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... an External Microphone ...94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Selecting Performance Modes ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...116 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...142 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...149 Using the Power Saving Modes ...150 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...155 Protecting the Hard Disk ...158 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...159 Adding and Removing Memory...160
... an External Microphone ...94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Selecting Performance Modes ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...116 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...142 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...149 Using the Power Saving Modes ...150 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...155 Protecting the Hard Disk ...158 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...159 Adding and Removing Memory...160
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...-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in...
...-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in...
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... utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, 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 interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on-screen User Guide...
... utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, 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 interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on-screen User Guide...
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Please note that the illustrations in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 29) G Touch pad (page 31) H Fingerprint sensor* (page 116) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)* D LCD screen (page 168) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model.
Please note that the illustrations in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 29) G Touch pad (page 31) H Fingerprint sensor* (page 116) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)* D LCD screen (page 168) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model.
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..., as it is turned off. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the hard disk and the system power is implemented by changing the resolution. This key combination may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. Provides...
..., as it is turned off. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the hard disk and the system power is implemented by changing the resolution. This key combination may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. Provides...
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... CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Use the table below to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. DVD-ROM P P P P P P P P P P P - *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for the type of media your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge...
... CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Use the table below to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. DVD-ROM P P P P P P P P P P P - *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for the type of media your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge...
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... left pane. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You...
... left pane. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You...
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... Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to 64 alphanumeric characters long. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . On models that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality...
... Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to 64 alphanumeric characters long. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . On models that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality...
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... in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN model users Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window...
... in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN model users Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window...
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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 85) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 86) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 90) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 92) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 94) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 95) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 98) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 99) ❑ 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 85) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 86) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 90) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 92) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 94) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 95) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 98) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 99) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... 87) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 95) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. ! this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Locating Ports on the Docking Station Back A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is powered. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer and is available as a printer and an external display.
... 87) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 95) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. ! this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Locating Ports on the Docking Station Back A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is powered. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer and is available as a printer and an external display.
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... password after the VAIO logo appears to start your hard disk. The user password is provided to protect your computer. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set the power-on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen...
... password after the VAIO logo appears to start your hard disk. The user password is provided to protect your computer. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set the power-on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen...
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... 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 once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 109 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...
... 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 once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 109 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...
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.... The maintenance and management of your own risk. Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to initiate the automatic backup operations. You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from the menu. 2 Click the Backup tab and Configure. 3 Specify the settings, such as the time to install the package. The restore process using the backup files...
.... The maintenance and management of your own risk. Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to initiate the automatic backup operations. You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from the menu. 2 Click the Backup tab and Configure. 3 Specify the settings, such as the time to install the package. The restore process using the backup files...
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...) can damage memory modules and other components. Before you can damage electronic components. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. This damage may cause damage to your system. Before touching a memory module, ensure the...
...) can damage memory modules and other components. Before you can damage electronic components. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. This damage may cause damage to your system. Before touching a memory module, ensure the...
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... is enabled, it may take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off...
... is enabled, it may take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off...
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... one software application. n 194 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 camera and click Update Driver Software. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double...
... one software application. n 194 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 camera and click Update Driver Software. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double...
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... the Windows operating system installed on your printer. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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...
... the Windows operating system installed on your printer. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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...
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Turning off . ! 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 do if the touch pad does not work , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to...
Turning off . ! 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 do if the touch pad does not work , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to...
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... using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. See Inserting a PC Card (page 44) for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed...
... using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. See Inserting a PC Card (page 44) for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed...