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... guide: 1 Click 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 restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen...
... guide: 1 Click 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 restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen...
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... to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. 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 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. !
... to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. 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 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. !
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n 15 N Getting Started A Power indicator (page 20) B Battery indicator (page 20) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) E WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 20) F Bluetooth indicator (page 20) G S1/S2 buttons (page 34) H STAMINA mode indicator (page 20) I Performance selector switch (page 107) J SPEED mode indicator (page 20) K WIRELESS switch (page 63) L Num lock indicator (page 20) M Caps lock indicator (page 20) N Scroll lock indicator (page 20) O Power button * On selected models only.
n 15 N Getting Started A Power indicator (page 20) B Battery indicator (page 20) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) E WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 20) F Bluetooth indicator (page 20) G S1/S2 buttons (page 34) H STAMINA mode indicator (page 20) I Performance selector switch (page 107) J SPEED mode indicator (page 20) K WIRELESS switch (page 63) L Num lock indicator (page 20) M Caps lock indicator (page 20) N Scroll lock indicator (page 20) O Power button * On selected models only.
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... , the Memory Stick media is in uppercase. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in STAMINA mode to the hard disk drive. Press the Caps Lock key to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . The...keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive STAMINA mode SPEED mode Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is off the indicator. ...
... , the Memory Stick media is in uppercase. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in STAMINA mode to the hard disk drive. Press the Caps Lock key to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . The...keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive STAMINA mode SPEED mode Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is off the indicator. ...
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...When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is magnified, switching the view to the computer screen 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. For details on the power. n 32 N Using Your VAIO...
...When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is magnified, switching the view to the computer screen 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. For details on the power. n 32 N Using Your VAIO...
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...the power-on password, you cannot start your computer from unauthorized access. The power-on password allows you to protect your hard disk drive. The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your computer from your computer and is provided for users with ...unauthorized access. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer. ...
...the power-on password, you cannot start your computer from unauthorized access. The power-on password allows you to protect your hard disk drive. The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your computer from your computer and is provided for users with ...unauthorized access. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer. ...
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...There is possible and the data stored on the hard disk drive will have to enter the password along with the power-on password (if set), after the VAIO logo appears. ! When adding the hard disk password, you enable the hard disk password, this password. For more information, see... 119). If you must set the user password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for the data stored on your hard disk drive. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for password entry when turning on your computer.
...There is possible and the data stored on the hard disk drive will have to enter the password along with the power-on password (if set), after the VAIO logo appears. ! When adding the hard disk password, you enable the hard disk password, this password. For more information, see... 119). If you must set the user password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for the data stored on your hard disk drive. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for password entry when turning on your computer.
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... or be lost. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑ The fingerprint authentication technology does not ensure complete user authentication or complete protection of your hard disk drive. Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising... for example after erasing the data stored on the hard disk drive, especially in the encrypted archives created with dirt across the fingerprint sensor ❑ Discharge static electricity from your fingerprint. Sony assumes no liabilities for example swiping a finger covered ...
... or be lost. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑ The fingerprint authentication technology does not ensure complete user authentication or complete protection of your hard disk drive. Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising... for example after erasing the data stored on the hard disk drive, especially in the encrypted archives created with dirt across the fingerprint sensor ❑ Discharge static electricity from your fingerprint. Sony assumes no liabilities for example swiping a finger covered ...
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... For instructions on the fingerprint sensor is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after your hard disk drive. The BIOS setup screen appears. Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person...and press the Enter key. 5 At the confirmation prompt, select Continue and press the Enter key. n 126 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, All ...
... For instructions on the fingerprint sensor is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after your hard disk drive. The BIOS setup screen appears. Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person...and press the Enter key. 5 At the confirmation prompt, select Continue and press the Enter key. n 126 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, All ...
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...backup copy of the emergency recovery archive file, emergency recovery token file, password reset token file, and personal secret file. n 127 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides your computer for repair. Without these functions do not ensure complete ... the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. ❑ Be sure to set a few TPM passwords on the hard disk drive before sending your computer with the modules. Sony assumes no problems with basic security functions.
...backup copy of the emergency recovery archive file, emergency recovery token file, password reset token file, and personal secret file. n 127 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides your computer for repair. Without these functions do not ensure complete ... the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. ❑ Be sure to set a few TPM passwords on the hard disk drive before sending your computer with the modules. Sony assumes no problems with basic security functions.
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...you will not be able to use and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption, see Windows Help and Support. This system partition uses 1.5 GB of your total hard disk drive volume. ❑ You must enable the TPM in ...Drive Encryption. ❑ An additional BitLocker system partition (S drive) has been pre-configured. For detailed information on BitLocker Drive Encryption. Enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption with the Infineon TPM Professional Package before enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption. n 134 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM BitLocker Drive...
...you will not be able to use and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption, see Windows Help and Support. This system partition uses 1.5 GB of your total hard disk drive volume. ❑ You must enable the TPM in ...Drive Encryption. ❑ An additional BitLocker system partition (S drive) has been pre-configured. For detailed information on BitLocker Drive Encryption. Enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption with the Infineon TPM Professional Package before enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption. n 134 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM BitLocker Drive...
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... the recovery password. 10 Follow the on your system needs to configure the boot order in the window for External Drive Boot. 5 Press the < or , key to select Boot, select Internal Hard Disk Drive, and press Shift + = keys to move it to the top of the list. ! It takes several times when the... VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select TPM State and then select Enable for Change TPM State. 4 Press the < or...
... the recovery password. 10 Follow the on your system needs to configure the boot order in the window for External Drive Boot. 5 Press the < or , key to select Boot, select Internal Hard Disk Drive, and press Shift + = keys to move it to the top of the list. ! It takes several times when the... VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select TPM State and then select Enable for Change TPM State. 4 Press the < or...
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... of the power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to conserve battery life. To save power while not working, you can take advantage... source for your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
... of the power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to conserve battery life. To save power while not working, you can take advantage... source for your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
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... uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 141 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 turned off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Alternatively, you can click...
... uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 141 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 turned off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Alternatively, you can click...
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.... 5 Click OK. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. The VAIO HDD Protection window appears. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of the built-in shock sensor to set...
.... 5 Click OK. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. The VAIO HDD Protection window appears. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of the built-in shock sensor to set...
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...noise. n 166 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing ... damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. However, it can be careful when handling your computer. ❑ To avoid damaging your hard disk drive, observe the following: ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑...
...noise. n 166 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing ... damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. However, it can be careful when handling your computer. ❑ To avoid damaging your hard disk drive, observe the following: ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑...
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Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. n 178 N Troubleshooting How do I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. To check the volume of the recovery partition? The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. The Computer Management window appears. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane.
Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. n 178 N Troubleshooting How do I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. To check the volume of the recovery partition? The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. The Computer Management window appears. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane.
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...off the Windows startup sound? Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See Connecting an ...should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? If it in once again. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device.
...off the Windows startup sound? Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See Connecting an ...should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? If it in once again. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device.
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...Memory Stick media. n 214 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from the copyright holders. Why can't I copy images from accidental...responsible for music files that cannot be checked out to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Sony is off. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to any Memory Stick media other devices? Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data ...
...Memory Stick media. n 214 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from the copyright holders. Why can't I copy images from accidental...responsible for music files that cannot be checked out to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Sony is off. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to any Memory Stick media other devices? Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data ...
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These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...