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... Monitors Function ...95 Connecting an External Microphone ...97 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...98 Connecting a Printer ...101 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...102 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...119 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...127 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 136 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk...
... Monitors Function ...95 Connecting an External Microphone ...97 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...98 Connecting a Printer ...101 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...102 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...119 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...127 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 136 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk...
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... 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) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN...
... 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) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN...
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... Internet sites you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates...
... Internet sites you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates...
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... power. The location and size of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written 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...
... power. The location and size of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written 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...
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... the left button (3) once. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn on and off the indicator. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your finger on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your preference for the detailed instructions. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
... the left button (3) once. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn on and off the indicator. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your finger on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your preference for the detailed instructions. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
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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 38 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 38 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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... N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the...
... N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the...
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If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See the online specifications to see the...
If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See the online specifications to see the...
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The Bluetooth indicator lights up Bluetooth functionality. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the software. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these devices without cables and up...
The Bluetooth indicator lights up Bluetooth functionality. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the software. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these devices without cables and up...
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... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 79) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 88) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 89) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 93) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 95) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 97) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 98) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 101) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 102) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 79) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 88) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 89) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 93) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 95) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 97) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 98) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 101) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 102) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... reset it safe and private from your computer: power-on your computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can use BIOS functions to set the hard disk password, other people. Once you have set the power-on password in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options...
... reset it safe and private from your computer: power-on your computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can use BIOS functions to set the hard disk password, other people. Once you have set the power-on password in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. There are two types of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options...
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... sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. To install this package, you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. Without these passwords, you must be able to restore any defects...
... sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. To install this package, you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. Without these passwords, you must be able to restore any defects...
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... press the Enter key. 7 After your system restarts, click Execute in the Physical Presence Operations window. 8 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. 9 Save the recovery password to access the USB flash memory device when you boot the computer. Updating your BIOS with a recovery key stored on your system needs to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on a USB flash memory device, your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears.
... press the Enter key. 7 After your system restarts, click Execute in the Physical Presence Operations window. 8 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. 9 Save the recovery password to access the USB flash memory device when you boot the computer. Updating your BIOS with a recovery key stored on your system needs to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on a USB flash memory device, your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears.
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... Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer to return to configure your computer is in Sleep mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device...
... Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer to return to configure your computer is in Sleep mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device...
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The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 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 the appropriate protection level. Hard disk drive protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. For more information, open the help file from...
The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 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 the appropriate protection level. Hard disk drive protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. For more information, open the help file from...
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... game software does not work or it will be charged. A reset fee will take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Why doesn't my screen turn -off . If you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off when the time selected for your screen to security checks at computer startup. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver...
... game software does not work or it will be charged. A reset fee will take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Why doesn't my screen turn -off . If you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off when the time selected for your screen to security checks at computer startup. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver...
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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 use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for 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 138). n 185 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do...
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 use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for 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 138). n 185 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do...
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.... ❑ If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes 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 computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. When your...
.... ❑ If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes 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 computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. When your...
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... close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to restart your computer. ❑ If 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 . ! n 208 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work ? ❑ You may...
... close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to restart your computer. ❑ If 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 . ! n 208 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work ? ❑ You may...
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... may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your computer may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is...
... may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your computer may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is...