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1. S Stops playback of a CD DVD or Blu ray Disc media or a music video file stored on the built in storage device Stop button gt laa Plays the previous chapter file during video playback or the previous song file during audio playback Previous track button Pl Plays the next chapter file during video playback or the next song file during audio playback Next track button i AV MODE Launches the VAIO Gate for selecting your desired software AV MODE button C 7 Qn models with a Blu ray Disc drive only Use the WinDVD BD software for playback 34 Using the Built in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built in MOTION EYE camera With the preinstalled image capture software you can perform the following operations Q Capturing still images and movies Q Sensing and capturing object movements for monitoring purposes U Editing captured data ay Turning on the computer activates the built in camera Video conferences are possible with the appropriate software Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in camera Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in camera To use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start All Programs ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3 and WebCam Companion 3 2 Click your desired icon in the main window For detailed information on how to use the software see the help file inc
2. Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of May 2009 However not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the high speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card 55 Using the Internet Before using the Internet you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet The following types of Internet connection services may be available from your ISP Ooo vo Q Fiber to the Home FTTH Digital Subscriber Line DSL Cable modem Satellite Dial up For detailed information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet ask your ISP ay To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function you need to set up the wireless LAN network See Using the Wireless LAN page 57 for more information When you connect your computer to the Internet be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats Depending on the service contract with your ISP you may need to connect an external modem device for e
3. this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even while not in use Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again 105 Headphones Q Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings U Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use Memory Stick Keep Memory Stick and Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them 106 Care and Maintenance Information Computer Q Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Q Make sure you unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before cleaning your computer LCD Screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen Rubbing the surface could damage the screen Built in Camera Clean the lens protection cover of the built in camera with
4. 2009 However not all Memory Stick are guaranteed of compatibility Q Inserting Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility Q MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to take advantage of this technology Q Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law Q Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media 49 Using Other Modules Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide module Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot If the module does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most r
5. Q Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources battery pack and 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 Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD Q Q E 97 Use the special bag supplied with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Handle
6. Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode Hibernate mode While your computer is in Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the built in storage device s and power is turned off Even when the battery pack runs out of power no data will be lost The power indicator light is unlit while your computer is in this mode Using Sleep Mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Sleep To return to Normal mode U Press any key Q Press the power button on your computer If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data Using Hibernate Mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Hibernate Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off To return to Normal mode Press the power button If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically 27 28 Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently LY Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions Q VAIO Update 4 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 4 and Go to VAIO Web Support a
7. a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the cover as it is sensitive to pressure Discs Q Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents Such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out U If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth 107 Handling Your Computer E Q Q If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer unplug it and remove the battery pack You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the equipment may cause the computer to
8. access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate with a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN function read the wireless LAN regulations guide carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11a b g standard or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard which specifies the type of technology used The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 111 specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there ar
9. after being fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced 114 Handling Memory Stick Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or expose Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick Do not let Memory Stick get wet Ea iy O Do not use or store Memory Stick in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances OOOD O Q Use the storage case supplied with Memory Stick Q Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Q When using Memory Stick Duo do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to Memory Stick Duo Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components 115 Handling the Built in Storage Device The built in storage device hard disk drive or solid state drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged if improperly used If the built in storage device is damaged the data cannot be restored To prevent losing data you should be careful when handling your computer Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer T
10. computer If your computer has a non compliant monitor connected you will not be able to play Or view any copyright protected contents A If the external computer display is equipped with an HDMI input port plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port on the computer and the other end into the HDMI input port on the computer display If your computer is equipped with the HDMI output port use an HDMI to DVI D adapter to connect a TFI DVI monitor DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI port that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I Digital Visual Interface Integrated port supports digital video and analog video signals It has 29 pins The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals 75 Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use handy functions for the presentation for example displaying a document for quick reference and the mirror image of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen To use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the S1 button to launch the VAIO Presentation Support If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to the button change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center 2 Select your desired display mode ay selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode In Presentation mode some functions of the
11. computer such as a screen saver the power saving modes and system message generation are disabled so as not to disturb a presentation 76 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 the detailed instructions see How do change the sound output device page 156 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 A ODO N a Set up 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 77 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 rec
12. damage If you need to clean the disc see Discs page 106 for instructions What should I do if the drive tray does not open Q E Q Q D Make sure your computer is on Press the drive eject button If the drive eject button does not work click Start and Computer right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive Try restarting your computer 141 What should do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer Q Q E Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions If a disc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys may cause loss of unsaved data 2 3 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Discs page 106 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 Fn F2 keys Press them once again The volume may have been minimized by the VOL button Pr
13. not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact VAIO Link 122 What should I do if a message appears notifying of either incompatibility or the improper installation of the battery pack and my computer then enters Hibernate mode Q This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To solve this problem turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then reinstall the battery pack to the computer For details see Installing Removing the Battery Pack page 19 U If the problem persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact VAIO Link Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the current CPU speed instead of the maximum speed What should do if my computer does not accept my password and returns a message Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator light turns off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock and Caps lock indicat
14. phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered Using Your VAIO Computer gt lt 65 Using the Bluetooth Function Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables 66 To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you first need to set up the Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information 1 Turn onthe WIRELESS switch 2 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar 3 Click the switch next to Bluetooth to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Net
15. remove Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly 46 Formatting Memory Stick To format Memory Stick Memory Stick has been formatted by default and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps oF O N Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports Memory Stick when formatting the media Formatting Memory Stick erases the entire data stored on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction Locate the Memory Stick slot Carefully slide Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window Right click the Memory Stick icon and select Format Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options Click Start Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format Memory Stick depending on the media type 47 48 Notes on Using Memory Stick Q Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of May
16. speakers stereo 6 Keyboard page 30 Charge indicator page 16 Disc drive indicator page 16 9 WIRELESS switch page 57 page 64 WIRELESS indicator page 16 11 Media Access indicator page 16 SD memory card slot page 51 Memory Stick slot page 43 Headphones jack page 71 m 2 Masie Gare 15 Microphone jack page 81 Your computer supports both standard size Memory Stick and Duo size JOOQOCO0000000N00000 00 0000001000001000 FSN N Memory Stick bo bobo 11 1 Num lock indicator page 16 2 Caps lock indicator page 16 Scroll lock indicator page 16 4 Touch pad page 32 Left button page 32 6 Right button page 32 S1 button page 33 VOL VOL buttons page 33 9 Play Pause button page 33 Stop button page 33 11 Previous track button page 33 Next track button page 33 AV MODE button page 33 Back 1 Battery connector 12 Right 13 1 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 82 2 Optical disc drive page 35 Optical disc drive indicator page 16 4 Drive eject button page 35 Manual eject hole page 140 6 Power button Power indicator page 16 Support high full low speeds Left ZEEE ZEEE ES SSISSESSSESAESSF SSS SS ESS HOM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE 14 1 DC IN port page 17 2 Security slot Air vent 4 Network LAN port page 56 Moni
17. that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 27 Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery Installing Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward 19 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection 2 on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U shaped cut 3 on either side of the battery pack 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer 20 21 To remove the battery pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch 2 inward put your fingertip underneath the tab 3 on the battery pack and lift the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it away from the computer Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery p
18. the network You can set up an ad hoc network yn 60 To communicate without an access point ad hoc The IEEE 802 11a standard using the 5 GHz band and the IEEE 802 11n draft standard using the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz band are not available on ad hoc networks Turn on the WIRELESS switch Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar Click the switch next to your desired wireless option s to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on Click Start and Control Panel Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet O N Click Set up a new connection or network Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next oN OO A Follow the on screen instructions 61 Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point not supplied The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN network The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point N M 62 To connect to a wireless net
19. Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction 69 Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values Read the Bluetooth regulations guide before using the Bluetooth function Q The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer Q Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause channel congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices This is normal with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers or Headphones page 71 Connecting an External Display page 72 Selecting Display Modes page 78 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 79 Connecting an External Microphone page 81 Connecting a USB Device page 82 DCDOoovovovo do Connecting an i LINK Device page 84 70 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices not supplied such as speakers or headphon
20. Corporation All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Not all the software listed above may be delivered with your model See the online specifications to find out what software is available for your model 162 Notice 2009 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is govern
21. Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Roxio Easy Media Creator is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO and WinDVD BD for VAIO are trademarks of InterVideo Inc ArcSoft and the ArcSoft logo are registered trademarks of ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft WebCam Companion is a trademark of ArcSoft Inc ATI and ATI Catalyst are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners 161 The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners SD Logo is a trademark D SDHC Logo is a trademark ae CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC PlaceEngine is a registered trademark of Koozyt Inc PlaceEngine was developed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories Inc and is licensed by Koozyt Inc ae XMB and xross media bar are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
22. 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 137 What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer E E E Check the suggestions in What should I do if cannot find the Bluetooth device want to communicate with page 136 Make sure the other devices are authenticated The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Why is my Bluetooth connection slow E Q Q The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communications altogether Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstac
23. NK 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 However the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas 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 a
24. Press the Alt F4 keys several times to close the application window An application error may have occurred If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow E next to the Shut down an button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down your computer Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for about five minutes Then plug the AC adapter and turn on the computer again Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data 120 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 a
25. Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer 101 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 102 Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage Safety Information page 103 Care and Maintenance Information page 106 Handling Your Computer page 107 Handling the LCD Screen page 109 Using the Power Source page 110 Handling the Built in Camera page 111 Handling Discs page 112 Using the Battery Pack page 113 Handling Memory Stick page 114 DCOoOuoUOUODKOHOODUDULEL Handling the Built in Storage Device page 115 103 Safety Information Computer E E E Q Use your computer on a solid stable surface We advise not to use your computer directly on your lap The temperature of the bottom of the unit may rise during normal operation and after an extended period of time could cause discomfort or burns Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal overheating Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs blankets couches or beds or near draperies that may block its air vents U
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27. Value added contents Select No and click Next Follow the on screen instructions The above procedure involves system recovery The applications and data you added on the storage drive before reducing the volume of the recovery partition will all be lost Once you have reduced the volume of the recovery partition you need the recovery disc s for later system recovery 126 How do check the volume of the recovery partition Your built in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage 2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane 127 system Security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet to 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 u
28. acks designed for this model If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function 22 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the AC adapter The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is charging When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge functions the charge indicator turns off Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Blinks along with the green The battery pack is running out of power power indicator Normal mode Blinks along with the orange The battery pack is running out of power power indicator Sleep mode Blinks fast in orange A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge 23 Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer When the battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Your computer is
29. ained 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 136 Bluetooth Technology What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer E Q Q Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer You cannot use the Bluetooth function while your computer is in a power saving mode Bring the computer back to Normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 10 meters of each other What should I do if cannot find the Bluetooth device want to communicate with E Q Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer follow these steps 1 Click Start and
30. 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 111 Handling the Built in Camera Q Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built in camera as it may cause scratches on the cover and such scratches will appear on the captured images Q Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built in camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction Q The built in camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port 112 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 113 Using the Battery Pack Q Q Q Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge battery packs at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging If the battery pack quickly runs out of power
31. and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Change when the computer sleeps under Power Options Click Change advanced power settings Scroll down the list and double click ATI Graphics Power Settings Double click the option for the ATI POWERPLAY settings Change the current option for On battery Click OK O N O oO A Q N 149 What should do if the external display remains blank Press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 30 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 150 Printing What should do if cannot print a document E Q Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your prin
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33. ange the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed n For more information about each option see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user 93 Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for power consumption The VAIO Power Management function is added to the Windows Power Options With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are currently using Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power plan To change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the Power Options window Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed 2 If you need to change the advanced settings click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3 Otherwise click Save changes 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab Change the settings for each
34. apter to the computer and close all running software applications before copying files to a disc 2 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and your desired disc burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with the software 43 Using Memory Stick Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Before You Use Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate the following sizes and types of media E m a a Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer high speed data transfer For the latest information about Memory Stick visit memorystick com at http AWwww memorystick com en 44 Inserting and Removing Memory Stick To insert Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot 2 Hold Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place A Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents of Memory Stick
35. are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon The Memory Stick icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert Memory Stick into the slot Ay You can insert Duo size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor To 45 Be sure to hold Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the media do not force Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Before using Memory Stick Micro M2 be sure to insert it into an M2 Standard size adaptor or 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 Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not operate properly if it is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor 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 slot Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit Push in Memory Stick toward the computer and release Memory Stick ejects Pull Memory Stick out of the slot Be sure to
36. ccessful playback display or unstable system operations Additionally it is recommended you disable your screen saver before starting DVD playback If the screen saver is enabled it may be activated during DVD playback and prevent the playback from running successfully Some screen savers have been found to even change the display resolution and colors 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 contents are not displayed on a non HDCP compliant display See Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port page 76 or Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector page 73 for more information 146 Why doesn t my screen display a video E If the display output is directed to the external display and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 78 for changing the display output Alternatively you can press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 30 for more information The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In such a case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these st
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38. ch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance 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 96 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 LJ Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following Q The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment
39. compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your computer Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 119 products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 116 products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed 59 Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in
40. 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 157 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 Q 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 156 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 the sound output device page 156 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 comput
41. d do if do not hear sound from my headphones or audio video controller Check the SCMS T settings If your headphones or audio video controller does not support SCMS T content protection you need to connect the device using the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile A2DP Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers 2 Right click the icon for the device that you want to connect using the A2DP and select Control 3 Click SCMS T Settings 4 Click to cancel the Connect to a device only if it supports SCMS T content protection check box What should do if the Bluetooth icon is not displayed on the taskbar Q Make sure that the switch next to Bluetooth is set to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Q To display the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar follow these steps 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers 2 Right click the Bluetooth device icon and click Bluetooth settings 3 Click the Options tab and select the Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area check box 140 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
42. dapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer Try reinstalling the software Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support 121 Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 2 3 Close all open programs Click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start E This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To solve this problem turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then reinstall the battery pack to the computer For details see Installing Removing the Battery Pack page 19 If the problem persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is
43. e lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 89 To add the power on password user password Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 90 Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password machine password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the machine password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password
44. e not rewritable You cannot add or erase data to or from the BD R Disc media 144 Display Why did my screen go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 26 for more information Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit If your computer is running on battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 19 for more information Q If the display output is directed to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 30 for more information 145 What should do if do not see proper images or videos LI 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 unsu
45. e other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 119 and 802 11n draft standard multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 111 standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer The IEEE 802 11b g standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz band The IEEE 802 119 standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b standard 58 The IEEE 802 114 standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz band The IEEE 802 11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz band Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz band cannot communicate with devices using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same band are employed on wireless LAN
46. ecent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer To remove an ExpressCard module A You can skip steps 1 to 4 when your computer is off the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed on the taskbar the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware window Locate the ExpressCard slot Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Follow the on screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module O a A W N Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out 50 51 Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards Q SD memory card Q SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 to visit the appropriate support web site To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not f
47. ed 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
48. ed data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and the Shut down button 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off 26 Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode your computer has two distinct power saving modes to suit your preference Sleep and Hibernate If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off If the battery pack runs out of power while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently C Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer while it is in use The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in this mode Sleep mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built in storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your computer is in this mode Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode However
49. eiver 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 the detailed instructions see How do I change the sound output device page 156 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 146 for the detailed procedure 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 78 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 contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Turn on the external display before turning on your computer To select a display mode with the Fn F7 keys You can select a display mode with the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions
50. 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 91 To change or remove the power on password user password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the user password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 92 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 ch
51. eps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Click the drop down list next to Resolution 3 Move the slider up to increase or down to decrease the screen resolution You can check the total amount of the graphics and video memory available Right click on the desktop select Screen resolution and click Advanced Settings and the Adapter tab The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of memory on your computer What should I do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen 147 What should do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes Q LCD brightness adjusted by the Fn F5 F6 keys is only temporary and may be restored to the original level when your computer returns to Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options Click Change plan settings on the right of the current power plan Click Change advanced power settings Select the Advanced settings tab Double click Display Double click Display brightness N O81 FP OD ND a Click your desired item and adjust the LCD brightness setting 148 Q Your computer screen may temporarily go blank Q When you plug or unplug the AC adapter Q Immediately after you start the computer with battery power To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps Click Start
52. er During the video playback some operations and or functions may become unavailable and sound interruptions dropped frames and playback failure may occur depending on the configuration of your computer 158 Memory Stick What should do if cannot use Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick Formatting Memory Stick erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick back up important data and confirm that Memory Stick does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from Memory Stick onto your built in storage device to save data or images 2 Format Memory Stick by following the steps in Formatting Memory Stick page 46 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 159 Peripherals What should do if cannot connect a USB device Q If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check i
53. er turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data 154 Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and then Change keyboards or other input methods under Region and Language 3 Click Change keyboards on the Keyboards and Languages tab Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator light is unlit If the Num lock indicator is lit press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters 155 Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the f
54. es 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 71 72 Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer 73 Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector You can connect an external display such as a computer display or a projector to your computer To connect a computer display or a projector 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your external display or the projector into the AC outlet 2 Connect the external display or the projector to the monitor port 2 on the computer with a display cable 3 If necessary connect the headphones jack on the projector and the headphones jack 4 Q on the computer with a speaker cable 5 74 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 high quality contents To view the copyright protected contents connect an HDCP compliant monitor to your
55. esolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function 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 81 82 Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device to your computer such as a mouse floppy disk drive speaker and printer To connect a USB device 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB device cable 2 into the USB port Yet 83 Notes on connecting a USB device Q You may need to install the driver software supplied with your USB device before use See the manual that came with the USB device for more information Q Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents Q For information on how to remove a USB device see the manual that came with the device Q To protect your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following LY When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Q Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected 84 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 LI
56. ess the VOL 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 7 142 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 co
57. eypad Num lock ase The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is unlit Caps iodk Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key p while the indicator light is lit Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator light Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is turned off Scroll lock Press the Fn Scr Lk keys to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is turned off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs WIRELESS Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled 17 Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable from the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer J The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter 18 To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure
58. f the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet Q Try using another USB port on your computer The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Q Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all Q USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub 160 Trademarks Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Control Center VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management Viewer VAIO Update and BRAVIA are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation raas Memory STICK and Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo MagicGate OpenMG Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro M2 and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Walkman is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and the Blu ray Disc logo are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association Intel Pentium Intel SoeedStep and Atom are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista the Windows logo and BitLocker are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
59. gs tab Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in O 0O A WA N 134 What should do if cannot access the Internet E Ooo vo Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 132 to change the settings Why is the data transfer soeed slow E The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access
60. ing on system environment you may find sound interruptions and or dropped frames during AVC HD playback Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc 41 Notes on region codes Q 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 Unless the region code indicates 2 Europe belongs to region 2 5 Russia belongs to region 5 or all this means that you can play this disc in most regions of the world you cannot play the disc on your computer If you change the region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective Q Do not try to change the region code settings of the drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the drive are not covered by the warranty 42 Playing Discs To play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before playing a disc 2 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and your desired software to play the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with the software Copying Files to Discs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive Connect the AC ad
61. item 4 Click OK You can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the VAIO Control Center 94 Changing the Display Language On models with Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 7 Enterprise you can download and install your desired language pack see the specifications to find out about configuration of your computer To download a language pack your computer must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 55 To install a language pack 1 Click Start All Programs and Windows Update 2 Click xx number optional updates are available 3 Select the desired language pack from the list 4 Click OK to start the download and installation of the selected language pack To change the display language 1 Click Start Control Panel and Clock Language and Region Click Region and Language Select the Keyboards and Languages tab Choose a display language from the drop down list Click OK a fF O N 95 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that Q You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module Q You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer Q You should not tou
62. le CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD DVD R DVD R DVD RDL DVD RDL DVD BD BD R RE 3 ROM CD CD_ Extra RW ROM Video RW RW RAM 2 ROM DVD RW pp R DL RAM Blu ray Disc PR Combo Tl The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge E 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 E 4 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 Part1 Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB gt Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported 39 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 bo
63. les or closer to the device to which it is connected Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Why can t use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function For more details search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information 138 Can use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of Bluetooth devices to avoid radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth function on the computer is permitted Why can t use the Bluetooth function when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights Why can t use the Bluetooth devices when switch users If you switch users without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work Be sure to log off before switching users To log off your system click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Log off Why can t exchange business card data with a mobile phone The business card exchange function is not supported 139 What shoul
64. loppy 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 156 Audio Video What should do if cannot use my digital video camcorder If a message appears stating that the i LINK device is disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder Unplug the cable and plug it in once again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 84 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
65. luded with the software AD When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place click the Capture icon in the main window and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive 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 35 36 To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The drive tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place Do not exert pressure on the drive tray Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray when placing removing a disc onto from the tray 37 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc 38 Supported Disc Media 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 recordab
66. malfunction DPOouovoUOOCUO DO Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Do not use cut or damaged connection cables lf your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In such a case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact VAIO Link To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged back up your data regularly 108 UY Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction To open the computer hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other To carry the computer with the lid open be sure to hold the computer with both hands P cD SS E amp Q Usea carrying case specially designed to carry your computer 109 Handling the LCD Screen E Q E Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be sure to block direct sunlight when using your computer near a window Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a damage Using your computer in low temperature condition
67. mputer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Make sure your computer is running on the AC power supply and try the disc again 143 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 You may not be able to play some Blu ray Disc contents on your computer or the computer may become unstable during Blu ray Disc playback To play such contents normally download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update For information on how to use the VAIO Update see Updating Your Computer page 28 What should 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 Ifyou 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 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 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 ar
68. n HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer 85 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 86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 87 Using the VAIO Control Center page 92 Using the VAIO Power Management page 93 Ooo vo Changing the Display Language page 94 87 Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on passwords the machine password and the user pa
69. n a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness level of the display as well Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency Q Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 10 About the Indicator Lights page 16 Connecting a Power Source page 17 Using the Battery Pack page 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 25 Using the Power Saving Modes page 26 DCDOoOovUOdOUO DO Updating Your Computer page 28 10 Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front 1 Built in MOTION EYE camera page 34 2 Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 16 Built in microphone monaural 4 LCD screen page 109 Built in
70. n an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice in a row Right click Press the right button 4 once With many applications this action displays a context sensitive shortcut menu if any Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature You can disable enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer To change the touch pad settings use the VAIO Control Center Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations 33 Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Special function button Functions S1 Executes the task that is assigned to the button by default S1 button You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center VOL VOL buttons Decrease and increase the volume VOL a es ee Starts or pauses playback of a CD DVD or Blu ray Disc media or a music video file stored on the built in storage device Pil Play Pause button
71. nd then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer DoOoOUOdKODOOUHOOUDL Using the Keyboard page 30 Using the Touch Pad page 32 Using Special function Buttons page 33 Using the Built in Camera page 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 35 Using Memory Stick page 43 Using Other Modules Memory Cards page 49 Using the Internet page 55 Using the Network LAN page 56 Using the Wireless LAN page 57 Using the Bluetooth Function page 64 29 30 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model specific tasks Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching Fn 2X F2 muting Turns on and off the built in speakers or the headphones Fn F5 F6 brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F6 keys or press the Fn F6 keys and then the or gt key To decrease lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F65 keys or press the Fn F5 keys and then the or amp key Fn 0 amp F7 display output Switches the display output between your computer screen an external display simultaneous output to both and multiple displays with both that func
72. o avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature DooUoOUOUOD Do not remove the hard disk drive from your computer To avoid damaging your solid state drive Q Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the solid state drive Q Do not remove the solid state drive from your computer 116 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Computer page 118 System Security page 127 Battery page 128 Built in Camera page 130 Networking page 132 Bluetooth Technology page 136 Optical Discs page 140 Display page 144 Printing page 150 Microphone page 151 Speakers page 152 Touch Pad page 153 Keyboard page 154 Floppy Disks page 155 Audio Video page 156 DOoOUOUDKODOOUOUOUOUOUOOKOOUL 117 Q Memory Stick page 158 Q Peripheral
73. o link com for troubleshooting Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the supplied documentation and visiting other Sony web sites Q For more about VAIO and becoming part of the growing VAIO community visit the web site at http www club vaio com Q For online purchases visit the web site at http www sonystyle europe com Q For other Sony products visit the web site at http Awww sony net When you contact VAIO Link by telephone have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at hand The serial number is located on the bottom the back panel or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take frequent breaks while using your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit i
74. odes page 26 132 Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point Q Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer Make sure power to the access point is on If you want to connect your computer to a wireless LAN access point using the 5 GHz band make sure the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is selected for Wireless LAN Settings in the VAIO Smart Network settings window Wireless LAN communication IEEE 802 11a standard using only the 5 GHz band available on selected models only is disabled by default Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct 133 Q 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 settin
75. ook slightly different from those of your computer Ee How to find specifications Some features options and supplied items may not be available on your computer To find out about the configuration of your computer visit the VAIO Link web site at http Awww vaio link com Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer ON ooo Printed Documentation Quick Start Guide An overview of components connection set up information etc Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide Regulations Guarantee and Service Support On screen Documentation User Guide This manual Features of your computer and information about solving common problems To view this on screen guide 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Documentation 2 Open the folder for your language 3 Select the guide you want to read You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer gt VAIO C your C drive gt Documentation gt Documentation and opening the folder for your language Windows Help and Support A comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use your computer To access Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key 3 Support Web Sites If you have any problem with the computer you can visit the VAIO Link web site at http Awww vai
76. 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 Oo o1 fF OW What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears 125 How do reduce the volume of the recovery partition Your built in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is stored If your computer includes a solid state drive you might want to reduce the volume of the recovery partition by following these steps 1 oO a A O N N Insert a recovery disc into the optical disc drive while your computer is on turn off the computer and then turn it on once again Use recovery disc s you created upon delivery of your computer Select your keyboard layout from the drop down list and click Next Select your operating system and click Next Click VAIO Recovery Center Click Restore Complete System and Start Select Skip and click Next You will be prompted to select whether or not to keep the VAIO
77. or a DVI connection it is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality Exit all memory resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as it may cause the computer to malfunction 40 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 You may not be able to play some of the Blu ray Disc contents on your computer or the computer may become unstable during Blu ray Disc playback To play such contents successfully download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update For information on how to use the VAIO Update see Updating Your Computer page 28 Depend
78. or lights are unlit If both or either of the lights is lit press the Num Lk or Num Lock key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator light before entering the password 123 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 What should do if cannot remember the power on password If you have forgotten the power on password contact VAIO Link to reset it A reset fee will be charged Why doesn t my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed Some software applications or screen savers are designed to temporarily disable the feature of your operating system that turns off the computer screen or places the computer into Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity To solve this problem exit the running software application s or change the current screen saver 124 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 your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt
79. orce the card into the slot If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot 52 To remove an SD memory card 1 2 3 Locate the SD memory card slot Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects Pull the SD memory card out of the slot 53 54 Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card E E E E E Be sure to use memory cards that are compliant with the standards supported by your computer Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the media do not force the memory card into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Notes on using the SD memory card Q Q
80. pdates A N How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the McAfee software program current with the latest updates from McAfee Inc To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates 1 Click Start All Programs McAfee and McAfee SecurityCenter 2 Click the button located at the upper left corner of the window to update the software 3 Follow the on screen instructions to download updates See the help file included with your software program for more information 128 Battery How do find the battery charging status You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 22 for more information When is my computer using AC power When your computer is connected to an AC outlet with the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack Recharge the battery pack when Q The battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink Q You have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should replace the battery pack If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after being fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm No it is normal for the batte
81. 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 132 to change the settings 135 How do avoid data transfer interruptions E Ooo vo While your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 132 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 cont
82. ry pack to be warm while it is powering your computer 129 Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 27 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode 130 Built in Camera Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor quality images Q The built in camera cannot be shared by more than one software application Exit the current application before launching another U The viewfinder may show some noise for example horizontal streaks when you are viewing a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction U If the problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light Q A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Q Ifthe lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See Built in Camera page 106 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
83. s page 159 118 Computer What should do if my computer does not start Q Ooo vo E Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Disconnect all connected USB devices if any and then restart your computer Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase and then restart your computer If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer 119 What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank E E E
84. s may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection as this may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liability for any malfunctions arising from changes to the settings Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen lid with the lid closed as it may scratch the LCD screen or soil it 110 Using the Power Source see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer Q Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or a shredder Q You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in
85. se only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Otherwise problems may occur Power Source E E a a Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Doing so may cause fire To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible 104 Battery Pack E Q OODD D Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery packs designed for this model If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the battery pack will not be charged and the computer will not function Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock such as dropping it on a hard surface If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time the remaining battery life may become short However
86. ssword The machine password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Be sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for service to reset the password 88 To add the power on password machine password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press th
87. supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of battery You can extend the life of your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short To avoid loss of data while the computer is running on the battery you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently 24 Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on battery power you can extend your battery life using the following methods Q E Q Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen Use the power saving mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 26 for more information Change the power saving settings on the Power Options See Using the VAIO Power Management page 93 for more information Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center 25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsav
88. ter disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and Devices and Printers Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oF OQO N 151 Microphone What should do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer How can prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone 152 Speakers What should do if do not hear sound from the built in soeakers Q E E Q If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again The volume may have been minimized by the VOL button Press the VOL button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on
89. th playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD DVD or Blu ray Disc standard USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC 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 on 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 on copyright protected Blu ray Disc media some contents 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
90. 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 DoovoOUOLU DO Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 2 3 4 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack Wait about an hour until the computer cools down Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Q Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 99 100 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation as it may cause damage to the slot and the module 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11
91. the taskbar What should do if my external speakers do not work Q TE m a Check the suggestions in What should I do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers page 152 Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information 153 Touch Pad What should do if the touch pad does not work Q Q Q E D You may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Touch Pad page 32 Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer If the pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the gt key several times select Restart with the or key and press the Enter key to restart your computer lf your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the and keys press the Enter key select Restart with the or key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the comput
92. tion as a single desktop Press the Enter key to select the display output l If you disconnect a display cable from your computer while an external display is selected as the display output destination the computer screen goes blank In such a case press the F7 key twice while holding down the Fn key and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to the computer screen Multiple displays may not be supported depending on the operating system on your computer Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on some software To make the view look smaller and further away zoom out press the Fn F9 keys To make the view look bigger and closer zoom in press the Fn F10 keys See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information Fn Q Q F9 F10 zooming 31 Zz Ee Provides the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states Fn F F12 hibernation l n of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built in storage device and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 26 Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad KO a N Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 o
93. tor port page 73 6 HDMI output port page 76 i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 84 ExpressCard 34 slot page 49 Bottom 1 Air vents 2 Memory module compartment cover page 96 15 16 About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power Illuminates in green while the computer is on blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode and goes out when the computer is turned off or enters Hibernate mode Charge q_ Illuminates while the battery pack is charging See Charging the Battery Pack page 22 for more information Built in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built in camera is in use Media Access Illuminates while data access to a memory card such as Memory Stick and an SD memory card is in progress Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit When the indicator light is unlit the memory card is not in use Optical disc drive Illuminates while data access to the optical disc drive is in progress When the indicator light is unlit the optical disc media is not in use Disc dri 5 Illuminates while data access to the built in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress Do not place ners the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit O Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric k
94. with the Fn Key page 30 for the detailed procedure 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 79 Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other 80 To use the Multiple Monitors function A Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function Otherwise 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 Otherwise 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 r
95. work 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information Turn on the WIRELESS switch Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar Click the switch next to your desired wireless option s to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on Wireless LAN communication IEEE 802 11a standard using only the 5 GHz band available on selected models only is disabled by default To enable 5 GHz band communication you need to select the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands from the drop down list for Wireless LAN Settings in the VAIO Smart Network settings window Click or on the taskbar Select the desired access point and click Connect For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be a text string between 8 and 63 characters in length or a hexadecimal string of 64 characters Stopping Wireless LAN Communications To stop wireless LAN communications Click the switch next to Wireless LAN to toggle it to Off in the VAIO Smart Network window Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss 63 64 Using the Bluetooth Function You can establish wireless communications between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer ora mobile
96. work 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 67 68 Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function Q The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions E E E E OOOO OODDDD Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer Size of file being exchanged Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained 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
97. xample a USB telephone modem a DSL modem or a cable modem to your computer to connect to the Internet For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem 56 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 network LAN port on the computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices required for LAN access ask your network administrator You can connect your computer to any network without changing the default settings Do not plug a telephone cable into the network LAN port on your computer If the network LAN port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the port may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line Private branch exchange PBX 57 Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with the built in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a Local Area Network LAN through a wireless radio connection The WLAN supports all normal LAN connectivity but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still
98. 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 131 What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames while my computer is running on battery power The battery pack is running out of power Connect your computer to an AC outlet What should do if captured images flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to a mismatch between the lighting output frequency and the shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g light source flicker etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if Q 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 I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in camera is in use If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting To change the setting see Using the Power Saving M

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