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... media in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is on .) When the indicator is off the indicator. Press it a second time to activate the...
... media in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is on .) When the indicator is off the indicator. Press it a second time to activate the...
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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. To decrease lighting ...
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. To decrease lighting ...
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... with the built-in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of the computer. When the computer is off or in VAIO Launcher. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track .... Turns the volume on WebCam Companion 2, see the help you immediately to display the setup window. For more information. You can change the default software options in Hibernate mode. Special-function button AV MODE button Functions When the computer is on or in Sleep mode: Launches...
... with the built-in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of the computer. When the computer is off or in VAIO Launcher. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track .... Turns the volume on WebCam Companion 2, see the help you immediately to display the setup window. For more information. You can change the default software options in Hibernate mode. Special-function button AV MODE button Functions When the computer is on or in Sleep mode: Launches...
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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. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Before formatting ... media, make sure that is ready for use. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it may change. It may take time to use the device that it clicks into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Be...
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. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Before formatting ... media, make sure that is ready for use. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it may change. It may take time to use the device that it clicks into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Be...
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...the radio conditions, and the software in use the same bandwidth are different. The IEEE 802.11a standard is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the radio conditions. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by other various devices. When the communication speed is a wireless LAN ...point settings and so on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also used by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz ...
...the radio conditions, and the software in use the same bandwidth are different. The IEEE 802.11a standard is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the radio conditions. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by other various devices. When the communication speed is a wireless LAN ...point settings and so on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also used by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz ...
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... external input. 5 Set up the TV configuration system. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV. If you want to display the full image, change the display resolution of the TV to your computer.
... external input. 5 Set up the TV configuration system. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV. If you want to display the full image, change the display resolution of the TV to your computer.
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... your external display or projector. To select a display 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the 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 your computer, turn...
... your external display or projector. To select a display 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the 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 your computer, turn...
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n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the 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.
n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the 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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n 89 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 90) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 97) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 106) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 111) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
n 89 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 90) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 97) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 106) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 111) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
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...authentication functionality, you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. To set the power-on password allows you can substitute fingerprint authentication for changing some of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password: machine password and ...with administrator rights on your computer. If you have set the password, you must first set the password. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. Once you have set the ...
...authentication functionality, you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. To set the power-on password allows you can substitute fingerprint authentication for changing some of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password: machine password and ...with administrator rights on your computer. If you have set the password, you must first set the password. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. Once you have set the ...
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Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 6 Press the < or , key to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces)... BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add 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...
Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 6 Press the < or , key to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces)... BIOS setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add 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...
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... the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 93 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 press ...
... the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 93 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 press ...
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... once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. 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, and... then press the Enter key. n 94 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...
... once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. 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, and... then press the Enter key. n 94 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...
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... Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to forget the password. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. For more information on your computer....Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for password entry when turning on the Windows password. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with the fingerprint authentication functionality...
... Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to forget the password. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. For more information on your computer....Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for password entry when turning on the Windows password. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with the fingerprint authentication functionality...
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n 96 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 96 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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.... 3 Click to specify preferences for system behavior. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Select the desired control item and change this default activity of your computer illuminates depending on VAIO Control Center. Some of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see...
.... 3 Click to specify preferences for system behavior. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Select the desired control item and change this default activity of your computer illuminates depending on VAIO Control Center. Some of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see...
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...108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. If the computer... hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will lose all unsaved data. You will enter Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. If you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on your computer will turn off automatically.
...108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. If the computer... hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will lose all unsaved data. You will enter Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. If you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on your computer will turn off automatically.
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...go to the Windows Power Options Properties. Change the settings for example, AC power. With this icon to display the window that time, for each item. 4 Click OK. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the Sleep 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. Click this software application...
...go to the Windows Power Options Properties. Change the settings for example, AC power. With this icon to display the window that time, for each item. 4 Click OK. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the Sleep 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. Click this software application...
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... ❑ The procedures described in the upper slot. If such a station is not available, do not handle materials that are ready to change the module. Install the memory module only at the time of memory, remove the memory module from the upper slot first, and then insert ... slots in a carpeted area, and do not work in the memory module compartment. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. The package protects the module from the computer. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system...
... ❑ The procedures described in the upper slot. If such a station is not available, do not handle materials that are ready to change the module. Install the memory module only at the time of memory, remove the memory module from the upper slot first, and then insert ... slots in a carpeted area, and do not work in the memory module compartment. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. The package protects the module from the computer. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system...
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Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer