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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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... Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. 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...
... Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. 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...
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Run 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 the answers you will find interesting and useful. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites...
Run 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 the answers you will find interesting and useful. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites...
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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. 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. !
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... software windows may not work with a higher resolution. When your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it is magnified, switching the view to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the external display disables the function and restores...
... software windows may not work with a higher resolution. When your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it is magnified, switching the view to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the external display disables the function and restores...
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... below to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. Check your specifications for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to see which types of optical disc drive installed on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge...
... below to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. Check your specifications for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to see which types of optical disc drive installed on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge...
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... Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up . The Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option 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...
... Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up . The Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option 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...
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... enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under 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 display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access...
... enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under 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 display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access...
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... SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality. For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide, see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other model users Please see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications to...
... SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality. For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide, see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other model users Please see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications to...
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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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... enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer. Locating Ports on the Docking Station Back A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is available as a printer and an external display. B IN USE indicator (page 81) C UNDOCK button (page 81) D DC IN port (page 77) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 101) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 95) G DVI-D port (page 87) H MONITOR (VGA) port...
... enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer. Locating Ports on the Docking Station Back A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is available as a printer and an external display. B IN USE indicator (page 81) C UNDOCK button (page 81) D DC IN port (page 77) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 101) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 95) G DVI-D port (page 87) H MONITOR (VGA) port...
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... set the power-on password in another computer. The user password is provided for password entry when turning on your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Write down your computer: power-on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without knowing the password, even if the hard disk...
... set the power-on password in another computer. The user password is provided for password entry when turning on your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Write down your computer: power-on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without knowing the password, even if the hard disk...
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... then 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 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...
... then 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 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...
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... sure to set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package. The restore process using the backup files may fail if you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. n 148 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. You need to install the package. To install this package...
... sure to set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package. The restore process using the backup files may fail if you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. n 148 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. You need to install the package. To install this package...
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... the configuration of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. This damage may void your model. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Before you upgrade your system. Failure to your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. The number of...
... the configuration of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. This damage may void your model. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Before you upgrade your system. Failure to your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. The number of...
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... can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before the VAIO logo appears due to download. ❑ Make sure...
... can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before the VAIO logo appears due to download. ❑ Make sure...
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... 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 computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager...
... 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 computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager...
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... provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box...
... provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box...
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... not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to your computer. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the Shut down button and Restart. Turning off . !
... not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to your computer. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the Shut down button and Restart. Turning off . !
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n 218 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 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 on the left pane. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click...
n 218 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 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 on the left pane. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click...