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User Guide
Personal Computer
V G N - U X s e r i e s
Contents
V G N - U X s e r i e s
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Contents
About the Indicator Lights
Holding Your Computer
Connecting a Power Source
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Before Use
Notice
Documentation
Printed Documentation
A Setting Up Poster
Troubleshooting Guide
Recovery Guide
GUARANTEE
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❑Access to Help & Training. This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center
❑Accessories
❑Software
❑Wallpapers
Windows Help and Support
Windows Help and Support
Further Sources
Getting Started
Locating Controls and Ports
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Front
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Back
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Right
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Left
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Bottom
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About the Indicator Lights
Holding Your Computer
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❑Vertical orientation
Connecting a Power Source
To use the AC adapter
Using the Battery Pack
To install the battery pack
To charge the battery pack
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To remove the battery pack
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
To shut down your computer
Using Your VAIO Computer
Using the Keyboard
Using the Touch Panel
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Using Touch Commands
VAIO TOUCH COMMAND
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center
Using the Pointing Device
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Using Special-functionButtons
Blocking Unintentional Operations
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The components to be locked by this function are as follows:
❑Touch panel
❑Keyboard
❑Left button
Using the Built-inMOTION EYE Camera
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To capture a still image
To capture a movie
Using the Memory Stick Media
To insert a Memory Stick media
To view the contents of the Memory Stick media
To format a Memory Stick media
Close
To remove a Memory Stick media
Using CompactFlash Memory Cards
To insert a CompactFlash memory card
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To remove a CompactFlash memory card
Using the Internet
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)
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Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc)
To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)
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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 disconnect from a wireless network
Using the Bluetooth Functionality
To connect to a Bluetooth device
Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality
Bluetooth Security
Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device
To communicate with another Bluetooth device
To see the help file
To connect the headset with your computer
To disconnect the headset from your computer
Using Peripheral Devices
Connecting the Port Replicator
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Locating Ports on the Port Replicator
To attach your computer to the port replicator
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6Turn on the computer
To disconnect your computer from the port replicator
Connecting the Display/LAN Adapter
Connecting an Optical Disc Drive
To connect an optical disc drive
To disconnect an optical disc drive
Connecting External Speakers
To connect external speakers
Connecting an External Display
To connect a computer display
To connect a multimedia computer display
To connect a TV to your computer
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To connect a projector
Selecting Display Modes
To select a display
Using the Multiple Monitors Function
To select the Multiple Monitors mode
Connecting an External Microphone
To connect an external microphone
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
To connect a USB mouse
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
Connecting to a Network (LAN)
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)
To add the Windows password
To change the Windows password
To remove the Windows password
Using Fingerprint Authentication
Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication
Page
To enroll a fingerprint
6Click Next
The Password window appears
Enter the Windows password and click
Enrollment Hints
Run interactive tutorial
Enrollment
To add or edit fingerprints
To scan a fingerprint
To log onto Windows
To enable the Power-onSecurity feature
To log onto the system using the Power-onSecurity feature
To exclude fingerprints from authentication with the Power-onSecurity feature
To add an entry to the password bank
To access a password-protectedWeb site
To export an entry
To import an entry
To create a new encrypted archive to include a file or folder
To add a file or folder to the existing encrypted archive
To unlock the encrypted archive
To lock the encrypted archive
To assign an application to your finger
To change an application assignment to your finger
To remove an application assignment to your finger
To erase the enrolled fingerprints
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center
To use VAIO Control Center
Using the Power Saving Modes
To activate Sleep mode
To return to Normal mode
To change the Sleep mode settings
To activate Hibernate mode
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management
To activate VAIO Power Management
To restore the default settings
To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme
To start VAIO Power Management Viewer
To change the power scheme
To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management
Precautions
On Handling the LCD Screen
On Using the Power Source
On Handling Your Computer
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On Using the Built-inMOTION EYE Camera
On Handling Floppy Disks
On Handling Discs
On Using the Battery Pack
On Using Headphones
On Handling Memory Stick Media
On Using the Folding Stand
2Fold both ends of the stand inwards
On Using the Adapter Holding Band
On Using the Wrist Strap
On Replacing the Multi-pointerCap
Troubleshooting
Computer
What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer
System Time
What should I do if my computer or software stops responding
Alt
If your computer does not turn off, press the
Ctrl
Shut down
To restore your computer to normal operating stability
Enter Onetime Password
System Disabled
Num Lk
Caps Lock
What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing
What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password
Why does it take time before my computer starts
F11
System Security
To download and install the latest security update
Battery
Should I be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm
Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power
Using Hibernate Mode
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Built-inMOTION EYE Camera
Why do the images captured by the built-inMOTION EYE camera flicker
LightSource
Flickness
Why can't I use the built-inMOTION EYE camera
Control Panel
Hardware and Sound
Device Manager
2 Double-click Imaging devices
Networking
What should I do if I cannot access the Internet
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
Bluetooth Technology
What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer
Standard
Low
Default level
Why is my Bluetooth connection slow
Why does the message requesting authentication appear
Why can't I connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device
Can I use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes
Why can't I connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode
Why can't I use the Bluetooth utility software when I switch a user
Log Off
Optical Discs
Display
How do I change the screen resolution on my TV screen
2 Click Display Settings
Resolution
How do I switch the display output from my screen to TV
See Selecting Display Modes (page 84)
Why doesn't my screen display a video
To change the screen resolution, follow these steps:
What should I do if my screen is dark
Why can't I use my touch panel
Medium (16 bit)
Highest (32 bit)
Colors
Monitor
How do I run Windows Aero
2Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization
4Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab
Printing
Microphone
Speakers
Pointing Device
How do I calibrate the touch panel
1Click Start, All Programs, Touch Panel, and Calibration
What should I do if I cannot show the hidden taskbar with the stylus
All Programs
Touch Panel
Keyboard
Floppy Disks
Audio/Video
Memory Stick Media
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 handled my query/case
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