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Sony VPCS12 Series Manual

197 pages3.36 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 t he 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
  - 29Using Hibernate Mode
    - To activate Hibernate mode
    - To return to Normal mode
- 30Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition
  - Updating Your Computer
  - 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 tasks.
  - 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 using the touch pad.
- 37Using Special-function Buttons
- 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 functio n
    - 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 Wireless WAN
  - Inserting a SIM Card
    - 69To insert a SIM card
  - 71Starting the Wireless WAN Communications
    - To start the wireless WAN communications
- 72Using the Bluetooth Function
  - Bluetooth Security
    - 74To communicate with another Bluetooth device
  - 76Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function
- 78Using Fingerprint Authentication
  - 84Erasing the Registered Fingerprints
    - To erase the registered fingerprints
85Using Peripheral Devices
- 86Connecting a Docking Station
  - Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station
  - 87Locating Ports on the Docking Station
  - 88Attaching Your Computer to the Docking Station
    - To attach your computer to the docking station
  - 91Disconnecting Your Computer from the Docking Station
    - 92To disconnect your computer from the docking station
- 94Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  - To connect external speakers
- 95Connecting an External Display
  - Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector
    - 96To connect a computer display or a projector
  - 98Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
    - To connect a TV to your computer
    - 99To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV
- 100Selecting Display Modes
  - To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys
  - To select a display mode from the display settings
- 101Using the Multiple Monitors Function
  - 102To use the Multiple Monitors function
- 103Connecting an External Microphone
  - To connect an external microphone
- 104Connecting a USB Device
  - To connect a USB device
  - 105Notes on connecting a USB device
- 106Connecting an i.LINK Device
  - Notes on connecting i.LINK devices
  - 107Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder
    - To connect a digital video camcorder
108Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- 109Setting the Password
  - 111Setting the Power-on Password
    - To add the power-on password (machine password)
    - 112To add the power-on password (user password)
    - 113To change or remove the power-on password (machine password)
    - 114To change or remove the power-on password (user password)
  - 115Setting the Windows Password
    - To add the Windows password
    - To change the Windows password
    - 116To remove the Windows password
  - 117Setting the Hard Disk Password
    - To add the hard disk password
    - 118To change the hard disk password
    - 119To remove the hard disk password
- 120Using Intel(R) VT
  - To enable Intel VT
- 121Using the VAIO Control Center
  - To use the VAIO Control Center
- 122Using the VAIO Power Management
  - Selecting a Power Plan
    - To select a power plan
    - To change the power plan settings
- 123Changing the Display Language
  - To install a language pack
  - To change the display language
- 124Protecting the Hard Disk
  - Activating VAIO HDD Protection
    - To activate VAIO HDD Protection
125Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
- 126Adding and Removing Memory
  - Notes on adding/removing memory modules
  - 128Removing and Installing a Memory Module
    - To change or add a memory module
  - 131Viewing the Amount of Memory
    - To view the amount of memory
132Precautions
- 133Safet y Infor mation
  - Computer
  - Power Source
  - 134Battery Pack
  - Headphones
- 136Care and Maintenance Information
- 137Handling Your Computer
- 139Handling the LCD Screen
- 140Using the Power Source
- 141Handling the Built-in Camera
- 143Using the Battery Pack
- 144Handling "Memory Stick"
- 145Handling the Built-in Storage Device
  - To avoid damaging your hard disk drive
  - To avoid damaging your solid state drive
- 146Using Fingerprint Authentication
147Troubleshooting
- 149Computer Operations
  - What should I do if my computer does not start?
  - 150What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?
  - 151What should I do if my computer or software stops responding?
  - 152Why 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?
  - 154How can I change the boot device order?
- 155System Update / Security
  - How can I find important updates for my computer?
  - How can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?
  - 156How do I keep my antivirus software updated?
- 157Recovery
  - 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?
  - 158How do I check the volume of the recovery area?
  - 159How do I reduce the volume of the recovery area?
- 160Battery Pack
- 162Built-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?
- 164Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN)
  - What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?
  - 166What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?
  - Why is the data transfer speed slow?
  - 167How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?
  - What are channels?
  - Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key?
- 168Wireless WAN
  - What should I do if my computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN?
- 169Bluetooth 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?
  - 170What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer?
  - Why is my Bluetooth connection slow?
  - Why can't I use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device?
  - 172What 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?
- 173Optical Discs
  - Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?
  - What should I do if the drive tray does not open?
  - 174What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?
- 178Display
  - Why did my screen go blank?
  - 179What should I do if I do not see proper images or videos?
  - 180Why doesn't my screen display a video?
- 182Printing
  - What should I do if I cannot print a document?
- 183Microphone
  - What should I do if my microphone does not work?
  - How can I prevent microphone feedback?
- 184Speakers
  - What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?
  - 185What should I do if my external speakers do not work?
- 186Touch Pad
  - What should I do if the touch pad does not work?
- 187Keyboard
  - What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?
  - What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard?
- 188Floppy Disks
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk?
- 189Audio/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?
- 191"Memory Stick"
- 192Peripherals
  - What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?
- 193Docking Station
194Trademarks
196Notice

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