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......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)...124 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...131 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...132 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...138 Protecting the Hard Disk ...141 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...142 Adding and Removing Memory...
......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)...124 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...131 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...132 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...138 Protecting the Hard Disk ...141 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...142 Adding and Removing Memory...
User Guide
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... Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Provides information about the software programs included with your computer. It also includes information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed...
... Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Provides information about the software programs included with your computer. It also includes information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed...
User Guide
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... operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the answers you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless...
... operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the answers you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless...
User Guide
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n 12 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 microphone (monaural)* C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 18) D LCD screen (page 151) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
n 12 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 microphone (monaural)* C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 18) D LCD screen (page 151) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
User Guide
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... Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is equipped with the following indicator lights. When the indicator is off . Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to the optical disc media. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is off , the optical disc media...
... Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is equipped with the following indicator lights. When the indicator is off . Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to the optical disc media. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is off , the optical disc media...
User Guide
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... of software windows may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. The location and size of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to the hard disk drive and the system power is not as clear as the standard view, as it is magnified, switching the...
... of software windows may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. The location and size of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to the hard disk drive and the system power is not as clear as the standard view, as it is magnified, switching the...
User Guide
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
User Guide
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... BD-ROM contents. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. As with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 formats at all. Some contents may not play or view the contents of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on the other optical media devices...
... BD-ROM contents. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. As with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 formats at all. Some contents may not play or view the contents of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on the other optical media devices...
User Guide
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... communicate through an access point, which means that you move from one place to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). Or you to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other models See the following for setting up wireless LAN functionality.
... communicate through an access point, which means that you move from one place to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). Or you to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other models See the following for setting up wireless LAN functionality.
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... standard. The Set up a connection or network on the taskbar to see whether 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 Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double...
... standard. The Set up a connection or network on the taskbar to see whether 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 Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double...
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... Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up Bluetooth functionality. For instructions on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option...
... Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up Bluetooth functionality. For instructions on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option...
User Guide
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... various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 85) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 89) ❑ 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) (page 101) n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices
... various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 85) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 89) ❑ 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) (page 101) n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices
User Guide
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... types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. The machine password is provided to protect your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. The user password is installed in conjunction with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on password, you cannot start your computer. If you set the power-on password and hard disk password. Make sure not to start...
... types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. The machine password is provided to protect your computer may need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. The user password is installed in conjunction with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on password, you cannot start your computer. If you set the power-on password and hard disk password. Make sure not to start...
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... Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO...
... Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. 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. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO...
User Guide
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... set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package. Sony assumes no liabilities for any TPM-protected data or backup files. The maintenance and management of your own risk. Without these passwords, you must be able to install the package. You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to restore...
... set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package. Sony assumes no liabilities for any TPM-protected data or backup files. The maintenance and management of your own risk. Without these passwords, you must be able to install the package. You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to restore...
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... the BIOS password? A reset fee will take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup. n 171 N Troubleshooting What...
... the BIOS password? A reset fee will take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup. n 171 N Troubleshooting What...
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... WMV format with the builtin MOTION EYE camera? 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 cannot successfully capture videos in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your camera and click Update Driver Software. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes...
... WMV format with the builtin MOTION EYE camera? 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 cannot successfully capture videos in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your camera and click Update Driver Software. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes...
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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 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...
... 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 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...
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... install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. See Inserting a PC Card (page 43) for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. 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 your PC Card, which worked...
... install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. See Inserting a PC Card (page 43) for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. 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 your PC Card, which worked...
Safety
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... the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to make any machine-readable form without written permission is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Software specifications are located on the back panel of license agreements enclosed with this manual or...
... the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to make any machine-readable form without written permission is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Software specifications are located on the back panel of license agreements enclosed with this manual or...