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1. 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 n lf 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 port on the computer display To connect a TFT 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 94 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 170 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 Aa N a Set up
2. 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 96 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 at the same time depending on the type of your external display Turn on the external display before turning on your computer 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 97 Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to 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 98 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 setting
3. 155 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 come 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 156 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
4. 23 4 Remove the two screws 3 on the back of the computer 24 5 Flip over the mounting base plate 4 and screw it onto the back of the computer using the six screws 5 attached at the same place in step 3 Be sure to tighten the screws with adequate torque 6 Secure your wall mount attachment to your computer with four M4 x 7 mm screws not supplied Do not use the screws attached to the computer 7 Follow the instructions described in the manual that came with your mounting system to mount your computer 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 25 26 Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode Turn off your computer if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time ERE ea 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 in
5. VIDEO 0 WEB 6 nak WIRELESS 0 TH 7 8 T 12 1 HDMI input indicator page 17 2 VIDEO input indicator page 17 WEB indicator page 17 4 WIRELESS indicator page 17 Disc drive indicator page 17 6 Power indicator page 17 WEB button page 50 Power button While the HDMI input or the video input is selected as the audio video input source pressing this button switches the audio video input source to the computer input or starts the Windows operating system in the background 9 Built in camera page 53 Built in camera indicator page 17 11 LCD screen touch screen page 45 Due to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer some areas of the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for an extended period of time This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Lia Guide button page 49 SONY logo lamp page 114 13 1 Air exhaust vent 2 Foot stand page 123 LAN port page 79 4 DC IN port page 18 HDMI OUTPUT port page 92 6 HDMI INPUT port page 62 VIDEO INPUT jacks page 62 USB ports 2 page 100 There may be no sound from an output device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port for the first few seconds after playback starts This is not a malfunction 2 Compliant with the USB 2 0 standard Homi
6. 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 159 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 I 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 94 or Connecting a Computer Display page 93 for more information Why doesn t my screen display a video Q Ifthe 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 96 for changing the display output Q The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In such a case lowe
7. LAN page 79 Using the Wireless LAN page 80 Using the BLUETOOTH Function page 85 32 Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI VIDEO input function page 62 33 34 Using the Wireless Keyboard One alkaline AA battery is supplied with your wireless keyboard Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard remove the battery compartment cover 1 from the bottom of the wireless keyboard and install the supplied AA battery 2 into the battery compartment If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly the battery may need to be replaced If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time remove the battery to avoid possible damage from battery leakage lf the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer your computer enters Sleep mode To bring it back into Normal mode press any key on the wireless keyboard To maintain good communication operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard approximately 10 m from your computer Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz band near your wireless keyboard These devices may create radio interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not place meta
8. Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode 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 O N 162 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 Microph
9. 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 the AC adapter and from any telecommunication 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 117 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 slo
10. page 112 105 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 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 machine password ay Entry of the power on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer l If you forget the machine password the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged To reset the password contact an authorized Sony service support center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password Allows users to log onto your computer and protect each user account with its own password Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account 106 setting the Power on Password To add the power o
11. page 136 System Update Security page 141 Recovery Recovery Media page 142 Partition page 144 Built in Camera page 145 Networking LAN Wireless LAN page 147 BLUETOOTH Technology page 150 Optical Discs page 153 Display page 158 Printing page 161 Microphone page 162 Mouse page 163 DoOUWOUDUODOOOUODUOUOD DOD Speakers page 165 uot oe DO Touch Screen page 167 Keyboard page 168 Floppy Disks page 169 Audio Video page 170 HDMI VIDEO Input Function page 173 Memory Stick page 174 Peripherals page 175 135 136 Computer Operations What should do if my computer does not start Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light shows the power is on 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 the orange DISPLAY OFF indicator light is lit press the DISPLAY OFF button Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Make sure the computer input is selected as the audio video input source To change the display input press the INPUT OK button on the computer page 64 Unplug the AC
12. HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE 1 The area around the air exhaust vent 1 becomes extremely hot while your computer is on Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it Right 14 1 Optical disc drive page 54 2 Manual eject hole page 153 Drive eject button page 54 4 VOL buttons page 64 MENU button page 64 6 Up Down buttons page 64 INPUT OK button page 64 DISPLAY OFF button page 50 DISPLAY OFF indicator page 17 O 0 o D 15 1 Media Access indicator page 17 2 Memory Stick Duo SD memory card combined slot page 67 page 74 USB ports page 100 4 i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 102 Headphones jack page 91 6 Microphone jack page 99 ASSIST button page 50 1 Supports Duo size Memory Stick and the SD memory card However they cannot be used simultaneously 2 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 Bottom 1 Built in microphone monaural 2 Built in speakers stereo Air intake vents 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 orange while the computer is in Sleep mode and turns
13. 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 29 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 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 157 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
14. 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 O a A QO N Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list for Plugged in 148 What should do if cannot access the Internet E OOO CO 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 Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 147 to change the settings Why is the data transfer speed slow E The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other
15. The business card exchange function is not supported 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 153 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 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 125 for instructions What should do if the drive tray does not open Q E E E D Make sure your computer is in Normal mode Press the drive eject button or the Fn E keys If this 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 restart
16. To connect the wireless keyboard page 38 to reconnect the keyboard 169 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 drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart oF O N What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature 170 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 you
17. VAIO Care page 31 and then click Recovery amp restore Recovery and Reinstall Applications and Drivers See the help file included with the VAIO Care for more information 143 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 144 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 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 t
18. Windows operating system is running It is not available with some functions which work without running the Windows operating system for example the Quick Web Access function or the HDMI VIDEO input function 50 Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Special function button Functions ASSIST Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is on ASSIST button CO While the computer is off the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example when the Windows does not start See Using the VAIO Care page 31 for more information While the computer is in Normal mode the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button b WEB button nue While the computer is off the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with this function See Using the Quick Web Access Function page 51 for more information DISPLAY OFF While the computer is running the DISPLAY OFF button turns off the LCD backlight To turn on the LCD DISPLAY OFF button O backlight press this button once again While the HDMI input or the video input is selected as the audio video input source the DISPLAY OFF button turns off both the LCD backlight and the volume l You cannot turn off only the LCD backlight while the HDMI input or the vide
19. a file You cannot capture audio video signals coming from the device connected to the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks and save them into a file on your computer It is logically impossible because the audio video input source must be either the HDMI input or the video input to receive such signals and to access Windows for any file operations you must change the input source to the computer input 174 Memory Stick What should do if cannot use Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick Formatting Memory Stick erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick back up important data and confirm that Memory Stick does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from Memory Stick onto your built in storage device to save data or images 2 Format Memory Stick by following the steps in Formatting Memory Stick page 71 Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with digital cameras that are compatible with Memory Stick Why can t write data to Memory Stick Some versions of Memory Stick are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from unintentional erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off 175 Peripherals What should do if cannot connect a U
20. adapter Wait three to five minutes Plug the AC adapter again and 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 AC adapter which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by pressing the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the wireless keyboard If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically 137 What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank E E Q If the orange DISPLAY OFF indicator light is lit press the DISPLAY OFF button Make sure the computer input is selected as the audio video input source To change the display input press the INPUT OK button on the computer page 64 Press the Alt F4 keys several times to close the application window An application error may have occurred Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow g next to the Shut down Par button and Restart 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 Make sure that the battery of your wireless keyboar
21. an AC outlet is easily accessible 19 20 Preparing for Wall Mounting Four M4 x 7 mm screws which are compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA mounting standard are needed for connecting the computer to your mounting system Before connecting your computer to your mounting system or changing your computer setup from the desktop type to the wall mount type make sure that The weight of your computer is within the range of supported weight of your mounting system See the manual that came with your mounting system for the weight information You shut down the computer turn off all peripheral devices disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power source and then wait about an hour until the computer cools down before proceeding While your computer is wall mounted do not place any objects on top of your computer so as not to break the frame and cause the main unit to fall from the wall resulting in damage to the computer or personal injuries To set up the computer for mounting 1 Gently face down your computer on a flat surface When facing down your computer be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the screen frame Remove the four screws and take the foot stand off the computer 21 3 Remove the 19 screws 1 from the back of the foot stand and take off the mounting base plate 2 Be sure to keep the removed screws for future use 22
22. calibrate the touch screen with the Control Panel 1 Click Start Control Panel and Tablet PC Settings with the wireless mouse 2 Click Calibrate on the Display tab 3 Follow the on screen instructions 168 Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your wireless 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 2 Click Start and Control Panel Click Clock Language and Region and then Change keyboards or other input methods under Region and Language 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 green Num lock icon is on the taskbar If the Num lock icon is not on the taskbar or is white press the Num Lk key to activate the mode before entering numerals What should do if my computer does not recognize my keyboard Q E E E Make sure the power switch on the wireless keyboard is in the ON position Make sure the supplied AA battery is properly installed The supplied AA battery may have run out of power Replace the battery Your wireless keyboard may have been disconnected from the computer See
23. 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 type 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 116 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
24. factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer 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 147 to change the settings 149 How do avoid data transfer interruptions E Ooo vo While your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a com
25. for an extended period of time remove the battery to avoid possible damage from battery leakage To maintain good communication operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse approximately 10 m from your computer Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz band near your wireless mouse These devices may create radio interference causing the mouse to stop working properly Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns Avoid using the wireless mouse on surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing Do not place metal furniture or objects near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create radio interference causing the mouse to stop working properly Be sure to use an alkaline battery Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless mouse 42 1 Left button Click or double click the left button to select items To drag and drop items hold the left button down while sliding the mouse then release the button to drop the item 2 Right button Press the right button once to display a context sensitive shortcut menu if any Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down a page Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only with applications that support it 4 Power
26. for re connection appears and then slide the power switch on the wireless mouse to the ON position It may take a while before the utility window appears 7 Wait until the utility window notifies that the wireless mouse should now be working and then close the utility window Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 2 Click Start and Control Panel Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound The Mouse Properties window appears Change the settings 44 45 Using the Touch Screen Embedded infrared optical sensors of your computer s touch screen enable direct interaction with the computer using your finger s You can perform various gestures on the touch screen to compensate for mouse operations such as selecting items and scrolling The touch screen function may be disabled depending on the software application you are using Your computer is equipped with two optical sensors and supports multi touch input of up to two points When you rotate a picture on the touch screen for example a rotating gesture may not be successfully recognized by your computer which however does not indicate a malfunction The touch screen function is disabled while you are using the HDMI VIDEO input function See Using the HDMI VIDEO Input Function page 62 for more information Tap on the touch screen once with a finger This gesture is equivalent to a click with a mouse Double tap Tap on the touch screen twice in quick succession with a finger Th
27. 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 79 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 back of 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 80 Using the Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN WLAN allows your computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection The WLAN uses the following IEEE 802 11a b g n standard which specifies the type of technology used see the spec
28. 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 126 Handling Your Computer Q Q Q If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop your computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 10 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the equipment may cause the computer to malfunction COOCOO OOOD 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 fr
29. pressure on the media may damage internal components 133 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 magnets 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 134 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 31 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
30. 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 82 Note on the data encryption The WLAN standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mec
31. the sound output device page 170 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 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 172 How do turn off sound along with the LCD backlight using the DISPLAY OFF button You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the DISPLAY OFF button settings Follow these steps 1 oF OQ N Turn on your 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 Display off button and press the Enter key Press the or key to select Turn off Display and Sound and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the E
32. to print documents Q For information on how to remove a USB device see the manual that came with the device Q To protect your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following LY When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Q Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected 102 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 can 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 Ho
33. 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 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon J on the taskbar 2 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 87 88 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 standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment All BLUETOOTH devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements a
34. 50 4 Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on and off Sleep button Provides a lower level of power consumption For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Mode page 26 6 Zoom buttons Change the size of an image or a document displayed on some software Press Q to make the view look smaller and further away Zoom out Press Q to make the view look bigger and closer zoom in See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information Muting button Turns the volume on and off Volume control buttons Increase or decrease the volume 9 Caps Lock key Activates deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in upper Case Windows key Displays the Start menu 11 E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the Fn key Applications key Displays a context sensitive shortcut menu if any 36 Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen Indicator lights DJ Battery Stays off while the AA battery for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of power Caps lock Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated Y Connect Stays off while the wireless keyboard is properly connected with your computer and blinks for about 10 minutes when the connection is cut off for example when the computer is turned off or enters Sleep mode Numeric keypad Use the numeri
35. Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user 113 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 achieve 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 114 Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you turn on your computer You can change this default activity of the lamp to make it stay unlit by following these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Display and Logo Lamp Control 3 Follow the on screen instructions You cannot change this option for the HDMI input To change settings see Using the OSD Menu page 65 for the procedure 115 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO
36. D 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 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 57 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 ar
37. DEO input function Selecting language mode of the OSD menu SONY logo lamp Selecting Input Sensing mode Disabling the HDMI VIDEO input function 1 Select OPTION and LANGUAGE 2 Select the desired language 3 Press the INPUT OK button To change the default SONY logo lamp activity for the HDMI input mode follow these steps 1 Select OPTION and LANGUAGE 2 Select the desired language 3 Press the INPUT OK button To change the settings while the computer input is selected see Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity page 114 for the procedure You can select one of the three Input Sensing modes AUTO ON AUTO OFF Normal and AUTO OFF Power Save In AUTO ON mode connecting an external audio video device to the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks while your computer is off or in Sleep mode automatically switches the audio video input source to the HDMI input or the video input respectively In AUTO OFF Normal or AUTO OFF Power Save mode automatic input selection is not performed By default AUTO OFF Normal mode is selected 1 Select OPTION and INPUT SENSING 2 Select the desired mode 3 Press the INPUT OK button Selecting AUTO OFF Power Save reduces power consumption To resume power press the INPUT OK button on the computer 1 Select OPTION and DISABLE INPUT 2 Select the desired mode 3 Press the INPUT OK button 67 Using Memory Stick Memory Stick is a compact portable and ver
38. 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 109 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 Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Change your password In the Current password field enter your current password In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter a new password N OO O89 BP DO Click Change password 110 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 111 Using Intel R VT Intel R Virtualization Technology
39. SB 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 176 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 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro M2 and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Walkman is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation i LINK is a name to denote IEEE 1394 i LINK and i LINK logo g are the trademarks of Sony Corporation Intel Pentium Intel SoeedStep and Atom are
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41. 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 window 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 112 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
42. ady communicating with another BLUETOOTH device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer Q 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 151 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 150 Make sure the other devices are authenticated The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and BLUETOOTH devices closer to each other Why is my BLUETOOTH connection slow E Q The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move BLUETOOTH devices closer to your computer 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
43. age 165 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 muting button set the button to off If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do l change the sound output device page 170 167 Touch Screen What should do if the touch screen does not work Q The HDMI input or the video input may be selected as the audio video input source Press the INPUT OK button on the computer page 64 Q You may have disabled the touch screen Use the wireless mouse to click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Pen and Touch and then click to select the Use your finger as an input device check box on the Touch tab What should do if cannot tap on the exact spot that intend on the touch screen Changing the aspect ratio along with the screen resolution may cause loss of correct coordinates on the touch screen In such a case follow these steps to
44. and or dropped frames during AVC HD playback Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc 59 Notes on region codes Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and 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 60 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 dri
45. c keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function 37 1 Keyboard feet Flip open to put the wireless keyboard in a more ergonomic position 2 Battery compartment page 34 Storage compartment for the AA battery 38 To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to reconnect the keyboard with your computer You can perform the connection operations using an optional USB keyboard as well When the Windows password is set on your computer you can use the on screen keyboard page 49 for password entry to start the computer When the power on password is set on the computer however the on screen keyboard is not available for password entry and you need an optional USB keyboard Under normal circumstances you do not need to perform the connection operations before using your wireless keyboard While your wireless keyboard is successfully working do not perform the connection operations as this may cause a malfunction 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is properly installed on your wireless keyboard and then slide the power switch on the keyboard to the OFF position 2 Turn on the computer 3 Ifthe computer has multiple user accounts select the one with administrative rights If the Windows password is s
46. 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 2 AAS maaicGaTE 2 16D Da o a n You can insert Duo size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor Before using Memory Stick Micro M2 be sure to insert it into an M2 Standard size adaptor or an M2 Duo adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot 70 To remove Memory Stick Do not remove Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing Memory Stick Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot page 15 2 Check thatthe Media Access indicator light is unlit 3 Push in Memory Stick toward the computer and release Memory Stick ejects 4 Pull Memory Stick out of the slot Be sure to remove Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly 71 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 Me
47. ct 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 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 108 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
48. d is properly installed and not running out of power Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data 138 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 Wait three to five minutes Plug the AC adapter again and press the power button to turn on your computer Try reinstalling the software Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support 139 Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep mode To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arro
49. 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 158 Display Why did my screen go blank Q E E E Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode If the computer is in Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Mode page 26 for more information Make sure the computer input is selected as the audio video input source To change the input source press the INPUT OK button on the computer page 64 Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit The LCD backlight of your computer may have been turned off Press the DISPLAY OFF button 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
50. e 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 publisher 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 memo
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52. een function your computer may not recognize your touch Depending on the spot you touch on the screen the touch screen sensitivity varies This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Gentle touches always work The degree of pressing force does not count for operations as the touch screen employs optical technology The front bezel is covered with the protective film at the time of delivery Do not use the touch screen without removing the protective film as it may cause lower touch sensitivity 49 The bezel sensor provides you with instant access to various functions such as skipping to the next chapter zooming in or out text and photos and displaying the on screen keyboard You can use such functions just by touching black glass sections around the edges of the computer screen The bezel sensor is disabled at the time of delivery You first need to press Li and enable the bezel sensor The button is located at the lower right edge of the computer screen page 12 For detailed information on the bezel sensor see the Guide To access the Guide touch J To enable or disable the bezel sensor Follow these steps to enable or disable the bezel sensor 1 Touch and hold 4 located at the lower right edge of the computer screen for more than two seconds The touch function settings window appears 2 Change the setting to enable or disable the bezel sensor and then click OK The bezel sensor is available only when the
53. ency 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 a shortcut key with the Fn key is used Q the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction What should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in camera is in use If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting To change the setting see Using the Power Saving Mode page 26 147 Networking LAN Wireless LAN What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point Q Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You need to place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer Make sure power to the access point is on Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected
54. et on your computer click S4 at the bottom left of the computer screen select the Type without the keyboard On Screen Keyboard check box and click OK 4 Enter the Windows password with the on screen keyboard and click A ay lf the typed password does not appear in the password entry field click the field to show a blinking cursor and then enter the password once again 39 Wait until the Windows starts and then click Start and Computer Double click Local Disk C WConnectTool and WConnect If the User Account Control window appears click Yes Wait until the utility window for re connection appears and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to the ON position It may take a while before the utility window appears Wait until the utility window notifies that the wireless keyboard should now be working and then close the utility window Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer The wireless mouse has no cables to plug in and uses a laser sensor instead of a ball 40 41 Using the Wireless Mouse One alkaline AA battery is supplied with your wireless mouse Before attempting to use the wireless mouse remove the battery compartment cover 1 from the bottom of the wireless mouse and install the supplied AA battery 2 into the battery compartment If the wireless mouse does not operate properly the battery may need to be replaced If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse
55. evices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers or Headphones page 91 Connecting an External Display page 92 Selecting Display Modes page 96 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 97 Connecting an External Microphone page 99 Connecting a USB Device page 100 DCDOoovovovo do Connecting an i LINK Device page 102 90 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices not supplied such as speakers or headphones to your computer To connect external speakers ay Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Connect external speakers 1 to the headphones jack 2 N with a speaker cable 3 not supplied 91 Connecting an External Display some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer 92 93 Connecting a Computer Display You can connect an external display such as a computer display to your computer To connect a computer display 1 2 3 Plug the power cord 1 of your external display into an AC outlet Plug one end of a display cable 2 to an HDMI to DVI D adapter 3 and the other end to the external display Plug one end of an HDMI cable 4 to the HDMI to DVI D adapter 3 and the other end to the HDMI OUTPUT port 5 on the computer Uimh
56. ferent type into the memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer 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 Q 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 78 Using the Internet Before using the Internet you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet The following types of Internet connection services may be available from your ISP Ooo vo Q Fiber to the Home FTTH Digital Subscriber Line DSL Cable modem Satellite Dial up For detailed information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet ask your ISP n To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function you need to set up the wireless LAN network See Using the Wireless LAN page 80 for more information When you connect your computer to the Internet be sure to take appropriate security
57. hanisms 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 83 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 2 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar 3 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 4 Click i or B on the taskbar 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect Stopping Wireless LAN Communication
58. he VAIO Care page 31 for more information 145 Built in Camera Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor quality images Q The built in camera cannot be shared by more than one software application Exit the current application before launching another 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 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 146 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 frequ
59. he direction of the arrow 2 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 120 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place 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 8 Replace the foot stand and tighten the screws 9 Connect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer and then plug them into power sources 10 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer 121 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 122 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 123 Care and Maintena
60. he touch screen and slide them in circles to rotate the underlying object 47 To enable or disable the touch screen function Follow these steps to enable or disable the touch screen function 1 Touch and hold h located at the lower right edge of the computer screen for more than two seconds The touch function settings window appears Change the setting to enable or disable the touch screen and then click OK A You can change the DPI to enlarge the view size of the touch screen for easier touch works To do so click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Display and Set custom text size DPI and then specify your preference Changing the DPI however may distort the screen view while you are using anon compatible software application or viewing anon compatible web site Depending on the model you purchased the text size may be set to Larger by default 48 Notes on Using the Touch Screen Q Q To repeat tapping be sure to lift your finger at least 4 mm off the touch screen after each tap When tapping triggers an unintentional operation make sure that no other parts of your body including your clothes are in contact with the touch screen The touch screen may even respond to a touch made by an insect that happens to come in contact with the screen Be sure to touch gently with your fingertip not with the ball of your finger If the area of contact with the touch screen is beyond specifications of the touch scr
61. ifications to find out about the configuration of your computer yy ol WLAN standard Frequency band Remarks IEEE 802 11a Available only on models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n standard IEEE 802 11b g 2 4 GHz The IEEE 802 119 standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b standard IEEE 802 11n 5 GHz 2 4 GHz On models compliant with the IEEE 802 11b g n standard only the 2 4 GHz band can be used 81 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 Software in use Communications may be cut off depending on
62. ile viewing contents such as Blu ray Disc DVD media or recorded TV programs on the computer screen playback may automatically stop If this occurs change the input source back to the computer input and start playback again 63 Connecting an External Audio Video Device To connect an external audio video device to the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks page 13 you need an HDMI cable or an audio video cable with triple RCA plugs No HDMI cables or audio video cables with triple RCA plugs are supplied with your computer Be sure to have one ready beforehand Be sure to use an HDMI cable approved by HDMI Licensing LLC To connect an external audio video device to your computer 1 Plug one end of an HDMI cable or an audio video cable with triple RCA plugs to an appropriate port or jacks on an external audio video device 2 Plug the other end to the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks on the computer 3 Turn on the connected device The HDMI input indicator light or the VIDEO input indicator light illuminates in green depending on the audio video input source If not press the INPUT OK button page 64 to switch the audio video input source to the HDMI input or the video input You do not need to turn on your computer and start Windows to switch the audio video input source 64 Using the HDMI VIDEO Input Control Buttons The HDMI VIDEO input control buttons are located on the right of your computer page 14 for o
63. ing on updates installed on your computer In such a case follow the on screen instructions 31 Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care you can regularly 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 OQ 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 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 OoOUoOUUDUODHODOUODOUOOD DO Using the Keyboard page 33 Using the Mouse page 40 Using the Touch Screen page 45 Using Special function Buttons page 50 Using the Quick Web Access Function page 51 Using the Built in Camera page 53 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 54 Using the HDMI VIDEO Input Function page 62 Using Memory Stick page 67 Using Other Modules Memory Cards page 74 Using the Internet page 78 Using the Network
64. ing your computer 154 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 side facing toward you 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 disc drive Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Discs page 125 for instructions If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following E E Q The volume may have been turned off by the muting button on the wireless keyboard Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized by the VOL button on the right of the computer or the volume down button on the wireless keyboard Press the volume up button 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
65. is gesture is equivalent to a double click with a mouse Press and hold Touch and hold on the touch screen with a finger until a circling icon appears and then lift the finger off the screen to display a context sensitive shortcut menu if any This gesture is equivalent to a right click with a mouse Press and tap Touch and hold on the touch screen with a finger and tap with another finger to display a context sensitive shortcut menu if any This gesture is equivalent to a right click with a mouse Drag Put a finger on the touch screen and slide it while keeping the finger in contact with the screen Drag left or right for panning up or down for scrolling 46 Put a finger on the touch screen and slide it linearly in quick motion You can assign an individual task to up to eight flicks There are four default flick assignments you can flick left to move backward flick right to move forward flick up to scroll up and flick down to scroll down When a flick gesture is successfully recognized an icon appears with a description of the assignment on the desktop To add or change the flick assignments click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Pen and Touch to access the Flick tab Zoom With some software applications you can pinch on the touch screen with two fingers for Zooming Pinch open to zoom in or pinch close to zoom out Rotate With some software applications such as photo viewer software you can put two fingers on t
66. isplay within the range from about 5 to 25 degrees While adjusting the viewing angle do not exert excessive pressure on your computer to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage 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 Ventilation Make sure you leave at least 10 cm of space behind and at least 20 cm of space on each side of the main unit 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 Setting Up Your Computer page 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 25 Using the Power Saving Mode page 26 DoovoUdOD Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition page 29 Locating 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 HDMI 0
67. key the Scr Lk key and the E key in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts the zoom buttons and the VAIO button on the wireless keyboard any port and jack except the DC IN port the LAN port the USB ports and the headphones jack the Memory Stick Duo slot and the SD memory card slot the touch screen 52 53 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 Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using 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 r When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place click the Capture icon in the main window and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window Using the Optical Disc Drive Your compute
68. l furniture or objects near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create radio interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Be sure to use an alkaline battery Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard k L ete Bree t o a 5 O PS te 7N aS e 3 23 E a z eN ual o l 2 2 xi 9 Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example The appearance of your wireless keyboard may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications 35 1 Function keys Perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of your computer screen Fn F5 Decrease lighting intensity of the LCD screen Fn F6 Increase lighting intensity of the LCD screen 2 Num Lk Ser Lk key Activates deactivates Num Lk mode To activate deactivate Scr Lk mode use this key in conjunction with the Fn key When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is activated or deactivated the Num lock or Scroll lock icon appears on the taskbar along with a pop up message to indicate a mode change cay You can keep the Num lock and or Scroll lock icon on the taskbar To do so right click the A icon on the taskbar click Customize notification icons and then Select Show icon and notifications for your desired icon VAIO button page
69. lems 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 Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations Q Position of your computer Place the display 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 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 You can tilt the computer d
70. lot 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 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 74 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 75 To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot page 15 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow poi
71. mory Stick when formatting the media Formatting Memory Stick erases the entire data stored on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot page 15 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 72 73 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 s
72. munication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 147 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 150 BLUETOOTH Technology What should do if other BLUETOOTH devices cannot find my computer Q Make sure both devices have the BLUETOOTH function enabled Q Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer Q 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 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 Q Ifthe device you want to communicate with is alre
73. n 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 the Enter key 107 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 sele
74. nce Information page 125 Handling Your Computer page 126 Handling the LCD Screen Touch Screen page 128 Using the Power Source page 129 Handling the Built in Camera page 130 Handling Discs page 131 Handling Memory Stick page 132 DoOoOUOUKODOUKODUOSEAT Handling the Built in Storage Device page 133 123 Safety Information Computer Q Use your computer on a solid stable surface Q Do not grasp the foot stand to lift your computer as the stand may break and cause the main unit to fall resulting in damage to the computer or personal injuries Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables LY Keep 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 m a a 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 Make sure that an AC outlet is easily accessible 124 Battery Cell If the battery liquid is leaking Q Do not touch the battery liquid directly Q Be sure to follow the instructions below If your eyes skin or clothing comes in
75. ng Your Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer s efficiency security and functionality The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates 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 30 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 depend
76. nter key The muting function of the DISPLAY OFF button overrides the Windows sound settings and disables all the built in sound input and output devices of your computer including the built in speakers the headphone jack the microphone jack and the built in microphone To put the Windows sound Settings back in place press the DISPLAY OFF button once again to restore sound on your computer 173 HDMI VIDEO Input Function What should do if cannot change the volume or LCD brightness with the wireless keyboard You cannot change the volume or the brightness with the wireless keyboard while using the HDMI VIDEO input function Use the OSD menu for brightness control To change the volume use the VOL buttons on the right of your computer See Using the HDMI VIDEO Input Control Buttons page 64 for more information on volume control Ay While the HDMI input or the video input is selected as the audio video input source the corresponding indicator light illuminates in green page 17 How do view the Windows desktop To display the Windows desktop make sure your computer is turned on and then press the INPUT OK button on the computer page 64 to switch the audio video input source to the computer input If your computer screen remains blank see What should do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank page 137 How can save audio video signals receiving with the HDMI VIDEO input function into
77. ntil the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz band near your wireless mouse These devices may create radio interference causing the mouse to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture or objects near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create radio interference causing the mouse to stop working properly 165 Speakers What should do if do not hear sound from the built in soeakers 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 muting button on the wireless keyboard Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized by the VOL button on the right of the computer or the volume down button on the wireless keyboard Press the volume up button 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 l change the sound output device page 170 166 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 p
78. nting 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 o macicGaTE n0w ine o Ba r 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 page 15 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects Pull the SD memory card out of the slot 76 77 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 media access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a dif
79. o input is selected as the audio video input source VAIO button Executes the task that is assigned to the button by default You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center Located on the wireless keyboard page 34 51 Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system Activating the Quick Web Access Function To activate the Quick Web Access function your computer must be off To activate the Quick Web Access function 1 Press the WEB button on the computer 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard Once you have completed the initial setup the web browser used with the Quick Web Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time Exiting the Quick Web Access Function To launch the Windows operating system you first need to exit the Quick Web Access function To exit the Quick Web Access function do any of the following QO Click the icon located at the lower left corner of the screen Q Press the WEB button Q Press the power button on the computer For detailed information on how to use or restrictions on the Quick Web Access function click the icon located at the lower right corner of the screen Notes on Using the Quick Web Access Function While the Quick Web Access function is activated you cannot use E m a a any function
80. off when the computer is turned off Illuminates while data access to a memory card such as Memory Stick and an SD memory card is in progress Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit When the Media Access indicator light is unlit the memory card is not in use DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange while the LCD backlight is off Disc dive 6 Illuminates while data access to the built in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit WIRELESS Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect your computer to an AC power source Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 3 18 3 Route the AC adapter cable through the hole of the foot stand and plug it into the DC IN port 4 a O ei m zaia ET C The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter If you unplug the AC adapter from your computer while the computer is on you will lose all unsaved data A To disconnect your computer completely from an AC power source turn off the computer and unplug the AC adapter Make sure that
81. om 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 5 127 To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged back up your data regularly To lift or move your computer grasp the main unit on the sides with both hands from behind the computer to avoid any damage to the LCD screen touch screen There is a risk of scratching the LCD screen touch screen for example with your waist belt buckle if you hold your computer from its front Be careful not to scratch your desk with the tip of the foot stand when moving your computer 128 Handling the LCD Screen Touch Screen E Due to the mechanical design of your computer s LCD screen touch screen some areas of the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for an extended period of time This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen touch screen surface in any way The LCD screen touch screen is made of reinforced glass to implement high durability but is not 100 unbreakable Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen touch screen frame This may cause lower touch sensitivity or malfunctions Be sure to use your finger s for touch works Using a thin
82. one feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone 163 Mouse What should do if my computer does not recognize my mouse Q E E E E Make sure the power switch on the bottom of the wireless mouse is in the ON position Make sure another mouse is not connected Make sure the supplied AA battery is properly installed The supplied AA battery may have run out of power Replace the battery Your wireless mouse may have been disconnected from the computer See To connect the wireless mouse page 43 to reconnect the mouse 164 What should do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse Q Q E Make sure another mouse is not connected 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 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the and keys and then 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 u
83. or thick object for touch works may result in an unintentional operation as well as unwanted scratches on the LCD screen touch screen surface Keep the LCD screen touch screen especially the frame sill clean for good touch sensitivity When cleaning the LCD screen touch screen be sure to use a soft dry cloth to gently wipe its surface and the screen frame Do not use or leave the LCD screen touch screen under high intensity light for example direct sunlight to avoid malfunctions or damage Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen touch 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 touch 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 touch 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 screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction 129 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 you
84. ou 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 Q Q E Printed Documentation Quick Start Guide An overview of components connection set up information etc Recovery Backup and Troubleshooting 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 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 prob
85. perations with the HDMI VIDEO input function including input source selections and On Screen Display OSD menu operations The following table describes the task s assigned to each control button HDMI VIDEO input control button Assigned task INPUT OK button Displays the audio video input selection window Select the input among three sources HDMI input INPUT OK video input and computer input with the buttons and press the INPUT OK button This button also executes your selection on the OSD menu While the HDMI input or the video input is selected the corresponding indicator light illuminates in green page 17 MENU button Shows hides the OSD menu on your computer screen MENU B VOL buttons Increase or decrease the volume i The volume control buttons including the muting button on the wireless keyboard work only on the Windows operating system while the operating system is running regardless of the current audio video input source 4 4 Up Down buttons Navigate through options on the OSD menu 65 Using the OSD Menu The OSD menu is provided for customizing your computer to suit your preference Press the MENU button on the right of your computer to display the OSD menu and use the buttons to navigate through options until you find your desired one 66 Using the menu for the HDMI VIDEO input function The following lists some settings that you may find helpful for using the HDMI VI
86. r 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 130 Handling the Built in Camera 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 131 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 132 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
87. r computer or camcorder Unplug the cable and plug it in once again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 102 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 OQ 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 171 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 170 Q Ifyou still hear no sound from the sound output device follow these steps 1 oa A O N Follow steps 1 to 4 in How do I change
88. r is equipped with an optical disc drive some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 or the Fn E keys to open the drive The drive tray slides out 54 55 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing toward you and gently push it toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place Do not exert pressure on the drive tray Be sure to hold the back of the drive tray when placing removing a disc onto from the drive tray 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in Sleep mode Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc 56 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 Poo pps BD R RE Blu ray Disc Drive PR with DV
89. r the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Click the drop down list next to Resolution 3 Move the slider up to increase or down to decrease the screen resolution You can check the total amount of the graphics and video memory available Right click on the desktop select Screen resolution and click Advanced Settings and the Adapter tab The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of memory on your computer 160 What should do if my screen is dark Make sure the computer input is selected as the audio video input source and press the Fn F6 keys on the wireless keyboard to brighten your computer screen To change the input source press the INPUT OK button on the computer page 64 What should do if the external display remains blank Change the display output to your computer screen See Selecting Display Modes page 96 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 161 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
90. re 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 89 Q 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 the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH functions on the computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer Using Peripheral D
91. rks 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 178 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 179 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 approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or
92. ry resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as it may cause the computer to malfunction 58 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 star 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 29 Depending on system environment you may find sound interruptions
93. s Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function or the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays or your software may not work properly Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Click the drop down list next to Multiple Displays select Extend these displays and then click OK You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display Connecting an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone not supplied to your computer To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 N Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use 99 100 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 101 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
94. s 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 84 85 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 86 Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH Device You can connect your computer to a BLUETOOTH device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables A D L i N n le os A To communicate
95. satile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Before You Use Memory Stick The Memory Stick Duo slot on your computer can accommodate the following sizes and types of media Q Memory Stick Duo Q Memory Stick PRO Duo OU Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Your computer supports only Duo size Memory stick and does not support standard size Memory Stick 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 page 15 2 Hold Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward the slot 68 69 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 the desktop
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97. 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 152 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 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
98. 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
99. switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on and off Battery compartment page 41 Storage compartment for the AA battery 6 Status light Blinks in orange when the mouse battery is running out of power and turns on in green for about 10 seconds when the wireless mouse is turned on or connected with your computer 43 To connect the wireless mouse When the supplied wireless mouse does not seem to be working use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to reconnect the mouse with your computer You can perform the connection operations using an optional USB mouse as well Under normal circumstances you do not need to perform the connection operations before using your wireless mouse While your wireless mouse is successfully working do not perform the connection operations as this may cause a malfunction 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is properly installed on your wireless mouse and then slide the power switch on the mouse to the OFF position 2 Turn on the computer If the computer has multiple user accounts press the lt or key to select the one with administrative rights and press the Enter key 4 Wait until the Windows starts and then press the Windows key on the wireless keyboard to display the Start menu 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key If the User Account Control window appears press the lt or gt key to select Yes and press the Enter key 6 Wait until the utility window
100. t 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 142 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 31 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 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
101. the TV configuration system 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 95 see the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals 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 I change the sound output device page 170 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 2 Turn on the home theater receiver 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 159 for more information
102. to a low power consumption mode The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your computer is in this mode 27 Using Sleep Mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Sleep 0 Alternatively you can press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard to place your computer into Sleep mode To return to Normal mode Q Press any key on the wireless keyboard Q Click the wireless mouse button Q Move the wireless mouse Q Press the power button on your computer cay We recommend that you turn off the power switch on the bottom of your wireless mouse when you place your computer into Sleep mode This will prevent the computer from returning to Normal mode when the mouse is unintentionally moved Make sure that the battery of your wireless keyboard is properly installed and not running out of power 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 28 If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode seitings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes 29 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updati
103. to contact with the battery liquid wash well with pure water If you have skin inflammation or a wound results consult a doctor immediately Q Do not throw the battery into a fire Never heat disassemble modify charge nor get battery wet Q Be sure to use commercially available alkaline AA batteries Do not mix old used and new batteries Be sure to use the same type and manufacture of the battery Mouse Q Do not look directly at the red light from the bottom of the optical mouse Doing so could cause injury Q Do not look directly into the lens at the bottom of the laser mouse Doing so could cause eye injuries The laser light is invisible Headphones 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 125 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 before cleaning your computer LCD Screen Touch Screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen touch screen Rubbing the surface could damage the screen Discs Q Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do
104. 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 and the Blu ray Disc 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 177 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 Logo 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 tradema
105. ts 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 10 C High humidity Handle the memory module with care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside your computer DoOovoOCdOCUO DO 118 Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer turn off all peripheral devices and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power sources 2 Gently face down your computer on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down When facing down your computer be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the screen frame 3 Remove the four screws and take the foot stand off the computer Be careful not to lose the removed screws 4 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity 119 5 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 t
106. ve are not covered by the warranty 61 Playing Discs To play a disc 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive Close all running software applications before playing a disc 2 If nothing appears on the 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 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 62 Using the HDMI VIDEO Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT port and VIDEO INPUT jacks that enable you to connect an external audio video device such as an HDD video recorder and a video game player With the HDMI VIDEO input function you can receive high definition audio and video signals from the connected device and play the audio video content on your computer without turning on the computer and starting Windows You cannot capture audio video signals coming through the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks and save them into a file on your computer When you change the audio video input source to the HDMI input or the video input wh
107. vity To solve this problem exit the running software application s or change the current screen saver 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 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 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 oF OQ N What should I 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 141 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 29 for more information How do schedule the installation of Windows updates to my computer The Microsof
108. w next to the Shut down button and Restart 4 lf 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 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 140 Why doesn t my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed Some software applications or screen savers are designed to temporarily disable the feature of your operating system that turns off the computer screen or places the computer into Sleep mode after a certain period of inacti
109. wever 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 103 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 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 104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Q Setting the Password page 105 Q Using Intel VT page 111 LY Using the VAIO Control Center

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