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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide -
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide -
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n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18...
n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18...
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n 13 N Getting Started A Power indicator (page 18) B Battery indicator (page 18) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) E Bluetooth indicator (page 18) F S1/S2 buttons (page 32) G STAMINA mode indicator (page 18) H Performance selector switch (page 102) I SPEED mode indicator (page 18) J WIRELESS switch (page 60) K Num lock indicator (page 18) L Caps lock indicator (page 18) M Scroll lock indicator (page 18) N Power button
n 13 N Getting Started A Power indicator (page 18) B Battery indicator (page 18) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) E Bluetooth indicator (page 18) F S1/S2 buttons (page 32) G STAMINA mode indicator (page 18) H Performance selector switch (page 102) I SPEED mode indicator (page 18) J WIRELESS switch (page 60) K Num lock indicator (page 18) L Caps lock indicator (page 18) M Scroll lock indicator (page 18) N Power button
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... power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when data is read from or written to provide faster performance. Press the Num Lk key to change how you scroll the display...
... power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when data is read from or written to provide faster performance. Press the Num Lk key to change how you scroll the display...
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Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 129). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off.
Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 129). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off.
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...the fingerprint authentication functionality, you cannot start your computer. Write down your computer without knowing the password, even if the password-protected hard disk drive is provided for the standard users to allow for the data stored on the computer to change all the setup options in another computer... the computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password allows you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to set the power-on your computer: power-on password: machine password and user password. Once you have set two ...
...the fingerprint authentication functionality, you cannot start your computer. Write down your computer without knowing the password, even if the password-protected hard disk drive is provided for the standard users to allow for the data stored on the computer to change all the setup options in another computer... the computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password allows you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to set the power-on your computer: power-on password: machine password and user password. Once you have set two ...
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... with the power-on password (if set), after the VAIO logo appears. ! n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your computer with the master password. You cannot start your hard disk drive. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 112...
... with the power-on password (if set), after the VAIO logo appears. ! n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your computer with the master password. You cannot start your hard disk drive. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 112...
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... as well. ❑ Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on your hard disk drive. You will be lost. Sony assumes no liabilities for the detailed procedure. Sony assumes no liabilities for repair. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑ The fingerprint authentication technology does not ensure complete...
... as well. ❑ Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on your hard disk drive. You will be lost. Sony assumes no liabilities for the detailed procedure. Sony assumes no liabilities for repair. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑ The fingerprint authentication technology does not ensure complete...
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... 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 Security tab. 4 Press the m key to a third person, it to select...page 120). For instructions on the fingerprint sensor is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after your hard disk drive. n 119 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature, using fingerprint authentication with the TPM, click Start, point...
... 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 Security tab. 4 Press the m key to a third person, it to select...page 120). For instructions on the fingerprint sensor is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after your hard disk drive. n 119 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature, using fingerprint authentication with the TPM, click Start, point...
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... are no liabilities for any TPM-protected data. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM...a few TPM passwords on your data and hardware. Sony assumes no problems with the TPM, you will not be able to restore the data on the hard disk drive before sending your use the backup copies of the... the TPM configuration. ❑ Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the hard disk drive using the backup copies of the functions. ❑ After you have installed the Infineon TPM Professional Package,...
... are no liabilities for any TPM-protected data. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM...a few TPM passwords on your data and hardware. Sony assumes no problems with the TPM, you will not be able to restore the data on the hard disk drive before sending your use the backup copies of the... the TPM configuration. ❑ Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the hard disk drive using the backup copies of the functions. ❑ After you have installed the Infineon TPM Professional Package,...
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Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes... and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 129 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes... and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 129 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
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... runs down and resuming. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate...
... runs down and resuming. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate...
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... one of the built-in shock sensor to Hibernate or Standby mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to set the appropriate protection level. It...
... one of the built-in shock sensor to Hibernate or Standby mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to set the appropriate protection level. It...
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...cannot be restored. However, it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. n 156 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a place subject to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be ...careful when handling your computer in a short time. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer...
...cannot be restored. However, it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. n 156 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a place subject to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be ...careful when handling your computer in a short time. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer...
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... appears. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. How do if I check the volume of the... displayed in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. n 166 N Troubleshooting What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you need to the computer? To check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, and select Manage....
... appears. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. How do if I check the volume of the... displayed in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. n 166 N Troubleshooting What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you need to the computer? To check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, and select Manage....
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.... Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. If it in once again. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark... of Sony Corporation used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to your computer or camcorder. n 196 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What ...
.... Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. If it in once again. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark... of Sony Corporation used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to your computer or camcorder. n 196 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What ...
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... data and confirm that cannot be checked out to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Sony is off. Before you want to keep. 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your hard disk drive to reformat your Memory Stick media. You may need to save music files onto my Memory...
... data and confirm that cannot be checked out to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Sony is off. Before you want to keep. 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your hard disk drive to reformat your Memory Stick media. You may need to save music files onto my Memory...
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...where to go for the corresponding solutions online. 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 -screen help guides. You can visit...capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches ...
...where to go for the corresponding solutions online. 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 -screen help guides. You can visit...capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches ...
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... provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your hard disk drive against shock hazards. VAIO® HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc. n 212 N Support Options VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 204). For contacts...
... provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your hard disk drive against shock hazards. VAIO® HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc. n 212 N Support Options VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 204). For contacts...