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 Troubleshooting

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Windows 8: The Basics

Parts Description

Setup

Network / Internet

Connections

Settings

Playback

Backup / Recovery

Security

Other Operations

Notifications

Refresh

About Recovery

Recovery is the process of restoring the built-in storage device back to its original factory
condition. Refresh is the process of reinstalling the operating system with the main settings
and personal data retained.

Refreshing Your VAIO Computer

If your VAIO computer has become unstable, it is recommended that you use the refresh
function provided by Windows. Refresh the computer by following these steps.

© 2012 Sony Corporation

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Page 1: ...s manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about your VAIO computer Read This First Visit the VAIO support website that provides up to date information on your VAIO computer http esupport sony com US VAIO USA http www sony ca support Canada English http fr sony ca support Canada French http esupport sony com LA VAIO Latin American area http esupport sony com BR VAIO Brazil 2012 S...

Page 2: ...nu Store Display Internet Power Windows Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Windows 8 The Basics 2012 Sony Corporation 2 ...

Page 3: ...p VAIO computer Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts Description 2012 Sony Corporation 3 ...

Page 4: ... VAIO computer Memory module Supplied items Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setup 2012 Sony Corporation 4 ...

Page 5: ...LAN Wi Fi Internet Store Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Network Internet 2012 Sony Corporation 5 ...

Page 6: ...wer USB BLUETOOTH CD DVD BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Speakers Wi Fi Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connections 2012 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 7: ... and support Touch pad VAIO computer BIOS Button Camera HDMI Memory module Microphone Password Power Security Speakers Touch panel Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Settings 2012 Sony Corporation 7 ...

Page 8: ...DVD BD Peripheral device HDMI Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Playback 2012 Sony Corporation 8 ...

Page 9: ... Service and support Backup Button Partition Refresh VAIO computer Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backup Recovery 2012 Sony Corporation 9 ...

Page 10: ...AIO computer Internet Service and support Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security 2012 Sony Corporation 10 ...

Page 11: ...ter Built in storage device Camera Help and Support Memory card Partition Touch pad USB Windows Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Other Operations 2012 Sony Corporation 11 ...

Page 12: ...t VAIO computer Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notifications 2012 Sony Corporation 12 ...

Page 13: ... problems or have any questions about your VAIO computer Visit the VAIO support website that provides up to date information on your VAIO computer http esupport sony com US VAIO USA http www sony ca support Canada English http fr sony ca support Canada French http esupport sony com LA VAIO Latin American area http esupport sony com BR VAIO Brazil 2012 Sony Corporation 13 ...

Page 14: ... apps may vary depending on the model or options you selected The apps described in this manual may not be preinstalled on your VAIO computer Supplied manuals The following manuals are supplied with your VAIO computer On screen documentation User Guide Introduction Version Details A preinstalled manual with limited information of your VAIO computer focused on support and Internet connection The Us...

Page 15: ...mages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the TM or R marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed ...

Page 16: ...s Store Opening the App Menu Many apps have app menus that you can use to control your app Follow the instructions below to open the app menu Searching Starting Apps Settings or Files You can search apps files or settings on the charms and then start your desired apps files or settings Switching Apps You can switch between apps that are currently running Switching User Accounts You can switch to a...

Page 17: ...e Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps 2012 Sony Corporation 17 ...

Page 18: ...n add shortcuts to apps the desktop and websites that you use the most Opening Control Panel You can open Control Panel by following these steps Opening the Charms You can open the charms to search for apps and files share content play content on other devices or print and set up your VAIO computer Opening the Desktop You can access the desktop from a tile just like an app Open the desktop by foll...

Page 19: ...etup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Store Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store Switching User Accounts You can switch to another user account by following these steps 2012 Sony Corporation 19 ...

Page 20: ...ce Settings Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System installed models About the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Changing the Graphics Performance Settings Changing the LCD Brightness Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Connecti...

Page 21: ...ing topics About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN About the Internet Connection Services About the Network LAN About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function Launching the Web Browser WEB Button WEB Button equipped models Notes on Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Com...

Page 22: ...ing these steps You might be looking for the following topics About the Performance Settings Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System installed models Changing the Graphics Performance Settings Changing the Rapid Wake Sleep Mode Settings Charge Indicator Status List Charging the Battery Pack Connecting a Power Source Installing Removing the Battery Pack Notes on Sleep Mode Notes on Using the Power Source Re...

Page 23: ... 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Windows Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps 2012 Sony Corporation 23 ...

Page 24: ...uch as buttons and indicator lights Parts and Controls on the Sides Describes the features on the sides of the VAIO computer such as connection ports You might be looking for the following topics About the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Con...

Page 25: ...charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to a power source Installing Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bottom of your VAIO computer You might be looking for the following topics Changing the Rapid Wake Sleep Mode Settings Charge Indicator Status List Checking the Battery Charge Capacity Extending the Ba...

Page 26: ...e battery pack into the battery compartment on the bottom of your VAIO computer Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer Shut down your VAIO computer properly to avoid losing unsaved data Turning on Your VAIO Computer Turn on your VAIO computer to start Windows Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before turning on Details You might be looking for the following topics About th...

Page 27: ... product before use Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules read the following precautions thoroughly Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment This topic describes where to or not to place your VAIO computer and ergonomic instructions You might be looking for the following topics About the ASSIST Button Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices...

Page 28: ...and Removing Memory Modules If you want to increase your computer s speed or improve performance when running programs simultaneously increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules read the following precautions thoroughly You might be looking for the following topics Viewing the System Inform...

Page 29: ...Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Supplied items Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use 2012 Sony Corporation 29 ...

Page 30: ...yback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Apps Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store You might be looking for the following topics Closing Apps Opening the App Menu Searching Starting Apps Settings or Files Switching Apps Switching User Accounts Viewing Running Apps 2012 Sony Corporation 30 ...

Page 31: ... About the Network LAN The network LAN enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and transfer data between the computer and other devices About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Wi Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection Before using the Internet you need to sign up with an Internet Servi...

Page 32: ...ervices are available About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Wi Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function You can disable the Wi Fi function by following these steps Notes on Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function Before using the Wi Fi function read the following precautions for correct use Starting Wi Fi R Wi...

Page 33: ...ction Before using the Internet you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and set up devices required for connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function You can disable the Wi Fi function by following these steps Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store Launching the Web Browser WEB Button WEB Button equip...

Page 34: ...ription Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Store Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store You might be looking for the following topics Switching User Accounts 2012 Sony Corporation 34 ...

Page 35: ...ternal sound output devices such as speakers or headphones to your VAIO computer Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV You can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your VAIO computer and a TV using an HDMI connection Connecting an External Microphone Microphone jack equipped models You can c...

Page 36: ...ions Battery Installing Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bottom of your VAIO computer You might be looking for the following topics Changing the Rapid Wake Sleep Mode Settings Charge Indicator Status List Charging the Battery Pack Checking the Battery Charge Capacity Extending the Battery Life Notes on Using the Battery Pack 2012 Sony Corporati...

Page 37: ...le not supplied Notes on the LCD screen Read the following precautions for correct use of the LCD screen Selecting Display Modes You can switch the display output between the computer screen and an external display connected to your VAIO computer Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays You might ...

Page 38: ...iption Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Headphones Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices such as speakers or headphones to your VAIO computer 2012 Sony Corporation 38 ...

Page 39: ... About the Network LAN The network LAN enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and transfer data between the computer and other devices About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Wi Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection Before using the Internet you need to sign up with an Internet Servi...

Page 40: ...ck Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Optical digital output Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV You can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your VAIO computer and a TV using an HDMI connection 2012 Sony Corporation 40 ...

Page 41: ...ck Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bottom of your VAIO computer You might be looking for the following topics About the Performance Settings Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System installed models Changing the Graphics Performance Settings Changing the Rapid Wake Sleep Mode Settings Charge Indicator Status List Charging the Battery Pack Entering Sleep Mode Shutting Down or Res...

Page 42: ...curity Other Operations Notifications USB Charging a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer is off in Hibernate mode or Sleep mode by enabling the USB charging settings Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device such as a mouse floppy disk drive speaker or printer to your VAIO computer 2012 Sony Corporation 42 ...

Page 43: ...es About the BLUETOOTH R Function You can establish wireless communications between your VAIO computer and other BLUETOOTH devices such as another computer a smartphone a mobile phone a headset or a mouse Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH R Device such as a Mouse You can connect BLUETOOTH devices to your VAIO computer Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH R Function Before using the BLUETOOTH function r...

Page 44: ...USB port on your VAIO computer You might be looking for the following topics About Region Codes Optical disc drive equipped models Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Handling Discs Optical disc drive equipped models Inserting Removing a Disc Optical disc drive equipped models Notes on Using Discs Optical disc drive equipped models Playing Blu ray 3D TM Disc Media on a 3D TV Blu ray D...

Page 45: ...Device You can change the screen resolution or size of your VAIO computer s screen image displayed on an external display such as a TV connected to the computer with an HDMI cable not supplied Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable not supplied You might be looking for the following topics Playing Blu ray 3D TM ...

Page 46: ...on Before using the Internet you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and set up devices required for connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function You can disable the Wi Fi function by following these steps Launching the Web Browser WEB Button WEB Button equipped models By pressing the WEB button you can launch the default web browser N...

Page 47: ...ttings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Microphone Connecting an External Microphone Microphone jack equipped models You can connect an external microphone to your VAIO computer and enjoy voice chat etc You might be looking for the following topics Adjusting the Microphone Volume 2012 Sony Corporation 47 ...

Page 48: ...port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable not supplied Connecting an External Display or Projector You can connect an external display such as a computer display or a projector to your VAIO computer with a display cable not supplied Connecting an External Microphone Microphone jack equipped models You can connect an external microphone to your VAIO computer and enjoy voice chat etc Notes on th...

Page 49: ...ions Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Speakers Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices such as speakers or headphones to your VAIO computer You might be looking for the following topics Adjusting the Speakers Volume 2012 Sony Corporation 49 ...

Page 50: ...ervices are available About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Wi Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function You can disable the Wi Fi function by following these steps Notes on Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function Before using the Wi Fi function read the following precautions for correct use Starting Wi Fi R Wi...

Page 51: ...he volume on each device and app from Control Panel Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound coming from an external device connected to your VAIO computer you need to change the device for sound output Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV You can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices b...

Page 52: ...ifications Battery Notes on Using the Battery Pack Before using the battery pack read the following precautions for correct use You might be looking for the following topics Changing the Rapid Wake Sleep Mode Settings Charge Indicator Status List Charging the Battery Pack Checking the Battery Charge Capacity Extending the Battery Life Installing Removing the Battery Pack 2012 Sony Corporation 52 ...

Page 53: ...al disc drive a USB floppy disk drive or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function You might be looking for the following topics About Region Codes Optical disc drive equipped models Connecting an External Drive Handling Discs Optical disc drive equipped models Inserting Removing a Disc Optical disc drive equipped models Notes on Using Discs Optical disc drive equipped models Playing Blu ray 3D...

Page 54: ...h as a TV connected to the computer with an HDMI cable not supplied Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable not supplied Connecting an External Display or Projector You can connect an external display such as a computer display or a projector to your VAIO computer with a display cable not supplied Enlarging the T...

Page 55: ...separate displays You might be looking for the following topics About the Start Screen and Menu About the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Opening the Desktop 2012 Sony Corporation 55 ...

Page 56: ...nment VAIO Button You can change the current task assigned to the VAIO button Details Changing the Keyboard Backlight Settings Keyboard backlight equipped models You can turn on and off the keyboard backlight by changing the keyboard backlight settings You might be looking for the following topics Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Touch scr...

Page 57: ...Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Menu Opening Control Panel You can open Control Panel by following these steps You might be looking for the following topics About the Start Screen and Menu Opening the Charms Opening the Desktop 2012 Sony Corporation 57 ...

Page 58: ...ck Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Optical digital output Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV You can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your VAIO computer and a TV using an HDMI connection 2012 Sony Corporation 58 ...

Page 59: ...rt You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable not supplied Connecting an External Display or Projector You can connect an external display such as a computer display or a projector to your VAIO computer with a display cable not supplied Notes on the LCD screen Read the following precautions for correct use of the LCD screen Selecting Display Modes You can...

Page 60: ... the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer You might be looking for the following topics About Recovery Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area Creating Recovery Media Notes on Recovery Recovering from Recovery Media Recovering from the Recovery Area Refreshing Your VAIO Computer Removing Recovery Conten...

Page 61: ...ons to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following apps to enhance the computer s efficiency security and functionality Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update information such as important notices or update programs to keep your VAIO computer up to date You mig...

Page 62: ...isable the tapping function to avoid unintentional clicks caused by a light touch on the touch pad during the keyboard operations Enabling Disabling the Gesture Function You can enable disable the gesture function of the touch pad on your VAIO computer Enabling Disabling the Touch Pad You can enable disable the touch pad on your VAIO computer Using the Touch Pad By sliding your finger on the touch...

Page 63: ...ns such as display and sounds Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care With VAIO Care you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following apps to enhance the computer s efficiency security and functionality Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service...

Page 64: ...ternal Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices such as an optical disc drive a USB floppy disk drive or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function Removing the Power on Password If power on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary follow these steps to remove the machine password and user password Setting Changing the Power on Password You can...

Page 65: ...p Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Button About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer Changing the Button Assignment VAIO Button You can change the current task assigned to the VAIO button Details 2012 Sony Corporation 65 ...

Page 66: ...ck Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Camera Using the Built in Camera Built in camera equipped models You can make a video call through the Internet using the built in camera and communication apps You might be looking for the following topics Notes on the Built in Camera Built in camera equipped models 2012 Sony Corporation 66 ...

Page 67: ...Device You can change the screen resolution or size of your VAIO computer s screen image displayed on an external display such as a TV connected to the computer with an HDMI cable not supplied Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable not supplied You might be looking for the following topics Playing Blu ray 3D TM ...

Page 68: ...ions Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Memory module Viewing the System Information You can view the system information of your VAIO computer You might be looking for the following topics Adding and Removing Memory Modules Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules 2012 Sony Corporation 68 ...

Page 69: ...net Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Microphone Adjusting the Microphone Volume You can adjust the volume level of the microphone You might be looking for the following topics Connecting an External Microphone Microphone jack equipped models 2012 Sony Corporation 69 ...

Page 70: ...cess by requiring password entry when the computer is turned on or returns from power saving mode to Normal mode Removing the Power on Password If power on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary follow these steps to remove the machine password and user password Setting Changing the Power on Password You can set a password power on password for booting up your VAIO...

Page 71: ...lugging your VAIO computer into an AC power source Selecting a Power Plan Power management helps you set up power plans to suit your requirements for power consumption Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode all unnecessary devices of your VAIO computer are turned off though some devices stay on to retain the computer s state including data you are working on Sleep mode is useful when you take a short rest...

Page 72: ...on Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following apps to enhance the computer s efficiency security and functionality 2012 Sony Corporation 72 ...

Page 73: ...k Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Speakers Adjusting the Speakers Volume You can change the volume level of the speakers and headphones You might be looking for the following topics Connecting External Speakers or Headphones 2012 Sony Corporation 73 ...

Page 74: ... you to operate the touch screen easier How to Use the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models You can tap the touch screen or make a simple motion with your fingers to operate your VAIO computer Notes on Using the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Before using the touch screen read the following precautions for correct use You might be looking for the following topics About the Touch Sc...

Page 75: ...D TV Blu ray Disc TM Drive equipped models If your VAIO computer or a docking station supplied or optional is equipped with the Blu ray Disc Drive and the 3D graphics controller you can play Blu ray 3D Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D capable display such as a 3D TV by connecting the display to the computer or the docking station Supported Discs Optical disc drive equipped models This topic e...

Page 76: ...d the 3D graphics controller you can play Blu ray 3D Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D capable display such as a 3D TV by connecting the display to the computer or the docking station You might be looking for the following topics Changing the Sound Output Device Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Con...

Page 77: ... models If your VAIO computer or a docking station supplied or optional is equipped with the Blu ray Disc Drive and the 3D graphics controller you can play Blu ray 3D Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D capable display such as a 3D TV by connecting the display to the computer or the docking station You might be looking for the following topics Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on ...

Page 78: ...to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices such as an optical disc drive a USB floppy disk drive or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function You might be looking for the following topics Removing the Power on Password ...

Page 79: ... areas on your built in storage device Dividing the built in storage device into more than one partition may have various advantages such as separating the system files from your data files Creating Partitions This topic describes how to create partitions Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space Your built in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for system recovery is st...

Page 80: ...al disc drive a USB floppy disk drive or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function You might be looking for the following topics About Region Codes Optical disc drive equipped models Connecting an External Drive Handling Discs Optical disc drive equipped models Inserting Removing a Disc Optical disc drive equipped models Notes on Using Discs Optical disc drive equipped models Playing Blu ray 3D...

Page 81: ...llowing notes thoroughly before recovering your VAIO computer Recovering from Recovery Media If the recovery area data has been corrupted or erased you can use Recovery Media to recover your VAIO computer However recovering the computer using the Recovery Media will take longer than using the recovery area Recovering from the Recovery Area You can recover your VAIO computer from the recovery area ...

Page 82: ...Notifications Service and support Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care With VAIO Care you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level You might be looking for the following topics About Online Support Website Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer Updating Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Update 2012 Sony Corporation 82 ...

Page 83: ...Your Data when You cannot Start Windows If you cannot start Windows back up your data with VAIO Care Rescue Mode Recover or maintain your system Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your computer system files to a previous state depending on when the restore point was created Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows When you cannot sta...

Page 84: ...yback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Button About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer You might be looking for the following topics Changing the Button Assignment VAIO Button 2012 Sony Corporation 84 ...

Page 85: ...r Operations Notifications Partition Creating Other Drives Modifying Partitions Partitions are divided areas on your built in storage device Dividing the built in storage device into more than one partition may have various advantages such as separating the system files from your data files Creating Partitions This topic describes how to create partitions 2012 Sony Corporation 85 ...

Page 86: ...y Recovery is the process of restoring the built in storage device back to its original factory condition Refresh is the process of reinstalling the operating system with the main settings and personal data retained Refreshing Your VAIO Computer If your VAIO computer has become unstable it is recommended that you use the refresh function provided by Windows Refresh the computer by following these ...

Page 87: ...such as an optical disc drive a USB floppy disk drive or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care With VAIO Care you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level You might be looking for the following topics Adding and Removing Memory Modules Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Co...

Page 88: ...our VAIO computer is no longer necessary follow these steps to remove the machine password and user password Setting Changing the Power on Password You can set a password power on password for booting up your VAIO computer using the BIOS function Entry of the power on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer You might be looking for the following topics About the...

Page 89: ...cess by requiring password entry when the computer is turned on or returns from power saving mode to Normal mode Removing the Power on Password If power on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary follow these steps to remove the machine password and user password Setting Changing the Power on Password You can set a password power on password for booting up your VAIO...

Page 90: ...ovides a service that informs you of available update information such as important notices or update programs to keep your VAIO computer up to date You might be looking for the following topics About the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Computer Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Module...

Page 91: ... VAIO Computer Protect your VAIO computer against computer viruses by using the antivirus app You might be looking for the following topics About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN About the Internet Connection Services About the Network LAN About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function Installing Apps f...

Page 92: ...VAIO Care With VAIO Care you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update information such as important notices or update programs to keep your VAIO computer up to date You might be looking for the following topics About Online Support Website Solving Common Problems...

Page 93: ...ck can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to a power source Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery pack is consumable The capacity gradually declines through repeated cycles of recharging and discharging As a result the battery life becomes short even if it is fully charged and eventually the battery pack reaches the end of its life Exte...

Page 94: ... a disc to from your VAIO computer that is turned on You might be looking for the following topics About Region Codes Optical disc drive equipped models Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Connecting an External Drive Handling Discs Optical disc drive equipped models Notes on Using Discs Optical disc drive equipped models Playing Blu ray 3D TM Disc Media on a 3D TV Blu ray Disc TM Dri...

Page 95: ... Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Before using the touch screen read the following precautions for correct use You might be looking for the following topics About the Performance Settings Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System installed models About the Start Screen and Menu Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Changing the Graphics Performance Settings Changing the LCD Brightness Changing ...

Page 96: ...ey Press and hold down the Fn key and another key simultaneously to perform a keyboard shortcut action Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Touch screen equipped models You can operate the on screen Touch Keyboard with touch screen operations for text entry You might be looking for the following topics Changing the Button Assignment VAIO Button Changing the Keyboard Backlight Settings ...

Page 97: ...and Removing Memory Modules If you want to increase your computer s speed or improve performance when running programs simultaneously increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules read the following precautions thoroughly You might be looking for the following topics Viewing the System Inform...

Page 98: ...estart the computer Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer Shut down your VAIO computer properly to avoid losing unsaved data Turning on Your VAIO Computer Turn on your VAIO computer to start Windows Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before turning on Details Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode all unnecessary devices of your VAIO computer are turned off though some devices st...

Page 99: ...ouch screen Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Touch screen equipped models You can operate the on screen Touch Keyboard with touch screen operations for text entry How to Use the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models You can tap the touch screen or make a simple motion with your fingers to operate your VAIO computer Notes on Using the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Be...

Page 100: ... memory modules Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules read the following precautions thoroughly You might be looking for the following topics About the ASSIST Button Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care Parts and Controls on the...

Page 101: ...difying Partitions Partitions are divided areas on your built in storage device Dividing the built in storage device into more than one partition may have various advantages such as separating the system files from your data files Creating Partitions This topic describes how to create partitions You might be looking for the following topics Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area Removing Recover...

Page 102: ...ctions Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Camera Notes on the Built in Camera Built in camera equipped models Using the Built in Camera Built in camera equipped models You can make a video call through the Internet using the built in camera and communication apps 2012 Sony Corporation 102 ...

Page 103: ...e Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps 2012 Sony Corporation 103 ...

Page 104: ...ry Stick Memory Stick is formatted in the specific FAT format by default and is ready for use Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports Memory Stick when formatting the media Inserting Removing SD Memory Cards Your VAIO computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other a...

Page 105: ...r Operations Notifications Partition Creating Other Drives Modifying Partitions Partitions are divided areas on your built in storage device Dividing the built in storage device into more than one partition may have various advantages such as separating the system files from your data files Creating Partitions This topic describes how to create partitions 2012 Sony Corporation 105 ...

Page 106: ... Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Touch pad Using the Touch Pad By sliding your finger on the touch pad you can move the pointer on the computer screen You might be looking for the following topics Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad Enabling Disabling the Gesture Function Enabling Disabling the Touch Pad 2012 Sony Corporation 106 ...

Page 107: ...urity Other Operations Notifications USB Charging a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer is off in Hibernate mode or Sleep mode by enabling the USB charging settings Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device such as a mouse floppy disk drive speaker or printer to your VAIO computer 2012 Sony Corporation 107 ...

Page 108: ...8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Windows Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps 2012 Sony Corporation 108 ...

Page 109: ...llowing to protect data stored on discs and take proper care of discs Notes on Using Discs Optical disc drive equipped models Observe the following notes when using discs on your VAIO computer Supported Discs Optical disc drive equipped models This topic explains media types that are playable recordable on your VAIO computer You might be looking for the following topics Booting Your VAIO Computer ...

Page 110: ...out the Software License This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Handling the Built in Storage Device The built in storage device hard disk drive or solid state drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be eas...

Page 111: ...Windows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Read this first Read This First Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO R computer 2012 Sony Corporation 111 ...

Page 112: ...ction of frequently asked questions Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer If you have any problem operating your VAIO computer try these suggestions before contacting an authorized Sony service support center or your local Sony dealer directly Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following apps to enhance the computer s efficiency security and functio...

Page 113: ...structions Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following apps to enhance the computer s efficiency security and functionality You might be looking for the following topics About the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Customizing Your VAIO Computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAI...

Page 114: ...on Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Care and maintenance Cleaning Your VAIO computer LCD screen Before cleaning your VAIO computer read the following precautions for the correct cleaning procedure 2012 Sony Corporation 114 ...

Page 115: ...etwork Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Product registration About Online Support Website The online support website provides information concerning your VAIO computer as well as a selection of frequently asked questions 2012 Sony Corporation 115 ...

Page 116: ...n Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following apps to enhance the computer s efficiency security and functionality 2012 Sony Corporation 116 ...

Page 117: ...indows 8 The Basics Parts Description Setup Network Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Supplied items Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use 2012 Sony Corporation 117 ...

Page 118: ... Computer HDMI LAN Microphone Power Touch pad Wi Fi BIOS Battery Camera Display Keyboard Memory card Password Software USB How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Hardware 2012 Sony Corporation 118 ...

Page 119: ...VAIO User Guide Back Back to Top Display Software How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Apps 2012 Sony Corporation 119 ...

Page 120: ...VAIO User Guide Back Back to Top BLUETOOTH Wi Fi LAN How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Network Internet 2012 Sony Corporation 120 ...

Page 121: ...VAIO User Guide Back Back to Top Recovery How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Backup Recovery 2012 Sony Corporation 121 ...

Page 122: ...VAIO User Guide Back Back to Top BIOS Password How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Security 2012 Sony Corporation 122 ...

Page 123: ...VAIO User Guide Back Back to Top Printer USB How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Peripheral Devices 2012 Sony Corporation 123 ...

Page 124: ...asked for the serial number and the model number of your VAIO computer The serial number is a 15 digit number that can be found in the VAIO Care window on the bottom on the back panel of the computer inside the back panel or inside the battery compartment on the original VAIO box The model number is located at the lower right corner of the display on the VAIO computer Other websites You can also f...

Page 125: ...ur products visit our sustainability site http www sony com green Hint You can find a link to register your computer online in VAIO Care Details Related Topic Read This First Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care 2012 Sony Corporation 125 ...

Page 126: ...ort touch screen operations depending on the model you purchased In such a case use a touch pad or a mouse for computer operations Content in this guide is subject to change without notice Read this first Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version Connecting to the Internet Updating Your VAIO Computer Solving Problems on Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Care Finding Support Information Windows 8 H...

Page 127: ...our VAIO computer to the Internet Details 2 Exit this User Guide Introduction Version 3 Open the charms Details and select Search 4 Select Apps 5 Enter VAIO Manual in the Search box 6 Select VAIO Manual from the list 7 After a window prompting you to update the manual appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the updates This file will automatically update to the complete version of th...

Page 128: ...om your ISP Fiber to the Home FTTH Digital Subscriber Line DSL Cable modem Satellite Dial up For more information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet ask your ISP The following is one of the Internet connection methods as an example 1 Internet 2 Modem 3 Router access point 4 LAN cable not supplied 5 Wi Fi R Wireless LAN To use the network L...

Page 129: ...he Search box 4 Select Windows Update from the list 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the updates To use VAIO Update VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet then downloads and installs them on your VAIO computer 1 Open the charms Details and select Search 2 Select Apps 3 Enter VAIO Update in the Search box 4 Select VAIO Update from the list 5 F...

Page 130: ...search for VAIO Care on the Search charm to start VAIO Care Details Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen You can recover the computer by selecting Recover or maintain your system in case of emergency for example when Windows does not start Go to top Finding Support In...

Page 131: ...s to suit your preference 2 Charms Details Search apps files and various computer settings including devices and wireless related items To show the Start screen Touch operation Open the charms Details and tap Start Mouse operation Open the charms Details and click Start Keyboard operation Press the Windows key Go to top Opening the Charms Touch operation 131 ...

Page 132: ...ppear Keyboard operation Press the C key while holding down the Windows key Go to top Searching Starting Apps Files or Settings 1 Open the charms Details and select Search 2 Select Apps Files or Settings 3 Enter a keyword in the Search box 4 Select your desired app or file Go to top Checking Currently Running Apps Touch operation 132 ...

Page 133: ...towards the left edge Mouse operation Place the pointer at the upper left corner to show an app icon s then move the pointer down Keyboard operation Press the Tab key while holding down the Windows key Go to top Switching Apps You can switch between apps that are currently running 133 ...

Page 134: ...p icon from the left edge to the center Go to top Opening the App Menus Many apps have app menus that you can use to control your app Follow the instructions below to open the app menu Hint Open the app menu when an app is displayed on the computer screen App commands vary depending on the app that is currently displayed on the computer screen Touch operation Swipe up from the bottom edge 134 ...

Page 135: ...top Closing Apps You can close currently running apps by following the instruction below Hint The app window becomes smaller in the bottom of the screen Drag the window to the bottom center edge Touch operation Display your desired app on the computer screen and swipe your finger from the top center edge to the bottom edge 135 ...

Page 136: ...ary to access Windows Store You also need to sign in with a Microsoft account On how to create and what you can do with the Microsoft account refer to Windows Help and Support Details 1 Show the Start screen Details and select the Store tile 2 Select your desired app 3 Follow the on screen instructions to download and install the app Go to top Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows ...

Page 137: ... and other Sony product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation or any of its affiliates Microsoft Windows the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Wi Fi is a trademark or registered trademark of Wi Fi Alliance All other names of system products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the TM or R marks are...

Page 138: ...s Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps 1 Open the charms Details and select the Search charm 2 Select Apps 3 Enter Help and Support in the Search box 4 Select Help and Support 2012 Sony Corporation 138 ...

Page 139: ... open point to the top center of the screen 2 Drag the app to the bottom of the screen until the app disappears from the screen Mouse Touch pad operation 1 When an app is open move the cursor to the top center of the screen until the hand icon appears 2 Drag the app to the bottom of the screen until the app disappears from the screen Keyboard operation Press the Alt key and the F4 key at the same ...

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Page 141: ...m Windows Store You need to sign in with a Microsoft account On how to create and what you can do with the Microsoft account refer to Windows Help and Support Details 1 Connect to the Internet Details 2 Open the Start screen Details and select the Store tile 3 Find an app to install 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the app Related Topic Searching Starting Apps Settings or Files Openi...

Page 142: ...o open the app menu Hint Open the app menu when an app is displayed on the computer screen App commands vary depending on the app that is currently displayed on the computer screen Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Swipe up from the bottom edge Mouse Touch pad operation Right click within an app Keyboard operation Press the Windows key and the Z key at the same time Related Topic Search...

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Page 144: ...es You can search apps files or settings on the charms and then start your desired apps files or settings To search and start them open the charms Details select the Search charm and follow these steps 1 Select Apps Settings or Files 2 Enter a keyword in the Search box 3 Select your desired app or file Related Topic Opening the App Menu Viewing Running Apps Closing Apps Switching Apps Installing A...

Page 145: ...currently running Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Display currently running apps Details touch and swipe in your desired app icon from the left edge Mouse Touch pad operation Display currently running apps Details and drag your desired app icon from the left edge to the center Related Topic Searching Starting Apps Settings or Files Opening the App Menu Viewing Running Apps Closing App...

Page 146: ...witch to another user account by following these steps 1 Open the Start screen Details and select an account name at the upper right corner of the computer screen 2 Select your desired account name Hint To create a new user account you need to sign in as an administrator Then open the charms Details and select the Settings charm Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner and select Users ...

Page 147: ...ons Viewing Running Apps You can view running apps by displaying the list on the Start screen Details Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Swipe in from the left edge until a small app icon appears then drag the icon back towards the left edge Mouse Touch pad operation Point to the upper left corner then move downward Keyboard operation Press the Windows key and the Tab key at the same tim...

Page 148: ...Related Topic Searching Starting Apps Settings or Files Opening the App Menu Closing Apps Switching Apps Installing Apps from Windows Store 2012 Sony Corporation 148 ...

Page 149: ...les Select a tile to start an app and personalize the Start screen by adding and rearranging tiles 2 Charms Search for apps and files share content play content on other devices or print and set up your VAIO computer To open the Start screen Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Open the charms Details then tap the Start charm Mouse Touch pad operation Open the charms Details then click the...

Page 150: ...net Connections Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Opening Control Panel You can open Control Panel by following these steps 1 Open the charms Details and select the Search charm 2 Select Apps 3 Enter Control Panel in the Search box 4 Select Control Panel 2012 Sony Corporation 150 ...

Page 151: ...s share content play content on other devices or print and set up your VAIO computer Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Swipe in from the right edge Mouse Touch pad operation Point to the upper right corner then move downward With a touch pad you can also swipe in from the right edge Keyboard operation Press the Windows key and the C key at the same time Related Topic About the Start Scr...

Page 152: ... Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Opening the Desktop You can access the desktop from a tile just like an app Open the desktop by following the instruction below 1 Open the Start screen Details and select the Desktop tile Related Topic About the Start Screen and Menu 2012 Sony Corporation 152 ...

Page 153: ...phics System installed models This topic explains the performance settings On models with the Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System models with both the Intel HD Graphics and the AMD Radeon Graphics the graphics accelerator automatically switches depending on the running apps so that you can run your VAIO computer at optimum conditions Depending on video or image apps you can manually switch the graphics...

Page 154: ... or if you wear gloves If tapping triggers an unintentional operation make sure that no other parts of your body are in contact with the touch screen The surface of the touch screen may get hot This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Even though the surface of the touch screen is tempered glass it could still become damaged Treat it with adequate care If it breaks small granular shards ...

Page 155: ...ically 1 Start VAIO Control Center Details and select Image Quality 2 Enable disable the automatic adjustment setting in Display Brightness Hint During the setup or recovery process the automatic brightness adjustment function may not work and the LCD brightness may change regardless of ambient light intensity Ambient light intensity is measured by the ambient light sensor Blocking the ambient lig...

Page 156: ...ly change the graphics performance settings On models with the Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System models with both the Intel HD Graphics and the AMD Radeon Graphics follow these steps to change the graphics performance settings 1 Right click on the desktop Details and select Configure Switchable Graphics 2 Select the button on the right side of your desired app Note The AMD Radeon Graphics may not be ...

Page 157: ...rightness You can adjust the LCD brightness 1 Press the Fn F5 key or Fn F6 keys To decrease lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F5 keys To increase lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F6 keys Hint The LCD brightness setting is retained even after your VAIO computer is turned off and restarted Related Topic Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Combinations and Functions with the Fn Ke...

Page 158: ...t click on the desktop Details and select Screen resolution 2 Select the current screen resolution next to Resolution and move the slider to change the screen resolution Note You may not be able to play high resolution videos depending on the amount of video memory on your VAIO computer In such a case lower the screen resolution Do not change the display resolution while using video image apps or ...

Page 159: ...quipped TV with an HDMI cable Details 2 Turn on the TV 3 Start VAIO Control Center Details and select Image Quality 4 Select Details in External Display Resolution 5 On the Select Resolution tab select the desired resolution After a few seconds the selected resolution is applied 6 If the computer image does not fit the displayable region of the TV select the Adjust Resolution tab to adjust the dis...

Page 160: ...the image will not be displayed and audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates To hear sound from a device connected to the HDMI output port you need to change the sound output device For detailed instructions see Changing the Sound Output Device Details You cannot use the HDMI output port and the monitor port on your VAIO computer at the same time Hint The H...

Page 161: ...on your VAIO computer 2 with a display cable 3 not supplied 3 Press the Fn F7 keys several times to select the external display or the projector and then press the Enter key Details The screen image of the computer is displayed on the external display or the projector 4 If necessary connect the external display or the projector to the headphones jack on your VAIO computer 5 with a speaker cable 4 ...

Page 162: ...uipped models Changing the DPI to enlarge the text and icon size enables you to operate the touch screen easier 1 Open Control Panel Details and select Appearance and Personalization and Make text and other items larger or smaller 2 Select the desired settings from the options on the screen and Apply 3 If a message appears and recommends signing out select Sign out now 4 Sign in again The text fon...

Page 163: ...r You can move a file or change the window size with this motion To drag and drop Touch the desired file icon slide to another folder window or app icon and then lift your finger off the screen You can move or copy a file with this motion Advanced operations You can make a simple motion gesture with your fingers on the touch screen to operate your VAIO computer The response to a gesture varies dep...

Page 164: ...in circles to rotate an image such as a photo You cannot rotate images depending on the apps you are using To select by swiping Slide your finger in short distance in the direction that the screen does not scroll You can select an item such as an app tile or a picture 2012 Sony Corporation 164 ...

Page 165: ...ped with a capacitive touch screen Do not use an object other than your finger to use the touch screen The touch screen may be damaged or a malfunction may occur Be sure to touch the screen only with your finger The touch screen may not work properly if you turn on your VAIO computer while touching the screen In such a case restart the computer The touch screen may not work for several seconds aft...

Page 166: ...els The LCD screen touch screen is made of reinforced glass to implement high durability however treat the screen with care as it is not 100 unbreakable In case the screen breaks into small pieces be careful not to cut yourself on the pieces of broken glass Touch screen equipped models Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be sure to block direct sunlight when...

Page 167: ...onnect a display cable not supplied while only an external display is selected as the display output it is hard to operate your VAIO computer because the computer screen is blank To switch the display output to the computer screen press the Fn F7 keys twice then the Enter key The display switch may become unavailable or your VAIO computer may become unstable during video playback Exit the video pl...

Page 168: ...s from the drop down list next to Multiple Displays and OK The setting options vary depending on the number of the connected external displays Note Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain apps may not be compatible with the Multiple Monitors settings Do not change the display settings while using video image apps or playing DVDs as it may cause unsuccessful pla...

Page 169: ...on Wi Fi The security key is assigned to each access point by default Make sure the default security key has been changed to protect data from unauthorized use If you cannot find the default security key refer to the manual that came with your access point If you enter a wrong security key follow these steps to re enter the security key 1 Open the charms Details and select the Settings charm 2 Sel...

Page 170: ...ternet connection services are available You can select from among the services according to your preference for example communication speed or a usage fee For detailed information on a variety of connection services contact Internet Service Providers ISPs Fiber to the Home FTTH Cable modem Digital Subscriber Line DSL Satellite Dial up Related Topic Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connecti...

Page 171: ...cable not supplied Connect one end of a LAN cable to the LAN port on the computer and the other end to your network For information on peripheral devices required for LAN access ask your Internet Service Provider ISP or refer to the manual that came with your modem For information on how to connect your VAIO computer to the network refer to your ISP s instructions or the manual that came with the ...

Page 172: ...nology used Refer to the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer IEEE 802 11a Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n standard IEEE 802 11b g Frequency band 2 4 GHz The IEEE 802 11g standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11n Frequency band 2 4 GHz 5 GHz For models compliant with the IEEE 802 11b...

Page 173: ...the Internet ask your ISP When connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet be sure to use a cable with Network or Ethernet writing on it Do not plug a telephone cable into the LAN port on your VAIO computer If the LAN port is connected to the following networks or telephone lines high electric current to the port may cause damage overheating or fire Any network except 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BAS...

Page 174: ...e the Wi Fi setting under Wireless devices to Off Hint To enable the Wi Fi function turn off Airplane mode and change the Wi Fi setting under Wireless devices to On To disable all wireless functions turn on Airplane mode The WIRELESS indicator light will be turned off The wireless function s whose setting is on will be enabled when you turn off Airplane mode When any wireless function is enabled t...

Page 175: ... Settings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Launching the Web Browser WEB Button WEB Button equipped models By pressing the WEB button you can launch the default web browser Even when your VAIO computer is off pressing the WEB button starts Windows and launches the web browser 2012 Sony Corporation 175 ...

Page 176: ...rate specified in the specification is the theoretical maximum and may not reflect actual data transfer rate Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your VAIO computer The 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi Fi frequency bands are not communicable with one another The data transfer rate of IEEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11n 2 4 GHz may be affected by interference when used with an IEEE 8...

Page 177: ... provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA Related Topic About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications Stopping Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH R F...

Page 178: ...the connection is established Connected appears in the selected wireless access point field If a security key Details entry window appears enter the security key as required and select OK Note that security keys are case sensitive Note On IEEE 802 11a b g n equipped models when only the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi function is enabled your VAIO computer cannot connect to a 5 GHz Wi Fi access point Also when only...

Page 179: ...opic About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Stopping Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications Notes on Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN 2012 Sony Corporation 179 ...

Page 180: ...following these steps 1 Open the charms Details and select the Settings charm 2 Select the network icon 3 Select the desired access point and Disconnect Note Do not disable the Wi Fi function while accessing remote documents files or resources as it may result in data loss Related Topic About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications Notes on Using the Wi Fi R...

Page 181: ...ow these steps Trend Micro 1 Make sure your VAIO computer is connected to the Internet 2 Start Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security Details 3 Follow the on screen instructions McAfee 1 Make sure your VAIO computer is connected to the Internet 2 Start McAfee Internet Security or McAfee Total Protection Details 3 Follow the on screen instructions Kaspersky Internet Security 1 Make sure your VAIO co...

Page 182: ...ayback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Entering Sleep Mode Shutting Down or Restarting You can place your VAIO computer into Sleep mode or shut down restart the computer by following these steps 1 Open the charms Details and select the Settings charm 2 Select Power and Sleep Shut down or Restart 2012 Sony Corporation 182 ...

Page 183: ... Start VAIO Control Center Details and select Hardware 2 Enable disable the setting in Rapid Wake Note With Rapid Wake disabled your working data is not saved on the built in storage device when the computer enters Sleep mode Therefore if the computer is turned off during Sleep mode because for example the battery pack runs out of power or the computer is disconnected from an AC power source the w...

Page 184: ...n or blinks differently according to conditions Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Turns off when charging is completed Blinks in orange along with the green power indicator The battery pack is running out of power Normal mode Blinks fast in orange A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack an unlocked battery pack etc Related Topic Charging the Battery Pack Checking the Bat...

Page 185: ...nding on operating conditions 1 Install the battery pack into your VAIO computer Details 2 Plug your VAIO computer into an AC outlet Details Hint The charging time varies depending on ambient temperature Note that at a low ambient temperature it takes longer time to charge the battery pack Open the desktop Details and select the battery icon such as on battery or plugged in in the desktop notifica...

Page 186: ... 2 3 Plug the cable from the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on your VAIO computer Note Do not plug more than one device into the same AC outlet The shape of the AC adapter varies depending on the model you purchased Make sure that the power plug is firmly plugged into your VAIO computer Hint You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector to help prevent damage to your VAIO computer caus...

Page 187: ...tch 1 to the unlock position 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection 1 on each side of the battery compartment fits into the groove 2 on each side of the battery pack 4 Turn the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch to the LOCK position t...

Page 188: ... tab 2 on the battery pack and lift the battery pack in the direction of the arrow 4 Slide the battery pack away from your VAIO computer Note You will lose all unsaved data if you remove the battery pack while your VAIO computer is on or in Sleep mode and not connected to the AC adapter Be sure to turn off the computer before removing the battery pack Related Topic Charging the Battery Pack Notes ...

Page 189: ...epending on the type and number of connected USB devices If you cannot place the computer into Sleep mode disconnect all USB devices and try again If your VAIO computer enters Sleep mode when Windows or the computer is unstable it may not resume from Sleep mode The following operations are recommended Before placing your VAIO computer into Sleep mode save your files and exit all running apps Shut ...

Page 190: ...adapter supplied with your VAIO computer or with genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction Do not connect the AC adapter to a power conversion device such as a travel power converter It may cause overheating or a malfunction If the AC adapter cable becomes damaged or broken do not use it Notes on turning on your VAIO computer Because your VAIO computer con...

Page 191: ...s Restarting Your VAIO Computer After changing the settings or installing an app on your VAIO computer you may be required to restart the computer 1 Save your data and close all running apps 2 Open the charms Details and select the Settings charm 3 Select Power and Restart Your VAIO computer will restart Related Topic Turning on Your VAIO Computer Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer 2012 Sony Corpora...

Page 192: ...e and Sound and Power Options 3 Select your desired power plan 4 If you want to change the power plan settings select Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the Power Options window By selecting Change advanced power settings you can change the advanced settings Refer to Windows Help and Support for more information on the power plan settings Details Hint The power status ...

Page 193: ...own may cause loss of unsaved data or cause your VAIO computer to malfunction To disconnect your VAIO computer completely from an AC power source turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet To fully shut down your VAIO computer You can fully shut down your VAIO computer by placing the computer into ACPI S5 mode This mode will take more time in the start up process than fast ...

Page 194: ...ton lightly and release it immediately when the power indicator light turns on Do not use your VAIO computer without installing the battery pack as it may cause the computer to malfunction When opening the LCD screen lid do not hold the built in camera as it may cause your VAIO computer to malfunction Built in camera equipped models If you press the Power button with the LCD screen lid closed your...

Page 195: ... press and hold down the Power button for more than four seconds your VAIO computer will turn off automatically Doing this will erase all unsaved data Close the LCD screen lid and leave the computer unused for a few seconds To return to Normal mode 1 Press the Power button Note By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the battery pack is running out of power However d...

Page 196: ...Notes on Using the Power Source Notes on Sleep Mode Extending the Battery Life Changing the Rapid Wake Sleep Mode Settings 2012 Sony Corporation 196 ...

Page 197: ...ayback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts and Controls on the Bottom Describes the features on the bottom of the VAIO computer 1 Air intake vents 2 Battery connector Details 3 Memory module compartment cover Details Related Topic Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on the Sides 2012 Sony Corporation 197 ...

Page 198: ...scribes the features on the front of the VAIO computer such as buttons and indicator lights 1 Built in camera 1 Details 2 Built in camera indicator Details 3 Built in microphone monaural 2 Details 4 LCD screen or touch screen Touch screen equipped models Details 5 Built in speakers stereo 6 Keyboard 7 Touch pad Details 1 The shape of the built in camera depends on the model 2 The location of the b...

Page 199: ...ils 18 Charge indicator Details 19 Memory Stick Duo SD memory card combined slot Memory Stick Duo Details SD memory card Details Memory Stick Duo and an SD memory card cannot be inserted into the slot simultaneously 20 Disc drive indicator 21 Media access indicator Memory Stick Duo Details SD memory card Details 22 WIRELESS indicator Details Related Topic Parts and Controls on the Sides Parts and ...

Page 200: ...p Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts and Controls on the Sides Describes the features on the sides of the VAIO computer such as connection ports 1 DC IN port Details 2 Air exhaust vent 3 Monitor port Details 4 HDMI output port Details 5 LAN port Details 6 USB port Details This USB port supports USB charging Details 7 USB port Details 200 ...

Page 201: ...ils 9 Microphone jack Details 10 USB port 2 Details 11 Optical disc drive Details 12 Manual eject hole 13 Security slot Related Topic Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on the Bottom 2012 Sony Corporation 201 ...

Page 202: ...on starts VAIO Care While the computer is off the ASSIST button starts VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO Care Rescue Mode Recover or maintain your system can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example when Windows does not start Note If the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen is displayed and five minutes pass without any operation your VAIO computer automatically turns off Related Topic K...

Page 203: ... until your VAIO computer cools down The inner parts of your VAIO computer may be hot just after turning off Be careful to avoid burns while handling your VAIO computer in this state 3 Lay a clean cloth on a level flat surface place your VAIO computer on it as illustrated below Remove the screws with a cross slot screwdriver to open the memory module compartment cover The screw locations are indic...

Page 204: ... the slot snap into place to secure the module Do not touch any ICs black components on the memory module 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover and secure it with the screws you removed in step 3 10 Install the battery pack and connect all connection cables and peripherals that you removed in Step 1 and turn on the computer 11 Check that the amount of system memory has correctly changed De...

Page 205: ...BIOS function 1 Connect an external device to your VAIO computer 2 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 3 Select Start from media USB device optical disc The booting process from the external device starts Note Disconnect all devices from your VAIO computer except for the external device from which you intend to boot up Some devices canno...

Page 206: ...er Power cord Battery pack BLUETOOTH R laser mouse supplied with AA batteries 1 2 Keyboard skin 1 1 Not supplied with all models Availability depends on your computer s specifications 2 Refer to the BLUETOOTH mouse manual for detailed information on how to set up the mouse Hint No Recovery Media is included because your VAIO computer can be recovered using data stored in the hard disk drive or SSD...

Page 207: ...Notifications Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Control Center allows you to access system information and to change settings of various kinds of functions such as display and sounds 1 Start VAIO Control Center Details 2 Select your desired item and change the settings Hint Some of the items will not be visible if you sign in as a user without administrative rights 2012 Sony Corporation 207 ...

Page 208: ...ssing the ASSIST button and search for appropriate measures if you have any problem 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on VAIO Care starts Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information Hint Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off starts VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO Care Rescue Mode can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency fo...

Page 209: ...r or other foreign object remains inside it may cause a fire Be sure to remove any foreign objects and attach the memory module compartment cover before turning on your VAIO computer Sony does not guarantee that third party memory modules will work in your VAIO computer For information on third party memory modules consult the respective sales dealers Be sure to turn off your VAIO computer and per...

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Page 211: ... Direct sunlight Magnetic items or sources Heat sources such as residential heating equipment Excessive dust High humidity Poor ventilation Note The area around the air exhaust vent may become extremely hot while your VAIO computer is on Be careful before touching the area Do not place any object near the air exhaust vent that may block the vent Hint Your VAIO computer uses high frequency radio si...

Page 212: ...to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage Hint The same considerations apply when you use an external display Notes on handling your VAIO computer Observe the following to avoid malfunctions and damage to your VAIO computer Place your VAIO computer gently on a flat surface to avoid a mechanical shock Be sure to turn off your VAIO computer before moving the computer Moving the computer that is turne...

Page 213: ...ed to the Internet to download the updates Windows Update Windows Update enables you to make your VAIO computer more stable 1 Open the charms Details and select the Search charm 2 Select Settings and enter Windows in the Search box 3 Select Windows Update from the list and follow the on screen instructions to complete the updates VAIO Update VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates av...

Page 214: ...mportant notices or update programs to keep your VAIO computer up to date Through the Internet VAIO Update automatically detects the update programs that are necessary for enhancing your computer s performance or new software that is available and let you download and install with simple steps 1 Start VAIO Update Details and follow the on screen instructions Hint You can also start VAIO Update fro...

Page 215: ...tem information of your VAIO computer For example after installing a memory module you can view the information to confirm system memory changes 1 Start VAIO Care Desktop Details 2 Select About Your VAIO and System information The system information of your VAIO computer is displayed Related Topic Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Adding and Removing Memory Modules Keeping Your VAIO Comp...

Page 216: ...aches the end of its life If the battery life has become short replace the battery pack with a new one specified by Sony Refer to the help file for more information on battery charge status and capacity decrease 1 Start VAIO Control Center Details and select Power and Battery 2 Select Details in Battery Detailed battery pack information such as charging capacity is displayed Hint Enable the batter...

Page 217: ...ur VAIO computer temporarily you can use Sleep mode To extend the battery life use Sleep mode frequently If you do not intend to use the computer for an extended period of time turn off the computer Resuming the computer from Sleep mode is faster than from booting up the computer Decrease the LCD brightness of the computer screen Details Turn down the volume of the speakers and headphones Details ...

Page 218: ...r without installing the battery pack as it may cause the computer to malfunction About battery discharge After battery charge the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even while not in use If it is left unused for an extended period of time the battery power may be depleted It is recommended that you recharge the battery pack before use About battery life Battery life varies depending ...

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Page 220: ...nd from If there is no check mark next to the icon select it and Set Default 5 Select OK To change the sound rate and bit depth The sound rate and bit depth of the digital audio output signal should be set according to your digital audio device Follow these steps 1 Open Control Panel Details and select Hardware and Sound 2 Select Sound 3 Select the Playback tab 4 Select the HDMI device or OPTICAL ...

Page 221: ...t devices such as speakers or headphones to your VAIO computer 1 Connect external speakers to the headphones jack Details with a speaker cable not supplied Note Turn down the volume of the speakers before turning them on Hint Refer to the manual that came with your speakers or headphones Related Topic Adjusting the Speakers Volume Connecting an External Microphone Microphone jack equipped models C...

Page 222: ...sound output to the HDMI output Details 3 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 4 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 5 Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and the other end to the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer Hint You can adjust t...

Page 223: ...hone cable into the microphone jack Details Note If you connect or disconnect the microphone to from your VAIO computer while running a voice recording app voice recording may fail or the app may exit Connect the microphone and select it as the sound recording device for Windows before starting the app Hint Use a plug in power microphone Refer to the manual that came with your microphone If microp...

Page 224: ...lect Sound 3 Select the Recording tab 4 Double click the microphone icon 5 Select the Levels tab in the Microphone Properties window 6 Move the slider under Microphone right and left to your desired volume level If the microphone volume is still not loud enough even at the maximum volume level move the slider under Microphone Boost right and left to adjust the volume level 7 Select OK Related Topi...

Page 225: ...Fn key 1 Press the F3 key while holding down the Fn key The volume is turned down To increase the volume using the Fn key 1 Press the F4 key while holding down the Fn key The volume is turned up Hint You can press the Fn F2 keys to turn off the speakers and headphones Press the Fn F2 keys once more to turn on the volume You can also press the Fn F3 or Fn F4 keys to turn on the volume Related Topic...

Page 226: ...p from Control Panel 1 Open Control Panel Details and select Hardware and Sound 2 Select Adjust system volume under Sound 3 Move the slider under Device or Applications up and down to your desired volume level When the volume is turned off select Deactivate muting to turn on the volume When the volume is low turn the volume up with the slider Related Topic Adjusting the Speakers Volume Adjusting t...

Page 227: ... 2 Enable the USB Charging setting 3 Connect a USB device to the USB port with the mark printed around it If charging does not start even when you connect a USB device to the USB port that supports USB charging disconnect and connect the device Note With the USB charging settings enabled power consumption when your VAIO computer is off or in Hibernate mode or Sleep mode increases because the compu...

Page 228: ...be sure the USB printer is compatible with your version of Windows Before disconnecting USB speakers from your VAIO computer stop DVD or music playback or turn off the computer If you disconnect the USB speakers during playback it may cause a malfunction For information on how to remove a USB device refer to the manual that came with the device To protect your VAIO computer and or USB devices from...

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Page 230: ...u prevent unwanted anonymous BLUETOOTH devices from accessing your VAIO computer The first time two BLUETOOTH devices communicate a common passcode a password required for authentication should be identified to register both devices Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passcode For details open Windows Help and Support Details and enter BLUETOOTH in the search box Related T...

Page 231: ...use You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 33 feet 10 meters in an open area One BLUETOOTH device can connect with up to seven devices via wireless network to exchange data When a device requires connection to another device it sends out an inquiry to neighboring BLUETOOTH devices If any device responds to the inquiry the two devices can connect with each ot...

Page 232: ...e Depending on the BLUETOOTH device it may take some time for your VAIO computer to find the device If your device does not appear in the list repeat the procedure to ready the device for connection for example pressing the button for connection Depending on the BLUETOOTH device the procedure to establish connection may vary Refer to the manual that came with the device for the procedure Hint For ...

Page 233: ...Related Topic About the BLUETOOTH R Function Stopping BLUETOOTH R Communications Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH R Function About BLUETOOTH R Security 2012 Sony Corporation 233 ...

Page 234: ...ence of walls and materials of such walls Device configuration Apps in use Radio conditions Communications may be cut off depending on radio conditions If your VAIO computer is compliant with BLUETOOTH high speed technology and you intend to use it for high speed communications enable both the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH functions on the computer Large files may occasionally be corrupted during con...

Page 235: ...About BLUETOOTH R Security Notes on Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function 2012 Sony Corporation 235 ...

Page 236: ... steps 1 Open the charms Details and select the Settings charm 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Wireless in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Change the Bluetooth setting under Wireless devices to Off Hint When Airplane mode is Off the WIRELESS indicator light on your VAIO computer stays on Related Topic About the BLUETOOTH R Function Communicating with Anothe...

Page 237: ... external drive into an AC outlet 1 2 Plug one end of a USB cable 3 not supplied into the USB port 2 and the other end to the external drive Details Note Be sure to connect an external drive to a power source with an AC adapter if supplied Hint You may need to install a driver depending on the external drive you use In addition procedures to connect and use an external drive vary depending on the ...

Page 238: ...ast Asia Taiwan South Korea Hong Kong 4 Central America South America Mexico Australia New Zealand 5 North Africa Asia Russia Ukraine Belarus India 6 China 7 Reserved for future use 8 International aircraft international cruise ship international conference hall etc Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the d...

Page 239: ...e sure to keep the disc clean Sony assumes no liability for any problems and damages to discs arising out of adhesive labels affixed to discs Refer to the manual carefully that came with the label app or label paper and use the labels under your responsibility To take proper care of discs For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out as...

Page 240: ... It is located on the front or side of your VAIO computer 2 Insert remove a disc to from your VAIO computer When you insert a disc Hold the bottom of the drive tray with one hand place a disc in the middle of the drive tray and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place If the disc is not properly placed when you close the drive tray it may become unable to open Place the disc with the l...

Page 241: ...tch the display output between the computer screen and an external display Notes on playing recorded discs on other players Some CD players may not be able to play audio CDs created with CD R or CD RW media Some DVD players may not be able to play DVDs created with DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM media Blu ray Disc recorders that support only BD RE Ver 1 0 cannot play BD R o...

Page 242: ...ation on the 3D TV settings and operations 1 Connect your 3D TV to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable not supplied and configure the 3D TV settings Details 2 Press the Fn F7 keys several times to switch the display output to only an external display Details 3 Start the Blu ray Disc playback app 4 Insert Blu ray Disc media into the optical disc drive slot Details Note Be sure to follow the instr...

Page 243: ... The optical disc drive supports playback and or recording of the following media Playback and recording CD R RW 1 DVD R RW DVD R RW DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD RAM 2 3 Playback only CD ROM DVD ROM For Blu ray Disc TM Drive with DVD SuperMulti equipped models The optical disc drive supports playback and or recording of the following media Playback and recording CD R RW 1 DVD R RW...

Page 244: ...ding format data can be written to DVD R single layer or dual layer DVD RW and DVD RAM media Writable media differ depending on the disc burning app you use Refer to the help file included with the app for more information It is recommended that you use Sony branded media DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW BD R or BD RE You cannot write data to DVD RW media 6x writing unless your optical disc dr...

Page 245: ... to update the AACS key You can update the AACS key for the Blu ray Disc recording or playback app installed on your VAIO computer for five years after purchase After that we will inform you about the update on the support website Region settings are required for some contents of DVD and BD ROM Disc media If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region code on the disc pl...

Page 246: ... Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Changing the Button Assignment VAIO Button You can change the current task assigned to the VAIO button Details 1 Press and hold down the VAIO button The settings window appears 2 Change the current task to your desired one You can select a task from the list 3 Select OK 2012 Sony Corporation 246 ...

Page 247: ...ect Mouse and Keyboard 2 Change the keyboard backlight settings in Keyboard Backlight The settings window appears Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Hint You can set the keyboard backlight to automatically turn on and off according to ambient light intensity If you enable this function you can also set a time period to turn off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keybo...

Page 248: ...rease the volume press the Fn F4 keys Fn F5 F6 Press the button repeatedly to adjust the LCD brightness of your computer screen Details To decrease lighting intensity press the Fn F5 keys To increase lighting intensity press the Fn F6 keys Fn F7 Switches the display output to an external display Press the Fn F7 keys several times to select the desired display output destination and then press the ...

Page 249: ...r page Fn Pg Dn Page Down Goes to the next page Fn Home Home Moves the cursor to the top of a line or page For information on shortcut keys combined with the Window key etc refer to Windows Help and Support Details 2012 Sony Corporation 249 ...

Page 250: ...ions Notifications Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Touch screen equipped models You can operate the on screen Touch Keyboard with touch screen operations for text entry 1 Open the desktop Details and select the Touch Keyboard icon in the desktop notification area Hint The on screen Touch Keyboard appears automatically when you touch a text field 2012 Sony Corporation 250 ...

Page 251: ...our VAIO computer is experiencing problems which cannot be solved through troubleshooting If you have formatted the C drive by mistake Which apps should I use to recover or refresh my VAIO computer or create Recovery Media Use the following apps VAIO Care Creating Recovery Media Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Mode Recover or maintain your system Recovering your VAIO computer Resc...

Page 252: ...ot start and you have deleted the recovery area you will need the Recovery Media to perform recovery Create the Recovery Media immediately after the computer is ready for use Related Topic Creating Recovery Media Refreshing Your VAIO Computer Recovering from the Recovery Area Recovering from Recovery Media Notes on Recovery 2012 Sony Corporation 252 ...

Page 253: ... recovery area where the data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery area follow these steps 1 Open the charms Details and select the Search charm 2 Select Apps and enter Computer in the Search box 3 Select Computer 4 Select Computer on the menu bar and Manage 5 Select Disk Management under Storage in the left pane The volume of the recovery area and the total volume...

Page 254: ...e Internet and download and install the latest updates using VAIO Update 2 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on to start VAIO Care Desktop If the User Account Control window appears select Yes The VAIO Care window appears Hint If you are signed in to your VAIO computer as a standard user you may be prompted to enter an administrator name and a password 3 Select Advanced Tools Res...

Page 255: ...han double capacity of media you use Depending on the model you purchased you cannot create the Recovery Media at the time of delivery due to the shortage of the free space even if the optical disc drive supports Blu ray disc or Double Dual Layer DVD media Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care beforehand when you use a USB flash drive as Recovery Media Related Topic About Recovery Recover...

Page 256: ...r VAIO computer during the recovery process Do not stop the recovery process until the process is complete If you have forgotten the password and cannot start the recovery process contact an authorized Sony service support center to reset it A reset fee will be charged Notes on apps Recovering your VAIO computer can restore only the preinstalled apps The app s that has been installed on your own o...

Page 257: ...utton to display the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen and select Start from media USB device optical disc Follow the on screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears 4 Select Troubleshoot then Recovery and maintenance Follow the on screen instructions until the VAIO Care Rescue Mode Recover or maintain your system screen appears Hint If the display language selection window appears sel...

Page 258: ...er is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Recover or maintain your system Follow the on screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears 3 Select Troubleshoot then Recovery and maintenance Follow the on screen instructions until the VAIO Care Rescue Mode Recover or maintain your system screen appears Hint If the display language selection window appears select your d...

Page 259: ...hich data is erased after you refresh the computer Settings retained after you refresh your VAIO computer The following settings will be retained after you refresh your VAIO computer Library settings User accounts local domain Microsoft account and group memberships Domain settings Windows Update settings Start screen and lock screen background Desktop themes International settings Wireless networ...

Page 260: ...About Recovery Recovering from the Recovery Area Recovering from Recovery Media Notes on Recovery 2012 Sony Corporation 260 ...

Page 261: ...te that removing recovery content makes it impossible to use the refresh function 1 Create Recovery Media if you have not yet created it Details 2 Insert the Recovery Media into the optical disc drive or connect a USB flash drive not supplied to the USB port on your VAIO computer while the computer is in Normal mode 3 Turn off your VAIO computer 4 Press the ASSIST button to display the VAIO Care R...

Page 262: ...blem operating your VAIO computer try these suggestions before contacting an authorized Sony service support center or your local Sony dealer directly 1 See other sections in this on screen manual 2 Start VAIO Care Desktop Details and perform necessary operations 3 Visit the VAIO online support website and find necessary information Related Topic Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAI...

Page 263: ... Touch Pad You can disable the tapping function to avoid unintentional clicks caused by a light touch on the touch pad during the keyboard operations 1 Start VAIO Control Center Details and select Mouse and Keyboard 2 Select Details under Touchpad Operations 3 Clear the Enable tap functions check box 4 Select OK Related Topic Using the Touch Pad Enabling Disabling the Touch Pad Enabling Disabling ...

Page 264: ... perform the following operations Scroll Back Forward Zoom in Zoom out Open the app menu Open the charms Switch apps Follow these steps to enable disable the gesture function 1 Start VAIO Control Center Details and select Mouse and Keyboard 2 Select Details under Touchpad Operations 3 Select or clear the Enable multi touch functions check box Select the check box to enable the function or clear it...

Page 265: ... pad on your VAIO computer 1 Press and hold down the Fn key and press the F1 key Each time you press the keys the touch pad is enabled disabled Hint Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointing operations Related Topic Using the Touch Pad Disabling the Tapping Function on the ...

Page 266: ...kly To right click With the pointer on your desired item or object press the right button zone once Alternatively tap on the touch pad with two fingers Depending on the location of the pointer you can display various shortcut menus To drag With the pointer on your desired item or object press the left button zone once and while holding down the zone slide your finger on the touch pad Alternatively...

Page 267: ...of the touch pad and slide the finger left Details To switch apps Put your finger on the left edge of the touch pad and slide the finger right to switch to the running app When more than one app is running repeat this action to switch apps in descending order from the last used app Note The gesture function scroll back forward zoom in zoom out open the app menu open the charms switch apps may not ...

Page 268: ...Enabling Disabling the Touch Pad Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad Enabling Disabling the Gesture Function 2012 Sony Corporation 268 ...

Page 269: ...scue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start BIOS setup Enter a password if it has already been set The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Press the or key to select the Security tab select Set Machine Password or Set User Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key 5 Press the or key to se...

Page 270: ...BIOS setup Enter a password if it has already been set The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Press the or key to select the Security tab select Set Machine Password or Set User Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Enter the password and press the Enter key To change the password enter the current password and a new password The password can be set up to 32 alphanumer...

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Page 272: ... in camera and communication apps The built in camera indicator light is on while the built in camera is in use Hint The apps installed on your VAIO computer vary depending on the computer s configurations 1 Built in camera 2 Built in camera indicator 3 Built in microphone monaural Non touch screen equipped models 4 Built in microphone monaural Touch screen equipped models The shape of the built i...

Page 273: ...uilt in camera as it may cause poor quality images Do not let direct sunlight enter the lens of the built in camera regardless of your VAIO computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction Care and cleaning of the built in camera If the area on and around the built in camera is soiled gently wipe it with a soft cloth such as a lens cleaning cloth Do not rub the area too hard as it ...

Page 274: ...he Windows password Details 1 Open the charms Details and select the Settings charm 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Users in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Select Create a password or Change your password 5 Follow the on screen instructions to enter your password Note Do not forget your password Write down the password and keep it in a secure place Hint Yo...

Page 275: ... more than one partition may have various advantages such as separating the system files from your data files Your VAIO computer has only one partition C drive as the factory default setting If you want to store data in another partition such as D drive change the partition size and create a new partition For more information on how to create partitions see Creating Partitions Details Some models ...

Page 276: ...ntrol Panel Details select System and Security and select Create and format hard disk partitions under Administrative Tools If the User Account Control window appears select Yes Hint If you are signed in to your VAIO computer as a standard user you may be prompted to enter an administrator name and password 2 Right click the C drive and select Shrink Volume 3 Enter the size of the partition to be ...

Page 277: ... lose various data stored on your built in storage device To restore the lost data its backup copy is needed It is strongly recommended that you back up your data regularly If you can start Windows back up and restore your data with the Windows feature To use the feature open Control Panel and select System and Security and File History Related Topic About Types of Backup Backing Up Your Data when...

Page 278: ...system image to optical discs such as Blu ray Disc or DVD disc For details on how to create a system image refer to Windows Help and Support Details Note We will not restore or compensate for any lost or damaged data under any circumstances including failure of your VAIO computer Create Recovery Media soon after purchasing your VAIO computer In the event that you cannot make a backup copy of your ...

Page 279: ...f you select Custom rescue Notes on using VAIO Care Rescue Mode Recover or maintain your system Handle rescued files with care to protect from unauthorized access Disable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature before using VAIO Care Rescue Mode Recover or maintain your system to back up and restore your data However rescued files which are not encrypted on the built in storage device can b...

Page 280: ... or more files and saved in a specified location or renamed depending on the location you select Use VAIO Data Restore Tool to restore the rescued files Details If an external hard disk drive or optical disc drive does not support the USB connection you need to install a driver Related Topic About Backup About Types of Backup Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool Creating a Restore Point...

Page 281: ...ate depending on when the restore point was created Typically restore points are created automatically for example when you install a driver However we recommend that you create a new restore point manually before installing any apps or drivers on your VAIO computer Refer to Windows Help and Support for information on creating a restore point Details Related Topic Restoring Your Data with VAIO Dat...

Page 282: ...ur VAIO computer 3 Press the ASSIST button to display the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen and select Start from media USB device optical disc Follow the on screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears 4 Select Troubleshoot Advanced options and System Restore 5 Select your operating system The System Restore window appears 6 Select Next 7 Select a restore point and Next The confirmati...

Page 283: ...Restore Tool window appears 4 Select Next If the User Account Control window appears select Yes Hint If you are signed in to your VAIO computer as a standard user you may be prompted to enter an administrator name and password 5 Follow the on screen instructions Note To restore copyright protected data such as music files organized by digital media playback apps use a backup tool specified by the ...

Page 284: ...able and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage For the latest information about Memory Stick visit http www sony net memorycard Related Topic Compatible Memory Stick Inserting Removing Memory Stick Formatting Memory S...

Page 285: ...and does not support standard size Memory Stick Before using Memory Stick Micro M2 be sure to insert it into an M2 Duo adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick Duo slot without the adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot Your VAIO computer has been tested and found compatible with any Sony branded Memory Stick of up to 32 GB available as of May 2012 However Mem...

Page 286: ...his could cause a malfunction 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot Hint The Memory Stick slot on your computer also works as an SD memory card slot 2 Carefully slide Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place Details 3 Open Computer Details 4 Right click the Memory Stick icon and select Format The Format Memory Stick window appears 5 Select Restore device defaults The size of the allocation u...

Page 287: ... The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window Details after you insert the card into the slot Note Be careful not to insert an SD memory card in the wrong orientation If you force it into the slot upside down the slot may be damaged Refer to the manual that came with the SD memory card for more information The SD memory card icon will not appear in the Computer window Details until y...

Page 288: ...Related Topic Notes on Using SD Memory Cards 2012 Sony Corporation 288 ...

Page 289: ...e system configuration of your VAIO computer Note The Memory Stick icon will appear in the Computer window Details after you insert Memory Stick into the slot If Memory Stick cannot be inserted easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Be sure to hold Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging...

Page 290: ...re removing Memory Stick Be sure to remove Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Related Topic About Memory Stick Compatible Memory Stick Formatting Memory Stick Notes on Using Memory Stick 2012 Sony Corporation 290 ...

Page 291: ...hen carrying an SD memory card be sure to put it in its case to avoid static electricity Before using an SD memory card with a device other than a computer such as a digital camera or a portable audio format initialize the SD memory card using the device Some devices may not support the file format for computers and show you a message that recommends you to format the SD memory card In this case c...

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Page 293: ...ata may be lost or corrupted if You remove Memory Stick or turn off your VAIO computer while the media access indicator light is on You use Memory Stick at a place where static electricity or electrical noise may disturb the card When carrying Memory Stick be sure to put it in its case to avoid static electricity Before using Memory Stick with a device other than a computer such as a digital camer...

Page 294: ...tor you may not be able to remove it from the slot Keep Memory Stick Micro and M2 Duo adaptors away from children They are harmful if swallowed Related Topic About Memory Stick Compatible Memory Stick Inserting Removing Memory Stick Formatting Memory Stick 2012 Sony Corporation 294 ...

Page 295: ...through the use of computers and office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption For detailed information on the ENERGY STAR Program visit the following websites http www energystar gov USA http www eu energystar org Europe This computer is designed in compliance with the ENERGY STAR standards and delivered ...

Page 296: ...ttings Playback Backup Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About the Software License This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Related Topic Read This First 2012 Sony Corporation 296 ...

Page 297: ...rage device is damaged the data cannot be restored To prevent losing data you should be careful when handling your VAIO computer To avoid damaging your built in storage device Do not subject your VAIO computer to sudden movements Keep your VAIO computer away from magnets Do not place your VAIO computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not turn off the pow...

Page 298: ... depending on external devices or apps in use If your VAIO computer or the AC adapter becomes extraordinarily hot turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter remove the battery pack if it is removable and then contact an authorized Sony service support center Power source Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or this could cause a fire To disconnect the power cord pull it out by holding the...

Page 299: ...s and or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries ArcSoft and the ArcSoft logo are registered trademarks of ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft WebCam Companion is a trademark of ArcSoft Inc AMD the AMD Arrow logo ATI and combinations thereof Radeon AMD Phenom AMD Turion AMD Athlon AMD Virtualization AMD V are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc SD Logo is a trademark SDHC Lo...

Page 300: ...re not specified Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Not all the software listed above may be delivered with your model 2012 Sony Corporation 300 ...

Page 301: ...ipe off the dirt or clean off with a lightly wet cloth and then wipe remaining moisture away with a dry cloth Do not use solvents such as benzine acetone alcohol thinner or commercially available cleaners as these may cause damage to the surface or coating of your VAIO computer Use a blower to blow off debris and dust underneath the keys keycaps Do not remove any keycap from the keyboard Do not us...

Page 302: ...igital audio device connected to the digital output port such as the HDMI output port What should I do if I do not hear sound from speakers or headphones What should I do if I hear microphone feedback from speakers when using my microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work What should I do if sound interruptions occur during video or audio playback 2012 Sony Corporation 302 ...

Page 303: ...if I cannot use the BLUETOOTH R function What should I do if other BLUETOOTH R devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer What should I do if the BLUETOOTH R icon is not displayed in the desktop notification area Why can t I use BLUETOOTH R devices when I switch users Why can t I use the BLUETOOTH R function when I sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard user account Why is my BLUETO...

Page 304: ...pheral Devices CD DVD BD What should I do if I cannot play a disc or dropped frames and or sound interruptions occur during playback What should I do if I cannot remove the disc from the optical disc drive Why can t I write data to a disc Why does it take time to write data to DVD writable media 2012 Sony Corporation 304 ...

Page 305: ... Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Computer Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running on battery power 2012 Sony Corporation 305 ...

Page 306: ...overy Security Peripheral Devices HDMI What should I do if 3D images are not displayed on my 3D TV connected to the HDMI output port when I play Blu ray 3D TM media What should I do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port 2012 Sony Corporation 306 ...

Page 307: ...AIO computer What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point or the Internet What should I do if I cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi Fi R Wireless LAN or their playback is interrupted Why is the data transfer speed slow What should I do if I cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function What should I do if I do not know the SSID or security key for the...

Page 308: ...hooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Microphone What should I do if I hear microphone feedback from speakers when using my microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work 2012 Sony Corporation 308 ...

Page 309: ... Hibernate mode What should I do if my VAIO computer does not turn on the power indicator light does not turn on in green What should I do if my VAIO computer does not turn on or the power button does not work the power indicator light blinks fast What should I do if the power indicator light turns on in green when I press the power button but the screen remains blank Why does a message appear and...

Page 310: ...very Security Peripheral Devices Touch pad How do I avoid unintentional clicks caused by a light touch on the touch pad How do I disable the touch pad What should I do if my VAIO computer screen freezes What should I do if the pointer does not move Why can t I use the touch pad 2012 Sony Corporation 310 ...

Page 311: ...VAIO computer What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point or the Internet What should I do if I cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi Fi R Wireless LAN or their playback is interrupted Why is the data transfer speed slow What should I do if I cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function What should I do if I do not know the SSID or security key for th...

Page 312: ... Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices BIOS What should I do if I forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer 2012 Sony Corporation 312 ...

Page 313: ...hould I do if a message appears indicating that the battery pack is incompatible or has been incorrectly installed after which my VAIO computer enters Hibernate mode Why can t I fully charge my battery pack Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running on battery power 2012 Sony Corporation 313 ...

Page 314: ...es Camera What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions What should I do if captured images flicker Why are captured images poor in quality Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor quality images Why is the video input from the built in camera suspended momentarily 2012 Sony Corporation 314 ...

Page 315: ...if my computer screen goes blank What should I do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port What should I do if no image is displayed on my external display or TV screen What should I do if some items do not fit on the computer screen What should I do if videos are not displayed on the computer screen What should I do if videos are not displayed...

Page 316: ...p Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Keyboard What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with my keyboard What should I do if my VAIO computer screen freezes What should I do if my keyboard configuration is wrong What should I do if the pointer does not move 2012 Sony Corporation 316 ...

Page 317: ...User Guide Back Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Memory card Why can t I write data to a memory card 2012 Sony Corporation 317 ...

Page 318: ...l Devices Password What should I do if I forget the Windows password What should I do if I forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer What should I do if the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows does not start after I enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively 2012 Sony Corporation 318 ...

Page 319: ...ipheral Devices Software Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when I play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder You might be looking for the following topics What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing 2012 Sony Corporation 319 ...

Page 320: ...ty Peripheral Devices USB What should I do if I cannot charge the device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging You might be looking for the following topics What should I do if I cannot print a document What should I do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device 2012 Sony Corporation 320 ...

Page 321: ...hen I play Blu ray 3D TM media What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions What should I do if captured images flicker What should I do if my computer screen goes blank What should I do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port What should I do if no image is displayed on my external display or TV screen Wh...

Page 322: ...p Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Software What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when I play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder 2012 Sony Corporation 322 ...

Page 323: ...if I cannot use the BLUETOOTH R function What should I do if other BLUETOOTH R devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer What should I do if the BLUETOOTH R icon is not displayed in the desktop notification area Why can t I use BLUETOOTH R devices when I switch users Why can t I use the BLUETOOTH R function when I sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard user account Why is my BLUETO...

Page 324: ...VAIO computer What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point or the Internet What should I do if I cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi Fi R Wireless LAN or their playback is interrupted Why is the data transfer speed slow What should I do if I cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function What should I do if I do not know the SSID or security key for th...

Page 325: ...AIO computer What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point or the Internet What should I do if I cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi Fi R Wireless LAN or their playback is interrupted Why is the data transfer speed slow What should I do if I cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function What should I do if I do not know the SSID or security key for the...

Page 326: ...stem to its factory default settings How do I create Recovery Media What should I do if I cannot create Recovery Media What should I do if I cannot recover my VAIO computer from the recovery area What should I do if I cannot start complete the recovery process What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable Windows does not start What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable Windows ...

Page 327: ... Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices BIOS What should I do if I forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer 2012 Sony Corporation 327 ...

Page 328: ...l Devices Password What should I do if I forget the Windows password What should I do if I forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer What should I do if the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows does not start after I enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively 2012 Sony Corporation 328 ...

Page 329: ...ser Guide Back Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Printer What should I do if I cannot print a document 2012 Sony Corporation 329 ...

Page 330: ...ty Peripheral Devices USB What should I do if I cannot print a document What should I do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device You might be looking for the following topics What should I do if I cannot charge the device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging 2012 Sony Corporation 330 ...

Page 331: ... my VAIO computer If you forget the password Details you cannot start your VAIO computer When you forget your user password Enter the machine password to reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen When you forget your machine password The password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged To reset the password contact an authorized Sony service support center 2012 Sony Corporation 331 ...

Page 332: ... What should I do if I do not hear sound from a digital audio device connected to the digital output port such as the HDMI output port To output sound from a digital audio device connected to the digital output port on your VAIO computer you need to change the sound output to the digital audio device Details 2012 Sony Corporation 332 ...

Page 333: ...he volume is turned off select Deactivate muting to turn on the volume When the volume is minimized turn up the volume When connecting external speakers or headphones check the following Make sure external speakers or headphones are properly connected to your VAIO computer Details If external speakers require external power make sure the speakers are securely connected to an AC outlet Make sure ex...

Page 334: ...s What should I do if I hear microphone feedback from speakers when using my microphone Microphone feedback may occur when your microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as speakers Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone 2012 Sony Corporation 334 ...

Page 335: ...ted as a recording device Open Control Panel Details and select Hardware and Sound Select Sound and check if there is a check mark on your desired microphone icon on the Recording tab If not select the icon and Set Default If the icon is not displayed make sure the microphone is properly connected to your VAIO computer If you are using an external microphone use a plug in power microphone 2012 Son...

Page 336: ...pheral Devices What should I do if sound interruptions occur during video or audio playback Sound interruptions may occur when the CPU load is high In this case reduce the CPU load by exiting all running apps other than a playback app or by disabling unnecessary audio effects applied to playback 2012 Sony Corporation 336 ...

Page 337: ...ters due to obstacles between the devices radio wave quality ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls or apps in use In such a case move the computer away from obstructions or closer to the device Check that the BLUETOOTH function of the device you want to communicate with is on and the device is not in the power saving mode Check that the BLUETOOTH function...

Page 338: ...dicator light on your VAIO computer is on When the WIRELESS indicator light is off you cannot use the BLUETOOTH function Make sure the BLUETOOTH function is enabled Open the charms Details and select the Settings charm Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner then select Wireless in the left pane Turn off Airplane mode and change the Bluetooth setting under Wireless devices to On 2012 S...

Page 339: ...our VAIO computer has been properly performed Some BLUETOOTH devices require authentication pairing before establishing connection with another device Perform the authentication process before connecting to such devices Make sure that your VAIO computer allows BLUETOOTH devices to find the computer Select arrow in the desktop notification area Details right click the BLUETOOTH icon and select Open...

Page 340: ...harms Details and select the Settings charm Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner then select Wireless in the left pane Turn off Airplane mode and change the Bluetooth setting under Wireless devices to On Check the BLUETOOTH settings Open Control Panel Details and select Hardware and Sound and Devices and Printers Right click the computer icon and select Bluetooth settings and the Sh...

Page 341: ... Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Why can t I use BLUETOOTH R devices when I switch users If you switch users without signing out from your system BLUETOOTH devices will not work Be sure to sign out before switching users 2012 Sony Corporation 341 ...

Page 342: ...pheral Devices Why can t I use the BLUETOOTH R function when I sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard user account The BLUETOOTH function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your VAIO computer Sign in to the computer as a user with administrative rights 2012 Sony Corporation 342 ...

Page 343: ...H standard employed on the BLUETOOTH device with which you want to communicate is not the same version as the one employed on your VAIO computer the communication speed may become slower If your VAIO computer is compliant with BLUETOOTH high speed technology and the following two conditions are met high speed communications are available However some BLUETOOTH profiles do not support high speed co...

Page 344: ...ia with Content Protection for Recordable Media CPRM you need to install a CPRM pack for the playback app on your VAIO computer To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continually you need to update the AACS key Follow a message displayed on the computer screen to update the AACS key You can update it through the Internet Uninstall the playback or writing app installed on your VAIO computer...

Page 345: ...e optical disc drive The drive eject button may not work depending on your VAIO computer status Exit all running apps and press the drive eject button If the problem persists restart the computer and press the drive eject button again If the problem persists insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive 2012 Sony Corporation 345 ...

Page 346: ...t Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Why can t I write data to a disc DVD R DL DVD R DVD R DL or DVD R media are not rewritable You can write data to such media only once and cannot delete data on the media See Supported Discs for more information Details 2012 Sony Corporation 346 ...

Page 347: ... normal and does not indicate a malfunction so wait until the process is complete Because disc at once mode writes all the data to a disc at one time the optical disc drive writes 1 GB of dummy data to a disc even when the actual data size is less than 1 GB to ensure playback compatibility Some players can play only discs that are created in disc at once mode When you play the created disc on a pl...

Page 348: ...y VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running on battery power While your VAIO computer is running on battery power the CPU clock frequency is reduced for power conserving purposes which causes the computer to run slowly This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction 2012 Sony Corporation 348 ...

Page 349: ...eck if the Blu ray Disc playback app settings are correctly configured If your VAIO computer is connected to your 3D TV through an AV amplifier make sure the AV amplifier supports 3D playback Check the HDMI output resolution settings on your VAIO computer If the resolution is not set to 1920x1080 or 1280x720 images are not displayed in 3D You should also refer to the manual that came with your 3D ...

Page 350: ...n my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port Reconnect the HDMI cable not supplied Details Make sure you are using an HDCP compliant display The copyright protected content is not displayed on a non HDCP compliant display Change the screen resolution of the connected TV or external display Details Images may appear on the screen 2012 Sony Corporation 350 ...

Page 351: ... my VAIO computer If MAC address filtering of your access point is enabled register the MAC address of your VAIO computer in the setup screen of the access point Otherwise the computer cannot connect to the access point Open Command Prompt Details enter ipconfig all and then press the Enter key You can find the physical address MAC address in the Physical Address field under Wireless LAN adapter W...

Page 352: ...cation with a device whose SSID is set to ANY and the SSID of your VAIO computer or the access point is set to ANY When the access point is in stealth mode For more information refer to the manual that came with your access point or consult your Wi Fi service provider Make sure your VAIO computer and access point are connected to one another Details Connection capability is affected by distance ob...

Page 353: ... other devices are communicating via the access point Wait for a while and try again Change the channel setting of your access point By changing the channel interference on your wireless network may be reduced and data transfer speed may improve If access point channel interference occurs data transfer speed may be reduced If your access point interferes with other access points change the access ...

Page 354: ...ect Wireless in the left pane Turn off Airplane mode and change the Wi Fi setting under Wireless devices to On To use the Wi Fi function on your VAIO computer you need to configure the Wi Fi settings Check the Wi Fi settings of the computer Details If a connection utility app supplied with a third party Wi Fi product is installed uninstall it If a connection utility app is installed Windows may fa...

Page 355: ...et Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if I do not know the SSID or security key for the access point You can find the key in the setting screen of your access point Refer to the manual that came with your access point for more information 2012 Sony Corporation 355 ...

Page 356: ...ith a peripheral device or the network Windows does not allow you to turn off the computer In addition some peripheral device drivers for the peripheral devices do not support the feature to force the computer to shut down If the computer screen freezes press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select Shut down in the lower right corner of the computer screen and then select Shut down If your VAIO computer f...

Page 357: ...Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if VAIO Care Rescue Mode starts when I turn on my VAIO computer You may have accidently pressed the ASSIST button rather than the Power button Exit VAIO Care Rescue Mode and locate the Power button on your VAIO computer 2012 Sony Corporation 357 ...

Page 358: ...ecovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if my VAIO computer does not enter Hibernate mode Select Choose what the power button does in the Power Options window Details Select Change settings that are currently unavailable the Hibernate check box and Save changes 2012 Sony Corporation 358 ...

Page 359: ...t about five minutes Then put them back in place and turn on the computer again Before using your VAIO computer for the first time you need to connect the computer to a power source with the AC adapter Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer Make sure t...

Page 360: ...my VAIO computer does not turn on or the power button does not work the power indicator light blinks fast The battery pack may not be installed properly Remove the battery pack and reinstall it properly Details If the problem persists it means the installed battery is not compatible with your VAIO computer Remove the battery pack 2012 Sony Corporation 360 ...

Page 361: ...rom the network if any Press and hold down the Power button for more than four seconds and make sure the power indicator light is off Then turn on your VAIO computer again If the problem persists press and hold down the Power button for more than four seconds and make sure the power indicator light is off Disconnect all cables connected to your VAIO computer such as the AC adapter remove the batte...

Page 362: ...een changed from the factory default settings Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off to display the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen then select Start BIOS setup Press the or key to select the Security tab select Factory Default and then press the Enter key When the confirmation prompt appears press the Enter key and restart the computer If a message appears even after you restart you...

Page 363: ...covery Security Peripheral Devices Why does my VAIO computer automatically turn off When the battery pack is running out of power your VAIO computer automatically enters Hibernate mode and eventually turns off Connect the AC adapter to the computer or charge the battery pack 2012 Sony Corporation 363 ...

Page 364: ...ooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices How do I avoid unintentional clicks caused by a light touch on the touch pad To avoid unintentional operation disable the tapping function Details 2012 Sony Corporation 364 ...

Page 365: ... Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices How do I disable the touch pad Press the Fn F1 keys to disable the touch pad Details Alternatively start VAIO Control Center Details then disable the touch pad 2012 Sony Corporation 365 ...

Page 366: ...y VAIO computer screen freezes Restart your VAIO computer Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select Shut down in the lower right corner of the computer screen and then select Restart If the problem persists press and hold down the Power button for more than four seconds or slide the Power switch to the right for more than four seconds 2012 Sony Corporation 366 ...

Page 367: ...cted depending on the condition of your VAIO computer In such a case wait for a while before moving the pointer again If the pointer still does not move press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select Shut down in the lower right corner of the computer screen and then select Shut down If the problem persists press and hold down the Power button or slide the Power switch to the right for more than four secon...

Page 368: ...overy Security Peripheral Devices Why can t I use the touch pad The touch pad is disabled Press the Fn F1 keys to enable the touch pad Details Alternatively start VAIO Control Center Details then enable the touch pad If a mouse is connected to your VAIO computer disconnect it 2012 Sony Corporation 368 ...

Page 369: ... my VAIO computer enters Hibernate mode This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To solve this problem turn off your VAIO computer remove the battery pack and then reinstall it Details If the problem persists it is likely that the installed battery pack is not compatible with your VAIO computer or has failed Turn off the computer remove the battery pack and then r...

Page 370: ...y charge my battery pack The battery care function is enabled Start VAIO Control Center Details and change the settings in the Power and Battery window If ambient temperature is outside the specified range or the power consumption of your VAIO computer is high when you charge the battery pack the charge current may be reduced 2012 Sony Corporation 370 ...

Page 371: ...s The effect settings on your app may cause dropped frames Refer to the help file included with the app for more information There may be more app running than your VAIO computer can handle Exit the apps that you are not currently using This problem may occur while your VAIO computer is running on the power saving plan which reduces the CPU performance Check the current power plan Details 2012 Son...

Page 372: ...when you use the built in camera under fluorescent lights and is due to a mismatch between the lighting output frequency and the shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the direction of your VAIO computer so that you can adjust the direction of the built in camera Some apps offer adjustable parameters such as brightness or power frequencies to eliminate flicker noise 2012 Sony Corporation 372...

Page 373: ...Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Why are captured images poor in quality Images captured under fluorescent light may contain light reflections A dark portion in captured images may contain noise The area on and around the built in camera is soiled Clean the area Details 2012 Sony Corporation 373 ...

Page 374: ...rectly when another camera app is running Exit the current app before starting another You may not be able to use another camera app that uses the built in camera while using the gesture function The viewfinder may show some noise for example horizontal streaks when you are viewing a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction If the problem persists restart your VAIO co...

Page 375: ...Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Why is the video input from the built in camera suspended momentarily The video input may be suspended momentarily if A shortcut key with the Fn key is used The CPU load increases 2012 Sony Corporation 375 ...

Page 376: ...Peripheral Devices How do I change the LCD brightness Press the Fn F5 or Fn F6 keys to adjust the LCD brightness of your VAIO computer Details To adjust the LCD brightness of the connected external display such as a computer display or a TV use the brightness control on the external display 2012 Sony Corporation 376 ...

Page 377: ...t and then press the Enter key Details If your VAIO computer is running on battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged Details If you wait for a while and the computer screen remains blank follow the procedures below Press and hold down the Power button for more than four seconds check if the power indicator light is off and then turn on your VAIO computer If the ...

Page 378: ... Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if no image is displayed on my external display or TV screen Press the Fn F7 keys several times to select your desired display output and then press the Enter key Details 2012 Sony Corporation 378 ...

Page 379: ...s What should I do if some items do not fit on the computer screen Check that the text size is set to 100 If not some items for example an app menu may not be displayed correctly depending on the apps you are using Refer to Windows Help and Support for more information on how to change the text size Details 2012 Sony Corporation 379 ...

Page 380: ...lay high resolution videos In such a case lower the resolution of the LCD screen Details If you have selected to use an external display using the Fn F7 keys and the external display is disconnected from your VAIO computer the computer screen may be unable to display the video In such a case stop video playback press the Fn F7 keys to select the computer screen as the display output and then press...

Page 381: ... the display output to both the computer screen and an external display change the display output to either of them Some videos may not be displayed smoothly depending on the type or bit rate of videos Lowering the screen resolution may improve video playback performance Details If data access to a memory card is in progress the media access indicator light is on wait until the data access ends an...

Page 382: ... such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder Playing high definition videos requires substantial hardware resources such as CPU GPU or system memory performance on your VAIO computer During the video playback some operations and or functions may become unavailable and sound interruptions dropped frames and playback failure may occur depending on the configuration of the computer ...

Page 383: ...ight is off you can enter the letters and symbols printed on the keys Press the Num Lk key to turn the Num Lock indicator light on or off Details Check if the Caps Lock indicator light is on or off When the indicator light is on characters typed will appear in uppercase or lowercase if you also hold down the Shift key When the indicator light is off characters typed will appear in lowercase or upp...

Page 384: ...at should I do if my keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration refer to Windows Help and Support 2012 Sony Corporation 384 ...

Page 385: ...t Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Why can t I write data to a memory card Some types of memory cards are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from unintentional erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off 2012 Sony Corporation 385 ...

Page 386: ...get the Windows password The Windows password is case sensitive Check your password and enter again Log on using a user account that has system administrator privileges to reset your password If you forget all passwords for system administrator accounts you cannot reset any Windows passwords You need to perform system recovery Details 2012 Sony Corporation 386 ...

Page 387: ...a wrong power on password three times consecutively Press and hold down the Power button for more than four seconds and check if the power indicator light is off Then restart your VAIO computer and enter the correct password The password is case sensitive so be sure to check letters for the current case before you enter the password If you forget the power on password you cannot start your VAIO co...

Page 388: ...y game software does not work or it keeps crashing Check the website of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software On some VAIO computer models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphics performance in such a case is not guaranteed 2012 Sony Corporation 388 ...

Page 389: ... Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if I cannot charge the device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging Make sure that the USB Charging setting is enabled Details 2012 Sony Corporation 389 ...

Page 390: ...tus of your printer is displayed as online or ready Then make sure the printer settings are correctly configured as instructed in the manual that came with the printer Make sure your printer is set to Set as Default Printer Refer to Windows Help and Support for more information Details Make sure your printer is compatible with Windows installed on your VAIO computer Make sure your printer is conne...

Page 391: ...ck if the power cable is connected properly to an AC outlet You may need to install a USB driver for the USB device before connecting the device Refer to the manual that came with the USB device for more information Try using another USB port on your VAIO computer The USB driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device USB hubs may prevent the USB de...

Page 392: ...w can I reinstall the original apps and drivers You can restore the preinstalled apps and drivers using VAIO Care To restore them start VAIO Care Details and then select Advanced Tools Restore and recovery and Reinstall Applications and Drivers Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information 2012 Sony Corporation 392 ...

Page 393: ...twork Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices How can I restore my VAIO computer system to its factory default settings There are two ways to recover your VAIO computer system from Recovery Media Details and from the recovery area Details 2012 Sony Corporation 393 ...

Page 394: ...ack to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network Internet Backup Recovery Security Peripheral Devices How do I create Recovery Media You can create Recovery Media using VAIO Care Details 2012 Sony Corporation 394 ...

Page 395: ...suggestions below Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Update Details Restart your VAIO computer And then try to create Recovery Media again If an AC adapter is supplied with an external optical disc drive plug the AC adapter into a power source Try other reliable media If the problem persists visit the VAIO online support website for further assistance 2012 Sony Corporation 395 ...

Page 396: ...e recovery area Recover your VAIO computer from Recovery Media if you have used apps to modify the recovery area installed a different operating system from the preinstalled one or formatted the built in storage device without using VAIO Care Rescue Mode Recover or maintain your system If the problem persists visit the VAIO online support website for further assistance 2012 Sony Corporation 396 ...

Page 397: ...e discs are not clean clean them and try recovering your VAIO computer again If you cannot recover your VAIO computer from the recovery area restart the computer and recover the computer from the recovery area again or use Recovery Media If you cannot recover your VAIO computer using a USB optical drive or USB flash drive connect the drive to another USB port or to the USB port that is compliant w...

Page 398: ...entify problems on your VAIO computer With the app you can check if the computer hardware a CPU a memory module and a built in storage device needs to be replaced To start VAIO Hardware Diagnostics select Tools and VAIO Hardware Diagnostics in VAIO Care Rescue Mode Recover or maintain your system Follow the instructions in Recovering from the Recovery Area to recover your VAIO computer Details If ...

Page 399: ...your VAIO computer from a system image backup if you have created the backup Refer to Windows Help and Support for more information Details If the problem persists follow the instructions in Refreshing Your VAIO Computer to reinstall the operating system Details If the problem persists after you refresh your VAIO computer follow the instructions in Recovering from the Recovery Area to recover the ...

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