Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation . Welcome mat — Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. . Safety Information — Contains safety guidelines

3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk Password, and then press the Enter key. The password entry screen appears. 4 Select Enter Master and User Password and press the Enter key. 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key, leaving everything else blank. 6 Press the Enter key when the success message appears. 7 Press the Esc key. 8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then

Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation . Welcome mat — Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. . Safety Information — Contains safety guidelines and owner information. 77n N Before Use Non-printed Documentation . User Guide (this manual) — Conta

System Security (page 115) . Battery (page 117) . Internet (page 119) . Networking (page 121) . Optical Discs (page 124) . Display (page 129) . Printing (page 131) . Microphone (page 132) . Mouse (page 133) . Speakers (page 134) . Touch Pad (page 135) . Keyboard (page 136) . Floppy Disks (page 137) . Audio/Video (page 138) . Memory Stick Media (page 139) . Peripherals (page 140) 108108nN Troubleshooting Computer What should I do if my computer does not start? . Make sure your computer is securel

. Never touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors. . Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the CD burning software. . Never put stickers on discs. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. . Connect and use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. . Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on a

The message Save configuration changes and exit now? appears. 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key. Your computer restarts and you will hear the startup sound at the specified volume level. . You can also show/hide the VAIO animation logo at startup. On the screen that is displayed after step 2 above, select VAIO Animation Logo or Show VAIO Animation Logo and press the Enter key to proceed with the setting. Hiding the VAIO animation logo will also turn off the startup sound. 143143nN Troubleshoo