VAIO Care Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is in Hibernate mode See the help file included with the VAIO Care for more information On models with the ASSIST button pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency for example when the Windows does not start Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer DCoOuoUOUKODOKDOUODUOUOD Using the Keyboard page 35 Using the Touch Pad page 38 Using Special function Buttons page 39 Using the Built in Camera page 41 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 42 Using the 3D Function page 50 Using Memory Stick page 51 Using Other Modules Memory Cards page 58 Using the Internet page 62 Using the Network LAN page 63 Using the Wireless LAN page 64 Using the BLUETOOTH Function page 69 34 35 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model
10. digital video camcorder ay The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i LINK device See the manual that came with the device for more information You cannot access the contents of Memory Stick in the digital video camcorder via an i LINK connection 91 Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 92 Using Intel VT page 98 Using the VAIO Control Center page 99 Using the VAIO Power Management page 101 UODO O Changing the Display Language page 102 92 Setting the Password Setting the password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on or returns to Normal mode from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode Do not forget your password Write down the password and keep it in a Secure place Power on password Windows password You can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords Machine password Allows users with administrative rights to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer User password Allows the standard users to change some of the BIOS setup options as well as to start the computer To set the user password you must first set the m
11. disc drive not supplied See the Recovery Backup and Troubleshooting Guide for more information How can restore my computer system to its factory default settings There are two ways to recover your computer system from Recovery Media and from the recovery area See the Recovery Backup and Troubleshooting Guide for more information How can reinstall the original software and drivers You can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using the VAIO Care To restore them launch the VAIO Care page 33 and then click Recovery amp restore Recovery and Reinstall Applications and Drivers See the help file included with the VAIO Care for more information 133 How do check the volume of the recovery area Your built in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery area 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 area and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane 134 Partition How can create a hard disk partition The Windows feature allows you to create a partition without recovering your computer system 1 oOo 0O fF Q Click Start Control Panel System and Security and Create and format hard disk partitions under Administrative Tools If the User Account Control
12. 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 Q Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen Q Blocking the ambient light sensor turns your screen dark Make sure that the sensor is unblocked Why does the LCD brightness fluctuate when change it or place my computer back into Normal mode from Sleep mode This may occur on models with the LED backlight when the LCD colors are calibrated and does not indicate a malfunction 156 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 35 for more information How do run Windows Aero To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Select your desired theme from Aero Themes For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support 157 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 W
13. installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 20 for more information Q If the display output is directed to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 35 for more information 153 What should do if do not see proper images or videos E 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 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 Check the screen refresh rate If it is not set to 75 Hz or 120 Hz your computer screen may flicker In such a case change the refresh rate to 75 Hz or 120 Hz For information on how to check and change the refresh rate see Windows Help and Suppo
14. or damaged Follow these steps 1 2 3 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys may cause loss of unsaved data Remove the disc from the optical disc drive Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Discs page 113 for instructions What should do if the drive tray does not open Q E Q Q D Make sure your computer is in Normal mode Press the drive eject button If the drive eject button does not work click Start and Computer right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive Try restarting your computer 148 What should do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer Q Q E Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions If a disc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys may cause loss of unsaved data 2 3 Remove the disc from the optical di
15. orange while the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is turned off or enters Hibernate mode Charge q__ Illuminates while the battery pack is charging See Charging the Battery Pack page 23 for more information Illuminates while the built in camera is in use M Stick Duo gt Illuminates while data access to Memory Stick is in progress Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or en ae ee turn it off while this indicator light is lit When the indicator light is unlit Memory Stick is not in use SD memory card Illuminates while data access to 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 SD memory card is not in use Illuminates while data access to the built in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress Do not place Disc drive l j ae ey de the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit Num fock Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is unlit Caps lock 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 o
16. port on the computer display To connect a TFI DVI monitor use an HDMI to DVI D adapter to connect it to the HDMI output port on the computer The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals 80 Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your computer To connect a TV to your computer To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port you need to change the device for sound output For detailed instructions see How do change the sound output device page 164 Plug the power cord of your TV 1 into an AC outlet Plug one end of an HDMI cable 2 to the HDMI output port 3 on the computer and the other end to the TV Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Set up the TV configuration system A GQ DN If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals 81 To play Blu ray 3D Disc media Some features and options may not be available on your computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer On models with the Blu ray Disc Drive you can play Blu ray 3D Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D capable display such as a 3D
17. 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 Headphones E E 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 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 113 Care and Maintenance Information Computer Q Clean the cabinet with a soft dry or lightly moistened cloth with a mild detergent solution Do not use an abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Q Make sure you unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before cleaning your computer LCD Screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen Rubbing the surface could damage the screen Built in Camera Clean the lens protection cover of the built in camera with a
18. slouching forward or leaning far backwards Q Viewing angle of the computer display Use the display tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness level of the display as well Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency Q Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at or slightly below eye level when you are sitting in front of the monitor 10 Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Before starting your computer for the first time do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 11 About the Indicator Lights page 17 Connecting a Power Source page 18 Using the Battery Pack page 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 27 Using the Power Saving Modes page 28 OOOO DO CD Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition page 31 Locati
19. small parts such as Memory Stick and Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them Power Source E DOODO Do not place the AC adapter in contact with your skin Remove the AC adapter away from your body if it becomes warm and causes discomfort Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or this could cause a fire To disconnect the power 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 an AC outlet is easily accessible 112 Battery Pack E Q COOOL D Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight For your safety it is highly recommended that you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack 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 caused by dropping it on a hard surface If you are not using your computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to
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21. 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 121 Handling Memory Stick Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with Memory Stick Do not bend drop or expose Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick Keep Memory Stick dry OOOD CO Do not use or store Memory Stick in a location 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 122 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 To avoid damaging your built in storage device Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnet
22. to your computer Do not insert more than one memory card into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media Notes on using the SD memory card Q E Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of September 2010 However not all memory cards are guaranteed of compatibility SD memory cards up to 2 GB SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB and SDXC memory cards up to 64 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer Some types of SD memory cards for example ones with the UHS Ultra High Speed data transfer feature may become extremely hot due to continuous access to the memory cards In such a case wait for a while before removing the memory card until it cools down 62 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 64 for m
23. using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should I do if cannot write data to DVD media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Some brands of DVD recordable media do not work 151 Why can t write data to Blu ray Disc media Q Check if your optical disc drive supports the Blu ray Disc writing function L BD R Disc media are not rewritable You cannot add or erase data to or from the BD R Disc media What should do if my external optical disc drive does not work properly Make sure that your external optical disc drive is connected to an AC power source and the USB port on your computer If it is not connected the external optical disc drive may not work properly 152 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 28 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
24. window appears click Yes If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user you may be prompted to enter an administrator name and password Right click the C drive and select Shrink Volume Enter the size of the partition to be created in Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB and click Shrink Right click Unallocated and select New Simple Volume Follow the on screen instructions If you use the VAIO Care Rescue you can create a partition in the recovery process See Using the VAIO Care page 33 for more information 135 Battery Pack How do find the battery charging status You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 23 for more information When is my computer using AC power When your computer is connected to an AC outlet with the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack Recharge the battery pack when Q The battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink Q You have not used the battery pack for an extended period of time When should replace the battery pack A message prompting you to replace the battery pack appears when the battery pack reaches the end of its life You can check the battery charge capacity with the Battery function on the VAIO Control Center Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm
25. 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 118 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 119 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 120 Using the Battery Pack E Q Q Q O O Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge battery packs at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing 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
26. 7 Disc drive indicator page 17 15 WIRELESS indicator page 17 Memory Stick Duo indicator page 17 SD memory card indicator page 17 Right SSS a S2 S K I LALO ma Ce Z 14 1 Headphones OPTICAL OUT jack page 76 Optical Output Sampling Rate 44 1 KHz 48 0 KHz 96 0 KHz 2 Microphone jack page 86 USB port page 87 4 Optical disc drive page 42 Drive eject button page 42 6 Manual eject hole page 147 Compliant with the USB 2 0 standard lt gt ESSE SS SS gt xc SS KEKSE DO BEES SSS ESSSS Homi HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE 15 1 Security slot 2 DC IN port page 18 Air vent 4 Monitor port page 77 HDMI output port page 80 6 LAN port page 63 USB ports page 87 1 There may be no sound from an output device connected to the HDMI output port for the first few seconds after playback starts This does not indicate a malfunction Compliant with the USB 2 0 3 0 standards USB ports that are compliant with the USB 3 0 standard are identifiable by their blue color Back Bottom 1 Air vents 2 Memory module compartment cover page 104 Battery connector page 20 16 17 About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode blinks slowly in
27. 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 does not indicate 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 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 117 Using the Power Source Q Do not share an 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
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29. Q N Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select your desired device for sound output and click Set Default 165 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 LY You need to change the sound output device if you want to hear sound from the device connected to a port such as the HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack For the detailed procedure see How do I change the sound output device page 164 Q Ifyou still hear no sound from the sound output device follow these steps 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in How do I change the sound output device page 164 On the Playback tab select the HDMI or S PDIF icon and click Properties Click the Advanced tab Select the sample rate and bit depth for example 48000 Hz 16 bit which the device supports Click OK oF O N 166 How do output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S PDIF compatible device To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a disc through an S PDIF compatible device connected to your computer follow these steps 1 N OFF FB W KN Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select the optical out icon and click Properties Click the Supported Formats t
30. SD on i 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 1 2 3 Locate the SD memory card slot Check that the SD memory card indicator light is unlit Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects Pull the SD memory card out of the slot 60 61 Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card E E E Q 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 Memory Stick Duo SD memory card 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
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32. 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 On models with Media Gallery you cannot use another camera application that uses the built in camera while using the gesture function of Media Gallery Q 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 Q 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 113 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 138 What should do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is running on battery power The battery p
33. ab Click to select the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes Click OK If the Dolby Digital or DTS output is connected to a device that does not support it the device will not play any sound In such a case cancel the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes 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 167 Memory Stick What should I do if cannot use Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick Formatting Memory Stick erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick back up important data and confirm that Memory Stick does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from Memory Stick onto your built in storage device to save data or images 2 Format Memory Stick by following the steps in Formatting Memory Stick page 55 Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with
34. achine password ay Entry of the power on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer l If you forget the machine password the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged To reset the password contact an authorized Sony service support center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password Allows users to log onto your computer and protect each user account with its own password Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account 93 setting the Power on Password To add the power on password machine password 1 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears The BIOS setup screen appears If the screen does not appear restart the computer and try again Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long including spaces Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key Change 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
35. ack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer Try reinstalling the software Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support 128 Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 2 3 Close all open programs Click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button 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 20 If the problem persists it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an a
36. ack 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 139 Networking LAN Wireless LAN What should do if the VAIO Smart Network icon is not displayed on the taskbar To display the VAIO Smart Network icon J on the taskbar follow these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network 3 Click Advanced settings 140 What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point E Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer Mak
37. an communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Notes on connecting i LINK devices E E The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to an external device If the external device requires external power be sure to connect it to a power source The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps However the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or regions An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection may not be available depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer 90 Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i LINK cable 1 not supplied into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the
38. and Help and Support or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key Support Web Sites Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems http www sony asia com support vaio onlinesupport Online registration You can register your computer online at the following URL http www sony asia com support vaio registration Contact information You can contact us at the following URL http www sony asia com support vaio contactus For other Sony products visit the web site at http www sony asia com 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 feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid
39. 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 To change or remove the power on password user password 1 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears The BIOS setup screen appears If the screen does not appear restart the computer and try again 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 96 setting the Windows Password To add the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to your user account In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter the password for your account O a fF WS N Click Create password See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password To change the Wind
40. ar heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of disc playback you should follow these recommendations Q E Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW media Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM media When your computer is equipped with a Blu ray Disc drive Blu ray Disc playback is available on your computer However the drive may not be able to play some Blu ray Disc content or the computer may become unstable during Blu ray Disc playback To play content normally download and install the latest updates for Blu ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update For information on how to use the VAIO Update see Updating Your Computer page 31 Depending on system environment you may find sound interruptions and or dropped frames during AVC HD playback Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc Notes on region codes Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region an
41. ard and electromagnetic interference in the environment All BLUETOOTH devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with audio output from a connected BLUETOOTH device This is a frequent occurrence with BLUETOOTH technology and does not indicate a malfunction The 2 4 GHz band with which BLUETOOTH devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Although BLUETOOTH devices use the technology to minimize radio interference from other devices that use the same band such radio interference may cause slower communication speeds and shorter distances or communication failures 74 OU The BLUETOOTH function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version Q E employed by the manufacturer 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 does not indicate a malfunction High speed communications between your computer and BLUETOOTH devices are available when they are compliant with BLUETOOTH Core Specification Version 3 0 HS For the high speed communications enable both
42. can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad Action Description Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Press the left side of the touch pad button 3 once Double click Press the left side of the touch pad button twice in a row Right click Press the right side of the touch pad button 4 once With many applications this action displays a context sensitive shortcut menu if any Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left side of the touch pad button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged you can move your finger in circles on the touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature Flick Slide two fingers linearly in quick motion on the touch pad On web browser software or image viewer software you can flick left to move backward and flick right to move forward Pinch With some software applications you can pinch on the touch pad with two fingers for zooming Pinch open to zoom in or pinch close to zoom out A You can disable enable the touch pad by pressing the Fn F1 keys You can also use the VAIO Control Center to change the touch pad settings Be
43. cator 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 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 Press the power button on your computer If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data 29 Using Hibernate Mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Shut down buiton and Hibernate Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off To return to Normal mode Press the power button If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically 30 31 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer s efficiency security and functiona
44. communication links networks or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Q Q E 105 Q Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag supplied with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust 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 Handle the memory module with care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the component
45. d on what type of player you can play the disc If the region code indicates all you can play this disc in most regions of the world If the region code for your residence area is different from the label you cannot play the disc on your computer To find out the region code for your residence area see the following table ie fare C eoe oooh atone cos are or mee Pea o Roe Seamer A region code is not assigned to your computer s optical disc drive by default 48 If it is your first time to play a DVD video on your computer follow these steps before inserting the disc Click Start and Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties Click the Hardware tab Select your optical disc drive from the All disk drives list and click Properties Click the DVD Region tab Select an appropriate region from the list and click OK O oa A W N You can change the region code only a limited number of times When you have exceeded this number the drive s region code is permanently assigned and you will not be able to change it again Reconfiguring your computer does not reset this count Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the drive are not covered by the warranty 49 Playing Discs To play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before playing a disc 2 If nothing appears on the
46. desktop click Start All Programs and your desired software to play the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with the software Copying Files to Discs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before copying files to a disc 2 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and your desired disc burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with the software 50 Using the 3D Function Your computer supports the 3D function which enables you to view a variety of 3D contents on the computer or 3D capable displays such as a 3D TV using cutting edge 3D technology The specially designed 3D glasses are supplied with the computer so wear the supplied glasses and enjoy a new 3D experience For detailed information on how to play 3D contents and use the 3D glasses refer to the Enjoying 3D Information Guide What you can do with the 3D function Q Playing Blu ray 3D Disc media on the computer Q Using the simulated 3D function the 2D to 3D conversion function This function enables you to view 2D contents such as DVD media or videos in simulated 3D Q Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV connected to the computer with an HDMI cable page 81 51 Using Memory Stick Memory Stick is a co
47. digital cameras that are compatible with Memory Stick Why can t write data to Memory Stick Some versions of Memory Stick are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from unintentional erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off 168 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 an 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 169 Trademarks SONY the SONY logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation raas Memory STICK and Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo MagicGate OpenMG Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Me
48. e computer to malfunction Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs move the computer a suitable distance away from the radio or TV 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 an authorized Sony service support center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 115 Q To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Q Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction To open the computer hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other To carry the computer with the lid open be sure to hold the computer with both hands D pP 2S E 4 Q Usea carrying case specially designed to carry your computer 116 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
49. e Mode page 30 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 20 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection 2 on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U shaped cut 3 on either side of the battery pack 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer 21 22 To remove the battery pack You will lose all unsaved data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter 1 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 put your fingertip underneath the tab 3 on the battery pack and lift the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it away from the computer For your safety it is highly recommended that you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack 23 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time
50. e 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 a T lt HGDUI MacicGare SD D oN E 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 54 To remove Memory Stick Do not remove Memory Stick while the Memory Stick Duo indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing Memory Stick Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot 2 Check that the Memory Stick Duo indicator light is unlit 3 Pushin Memory 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 55 Formatting Memory Stick To format Memory Stick Memory Stick is formatted by default and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps oF O N Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports Memory Stick when formatting the media Formatting Memory Stick erases the entire data stored on the media Before formatting the media make sure t
51. e obstructions and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and BLUETOOTH devices closer to each other The 2 4 GHz band with which BLUETOOTH devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Although BLUETOOTH devices use the technology to minimize radio interference from other devices that use the same band such radio interference may cause slower communication speeds and shorter distances or communication failures Ifa version of a BLUETOOTH standard employed on the BLUETOOTH device with which you want to communicate is not the same version as the one employed on your computer the communication speed becomes slower High speed communications between your computer and BLUETOOTH devices are available when they are compliant with BLUETOOTH Core Specification Version 3 0 HS For the high speed communications enable both the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH functions on the computer Some BLUETOOTH profiles do not support high speed communications 145 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 See Windows Help and Support for more information Can use a device with BLUETOOTH technology on airplanes With BLUETOOTH technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locatio
52. e 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 141 What should do if cannot access the Internet E Ooo vo Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do
53. elect the desired access point and click Connect 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 68 69 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 ay 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 70 Using the BLUETOOTH Function Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH Device You can connect your computer to a BLUETOOTH device such as another compu
54. er 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer 109 Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Click System Information and System Information You can view the amount of system memory in the right pane If the additional memory does not appear repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer 110 Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Safety Information page 111 Care and Maintenance Information page 113 Handling Your Computer page 114 Handling the LCD Screen page 116 Using the Power Source page 117 Handling the Built in Camera page 118 Handling Discs page 119 Using the Battery Pack page 120 Handling Memory Stick page 121 DoOoOoOUODKODKOOUOULUOD Handling the Built in Storage Device page 122 111 Safety Information Computer E E Q Q Use your computer on a solid stable surface It is recommended that you do not use your computer directly on your lap The temperature of the base of the unit may rise during normal operation and over time could result in discomfort or burns Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Keep
55. er or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 3 Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or Surround sound decoder device and the other end to the HDMI output port on the computer You can adjust the screen resolution of the connected TV with your computer See Why doesn t my screen display a video page 155 for more information With the HDMI connection the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only Your computer has no control over the output volume of any connected devices 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 external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Turn on the external display before turning on your computer To select a display mode with the Fn F7 keys You can select a display mode with the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 35 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 al
56. ernal speakers 1 to the headphones OPTICAL OUT jack 2 Q with a speaker cable 3 not supplied Connecting an External Display some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector You can connect an external display such as a computer display or a projector to your computer 77 78 To connect a computer display or a projector 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your external display or the projector into an AC outlet 2 Connect the external display or the projector to the monitor port 2 on the computer with a display cable 3 If necessary connect the headphones jack on the projector and the headphones OPTICAL OUT jack 4 Q on the computer with a speaker cable 5 Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected and high quality content To view the copyright protected content connect an HDCP compliant monitor to your computer If your computer has a non compliant monitor connected you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected content 79 n If the external computer display is equipped with an HDMI input port plug one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI output port on the computer and the other end into the HDMI input
57. ff Press the Fn Scr Lk keys to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock Scio indicator light is turned off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs WIRELESS Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled BD Illuminates while the 3D function is in use Touch sensor The corresponding touch sensor indicator light illuminates when you touch the touch sensor button page 39 18 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 an AC power source and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable from the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter 19 To disconnect your computer completely from an AC power source unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet Make sure that an 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 Hibernat
58. ftware in use Communications may be cut off depending on radio conditions Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your computer Deploying WLAN products compliant with different standards that use the same band on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration WLAN products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with another WLAN product if it is compliant with a different standard that uses the same band When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed 66 Note on the data encryption The WLAN standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access point
59. g IEEE 802 11a b g n standard which specifies the type of technology used see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer Wl IEEE 80211a 802 11a Available only on models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n standard IEEE 802 a 2 4 GHz The IEEE 802 11g standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b standard 64 IEEE 802 11n 5 GHz 2 4 GHz On models compliant with the IEEE 802 11b g n standard only the 2 4 GHz band can be used 65 Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function General notes on using the wireless LAN function Q E E In some countries or regions using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels The IEEE 802 11a standard and the IEEE 802 11n standard are not available on ad hoc networks The 2 4 GHz band with which wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Although the wireless LAN devices use the technology to minimize radio interference from other devices that use the same band such radio interference may cause slower communication speeds and narrower communication ranges or communication failures The communication speed and range may vary depending on the following conditions Distance between communication devices Existence of obstacles between devices Device configuration Radio conditions Ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls UO OUODD D So
60. general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to take advantage of this technology Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law Do not insert more than one memory card into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media 58 Using Other Modules Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer can accommodate the following memory cards Q SD memory card Q SDHC memory card Q SDXC memory card The SD memory card slot also works as the Memory Stick Duo slot For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 to visit the appropriate support web site 59 To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot gt HGDUI MacicGate
61. gned to temporarily disable the feature of your operating system that turns off the computer screen or places the computer into Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity To solve this problem exit the running software application s or change the current screen saver 130 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 oF O N Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears The BIOS setup screen appears If the screen does not appear restart the computer and try again Press the lt or gt key to select Boot Press the or key to select your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key Press the or key to select the device to which you want to assign the priority 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 What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears Why is my computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running on battery power While your computer is running on battery power the CPU clock f
62. gs click Tools in the upper right corner of the WinDVD BD window and select J See the help file included with the WinDVD BD for more information Q Ifthe computer is connected to your 3D TV through an AV amplifier make sure the AV amplifier supports 3D playback Q Check the HDMI output resolution settings on the computer If the resolution is not set to 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720 images are not displayed in 3D See To play Blu ray 3D Disc media page 81 for details on how to set up the resolution Q You should also see the manual that came with your 3D TV for more information on 3D playback 155 Why doesn t my screen display a video LI If the display output is directed to the external display and the external display is disconnected you 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 changing the display output Alternatively you can press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 35 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
63. hat it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot Carefully slide Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer Right click the Memory Stick icon and select Format Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options Click Start Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format Memory Stick depending on the media type 56 57 Notes on Using Memory Stick E E Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 32 GB that are available as of September 2010 However not all Memory Stick are guaranteed of compatibility Be sure to hold Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the media do not force Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Use care when inserting or removing Memory Stick from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot Inserting Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the
64. he 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 140 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 143 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
65. ieve maximum effect of S FORCE Front Surround 3D place your computer directly across from your listening position and stay within the optimum distance approximately 1 m from the computer 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 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 Ifyou 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 102 Changing the Display Language On models with Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 7 Enterpri
66. if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 140 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 140 to change the settings 142 How do avoid data transfer interruptions E Ooo vo While your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change t
67. imes 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 an button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button 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 button may cause loss of unsaved data 127 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 press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery p
68. indows operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and Devices and Printers Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oF OQO N 158 Microphone What should do if my microphone does not work Q Ifyou are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer Q Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound input device follow these steps 1 oF OQ N Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Recording tab select your desired device for sound input and click Set Default How can prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occ
69. lity The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet and downloads and installs them on the computer Q Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions Q VAIO Update 5 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Update and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates 32 Keeping the Antivirus Software Updated You can keep the Internet security software programs current with the latest updates by downloading and installing the updates from the web site of the manufacturer Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates Q When using the McAfee 1 Click Start All Programs McAfee and McAfee SecurityCenter or McAfee Internet Security 2 Click the update tab and select the option to check for updates 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the updates Q When using the Norton Internet Security 1 Click Start All Programs Norton Internet Security and LiveUpdate or Norton Internet Security 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the updates see the help file included with your software program for more information The actual procedure may be different from the above depending on updates installed on your computer In such a case follow the on screen instructions 33 Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care you can regularly
70. llowing the steps in Checking the Battery Charge Capacity page 25 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 Save your data and close all running software applications 3 Click Start and the Shut down button After a short time the computer automatically turns off Make sure the power indicator light turns off 27 28 Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode your computer has two distinct power saving modes to suit your preference Sleep and Hibernate If you do not intend to use your computer for an extended period of time while it is disconnected from an AC power source place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off If the battery pack runs out of power while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently C Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer while it is in use The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in this mode Sleep mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built in storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The orange power indi
71. lows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to your computer 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 expand a single window across two displays or your software may not work properly Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Click the drop down list next to Multiple Displays select Extend these displays and then click OK You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display Connecting an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone not supplied to your computer To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 N Make sure your mic
72. maining battery life becomes short To avoid loss of data while the computer is running on the battery you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently 25 Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack extends To get the most out of the battery pack check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Power Management and Battery Additionally you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack 26 Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on battery power you can extend the battery life using the following methods Q Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen Q Use the power saving mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 28 for more information LY Change the power saving settings on the Power Options See Using the VAIO Power Management page 101 for more information a For more information on how to extend the battery life see the help file after fo
73. mory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro M2 and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Walkman is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation i LINK is a name to denote IEEE 1394 i LINK and i LINK logo p are the trademarks of Sony Corporation Intel Pentium Intel SoeedStep and Atom are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS Windows Windows Vista BitLocker Aero and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft group of companies Blu ray Disc Blu ray 3D the Blu ray Disc logo and the Blu ray 3D logo are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association 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 Roxio Easy Media Creator is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD is trademark of Corel Inc PowerDVD is trademark of CyberLink Inc NVIDIA and 3D Vision are registered trademarks and or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries 170 ArcSoft and the ArcSoft logo are registered trademarks of ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft WebCam Companion is a trademark of ArcSoft Inc AMD the AMD Arrow logo ATI and combinations thereof Radeon AMD Phenom AMD Turion AMD Athlon AMD Virtualization AMD V are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc SD L
74. mpact 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 Q Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Your computer supports only Duo size Memory stick and does not support standard size Memory Stick The Memory Stick Duo slot also works as the SD memory card slot For the latest information about Memory Stick visit http www sony net memorycard Inserting and Removing Memory Stick To insert Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot 2 Hold Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward the slot 52 53 3 Carefully slide Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the media into the slot If Memory Stick does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction 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 instructions to install the software Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents of Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on th
75. ndow or you cannot select Intel R Virtualization Technology Intel VT is not available on the computer 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 99 Using the VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use the VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Select your desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item is changed n For more information about each option see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user 100 Using S FORCE Front Surround 3D S FORCE Front Surround 3D is a virtual surround technology which allows you to enjoy powerful and realistic surround sound using the built in speakers Its effect is especially noticeable when you are watching movies To enable S FORCE Front Surround 3D 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Sound and Sound Effect Settings 3 Click Use S FORCE Front Surround 3D and OK S FORCE Front Surround 3D works only on sound output from the built in speakers Simultaneous use of S FORCE Front Surround 3D and Dolby PC Entertainment Experience is not possible r To ach
76. ng Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications 11 Front 12 1 Built in camera page 41 2 Built in camera indicator page 17 Built in microphone monaural 4 LCD screen page 116 Power button Power indicator page 17 6 Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations Keyboard page 35 Touch sensor indicators page 17 9 Play Pause button page 39 Stop button page 39 11 Previous track button page 39 Next track button page 39 i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 89 WIRELESS switch page 64 page 69 15 Memory Stick Duo SD memory card combined slot page 51 page 58 Supports Duo size Memory Stick and the SD memory card However they cannot be used simultaneously 0 13 1 3D sync transmitter 2 Built in speakers stereo Num lock indicator page 17 4 Caps lock indicator page 17 Scroll lock indicator page 17 6 Touch pad button page 38 Touch pad page 38 3D indicator page 17 9 Ambient light sensor page 37 page 155 Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to an optimum level ASSIST button page 40 11 3D button page 40 VAIO button page 40 Charge indicator page 1
77. ns such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of BLUETOOTH devices to avoid radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the BLUETOOTH function on the computer is permitted Why can t use the BLUETOOTH function when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The BLUETOOTH function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights Why can t use the BLUETOOTH devices when switch users If you switch users without logging off your system the BLUETOOTH devices will not work Be sure to log off before switching users To log off your system click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Log off Why can t exchange business card data with a mobile phone The business card exchange function is not supported 146 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 and click Bluetooth settings 3 Click the Options tab and select the Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area check box 147 Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty
78. o find out about the configuration of your computer To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The drive tray slides out 42 43 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place Do not exert pressure on the drive tray Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray when placing removing a disc onto from the tray 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc 44 Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs and Blu ray Disc media depending on the model you purchased See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of media PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD ROM CD R RW DVD ROM DVD R RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD BD ROM RAM 2 DVD SuperMulti Drive eo pp s BD R RE 2 Blu ray Disc Drive PR with DVD SuperMulti Blu ray Disc ROM PR Drive with DVD SuperMulti The DVD SuperMulti Drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6
79. of delivery To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the AC adapter The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is charging When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected the charge indicator turns off Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Blinks along with the green The battery pack is running out of power power indicator Normal 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 24 Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to an AC power source The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer When the battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of battery While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the re
80. ogo is a trademark Dao DP SDHC Logo is a trademark EIS SDXC Logo is a trademark XCC 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 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation ee XMB and xross media bar are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc PlaceEngine is a registered trademark of Koozyt Inc PlaceEngine was developed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories Inc and is licensed by Koozyt Inc TransferJet and the TransferJet logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation 171 All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Not all the software listed above may be delivered with your model 172 Notice 2011 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 app
81. ome off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Make sure your computer is running on AC power and try the disc again 150 What should do if cannot play Blu ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu ray Disc playback Q Check if your optical disc drive supports the Blu ray Disc media Q To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continually you need to update the AACS key If a message prompts you to update the AACS key follow the message Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update the AACS key OQ You may not be able to play some Blu ray Disc content on your computer or the computer may become unstable during Blu ray Disc playback To play content normally download and install the latest updates for Blu ray Disc playback software using the VAIO Update For information on how to use the VAIO Update see Updating Your Computer page 31 What should I do if cannot write data to CD media Q Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver Q If you are
82. ore 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 detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem 63 Using the Network LAN You can connect your computer to 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with a LAN cable Connect one end of a LAN cable not supplied to the LAN port on the computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices required for LAN access ask your network administrator You can connect your computer to any network without changing the default settings Do not plug a telephone cable into the LAN port on your computer If the 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 Using the Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN WLAN allows your computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection The WLAN uses the followin
83. ows password Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Change your password In the Current password field enter your current password In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter a new password N OO O89 BP DO Click Change password 97 To remove the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Remove your password In the Current password field enter the current password that you want to remove ao 0O A WN Click Remove password 98 Using Intel R VT Intel R 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 the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears The BIOS setup screen appears If the screen does not appear restart the computer and try again Press the lt or key to select Advanced Press the or key to select Intel R Virtualization Technology or Intel R VT press the Enter key select Enabled and press the Enter key If the Advanced tab is not displayed in the BIOS setup wi
84. pe of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you purchased see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages Notes on adding removing memory modules Q Be sure to place your computer on a flat surface before adding or removing memory modules Q Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty Q Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following Q The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment Q Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources battery pack and AC adapter and from any tele
85. r of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc A 8 cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continually update the AACS key The AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc media playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Region settings are required for some contents of DVD and BD ROM Disc media If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents of copyright protected Blu ray Disc media some content may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output When you output video signals through digital connections such as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection it is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality Exit all memory resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as it may cause the computer to malfunction 46 Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc E Q Q Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape st
86. requency is reduced for power conserving purposes which causes the computer to run slowly This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction 131 System Update Security How can find important updates for my computer You can find and install the latest updates on your computer with the software applications the Windows Update and the VAIO Update See Updating Your Computer page 31 for more information How do schedule the installation of Windows updates to my computer The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates Click Start and Control Panel Click System and Security Click Action Center Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates A N a 132 Recovery Recovery Media How can create Recovery Media You can create Recovery Media using the VAIO Care The media are used to restore your computer system to its factory default settings To create the media launch the VAIO Care page 33 and then click Recovery amp restore Recovery and Create Recovery Media If your computer is not equipped with a built in optical disc drive you need to connect an external optical
87. rive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart oF O N What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature 164 Audio Video What should do if cannot use my digital video camcorder If a message appears stating that the i LINK device is disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder Unplug the cable and plug it in once again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 89 for more information How do turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 oF O N 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 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 oF O
88. rnal display 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 Fn Q Q F9 F10 zooming 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 button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 28 Fn F12 hibernation 37 Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings some features and options may not be available on your computer If your computer is equipped with a backlit keyboard you can set the keyboard light to automatically turn on and off according to ambient light intensity Additionally you can set a time period to turn off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit Keyboard A Ambient light intensity is measured by the ambient light sensor Blocking the ambient light sensor may turn on the keyboard backlight 38 Using the Touch Pad You
89. rophone is designed for computer use 86 87 Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device such as a mouse a floppy disk drive a speaker or a printer to your computer 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 Ye i 88 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 Q 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 89 Connecting an i LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i LINK port which you can use to connect an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder i LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection c
90. roval 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 consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony Corporation is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings made to your computer external recording media or recording devices or any relevant losses including when recordings are not made due to reasons including your computer failure or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of your computer failure or repair undertaken to your computer Sony Corporation will not restore recover or replicate the recorded contents made to your computer external recording media or recording devices under any circumstances
91. rt What should do if videos do not play smoothly Check the screen refresh rate If it is set to 75 Hz videos may not play smoothly In such a case change the refresh rate to 120 Hz For information on how to check and change the refresh rate see Windows Help and Support Changing the refresh rate to 120 Hz improves video playback performance however the LCD brightness of your computer screen decreases 154 What should do if some items do not fit on the computer screen Check that the text size is set to 100 If not some items for example a software menu may not be displayed correctly depending on the software you are using See Windows Help and Support for more information on how to change the text size What should do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port Make sure you are using an HDCP compliant display The copyright protected content is not displayed on a non HDCP compliant display See Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port page 80 or Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector page 77 for more information What should do if 3D images are not displayed or the 3D effect is less pronounced on the computer screen Refer to the Enjoying 3D Information Guide for detailed information on 3D playback What should do if 3D images are not displayed on my 3D TV connected to the HDMI output port Q Change the 3D playback settings To change the settin
92. s Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the storage device Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature OOOD O Do not remove the storage device from your computer 123 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions If these suggestions fail to solve your problems use the VAIO Care To launch the software see Using the VAIO Care page 33 If the problems still cannot be solved and you need assistance visit the support web sites listed in Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Computer Operations page 125 System Update Security page 131 Recovery Recovery Media page 132 Partition page 134 Battery Pack page 135 Built in Camera page 137 Networking LAN Wireless LAN page 139 BLUETOOTH Technology page 143 Optical Discs page 147 Display page 152 Printing page 157 Microphone page 158 DCDoOWOUOUUDOOOUODUOUOD DOD Speakers page 159 Oe tee oe O Touch Pad page 161 Keyboard page 162 Floppy Disks page 163 Audio Video page 164 Memory Stick page 167 Peripherals page 168 124 125 Computer Operations
93. s 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 also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 119 and 802 11n standards multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 111 standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1 X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA 67 Starting Wireless LAN Communications You first need to establish wireless LAN communications between your computer and an access point not supplied See Windows Help and Support for more information For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point To start wireless LAN communications 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information Turn on the WIRELESS switch Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar Click the switch next to Wireless LAN 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 S
94. s and circuit boards inside your computer DoOovoOCdOCUO DO 106 Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover Be careful not to lose the removed screw 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity 107 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Q Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 108 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place TO gt f a Do not touch any components on the motherboard other than the memory module If you want to install only one memory module be sure to use the lower slot Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open Slot Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation as it may cause damage to the slot and the module 9 Replace the memory module compartment cov
95. sc drive Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Discs page 113 for instructions If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following E E E 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 Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer PBowoND 6 7 149 Make sure the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click System and Security Click System Click Device Manager in the left pane The Device Manager window appears with a listing of your computer s hardware devices If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software Double click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer Double click your desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details Click OK to close the window Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can c
96. se you can download and install your desired language pack see the specifications to find out about configuration of your computer To download a language pack your computer must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 62 To install a language pack 1 Click Start All Programs and Windows Update 2 Click xx number optional updates are available 3 Select the desired language pack from the list 4 Click OK to start the download and installation of the selected language pack To change the display language 1 Click Start Control Panel and Clock Language and Region Click Region and Language Select the Keyboards and Languages tab Choose a display language from the drop down list Click OK a fF O N 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that Q You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module Q You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer Q You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For assistance contact an authorized Sony service support center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 The ty
97. specific tasks Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching x Disables and enables the touch pad Fn C F1 touch pad operation Fn 2X 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 36 Fn 0 amp F7 display output Switches the display output between your computer screen and an external display Press the Enter key to select the display output If you disconnect a display cable from your computer while an external display is selected as the display output destination the computer screen goes blank In such a case press the F7 key twice while holding down the Fn key and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to the computer screen Use of multiple monitors may not be supported depending on the connected exte
98. sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations 39 Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Touch Sensor Buttons Each touch sensor button has the indicator light above the button When you touch the button the corresponding indicator light turns on Pil Play Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD DVD or Blu ray Disc media or a music video file stored on the built in storage device E Stop button Stops playback of a CD DVD or Blu ray Disc media or a music video file stored on the built in storage device lt q Previous track button Plays the previous chapter file during video playback or the previous song file during audio playback PI Next track button Plays the next chapter file during video playback or the next song file during audio playback Use the WinDVD BD for playback 40 Function Buttons Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is on While the computer is off the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue The VAIO Care Rescue can ASSIST button be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example when the Windows does not start See Using the VAIO Care page 33 for more information Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is in Hibernate mode Ac
99. ter a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables 71 To communicate with another BLUETOOTH device To communicate with another BLUETOOTH device you first need to set up the BLUETOOTH function For information on setting up and using the BLUETOOTH function see Windows Help and Support 1 Turn on the 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 72 73 Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH Function Q The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions 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 stand
100. the Enter key 94 To add the power on password user password Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears The BIOS setup screen appears If the screen does not appear restart the computer and try again 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 User Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long including spaces 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 To change or remove the power on password machine password 1 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears The BIOS setup screen appears If the screen does not appear restart the computer and try again 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
101. the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH functions on the computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers or Headphones page 76 Connecting an External Display page 77 Selecting Display Modes page 83 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 84 Connecting an External Microphone page 86 Connecting a USB Device page 87 DCDOoovovovo do Connecting an i LINK Device page 89 75 76 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices not supplied such as speakers or headphones to your computer Since your computer is capable of outputting both analog and digital signals through the headphones OPTICAL OUT jack you can connect an S PDIF device such as digital headphones or an audio video amplifier to the jack and enhance the sound quality of your computer For more information see the manual that came with your S PDIF device To hear sound from the S PDIF device connected to the headphones OPTICAL OUT jack you need to change the sound output device For the detailed instructions see How do change the sound output device page 164 To connect external speakers r Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Connect ext
102. ting button set the button to off If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do l change the sound output device page 164 161 Touch Pad What should do if the touch pad does not work Q Q Q E D You may have disabled the touch pad Press the Fn F1 keys to enable it See Using the Touch Pad page 38 Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer If the pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the gt key several times select Restart with the or key and press the Enter key to restart your computer lf your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the and keys press the Enter key select Restart with the or key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data 162 Keyboard
103. tivates or deactivates the 3D function See Using the 3D Function page 50 for information on the 3D function 3D button Executes the task that is assigned to the button by default VAIO button You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center 41 Using the Built in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built in camera With the appropriate image capture software you can perform the following operations Q Capture still images and movies Q Sense and capture object movements for monitoring purposes Q Edit captured data ay Turning on the computer activates the built in camera Video calls are possible with the appropriate software Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in camera To use the image capture software 1 Click Start All Programs ArcSoft Webcam Suite and WebCam Companion 4 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 If you cannot capture images properly for example captured images are not displayed smoothly click the current resolution of the capturing image at the upper right of the main window and lower the resolution Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer see the specifications t
104. urs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone 159 Speakers What should do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers Q E E If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Keep pressing the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do change the sound output device page 164 160 What should do if my external speakers do not work Q Q m a a D Check the suggestions in What should I do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers page 159 If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a mu
105. uthorized Sony service support center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 129 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 Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator light turns off Wait for 10 to 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password The password is case sensitive so be sure to check letters for the current case before you enter the password What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Q Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software Q On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in such a case is not guaranteed Why doesn t my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed Some software applications or screen savers are desi

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