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...Monitors Function ...101 Connecting an External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...149 Protecting the Hard Disk ...151 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...152 Adding and Removing Memory...
...Monitors Function ...101 Connecting an External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...149 Protecting the Hard Disk ...151 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...152 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about your entire built-in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Explains features of your computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to find out about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your storage device configuration. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site...
... must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about your entire built-in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Explains features of your computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to find out about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your storage device configuration. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site...
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... about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the function. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click...
... about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the function. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click...
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... VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions...
... VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions...
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... optical disc drive tray. To change the settings in the Presentation Settings window. *1 On models with a built-in optical disc drive. *2 On models without a built-in Presentation mode between Mirror and Extend Desktop. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. By default, the S2 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to display the setup window. In Presentation mode, some functions of the external display simultaneously on and off. To change the Presentation mode settings, click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and Adjust settings before...
... optical disc drive tray. To change the settings in the Presentation Settings window. *1 On models with a built-in optical disc drive. *2 On models without a built-in Presentation mode between Mirror and Extend Desktop. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. By default, the S2 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to display the setup window. In Presentation mode, some functions of the external display simultaneously on and off. To change the Presentation mode settings, click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and Adjust settings before...
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... that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly.
... that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly.
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...; Connecting a Docking Station (page 80) ❑ Connecting an Optical Disc Drive (page 88) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 91) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 100) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 101) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 103) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 104) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 107) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 108) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 110) n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices
...; Connecting a Docking Station (page 80) ❑ Connecting an Optical Disc Drive (page 88) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 91) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 100) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 101) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 103) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 104) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 107) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 108) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 110) n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... the device connected to the HDMI port, you can connect a TV with the HDMI port. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. See the online specifications to find out whether your computer is equipped with an HDMI port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 218). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. n 96 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting...
... the device connected to the HDMI port, you can connect a TV with the HDMI port. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. See the online specifications to find out whether your computer is equipped with an HDMI port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 218). 1 Plug the power cord of the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. n 96 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting...
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... the Windows password, you set the hard disk password, other users will be able to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected built-in storage device is removed from unauthorized access. The power-on password allows you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer: the power-on models with two built-in flash memory storage devices in storage device*2. The hard disk password...
... the Windows password, you set the hard disk password, other users will be able to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected built-in storage device is removed from unauthorized access. The power-on password allows you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer: the power-on models with two built-in flash memory storage devices in storage device*2. The hard disk password...
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... password, you must first set the machine password. ! There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer from other people. The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for service to reset the password. ✍ If your computer is equipped with the fingerprint authentication function, you forget the power-on password and need to be sent in the BIOS setup screen...
... password, you must first set the machine password. ! There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer from other people. The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for service to reset the password. ✍ If your computer is equipped with the fingerprint authentication function, you forget the power-on password and need to be sent in the BIOS setup screen...
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... list to recover the computer system using your recovery discs. 8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 9 After your system restarts, select Execute in the confirmation window and then press the Enter key. 10 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. 11 Save the recovery password to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on your system needs to access...
... list to recover the computer system using your recovery discs. 8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 9 After your system restarts, select Execute in the confirmation window and then press the Enter key. 10 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. 11 Save the recovery password to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on your system needs to access...
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... shock sensor to find out find out about your hard disk drive against shock hazards. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of damage to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. The VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to hard disk drives and user data.
... shock sensor to find out find out about your hard disk drive against shock hazards. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of damage to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. The VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to hard disk drives and user data.
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... F6 key to change the boot device order. n 180 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. You can I cannot remember the power-on password? The BIOS setup screen...
... F6 key to change the boot device order. n 180 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. You can I cannot remember the power-on password? The BIOS setup screen...
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...; a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the 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 a few seconds? To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. The video input may...
...; a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the 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 a few seconds? To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. The video input may...
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... not work. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with no affixed adhesive label. n 203 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using a CD-R/RW disc...
... not work. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with no affixed adhesive label. n 203 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using a CD-R/RW disc...
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... enable the power supply to selected models only. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. What should I do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! This Q & A entry applies to the optical disc drive. The optical disc drive will be disabled if you unplug USB Mass Storage Device in the Safely Remove Hardware window? n 204 N Troubleshooting Why can't I cannot use the optical disc drive...
... enable the power supply to selected models only. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. What should I do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! This Q & A entry applies to the optical disc drive. The optical disc drive will be disabled if you unplug USB Mass Storage Device in the Safely Remove Hardware window? n 204 N Troubleshooting Why can't I cannot use the optical disc drive...
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... 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. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. n 209 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the...
... 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. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. n 209 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the...
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Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your...
Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your...
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... : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on -screen help guides. These guides are stored on the built-in flash memory storage device or the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. n 225 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for...
... : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on -screen help guides. These guides are stored on the built-in flash memory storage device or the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. n 225 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for...
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... http://support.microsoft.com The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it as described the first time you must convert to use , at which time the software will be able to the perpetual version. Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. This trial software will not be detailed during setup and...
... http://support.microsoft.com The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it as described the first time you must convert to use , at which time the software will be able to the perpetual version. Product activation procedures will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. This trial software will not be detailed during setup and...