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... More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web ...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows...
... More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web ...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows...
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... feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display to the proper...
... feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display to the proper...
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 31 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 31 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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...may be different depending on your mood or environment. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. Execute the corresponding tasks that you can customize to suit your computer. Special-function button MODE ...button SETTING button Switch buttons (page 13) Functions Toggles among three modes. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can change the ...you purchased. You can switch the mode to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window.
...may be different depending on your mood or environment. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. Execute the corresponding tasks that you can customize to suit your computer. Special-function button MODE ...button SETTING button Switch buttons (page 13) Functions Toggles among three modes. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can change the ...you purchased. You can switch the mode to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window.
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... Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Video conferences ... included with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled ...
... Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Video conferences ... included with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow ... toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into the slot. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert "Memory Stick" into place. ✍ "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. If...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow ... toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into the slot. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert "Memory Stick" into place. ✍ "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. If...
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...; The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 48 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to reformat the... could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it may change. Be sure to open the Computer window. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. !
...; The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 48 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to reformat the... could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it may change. Be sure to open the Computer window. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. !
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the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - the hardware you want to 4 when: - n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen ...instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in...
the Safely Remove Hardware icon is off. - the hardware you want to 4 when: - n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen ...instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in...
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Do not force the card into the slot. The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction. n 54 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you insert the card into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the Computer window after you are inserting it clicks into place.
Do not force the card into the slot. The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction. n 54 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you insert the card into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the Computer window after you are inserting it clicks into place.
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... computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 65 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. Be...
... computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 65 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. Be...
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...73) If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto Windows. ❑ Power-on Security feature (page 73) If you have registered your user information (user accounts, passwords, etc.)... an encrypted archive to include a file and/or folder for entering information required to access the password-protected web sites. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 68 N Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you can substitute...
...73) If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto Windows. ❑ Power-on Security feature (page 73) If you have registered your user information (user accounts, passwords, etc.)... an encrypted archive to include a file and/or folder for entering information required to access the password-protected web sites. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 68 N Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you can substitute...
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To register a fingerprint 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite, and Control Center. 2 Read an end user license agreement thoroughly and click Accept. 3 Follow the on your computer. ✍ Set the Windows password on -screen instructions. ✍ For detailed information, see the help file. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 70 N Registering a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication function, you must register your fingerprint(s) in your computer before registration. See Adding the Windows Password (page 109) for the detailed instructions.
To register a fingerprint 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite, and Control Center. 2 Read an end user license agreement thoroughly and click Accept. 3 Follow the on your computer. ✍ Set the Windows password on -screen instructions. ✍ For detailed information, see the help file. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 70 N Registering a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication function, you must register your fingerprint(s) in your computer before registration. See Adding the Windows Password (page 109) for the detailed instructions.
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... the registered finger across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log-on , hard disk, and Windows passwords, see the help file included with the Protector Suite. Power-on Security feature If you have registered your fingerprints for your... account, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer for Windows password entry. For detailed information, see Setting the Password (page 100). For setting the power-on screen appears. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 73 N Logging Onto Your System To use the...
... the registered finger across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log-on , hard disk, and Windows passwords, see the help file included with the Protector Suite. Power-on Security feature If you have registered your fingerprints for your... account, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer for Windows password entry. For detailed information, see Setting the Password (page 100). For setting the power-on screen appears. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 73 N Logging Onto Your System To use the...
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For example, if you have an external display connected to the other . This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. You can move the cursor from one display to the monitor port, your computer screen and the external display can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays. Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function n 92 N Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to the other .
For example, if you have an external display connected to the other . This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. You can move the cursor from one display to the monitor port, your computer screen and the external display can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays. Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function n 92 N Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to the other .
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... the computer may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Certain software applications may not work properly. 1 Right-click on each display, do not expand a single window across two displays, or your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to Multiple Displays, select Extend these displays, and then click OK...
... the computer may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Certain software applications may not work properly. 1 Right-click on each display, do not expand a single window across two displays, or your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to Multiple Displays, select Extend these displays, and then click OK...
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... use a USB printer compatible with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use . See the manual that came with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on how to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it...
... use a USB printer compatible with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use . See the manual that came with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on how to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it...
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... set the user password, you will be charged, and your computer may need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer without knowing the password, even if the password-protected built-in storage device is removed from unauthorized... fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 100 N Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer. The power-on ...
... set the user password, you will be charged, and your computer may need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer without knowing the password, even if the password-protected built-in storage device is removed from unauthorized... fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 100 N Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer. The power-on ...
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...In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your user account from other people. Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. For more information on your... computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 109 N Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have set the Windows password in conjunction with other people. ✍ If you have to share a...
...In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your user account from other people. Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. For more information on your... computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 109 N Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have set the Windows password in conjunction with other people. ✍ If you have to share a...
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password Changing/Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Change your password. 5...enter your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter the current password that you want to remove. 6 Click Remove password. n 110 N To remove the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Remove your current password. 6 ...
Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password Changing/Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Change your password. 5...enter your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter the current password that you want to remove. 6 Click Remove password. n 110 N To remove the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Remove your current password. 6 ...
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...and then press the Enter key. If the Advanced tab is not available on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using Intel® VT n 111 N Using Intel® VT Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT) allows you cannot ...select Intel(R) Virtualization Technology, Intel VT is not displayed in the BIOS setup window or you to use hardware virtualization software, contact the ...
...and then press the Enter key. If the Advanced tab is not available on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using Intel® VT n 111 N Using Intel® VT Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT) allows you cannot ...select Intel(R) Virtualization Technology, Intel VT is not displayed in the BIOS setup window or you to use hardware virtualization software, contact the ...