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... an External Display ...76 Selecting Display Modes...80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...99 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 107 Using the Power Saving Modes ...109 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...114 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...115 Adding and Removing Memory...116
... an External Display ...76 Selecting Display Modes...80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...99 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 107 Using the Power Saving Modes ...109 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...114 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...115 Adding and Removing Memory...116
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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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software 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, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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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 find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start...
... 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 find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start...
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... computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick SD memory card Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is off. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is...
... computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick SD memory card Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is off. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is...
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... VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. To increase lighting...
... VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. To increase lighting...
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... touch pad. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to scroll vertically. Press the left button twice. Press the right button (4) once. Once launched, select the topic on the touch pad (1) to launch VAIO Control Center. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations...
... touch pad. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to scroll vertically. Press the left button twice. Press the right button (4) once. Once launched, select the topic on the touch pad (1) to launch VAIO Control Center. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 39 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 39 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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..., which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The WIRELESS indicator lights up a connection or network on ad-hoc networks. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
..., which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The WIRELESS indicator lights up a connection or network on ad-hoc networks. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
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... these devices without cables and up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. The WIRELESS indicator lights up to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. See the online specifications...
... these devices without cables and up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. The WIRELESS indicator lights up to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. See the online specifications...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 75) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 76) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 80) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 83) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 87) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 88) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 90) n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 75) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 76) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 80) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 83) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 87) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 88) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 90) n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices
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To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port. Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse is supplied with your USB mouse (3). You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with selected models only. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent...
To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port. Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse is supplied with your USB mouse (3). You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with selected models only. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent...
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... electric current to the network, ask your network. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network (LAN) connector on your computer to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Telephone lines cannot be connected to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Public telephone subscriber line - Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the computer and the...
... electric current to the network, ask your network. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network (LAN) connector on your computer to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Telephone lines cannot be connected to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Public telephone subscriber line - Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the computer and the...
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... for password reset. ✍ If your computer without entering the password. The power-on password: machine password and user password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for depot service for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer from other people. There are two types of the power-on password allows you must first set the password. To set the user password...
... for password reset. ✍ If your computer without entering the password. The power-on password: machine password and user password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for depot service for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer from other people. There are two types of the power-on password allows you must first set the password. To set the user password...
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... 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. The BIOS setup screen 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 press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password...
... 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. The BIOS setup screen 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 press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password...
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... or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. If you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? Why does it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to turn -off . The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑...
... or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. If you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? Why does it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to turn -off . The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑...
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For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 109). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is...
For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 109). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is...
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... may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator is lit on 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 Power Options window. To change the settings, follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status...
... may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator is lit on 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 Power Options window. To change the settings, follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status...
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... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer...
... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer...
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... work , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to the Shut down button and Restart. See Using the Touch Pad (page 31). ❑ 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...
... work , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to the Shut down button and Restart. See Using the Touch Pad (page 31). ❑ 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...
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... without written permission is prohibited. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Sony Electronics Inc. Use of such software is governed by third parties. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of the software may not necessarily be transported...
... without written permission is prohibited. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Sony Electronics Inc. Use of such software is governed by third parties. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of the software may not necessarily be transported...