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... Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the ExpressCard Module ...47 Using the Memory Stick ...50 Using the SD Memory Card ...56 Using the Internet...59 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...60 Using the Bluetooth Function ...63
... Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the ExpressCard Module ...47 Using the Memory Stick ...50 Using the SD Memory Card ...56 Using the Internet...59 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...60 Using the Bluetooth Function ...63
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... Monitors Function ...87 Connecting an External Microphone ...89 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...90 Connecting a Printer ...93 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...111 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...119 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes ...130 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...135 Protecting the Hard Disk ...137 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...138 Adding and Removing Memory...
... Monitors Function ...87 Connecting an External Microphone ...89 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...90 Connecting a Printer ...93 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...111 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...119 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes ...130 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...135 Protecting the Hard Disk ...137 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...138 Adding and Removing Memory...
User Guide
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... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the function. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to the original factory settings. Provides...
... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the function. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to the original factory settings. Provides...
User Guide
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... perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control...
... perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control...
User Guide
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Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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... steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your computer is on -screen instructions to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the...
... steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your computer is on -screen instructions to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the...
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... turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To use...
... turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To use...
User Guide
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... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 69) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 77) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 78) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 85) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 87) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 89) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 90) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 93) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 94) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 69) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 77) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 78) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 85) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 87) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 89) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 90) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 93) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 94) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... online specifications to find out whether your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. If a device driver other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to your computer. To connect a TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! The HDMI port is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will...
... online specifications to find out whether your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. If a device driver other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to your computer. To connect a TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! The HDMI port is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will...
User Guide
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... Multiple Monitors function. n 88 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function ! To find out which video controller your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and...
... Multiple Monitors function. n 88 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function ! To find out which video controller your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and...
User Guide
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... Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you set the hard disk password, other users will be able to protect your hard disk drive. The power-on password, you to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected hard disk drive is removed from unauthorized access. Once you have set the power-on password allows you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start...
... Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you set the hard disk password, other users will be able to protect your hard disk drive. The power-on password, you to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected hard disk drive is removed from unauthorized access. Once you have set the power-on password allows you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start...
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... types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without entering the password. Once you cannot start the computer. To set the user password, you must first set the power-on password, you have set the power-on password in conjunction with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is provided for service to reset the password...
... types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without entering the password. Once you cannot start the computer. To set the user password, you must first set the power-on password, you have set the power-on password in conjunction with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is provided for service to reset the password...
User Guide
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... the Enter key. 10 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. 11 Save the recovery password to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on your system needs to access the USB flash memory device when you boot the computer. Follow these steps to change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device. ! If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo...
... the Enter key. 10 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. 11 Save the recovery password to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on your system needs to access the USB flash memory device when you boot the computer. Follow these steps to change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device. ! If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo...
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...% data protection under any circumstances. Hard disk drive protection is designed to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. The VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to minimize possibilities of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. 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...
...% data protection under any circumstances. Hard disk drive protection is designed to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. The VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to minimize possibilities of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. 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...
User Guide
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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 setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 130). To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. n 174 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do...
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 setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 130). To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. n 174 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do...
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... damage. What should I do if I cannot write data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 59). n 188 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive. You may not be connected to selected models only.
... damage. What should I do if I cannot write data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 59). n 188 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive. You may not be connected to selected models only.
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n 189 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 40) to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function.
n 189 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 40) to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function.
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on the support web site. For operating system support, you can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. n 210 N Support Options Sony Support...
... guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on the support web site. For operating system support, you can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. n 210 N Support Options Sony Support...
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... of first use it . n 217 N Support Options Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial Version ! You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of the software; Product activation procedures will be able to the perpetual version. You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. If you want to keep using the software after you...
... of first use it . n 217 N Support Options Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial Version ! You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of the software; Product activation procedures will be able to the perpetual version. You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. If you want to keep using the software after you...