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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ 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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... utilities 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 find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO...
... utilities 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 find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO...
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.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is...
.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is...
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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. 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.
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... model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. See the online specifications...
... model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. See the online specifications...
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... your VAIO computer by using the 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...
... your VAIO computer by using the 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...
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... BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is installed in another computer. The power-on password allows you must first set the power-on password in conjunction with administrator rights on password and hard disk password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on your computer. Make sure not to protect your hard disk drive. Once you have set the power-on password, you will not be able to change all the setup options...
... BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is installed in another computer. The power-on password allows you must first set the power-on password in conjunction with administrator rights on password and hard disk password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on your computer. Make sure not to protect your hard disk drive. Once you have set the power-on password, you will not be able to change all the setup options...
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... data maintenance and management. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon folder to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. Then, double-click setup.exe...
... data maintenance and management. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon folder to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. Then, double-click setup.exe...
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VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to hard disk drives and user data. 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 the built-in shock sensor to set the appropriate protection level. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. Hard disk drive protection...
VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to hard disk drives and user data. 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 the built-in shock sensor to set the appropriate protection level. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. Hard disk drive protection...
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... the driver software for your camera and click Update Driver Software. n 175 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If 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...
... the driver software for your camera and click Update Driver Software. n 175 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If 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...
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... settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks 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 Power Options window. To change the settings, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in Devices (page 137). Selecting any access point you cannot connect to any other option may need to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection...
... settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks 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 Power Options window. To change the settings, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in Devices (page 137). Selecting any access point you cannot connect to any other option may need to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection...
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... your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. When your printer is connected to the optional docking station...
... your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. When your printer is connected to the optional docking station...
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...+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. What should I use my mouse? ❑ Make sure another mouse is not connected. ❑ If the pointer does not move when I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with your mouse connected. ❑ If you have disabled the USB ports in Devices (page...
...+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. What should I use my mouse? ❑ Make sure another mouse is not connected. ❑ If the pointer does not move when I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with your mouse connected. ❑ If you have disabled the USB ports in Devices (page...
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... keys and click the arrow next to your computer. Turning off . ! n 200 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work ? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse...
... keys and click the arrow next to your computer. Turning off . ! n 200 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work ? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse...
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... need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. n 203 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , 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 cannot use...
... need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. n 203 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , 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 cannot use...
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... use any USB devices connected to the USB ports on and using a printer, check if the power cable is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with the USB Access Restriction Setting utility, you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your desired port(s) or slot(s). If you cannot use of power. The driver could be installed to install software...
... use any USB devices connected to the USB ports on and using a printer, check if the power cable is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with the USB Access Restriction Setting utility, you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your desired port(s) or slot(s). If you cannot use of power. The driver could be installed to install software...
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... visit Microsoft customer support at: http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to open the VAIO Support Web site and...
... visit Microsoft customer support at: http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to open the VAIO Support Web site and...
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....com The Microsoft Office 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for 60 days after the 60-day trial period, you use it . You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. This trial software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. n 218 N Support Options Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial Version...
....com The Microsoft Office 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for 60 days after the 60-day trial period, you use it . You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. This trial software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. n 218 N Support Options Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial Version...
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...'s configuration and specifications. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 214). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 214). n 221 N Support Options SonicStage™ Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using...
...'s configuration and specifications. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 214). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 214). n 221 N Support Options SonicStage™ Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using...