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... 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 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...122 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes ...130 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...135 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...137 Protecting the Hard Disk ...140 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...141 Adding and Removing Memory...
... 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 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...122 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes ...130 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...135 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...137 Protecting the Hard Disk ...140 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...141 Adding and Removing Memory...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you how to access and provides a single location...
... useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you how to access and provides a single location...
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... disc media is placed into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to type letters in use . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. n 21 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is on . Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in use . When the indicator is off when the computer is not in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. Press the Num Lk key to a memory card...
... disc media is placed into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to type letters in use . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. n 21 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is on . Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in use . When the indicator is off when the computer is not in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. Press the Num Lk key to a memory card...
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...+F4. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
...+F4. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is lit. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices...
... N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is lit. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices...
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... various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 76) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 85) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 90) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 91) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 94) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 97) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 98) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 100) n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices
... various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 76) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 85) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 90) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 91) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 94) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 97) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 98) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 100) n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... depot service for password reset. ✍ If you have set the hard disk password, other people. The power-on password allows you to protect your hard disk drive. The machine password is installed in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Make sure not to forget the password. There are two types of passwords to protect your computer: power-on password and hard disk password...
... depot service for password reset. ✍ If you have set the hard disk password, other people. The power-on password allows you to protect your hard disk drive. The machine password is installed in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Make sure not to forget the password. There are two types of passwords to protect your computer: power-on password and hard disk password...
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... not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. The maintenance and management of your own risk. n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read...
... not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. The maintenance and management of your own risk. n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read...
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... hard disk drives and user data. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk Your computer has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of damage to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. Hard disk drive...
... hard disk drives and user data. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk Your computer has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of damage to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. Hard disk drive...
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... software application. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 130). If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices...
... software application. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 130). If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices...
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... the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the BIOS setup screen, you cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is selected for On battery and Plugged in. ❑ If you have disabled the wireless LAN functionality in the Power Options window. Selecting any access point you may result...
... the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the BIOS setup screen, you cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is selected for On battery and Plugged in. ❑ If you have disabled the wireless LAN functionality in the Power Options window. Selecting any access point you may result...
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..., and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the...
..., and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the...
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... hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. To enable the ports, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in the BIOS setup screen, you have disabled the USB ports in Devices (page 137). ❑ If the use the mouse connected to...
... hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. To enable the ports, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in the BIOS setup screen, you have disabled the USB ports in Devices (page 137). ❑ If the use the mouse connected to...
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Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to...
Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to...
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You may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. ❑ If you have disabled the PC Card slot in the BIOS setup screen, you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click...
You may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. ❑ If you have disabled the PC Card slot in the BIOS setup screen, you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click...
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... power cable is charged. If you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is connected properly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using its own power supply. We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. ❑ If you have been disabled in the BIOS setup screen: ❑ USB ports ❑ PC Card slot ❑ i.LINK port Follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in Devices...
... power cable is charged. If you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is connected properly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using its own power supply. We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. ❑ If you have been disabled in the BIOS setup screen: ❑ USB ports ❑ PC Card slot ❑ i.LINK port Follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in Devices...
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.... ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com Product activation procedures will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. activation requires Internet access. This trial software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. The Microsoft Office 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for 60 days after...
.... ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com Product activation procedures will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. activation requires Internet access. This trial software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. The Microsoft Office 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for 60 days after...
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.... Reproduction in whole or in part without notice and may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of your Sony Service Center. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or...
.... Reproduction in whole or in part without notice and may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of your Sony Service Center. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or...