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... to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when data is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Press the Num Lk key to change how you scroll the display. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on .) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is read from...
... to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when data is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Press the Num Lk key to change how you scroll the display. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on .) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is read from...
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.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 30 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.
.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 30 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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...music files and view the image data stored on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. Turns off . n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of the...booklet for selecting the desired software. Turns the volume on or in VAIO Launcher. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information on the software. When the computer is on...
...music files and view the image data stored on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. Turns off . n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of the...booklet for selecting the desired software. Turns the volume on or in VAIO Launcher. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information on the software. When the computer is on...
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Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into the slot until it may change. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory ...Stick media when formatting the media. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. If you select Quick Format in the...
Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into the slot until it may change. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory ...Stick media when formatting the media. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. If you select Quick Format in the...
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The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed. In addition, communications may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference. When ... IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on the same wireless network may be cut off depending on the radio conditions. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of up to 144 Mbps...
The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed. In addition, communications may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference. When ... IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on the same wireless network may be cut off depending on the radio conditions. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of up to 144 Mbps...
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... displayed on your TV. If the display resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower. If you want to display the full image, change the display resolution of your computer is more information on installation and use.
... displayed on your TV. If the display resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower. If you want to display the full image, change the display resolution of your computer is more information on installation and use.
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... display or projector. If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to display the same...
... display or projector. If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to display the same...
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The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode.
The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode.
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Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (page 92) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 99) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 107) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 109) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 114)
Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (page 92) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 99) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 107) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 109) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 114)
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... start the computer. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! Once you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password reset. ✍ If your computer is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well ...to forget the password. The machine password is equipped with the fingerprint sensor and you have set the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for password entry when turning on password: machine password and user password. Once you have...
... start the computer. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! Once you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password reset. ✍ If your computer is provided for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well ...to forget the password. The machine password is equipped with the fingerprint sensor and you have set the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for password entry when turning on password: machine password and user password. Once you have...
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... setup screen appears. The password can be up to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 6 Press the < or , key to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security... the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set...
... setup screen appears. The password can be up to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 6 Press the < or , key to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security... the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set...
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n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and...
n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and...
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n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank ..., and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, ...
n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank ..., and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, ...
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... for more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 99). Write down your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. n 97 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people. ✍ If your computer... Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Create a password for your user account. ! By setting the Windows password, you select your account under Make changes to forget the password.
... for more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 99). Write down your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. n 97 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people. ✍ If your computer... Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Create a password for your user account. ! By setting the Windows password, you select your account under Make changes to forget the password.
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n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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 In the Current password field, enter your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter the current password that you... Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Remove your current password. 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. 7 Click Change password.
n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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 In the Current password field, enter your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter the current password that you... Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Remove your current password. 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. 7 Click Change password.
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... information and to specify preferences for system behavior. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you open VAIO Control Center as a standard user. The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. To use...
... information and to specify preferences for system behavior. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you open VAIO Control Center as a standard user. The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. To use...
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The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Click Illumination LED Setting in Others. 3 Click to make it stay unlit by following these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing the default illumination lamp activity The illumination lamp on your actions or the computer's status. You can change this default activity of your computer illuminates depending on the bottom of the lamp to cancel the Enable the Illumination LED check box. 4 Click OK.
The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Click Illumination LED Setting in Others. 3 Click to make it stay unlit by following these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing the default illumination lamp activity The illumination lamp on your actions or the computer's status. You can change this default activity of your computer illuminates depending on the bottom of the lamp to cancel the Enable the Illumination LED check box. 4 Click OK.
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...under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to Normal mode Press any key. ! You will turn off automatically. To modify this, you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to place the computer... into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To change the Sleep mode settings. If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer will...
...under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to Normal mode Press any key. ! You will turn off automatically. To modify this, you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to place the computer... into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To change the Sleep mode settings. If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer will...
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... mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes...
... mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes...
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...installing optional memory modules. The package protects the module from the computer. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. Failure to do so ...module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can increase the memory by maintaining contact with your computer. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with an unpainted metal ...
...installing optional memory modules. The package protects the module from the computer. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. Failure to do so ...module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can increase the memory by maintaining contact with your computer. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with an unpainted metal ...