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Sony VPCF13 Manual

178 pages2.71 Mb

2Contents
4Before Use
- How to find specifications
- 5Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
  - 1. Printed Documentation
  - 62. On-screen Documentation
  - 83. Support Web Sites
  - 94. Customer Information Center
  - 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)
- 10Ergonomic Considerations
12Getting Started
- 14Front
- 16Right
- 17Left
- 18Back/Bottom
  - About the Indicator Lights
- 19About the Indicator Lights
  - Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
    - Indicator Functions
- 20Connecting a Power Source
  - Using the AC Adapter
    - To use the AC adapter
- 22Using the Battery Pack
  - Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
    - To install the battery pack
    - 24To remove the battery pack
  - 25Charging the Battery Pack
    - To charge the battery pack
  - 27Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
    - To check the battery charge capacity
  - 28Extending the Battery Life
- 29Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
  - To shut down your computer
- 30Using the Power Saving Modes
  - 31Using Sleep Mode
  - Using Hibernate Mode
- 32Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition
  - Updating Your Computer
  - 33Keeping the Antivirus Software Updated
  - 34Using the VAIO Care
    - To launch the VAIO Care
35Using Your VAIO Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- 36Using the Keyboard
  - Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
  - Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
  - 38Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings
    - To change the backlit keyboard settings
      - Using the Touch Pad
- 39Using the Touch Pad
  - You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
  - Using Special-function Buttons
- 40Using Special-function Buttons
  - Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
    - Special-function button Functions
- 41Using the Built-in Camera
  - To use the image capture software
- 42Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - To insert a disc
    - Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 44Supported Discs
    - 45Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 46Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc
  - Notes on playing discs
  - 48Playing Discs
    - To play a disc
  - Copying Files to Discs
    - To copy files to a disc
- 49Using "Memory Stick"
  - Before You Use "Memory Stick"
    - 52To remove "Memory Stick"
  - 53Formatting "Memory Stick"
    - To format "Memory Stick"
  - 55Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
- 56Using Other Modules / Memory Cards
  - Using the ExpressCard Module
    - 57To insert an ExpressCard module
    - 58To remove an ExpressCard module
  - 59Using the SD Memory Card
    - Before you use the SD memory card
    - 60To insert an SD memory card
    - 61To remove an SD memory card
  - 62Notes on Using Memory Cards
    - General notes on using the memory card
    - Notes on using the SD memory card
- 63Using the Internet
- 64Using the Network (LAN)
- 65Using the Wireless LAN
  - 66Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function
    - General notes on using the wireless LAN function
    - 67Note on the data encryption
  - 68Starting Wireless LAN Communications
    - To start wireless LAN communications
  - 70Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
    - To stop wireless LAN communications
- 71Using the Bluetooth Function
  - Bluetooth Security
    - 73To communicate with another Bluetooth device
  - 74Stopping Bluetooth Communications
    - To stop Bluetooth communications
  - 75Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function
- 77Using the "TransferJet" Function
  - To start data transfer
  - 79To end the connection between the computer and the "TransferJet" compatible device
  - Notes on using the "TransferJet" function
80Using Peripheral Devices
- 81Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  - To connect external speakers
  - 83To connect a computer display or a projector
  - 85Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
    - To connect a TV to your computer
    - 86To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV
- 87Selecting Display Modes
  - To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys
  - To select a display mode from the display settings
- 88Using the Multiple Monitors Function
  - 89To use the Multiple Monitors function
- 90Connecting an External Microphone
  - To connect an external microphone
- 91Connecting a USB Device
  - To connect a USB device
  - 92Notes on connecting a USB device
- 93Connecting an i.LINK Device
  - Notes on connecting i.LINK devices
  - 94Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder
    - To connect a digital video camcorder
95Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- 96Setting the Password
  - 97Setting the Power-on Password
    - To add the power-on password (machine password)
    - 98To add the power-on password (user password)
    - 99To change or remove the power-on password (machine password)
    - 100To change or remove the power-on password (user password)
  - 101Setting the Windows Password
    - To add the Windows password
    - To change the Windows password
    - 102To remove the Windows password
- 103Using Intel(R) VT
  - To enable Intel VT
- 104Using the VAIO Control Center
  - To use the VAIO Control Center
- 105Using the VAIO Power Management
  - Selecting a Power Plan
    - To select a power plan
    - To change the power plan settings
106Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
- 107Adding and Removing Memory
  - Notes on adding/removing memory modules
  - 109Removing and Installing a Memory Module
    - To change or add a memory module
  - 112Viewing the Amount of Memory
    - To view the amount of memory
113Precautions
- 114Safety Information
  - Computer
  - Power Source
  - 115Battery Pack
  - 116Headphones
- 117Care and Maintenance Information
- 118Handling Your Computer
- 120Handling the LCD Screen
- 121Using the Power Source
- 122Handling the Built-in Camera
- 124Using the Battery Pack
- 125Handling "Memory Stick"
- 126Handling the Built-in Storage Device
  - To avoid damaging your built-in storage device
127Troubleshooting
- 129Computer Operations
  - What should I do if my computer does not start?
  - 130What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?
  - 131What should I do if my computer or software stops responding?
  - 132Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode?
    - To restore your computer to Normal mode
  - What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start?
- 135System Update / Security
  - How can I find important updates for my computer?
  - How do I schedule the installation of Windows updates to my computer?
- 136Recovery
  - How can I create Recovery Media?
  - How can I restore my computer system to its factory default settings?
  - How can I reinstall the original software and drivers?
  - 137How do I check the volume of the recovery area?
  - 138How do I reduce the volume of the recovery area?
- 139Battery Pack
- 141Built-in Camera
  - Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?
  - Why are captured images poor in quality?
  - What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions?
- 143Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN)
  - What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?
  - 145What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?
  - Why is the data transfer speed slow?
  - 146How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?
  - What are channels?
  - Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key?
- 147Bluetooth Technology
  - What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer?
  - What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I want to communicate with?
  - 148What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer?
  - Why is my Bluetooth connection slow?
  - 150What should I do if I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller?
  - What should I do if the Bluetooth icon is not displayed on the taskbar?
- 151"TransferJet" Function
  - What should I do if the "TransferJet" function does not work correctly?
  - 152Why is the data transfer speed slow?
- 153Optical Discs
  - Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?
  - What should I do if the drive tray does not open?
  - 154What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?
- 158Display
  - Why did my screen go blank?
  - 159What should I do if I do not see proper images or videos?
  - 160Why doesn't my screen display a video?
  - What should I do if my screen is dark?
- 162Printing
  - What should I do if I cannot print a document?
- 163Microphone
  - What should I do if my microphone does not work?
  - How can I prevent microphone feedback?
- 164Speakers
  - What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?
  - 165What should I do if my external speakers do not work?
- 166Touch Pad
  - What should I do if the touch pad does not work?
- 167Keyboard
  - What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?
  - What should I do if I cannot use the numeric keypad to enter numbers?
- 168Floppy Disks
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk?
- 169Audio/Video
  - What should I do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder?
  - How do I turn off the Windows startup sound?
  - How do I change the sound output device?
  - 171How do I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S/PDIF-compatible device?
- 172"Memory Stick"
- 173Peripherals
  - What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?
174Trademarks
177Notice

169 pages2.63 Mb

2Contents
4Before Use
- How to find specifications
- 5Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
  - 1. Printed Documentation
  - 62. On-screen Documentation
  - 73. Support Web Sites
- 8Ergonomic Considerations
10Getting Started
- 11Locating Controls and Ports
  - Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
  - Front
  - 13Right
  - 14Left
  - 15Back/Bottom
    - About the Indicator Lights
- 16About the Indicator Lights
  - Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
    - Indicator Functions
- 17Connecting a Power Source
  - Using the AC Adapter
    - To use the AC adapter
- 19Using the Battery Pack
  - Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
    - To install the battery pack
    - 21To remove the battery pack
  - 22Charging the Battery Pack
    - To charge the battery pack
  - 24Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
    - To check the battery charge capacity
  - 25Extending the Battery Life
- 26Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
  - To shut down your computer
- 27Using the Power Saving Modes
  - 28Using Sleep Mode
  - Using Hibernate Mode
- 29Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition
  - Updating Your Computer
  - 30Keeping the Antivirus Software Updated
  - 31Using the VAIO Care
    - To launch the VAIO Care
32Using Your VAIO Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- 33Using the Keyboard
  - Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific task s.
  - Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
  - 35Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings
    - To change the backlit keyboard settings
      - Using the Touch Pad
- 36Using the Touch Pad
  - You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen us ing the touch pad.
  - Using Special-function Buttons
- 37Using Special-function Buttons
  - Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use spec ific functions of the computer.
    - Special-function button Functions
- 38Using the Built-in Camera
  - To use the image capture software
- 39Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - To insert a disc
    - Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 41Supported Discs
    - 42Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 43Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc
  - Notes on playing discs
  - 44Notes on region codes
  - 46Playing Discs
    - To play a disc
  - Copying Files to Discs
    - To copy files to a disc
- 47Using "Memory Stick"
  - Before You Use "Memory Stick"
    - 50To remove "Memory Stick"
  - 51Formatting "Memory Stick"
    - To format "Memory Stick"
  - 53Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
- 54Using Other Modules / Memory Cards
  - Using the ExpressCard Module
    - 55To insert an ExpressCard module
    - 56To remove an ExpressCard module
  - 57Using the SD Memory Card
    - Before you use the SD memory card
    - 58To insert an SD memory card
    - 59To remove an SD memory card
  - 60Notes on Using Memory Cards
    - General notes on using the memory card
    - Notes on using the SD memory card
- 61Using the Internet
- 62Using the Network (LAN)
- 63Using the Wireless LAN
  - 64Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function
    - General notes on using the wireless LAN function
    - 65Note on the data encryption
  - 66Starting Wireless LAN Communications
    - To start wireless LAN communications
  - 67Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
    - To stop wireless LAN communications
- 68Using the Bluetooth Function
  - Bluetooth Security
    - 70To communicate with another Bluetooth device
  - 72Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function
74Using Peripheral Devices
- 75Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  - To connect external speakers
  - 77To connect a computer display or a projector
  - 79Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
    - To connect a TV to your computer
    - 80To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV
- 81Selecting Display Modes
  - To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys
  - To select a display mode from the display settings
- 82Using the Multiple Monitors Function
  - 83To use the Multiple Monitors function
- 84Connecting an External Microphone
  - To connect an external microphone
- 85Connecting a USB Device
  - To connect a USB device
  - 86Notes on connecting a USB device
- 87Connecting an i.LINK Device
  - Notes on connecting i.LINK devices
  - 88Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder
    - To connect a digital video camcorder
89Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- 90Setting the Password
  - 91Setting the Power-on Password
    - To add the power-on password (machine password)
    - 92To add the power-on password (user password)
    - 93To change or remove the power-on password (machine password)
    - 94To change or remove the power-on password (user password)
  - 95Setting the Windows Password
    - To add the Windows password
    - To change the Windows password
    - 96To remove the Windows password
- 97Using Intel(R) VT
  - To enable Intel VT
- 98Using the VAIO Control Center
  - To use the VAIO Control Center
- 99Using the VAIO Power Management
  - Selecting a Power Plan
    - To select a power plan
    - To change the power plan settings
- 100Changing the Display Language
  - To install a language pack
  - To change the display language
101Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
- 102Adding and Removing Memory
  - Notes on adding/removing memory modules
  - 104Removing and Installing a Memory Module
    - To change or add a memory module
  - 107Viewing the Amount of Memory
    - To view the amount of memory
108Precautions
- 109Safety I nformatio n
  - Computer
  - Power Source
  - 110Battery Pack
  - Headphones
- 111Care and Maintenance Information
- 112Handling Your Computer
- 114Handling the LCD Screen
- 115Using the Power Source
- 116Handling the Built-in Camera
- 118Using the Battery Pack
- 119Handling "Memory Stick"
- 120Handling the Built-in Storage Device
  - To avoid damaging your built-in storage device
121Troubleshooting
- 123Computer Operations
  - What should I do if my computer does not start?
  - 124What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?
  - 125What should I do if my computer or software stops responding?
  - 126Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode?
    - To restore your computer to Normal mode
  - What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start?
- 129System Update / Security
  - How can I find important updates for my computer?
  - How do I schedule the installation of Windows updates to my computer?
- 130Recovery
  - How can I create Recovery Media?
  - How can I restore my computer system to its factory default settings?
  - How can I reinstall the original software and drivers?
  - 131How do I check the volume of the recovery area?
  - 132How do I reduce the volume of the recovery area?
- 133Battery Pack
- 135Built-in Camera
  - Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?
  - Why are captured images poor in quality?
  - What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions?
- 137Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN)
  - What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?
  - 139What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?
  - Why is the data transfer speed slow?
  - 140How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?
  - What are channels?
  - Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key?
- 141Bluetooth Technology
  - What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer?
  - What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I want to communicate with?
  - 142What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer?
  - Why is my Bluetooth connection slow?
  - 144What should I do if I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller?
  - What should I do if the Bluetooth icon is not displayed on the taskbar?
- 145Optical Discs
  - Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?
  - What should I do if the drive tray does not open?
  - 146What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?
- 150Display
  - Why did my screen go blank?
  - 151What should I do if I do not see proper images or videos?
  - 152Why doesn't my screen display a video?
  - What should I do if my screen is dark?
- 154Printing
  - What should I do if I cannot print a document?
- 155Microphone
  - What should I do if my microphone does not work?
  - How can I prevent microphone feedback?
- 156Speakers
  - What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?
  - 157What should I do if my external speakers do not work?
- 158Touch Pad
  - What should I do if the touch pad does not work?
- 159Keyboard
  - What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?
  - What should I do if I cannot use the numeric keypad to enter numbers?
- 160Floppy Disks
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk?
- 161Audio/Video
  - What should I do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder?
  - How do I turn off the Windows startup sound?
  - How do I change the sound output device?
  - 163How do I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S/PDIF-compatible device?
- 164"Memory Stick"
- 165Peripherals
  - What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?
166Trademarks
168Notice

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