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Sony VPCF2 Manual

174 pages2.83 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
  - 84. Customer Information Center
  - 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)
- 9Ergonomic Considerations
11Getting Started
- 13Front
- 15Right
- 16Left
- 17Back/Bottom
  - About the Indicator Lights
- 18About the Indicator Lights
  - Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
    - Indicator Functions
- 19Connecting a Power Source
  - Using the AC Adapter
    - To use the AC adapter
- 21Using the Battery Pack
  - Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
    - To install the battery pack
    - 23To remove the battery pack
  - 24Charging the Battery Pack
    - To charge the battery pack
  - 26Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
    - To check the battery charge capacity
  - 27Extending the Battery Life
- 28Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
  - To shut down your computer
- 29Using the Power Saving Modes
  - 30Using Sleep Mode
  - 31Using Hibernate Mode
    - To activate Hibernate mode
    - To return to Normal 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
- 36Using the Keyboard
  - Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
    - 37Using the Keyboard
      - Combination/Feature Function
  - 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.
- 40Using Special-function Buttons
  - Touch Sensor Buttons
    - Using Special-function Buttons
  - 41Function Buttons
    - Special-function button Functions
- 42Using the Built-in Camera
  - To use the image capture software
- 43Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - To insert a disc
    - Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 45Supported Discs
    - 46Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 47Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc
  - Notes on playing discs
  - 49Playing Discs
    - To play a disc
  - Copying Files to Discs
    - To copy files to a disc
- 50Using the 3D Function
  - What you can do with the 3D function
- 51Using "Memory Stick"
  - Before You Use "Memory Stick"
    - 54To remove "Memory Stick"
  - 55Formatting "Memory Stick"
    - To format "Memory Stick"
  - 57Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
- 58Using Other Modules / Memory Cards
  - Using the SD Memory Card
    - Before you use the SD memory card
    - 59To insert an SD memory card
    - 60To remove an SD memory card
  - 61Notes on Using Memory Cards
    - General notes on using the memory card
    - Notes on using the SD memory card
- 62Using the Internet
- 63Using the Network (LAN)
- 64Using the Wireless LAN
  - 65Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function
    - General notes on using the wireless LAN function
    - 66Note on the data encryption
  - 67Starting Wireless LAN Communications
    - To start wireless LAN communications
  - 68Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
    - To stop wireless LAN communications
- 69Using the BLUETOOTH Function
  - BLUETOOTH Security
    - 71To communicate with another BLUETOOTH device
  - 73Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH Function
75Using Peripheral Devices
- 76Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  - To connect external speakers
  - 78To connect a computer display or a projector
  - 80Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
    - To connect a TV to your computer
    - 81To play Blu-ray 3D Disc media
    - 82To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV
- 83Selecting Display Modes
  - To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys
  - To select a display mode from the display settings
- 84Using the Multiple Monitors Function
  - 85To use the Multiple Monitors function
- 86Connecting an External Microphone
  - To connect an external microphone
- 87Connecting a USB Device
  - To connect a USB device
  - 88Notes on connecting a USB device
- 89Connecting an i.LINK Device
  - Notes on connecting i.LINK devices
  - 90Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder
    - To connect a digital video camcorder
91Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- 92Setting the Password
  - 93Setting the Power-on Password
    - To add the power-on password (machine password)
    - 94To add the power-on password (user password)
    - To change or remove the power-on password (machine password)
    - 95To change or remove the power-on password (user password)
  - 96Setting the Windows Password
    - To add the Windows password
    - To change the Windows password
    - 97To remove the Windows password
- 98Using Intel(R) VT
  - To enable Intel VT
- 99Using the VAIO Control Center
  - To use the VAIO Control Center
  - 100Using S-FORCE Front Surround 3D
    - To enable S-FORCE Front Surround 3D
- 101Using the VAIO Power Management
  - Selecting a Power Plan
    - To select a power plan
    - To change the power plan settings
102Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
- 103Adding and Removing Memory
  - Notes on adding/removing memory modules
  - 105Removing and Installing a Memory Module
    - To change or add a memory module
  - 108Viewing the Amount of Memory
    - To view the amount of memory
109Precautions
- 110Safety Information
  - Computer
  - Power Source
  - 111Battery Pack
  - 112Headphones
- 113Care and Maintenance Information
- 114Handling Your Computer
- 116Handling the LCD Screen
- 117Using the Power Source
- 118Handling the Built-in Camera
- 120Using the Battery Pack
- 121Handling "Memory Stick"
- 122Handling the Built-in Storage Device
  - To avoid damaging your built-in storage device
123Troubleshooting
- 125Computer Operations
  - What should I do if my computer does not start?
  - 126What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?
  - 127What should I do if my computer or software stops responding?
  - 128Why 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?
- 131System Update / Security
  - How can I find important updates for my computer?
  - How do I schedule the installation of Windows updates to my computer?
- 132Recovery / Recovery Media
  - 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?
  - 133How do I check the volume of the recovery area?
  - 134How do I reduce the volume of the recovery area?
- 135Partition
  - How can I create a hard disk partition?
- 136Battery Pack
- 138Built-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?
- 140Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN)
  - What should I do if the VAIO Smart Network icon is not displayed on the taskbar?
  - 141What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?
  - 142What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?
  - Why is the data transfer speed slow?
  - 143How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?
  - What are channels?
  - Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key?
- 144BLUETOOTH 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?
  - 145What should I do if other BLUETOOTH devices cannot connect to my computer?
  - Why is my BLUETOOTH connection slow?
  - 147What should I do if the BLUETOOTH icon is not displayed on the taskbar?
- 148Optical Discs
  - Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?
  - What should I do if the drive tray does not open?
  - 149What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?
  - 151What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media?
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media?
- 153Display
  - Why did my screen go blank?
  - 154What should I do if I do not see proper images or videos?
  - What should I do if videos do not play smoothly?
  - 156Why doesn't my screen display a video?
  - What should I do if my screen is dark?
- 158Printing
  - What should I do if I cannot print a document?
- 159Microphone
  - What should I do if my microphone does not work?
  - How can I prevent microphone feedback?
- 160Speakers
  - What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?
  - 161What should I do if my external speakers do not work?
- 162Touch Pad
  - What should I do if the touch pad does not work?
- 163Keyboard
  - What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?
  - What should I do if I cannot use the numeric keypad to enter numbers?
- 164Floppy Disks
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk?
- 165Audio/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?
  - 167How do I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S/PDIF-compatible device?
- 168"Memory Stick"
- 169Peripherals
  - What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?
170Trademarks
173Notice

174 pages2.87 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
- 12Front
- 14Right
- 15Left
- 16Back/Bottom
  - About the Indicator Lights
- 17About the Indicator Lights
  - Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
    - Indicator Functions
- 18Connecting a Power Source
  - Using the AC Adapter
    - To use the AC adapter
- 20Using the Battery Pack
  - Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
    - To install the battery pack
    - 22To remove the battery pack
  - 23Charging the Battery Pack
    - To charge the battery pack
  - 25Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
    - To check the battery charge capacity
  - 26Extending the Battery Life
- 27Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
  - To shut down your computer
- 28Using the Power Saving Modes
  - 29Using Sleep Mode
  - 30Using Hibernate Mode
    - To activate Hibernate mode
    - To return to Normal mode
- 31Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition
  - Updating Your Computer
  - 32Using the Antivirus Software for Your Computer
  - 33Using the VAIO Care
    - To launch the VAIO Care
34Using Your VAIO Computer
- 35Using the Keyboard
  - Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
    - 36Using the Keyboard
      - Combination/Feature Function
  - 37Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings
    - To change the backlit keyboard settings
      - Using the Touch Pad
- 38Using the Touch Pad
  - You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen us ing the touch pad.
- 39Using Special-function Buttons
  - Touch Sensor Buttons
    - Using Special-function Buttons
  - 40Function Buttons
    - Special-function button Functions
- 41Using the Quick Web Access Function
  - Activating the Quick Web Access Function
    - To activate the Quick Web Access function
  - 42Exiting the Quick Web Access Function
  - Notes on Using the Quick Web Access Function
- 43Using the Built-in Camera
  - To make a video call using Windows Live Messenger
  - To display images from the built-in camera
- 44Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - To insert a disc
    - Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 46Supported Discs
    - 47Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 48Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc
  - Notes on playing discs
  - 49Notes on region codes
  - 51Playing Discs
    - To play a disc
  - Copying Files to Discs
    - To copy files to a disc
- 52Using "Memory Stick"
  - Before You Use "Memory Stick"
  - 53Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick"
    - To insert "Memory Stick"
    - 55To remove "Memory Stick"
  - 56Formatting "Memory Stick"
    - To format "Memory Stick"
  - 58Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
- 59Using Other Modules / Memory Cards
  - Using 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
  - 69Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
    - To stop wireless LAN communications
- 70Using the BLUETOOTH Function
  - BLUETOOTH Security
    - 72To communicate with another BLUETOOTH device
  - 74Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH Function
76Using Peripheral Devices
- 77Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  - To connect external speakers
- 78Connecting an External Display
  - Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector
    - To connect a computer display or a projector
  - 80Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
    - To connect a TV to your computer
  - 82Playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media
    - 83To play Blu-ray 3D Disc media
    - 84To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV
- 85Selecting Display Modes
  - To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys
  - To select a display mode from the display settings
- 86Using the Multiple Monitors Function
  - 87To use the Multiple Monitors function
- 88Connecting an External Microphone
  - To connect an external microphone
- 89Connecting a USB Device
  - To connect a USB device
  - 90Notes on connecting a USB device
- 91Connecting an i.LINK Device
  - Notes on connecting i.LINK devices
  - 92Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder
    - To connect a digital video camcorder
93Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- 94Setting the Password
  - 95Setting the Power-on Password
    - To add the power-on password (machine password)
    - 96To add the power-on password (user password)
    - To change or remove the power-on password (machine password)
    - 97To change or remove the power-on password (user password)
  - 98Setting the Windows Password
    - To add the Windows password
    - To change the Windows password
    - 99To remove the Windows password
- 100Using the VAIO Control Center
  - To use the VAIO Control Center
  - 101Using S-FORCE Front Surround 3D
    - To enable S-FORCE Front Surround 3D
- 102Using the VAIO Power Management
  - Selecting a Power Plan
    - To select a power plan
    - To change the power plan settings
- 103Changing the Display Language
  - To install a language pack
  - To change the display language
104Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
- 105Adding and Removing Memory
  - Notes on adding/removing memory modules
  - 107Removing and Installing a Memory Module
    - To change or add a memory module
  - 110Viewing the Amount of Memory
    - To view the amount of memory
111Precautions
- 112Safety I nformatio n
  - Computer
  - Power Source
  - 113Battery Pack
  - Headphones
- 114Care and Maintenance Information
- 115Handling Your Computer
- 117Handling the LCD Screen
- 118Using the Power Source
- 121Using the Battery Pack
- 122Handling "Memory Stick"
- 123Handling the Built-in Storage Device
  - To avoid damaging your built-in storage device
124Troubleshooting
- 126Computer Operations
  - What should I do if my computer does not start?
  - 127What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?
  - 128What should I do if my computer or software stops responding?
  - 129Why 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?
- 132System Update / Security
  - How can I find important updates for my computer?
  - How do I schedule the installation of Windows updates to my computer?
- 133Recovery / Recovery Media
  - 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?
  - 134How do I check the volume of the recovery area?
  - 135How do I reduce the volume of the recovery area?
- 136Parti tion
  - How can I create a hard disk partition?
- 137Battery Pack
- 139Built-in Camera
  - Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?
  - Why is the video input from the built-in camera suspended for a few seconds?
  - Why are captured images poor in quality?
- 141Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN)
  - What should I do if the VAIO Smart Network icon is not displayed on the taskbar?
  - 142What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?
  - 143What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?
  - Why is the data transfer speed slow?
  - 144How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?
  - What are channels?
  - Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key?
- 145BLUETOOTH 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?
  - 146What should I do if other BLUETOOTH devices cannot connect to my computer?
  - Why is my BLUETOOTH connection slow?
- 148Optical Discs
  - Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?
  - What should I do if the drive tray does not open?
  - 149What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?
  - 151What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media?
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media?
- 153Display
  - Why did my screen go blank?
  - 154What should I do if I do not see proper images or videos?
  - What should I do if some items do not fit on the computer screen?
  - 156Why doesn't my screen display a video?
  - What should I do if my screen is dark?
- 158Printing
  - What should I do if I cannot print a document?
- 159Microphone
  - What should I do if my microphone does not work?
  - How can I prevent microphone feedback?
- 160Speakers
  - What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?
  - 161What should I do if my external speakers do not work?
- 162Touch Pad
  - What should I do if the touch pad does not work?
- 163Keyboard
  - What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?
  - What should I do if I cannot use the numeric keypad to enter numbers?
- 164Floppy Disks
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk?
- 165Audio/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?
  - 167How do I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S/PDIF-compatible device?
- 168"Memory Stick"
- 169Peripherals
  - What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?
170Trademarks
173Notice

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