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...Docking Station...69 Connecting External Speakers ...77 Connecting an External Display ...78 Selecting Display Modes...85 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...87 Connecting an External Microphone ...89 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...90 Connecting a Printer ...93 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO... Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...111 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...119 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 129 Using the ...
...Docking Station...69 Connecting External Speakers ...77 Connecting an External Display ...78 Selecting Display Modes...85 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...87 Connecting an External Microphone ...89 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...90 Connecting a Printer ...93 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO... Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...111 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...119 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 129 Using the ...
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n5 N Mouse ...197 Speakers ...198 Touch Pad...199 Keyboard...200 Floppy Disks ...201 Audio/Video...202 Memory Stick ...206 Peripherals ...207 Docking Station ...208 Support Options ...209 Sony Support Information ...210 Program Support Information...213 Trademarks ...225
n5 N Mouse ...197 Speakers ...198 Touch Pad...199 Keyboard...200 Floppy Disks ...201 Audio/Video...202 Memory Stick ...206 Peripherals ...207 Docking Station ...208 Support Options ...209 Sony Support Information ...210 Program Support Information...213 Trademarks ...225
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Left n 19 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 22) B Microphone jack (page 89) C Headphones jack (page 77) D Air vent E Monitor port*1 (page 78) F HDMI port*2 (page 78) G i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 94) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) I Security slot *1 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. *2 On selected models only.
Left n 19 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 22) B Microphone jack (page 89) C Headphones jack (page 77) D Air vent E Monitor port*1 (page 78) F HDMI port*2 (page 78) G i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 94) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) I Security slot *1 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. *2 On selected models only.
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Bottom n 20 N Getting Started A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 71) C Memory module compartment cover (page 139)
Bottom n 20 N Getting Started A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 71) C Memory module compartment cover (page 139)
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... computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of shutting down and resuming...
... computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of shutting down and resuming...
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Do not use circular discs. If the region code for your residence area is different from the docking station (optional) while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on your computer. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum ...-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the world. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in which region and on what type of player you can play this may...
Do not use circular discs. If the region code for your residence area is different from the docking station (optional) while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on your computer. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum ...-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the world. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in which region and on what type of player you can play this may...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 69) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 77) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 78) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 85) ❑ Using the Multiple ...
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 69) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 77) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 78) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 85) ❑ Using the Multiple ...
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A docking station is not supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory. n 69 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer and is available as a printer and an external display.
A docking station is not supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory. n 69 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer and is available as a printer and an external display.
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... the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station. speeds. *2 Available on models with your computer and the DVI-D port or the MONITOR port on the docking station is powered. Locating Ports on the Docking Station n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices... A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is not possible. B IN USE indicator (page 74) C UNDOCK button (page 74...
... the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station. speeds. *2 Available on models with your computer and the DVI-D port or the MONITOR port on the docking station is powered. Locating Ports on the Docking Station n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices... A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is not possible. B IN USE indicator (page 74) C UNDOCK button (page 74...
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...move your computer to the Docking Station ! This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). n 71 N ...Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the AC adapter...
...move your computer to the Docking Station ! This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). n 71 N ...Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the AC adapter...
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4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the docking station. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer with the guides on the bottom of the computer.
4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the docking station. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer with the guides on the bottom of the computer.
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... video playback software before disconnecting your computer off the docking station. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator light is lit. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station during video playback. Use of the computer while on the docking station may result in loss of the computer. Be sure...
... video playback software before disconnecting your computer off the docking station. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator light is lit. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station during video playback. Use of the computer while on the docking station may result in loss of the computer. Be sure...
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... have placed your computer back in a power saving mode brings the computer to take your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator light (2) turns off the docking station. n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ If the IN USE indicator is in Normal mode, be sure to...
... have placed your computer back in a power saving mode brings the computer to take your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator light (2) turns off the docking station. n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ If the IN USE indicator is in Normal mode, be sure to...
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... open, dust may get inside and damage the computer. ✍ To disconnect the docking station completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from the docking station. Then lift the computer off the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ! If the cover is extremely...
... open, dust may get inside and damage the computer. ✍ To disconnect the docking station completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from the docking station. Then lift the computer off the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ! If the cover is extremely...
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... the display's power cord (1) into your external display after connecting all other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to the docking station. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an ... connect a computer display (monitor) either directly to your computer or via the optional docking station. The monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is available only on the docking station. To connect a computer display ! For example, you can use the computer with ...
... the display's power cord (1) into your external display after connecting all other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to the docking station. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an ... connect a computer display (monitor) either directly to your computer or via the optional docking station. The monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is available only on the docking station. To connect a computer display ! For example, you can use the computer with ...
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...-quality contents. Note that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). If your computer, if equipped, or the DVI-D port on the docking station to play or view any copyright protected contents. ✍ DVI-D stands for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you will not be able to... end to the HDMI port (5) on the computer, if equipped, or plug the display cable(2) (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on the docking station. 4 If the external computer display is a type of DVI port that you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to the HDMI port on your...
...-quality contents. Note that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). If your computer, if equipped, or the DVI-D port on the docking station to play or view any copyright protected contents. ✍ DVI-D stands for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you will not be able to... end to the HDMI port (5) on the computer, if equipped, or plug the display cable(2) (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on the docking station. 4 If the external computer display is a type of DVI port that you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to the HDMI port on your...
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... your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone... jack (7) m on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. 1 Plug the power cord of your computer or via the optional docking station. To connect a multimedia computer display !
... your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone... jack (7) m on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. 1 Plug the power cord of your computer or via the optional docking station. To connect a multimedia computer display !
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... is attached to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port... and jack on the projector (6). n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) either directly to the docking station. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer or via the optional...
... is attached to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port... and jack on the projector (6). n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) either directly to the docking station. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer or via the optional...
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...-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your external display or projector. Before turning on -screen instructions to the docking station.
...-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your external display or projector. Before turning on -screen instructions to the docking station.
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..., you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. The monitor port on -screen instructions to the docking station. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your model includes, see...
..., you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. The monitor port on -screen instructions to the docking station. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your model includes, see...