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... Multiple Monitors Function ...90 Connecting an External Microphone ...92 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...93 Connecting a Printer ...96 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...97 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...99 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...101 Selecting Performance Modes ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...112 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...120 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...127 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...128 Using the Power Saving Modes ...129 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...134 Protecting the Hard Disk...
... Multiple Monitors Function ...90 Connecting an External Microphone ...92 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...93 Connecting a Printer ...96 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...97 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...99 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...101 Selecting Performance Modes ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...112 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...120 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...127 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...128 Using the Power Saving Modes ...129 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...134 Protecting the Hard Disk...
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... Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. User Guide is provided in the PDF format, which you can...
... Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. User Guide is provided in the PDF format, which you can...
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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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.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 29 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. Adjusts the volume level...
.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 29 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. Adjusts the volume level...
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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 35 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 35 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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... your system's hardware configuration. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready...disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy, right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to CD. 8 Follow the instructions...
... your system's hardware configuration. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready...disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy, right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to CD. 8 Follow the instructions...
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... VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer is delivered with the memory card adapter for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is not supported. As for the ExpressCard slot to support the following memory cards besides the ExpressCard module: ❑ Standard-size Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ xD-Picture Card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support...
... VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer is delivered with the memory card adapter for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is not supported. As for the ExpressCard slot to support the following memory cards besides the ExpressCard module: ❑ Standard-size Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ xD-Picture Card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support...
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... IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS switch. button. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on ad-hoc networks. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless network properties window appears. 9 Follow the on the...
... IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS switch. button. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on ad-hoc networks. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless network properties window appears. 9 Follow the on the...
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.... 4 Click Start and then Control Panel. 5 Click Network and Internet Connections. 6 Click Network Connections. 7 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. Select your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 8 Follow the on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE...
.... 4 Click Start and then Control Panel. 5 Click Network and Internet Connections. 6 Click Network Connections. 7 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. Select your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 8 Follow the on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE...
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... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 84) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 88) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 92) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 96) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 97) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 84) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 88) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 92) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 96) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 97) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... your computer and is powered. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer. B IN USE indicator (page 79) C UNDOCK button (page 79) D DC IN port (page 76) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 99) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 93) G DVI-D port (page 85) H MONITOR (VGA) port (page 85) * Support high-/full-/low- Locating Ports on the Docking...
... your computer and is powered. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer. B IN USE indicator (page 79) C UNDOCK button (page 79) D DC IN port (page 76) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 99) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 93) G DVI-D port (page 85) H MONITOR (VGA) port (page 85) * Support high-/full-/low- Locating Ports on the Docking...
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... optional docking station, you need to select which network (Ethernet) port to use. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on -screen instructions. n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings...
... optional docking station, you need to select which network (Ethernet) port to use. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on -screen instructions. n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings...
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... machine password. ! To set the power-on password in conjunction with administrator rights on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. If you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for password reset. ✍ If you have set the user password, you to protect your computer without knowing the password, even if the password-protected hard disk drive is removed...
... machine password. ! To set the power-on password in conjunction with administrator rights on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. If you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for password reset. ✍ If you have set the user password, you to protect your computer without knowing the password, even if the password-protected hard disk drive is removed...
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... the Windows password 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the User Accounts icon. 3 Click your user account under or pick an account to change. 4 Click Create a password. 5 In the Type a new password and Type the new password again to confirm fields, enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create Password. ✍ See Help and Support Center for password entry when turning on the Windows password. Make sure not to forget the password. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer...
... the Windows password 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the User Accounts icon. 3 Click your user account under or pick an account to change. 4 Click Create a password. 5 In the Type a new password and Type the new password again to confirm fields, enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create Password. ✍ See Help and Support Center for password entry when turning on the Windows password. Make sure not to forget the password. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer...
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... your data maintenance and management. Without these passwords, you must be able to install the package. Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. The maintenance and management of your own risk. To open the documentation, click Start, point to All Programs and Infineon Security Platform Solution, and click Help on the computer. ! Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to restore any...
... your data maintenance and management. Without these passwords, you must be able to install the package. Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. The maintenance and management of your own risk. To open the documentation, click Start, point to All Programs and Infineon Security Platform Solution, and click Help on the computer. ! Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to restore any...
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... , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your computer and disconnect it from ESD. Before you remove any cover or panel...
... , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your computer and disconnect it from ESD. Before you remove any cover or panel...
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... have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before entering the password. When entering the password, check that the power indicator goes off . What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password? If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it will take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. If any patches or updates to network security...
... have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before entering the password. When entering the password, check that the power indicator goes off . What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password? If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it will take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. If any patches or updates to network security...
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... my screen is charged. See Using the Battery Pack (page 21) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer is set to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on your computer may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Stop video playback, change the display output. Press the Fn+F6 keys to the computer screen, and...
... my screen is charged. See Using the Battery Pack (page 21) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer is set to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on your computer may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Stop video playback, change the display output. Press the Fn+F6 keys to the computer screen, and...
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... connected to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to an AC power source. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support...
... connected to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to an AC power source. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support...
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... port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. n 198 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is connected properly to the specific port you used...
... port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. n 198 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is connected properly to the specific port you used...