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n 170 N Troubleshooting Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum? This is normal. Because the computer's CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes, System Properties may display the CPU's current speed instead of the maximum speed. What should I do if a message appears and Windows does not start when I start my computer? If you enter a wrong password three times consecutively, the Input Onetime Password or System Disabled message appears and Windows does not start. Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off. Wait for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart the computer and enter the correct password. When entering the password, check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off. If any are lit, press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password. What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed. What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password? If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site.

Section	Page
Before Use	6
Documentation	6
Ergonomic Considerations	8
Getting Started	10
Locating Controls and Ports	11
About the Indicator Lights	17
Connecting a Power Source	19
Using the Battery Pack	20
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely	25
Using Your VAIO Computer	26
Using the Keyboard	27
Using the Touch Pad	29
Using Special-function Buttons	30
Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	31
Using the Optical Disc Drive	32
Using PC Cards	42
Using the ExpressCard/34 Media	45
Using the Memory Stick Media	48
Using Other Memory Cards	53
Using the Internet	57
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)	58
Using the Bluetooth Functionality	68
Using Peripheral Devices	75
Connecting a Docking Station	76
Connecting External Speakers	85
Connecting an External Display	86
Selecting Display Modes	90
Using the Multiple Monitors Function	91
Connecting an External Microphone	93
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device	94
Connecting a Printer	97
Connecting an i.LINK Device	98
Connecting to a Network (LAN)	100
Customizing Your VAIO Computer	102
Selecting Performance Modes	103
Setting the Password	104
Using Fingerprint Authentication	114
Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	127
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central	133
Using the Power Saving Modes	134
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management	139
Protecting the Hard Disk	142
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer	143
Adding and Removing Memory	144
Precautions	151
On Handling the LCD Screen	152
On Using the Power Source	153
On Handling Your Computer	154
On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	156
On Handling Floppy Disks	156
On Handling Discs	157
On Using the Battery Pack	158
On Using Headphones	159
On Handling Memory Stick Media	159
On Handling the Hard Disk	160
On Handling the Memory Card Adapter	161
Troubleshooting	162
Computer	164
System Security	173
Battery	175
Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	177
Internet	180
Networking	182
Bluetooth Technology	185
CDs and DVDs	189
Display	194
Printing	196
Microphone	197
Mouse	198
Speakers	199
Touch Pad	200
Keyboard	201
Floppy Disks	202
PC Cards	203
Audio/Video	204
Memory Stick Media	205
Peripherals	206
Docking Station	207
Support Options	208
Sony Support Information	208

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Troubleshooting

Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the

maximum?

This is normal. Because the computer's CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation

purposes, System Properties may display the CPU's current speed instead of the maximum speed.

What should I do if a message appears and Windows does not start when I start my

computer?

If you enter a wrong password three times consecutively, the

Input Onetime Password

System Disabled

message

appears and Windows does not start. Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator

goes off. Wait for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart the computer and enter the correct password. When entering the password,

check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off. If any are lit, press the

Num Lk

key or the

Caps Lock

key

to turn off the indicator before entering the password.

What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing?

❑

Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download.

❑

Make sure you have installed the latest video driver.

❑

On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. The optimal graphic performance in this case is

not guaranteed.

What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password?

If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. A reset fee will be charged.

To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site.