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Troubleshooting

What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use?

❑Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera.

❑If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. To change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 118).

Contents

Page n 2 N Contents About the Indicator Lights Shutting Down Your Computer Safely Using the Keyboard n 3 N n 4 N n 5 N Before Use Notice Documentation n 9 N Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at http://www.vaio-link.com Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support Further Sources Ergonomic Considerations n 12 N Viewing angle of the display Lighting Ventilation Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports n 15 N Back n 16 N VGC-LVseries models n 17 N VGC-LNseries models n 18 N Right n 19 N Left About the Indicator Lights Setting Up Your Computer To remove the back panel cover and the base stand cover n 22 N Page To replace the back panel cover and the base stand cover n 25 N To connect the power cord or the AC adapter and other cables DC IN ❑VGC-LVseries models n 29 N 3Connect other cables to the computer, if necessary To set up TV connections available on models with the TV tuner board, see Using the TV Function To connect an HDMI cable to the To connect the wireless keyboard n 31 N To connect the wireless mouse n 33 N 3Slide the power switch on the bottom of the mouse to the ON position 4Press the CONNECT button (1) on the back of the computer n 34 N Preparing for Wall Mounting To reveal the mounting holes Page Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To shut down your computer Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard n 40 N n 41 N n 42 N Using the Touch Pad Using the Mouse n 45 N Adjusting the Mouse Functions Using the Built-inMOTION EYE Camera n 48 N To capture a still image To capture a movie Using the Optical Disc Drive To insert a disc To remove a disc Reading and Writing Optical Discs n 54 N n 55 N n 56 N Notes on writing data to a disc Do not use Notes on playing discs To play an audio CD To copy files to a disc To play a DVD To play a Blu-rayDisc media To copy files to a Blu-rayDisc media Using the TV Function To connect your computer to land-based(terrestrial) or cable TV services Using the Remote Commander n 63 N n 64 N To insert batteries n 66 N 3Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander Setting up Windows Media Center Custom setup Optional Setup Configure tuners, TV signal, and Guide set up TV Setting up TV Enhance pour VAIO The TV Enhance pour VAIO is available on French models sold in France only TNT ❑TV en direct: to start watching live TV ❑TV enregistrée: to access your TV recordings Using the HDMI Input Function n 70 N Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons To connect your computer to the HDMI-compatibledevice To change the HDMI input volume To select the language mode of the OSD menu To enable or disable the Auto Input Sensing feature To change the default SONY lamp activity Using the ExpressCard Module To insert an ExpressCard module n 76 N To remove an ExpressCard module Using the Memory Stick n 79 N Before You Use the Memory Stick http://www.memorystick.com/en To insert a Memory Stick To view the contents on the Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick Using the SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card To remove an SD memory card Using the Internet Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) n 89 N Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc) To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) n 92 N Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network To connect to a wireless network To stop wireless LAN communication Using the Bluetooth Function To start Bluetooth communications Notes on using the Bluetooth function Page Bluetooth Security To communicate with another Bluetooth device To stop Bluetooth communications Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers To connect external speakers Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To connect a USB floppy disk drive To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive Connecting a Printer To connect a printer using the USB port Connecting an i.LINK Device To connect a digital video camcorder Connecting to a Network (LAN) Page Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password To add the power-onpassword (machine password) To add the power-onpassword (user password) To change or remove the power-onpassword (machine password) To change or remove the power-onpassword (user password) Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center To use VAIO Control Center Using the Power Saving Mode To activate Sleep mode To return to Normal mode To change the Sleep mode settings Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory Page To change or add a memory module Page 8Remove the new memory module from its packaging Page To view the amount of memory Adding the Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive Page Page Page To identify the additional hard disk space Precautions Handling the LCD Screen Using the Power Source Handling Your Computer Your computer uses ❑Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Page Handling the Built-inMOTION EYE Camera Handling Floppy Disks Handling Discs Page Using Headphones Handling the Memory Stick Handling the Hard Disk To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Updating Your Computer Troubleshooting Computer Ctrl Delete Shut down Restart What should I do if my computer or software stops responding If the If your computer does not turn off, press the If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down ❑Remove the power cord or the AC adapter To restore your computer to normal mode What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing What should I do if I cannot remember the power-onpassword How can I change the boot device order Boot Boot Priority Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-offtime has passed VAIO Original Screen Saver Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears How do I check the volume of the recovery partition System Security Built-inMOTION EYE Camera Why do the images captured by the built-inMOTION EYE camera flicker Why can't I use the built-inMOTION EYE camera Control Panel Hardware and Sound Device Manager Page Networking Why is the data transfer speed slow How do I avoid data transfer interruptions What are channels Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key How do I display the VAIO Smart Network window To display the VAIO Smart Network window on the desktop, follow these steps: 2Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network 3Click Advanced in the right pane Bluetooth Technology What 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 Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users Log Off Why can't I exchange business card data with a mobile phone Optical Discs What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer Open Volume Mixer 2Click System and Maintenance System Driver Driver Details What should I do if I cannot play Blu-rayDisc media WinDVD BD What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media ❑Stop using the keyboard If you are using a Display Printing Microphone Mouse Speakers What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-inspeakers Touch Pad Keyboard Floppy Disks Audio/Video How do I change the sound output device 2Click Start and Control Panel 3Click Hardware and Sound 4Click Manage audio devices under Sound Playback 4On the Playback tab, select the optical out icon and click Properties 5Click the Supported Formats tab 6Click to select the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes 7Click OK HDMI How do I turn off the Sony logo lamp while viewing the HDMI input Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 73) Memory Stick Peripherals Support Options Sony Support Information e-Support Can I submit my questions at any time Is there a cost involved for using e-Support How do I know when the e-SupportTeam has 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