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... Disc Drive ...90 Connecting External Speakers ...92 Connecting an External Display ...93 Selecting Display Modes...101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...102 Connecting an External Microphone ...104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...111 Setting the Password ...112 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...124 Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...132 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 142 Using the Power Saving Modes ...143 Managing Power with the VAIO...
... Disc Drive ...90 Connecting External Speakers ...92 Connecting an External Display ...93 Selecting Display Modes...101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...102 Connecting an External Microphone ...104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...111 Setting the Password ...112 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...124 Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...132 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 142 Using the Power Saving Modes ...143 Managing Power with the VAIO...
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... original factory settings. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to web sites described in this manual) - It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
... original factory settings. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to web sites described in this manual) - It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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... online specifications to find out whether your model supports the Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth®*, wireless LAN, GPS*, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on selected models only. n 10 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (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...
... online specifications to find out whether your model supports the Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth®*, wireless LAN, GPS*, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on selected models only. n 10 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (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...
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... Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. Num lock Press the Num Lk key to type letters in use . Hard disk drive*2 /Optical disc drive*1 Illuminates while the drive is lit. Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is not in green when the computer is on the model you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in use. Media Access...
... Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. Num lock Press the Num Lk key to type letters in use . Hard disk drive*2 /Optical disc drive*1 Illuminates while the drive is lit. Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is not in green when the computer is on the model you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in use. Media Access...
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... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is turned off. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Changes the LCD brightness of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. For details on the power. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard...
... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is turned off. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Changes the LCD brightness of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. For details on the power. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard...
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... button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. By default, the S2 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to display the setup window. To change the Presentation mode settings, click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and Adjust settings before giving a presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the settings in the Presentation Settings window. *1 On models with the VAIO Control Center for quick reference and the mirror image of the external display...
... button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. By default, the S2 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to display the setup window. To change the Presentation mode settings, click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and Adjust settings before giving a presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the settings in the Presentation Settings window. *1 On models with the VAIO Control Center for quick reference and the mirror image of the external display...
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..., DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be interrupted, depending on the type or bit rate of the video. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Video playback may be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications...
..., DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be interrupted, depending on the type or bit rate of the video. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Video playback may be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications...
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... 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. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot. Before moving your system may not work properly. Follow the steps below...
... 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. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot. Before moving your system may not work properly. Follow the steps below...
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... hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you can connect a TV with the HDMI output port. See the online specifications to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! If a device driver other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of an HDMI cable (2) (not supplied) to the HDMI output port (3) on selected models only. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. The HDMI output port...
... hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you can connect a TV with the HDMI output port. See the online specifications to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! If a device driver other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of an HDMI cable (2) (not supplied) to the HDMI output port (3) on selected models only. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. The HDMI output port...
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... describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 112) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 124) ❑ Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 132) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 142) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 143) ❑ Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management (page 148) ❑ Protecting the Hard Disk (page 150)
... describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 112) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 124) ❑ Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 132) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 142) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 143) ❑ Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management (page 148) ❑ Protecting the Hard Disk (page 150)
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... password and the hard disk password*. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set the hard disk password, other users will be able to start your storage device configuration. If you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected built-in storage device is removed from unauthorized access...
... password and the hard disk password*. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set the hard disk password, other users will be able to start your storage device configuration. If you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected built-in storage device is removed from unauthorized access...
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... password and the user password. The machine password is provided for the standard users to change all the setup options in conjunction with administrative rights on the computer to allow for password entry when turning on your computer without entering the password. Once you have set the power-on password in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power...
... password and the user password. The machine password is provided for the standard users to change all the setup options in conjunction with administrative rights on the computer to allow for password entry when turning on your computer without entering the password. Once you have set the power-on password in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power...
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TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. See the online specifications to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is equipped with basic security functions. In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to find out whether your model is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer with the TPM.
TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. See the online specifications to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is equipped with basic security functions. In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to find out whether your model is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer with the TPM.
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... sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. The maintenance and management of TPM-protected data must have administrative rights on -screen documentation for any TPM-protected data or backup files. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon folder to install the package. Sony assumes...
... sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. The maintenance and management of TPM-protected data must have administrative rights on -screen documentation for any TPM-protected data or backup files. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon folder to install the package. Sony assumes...
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... recovery discs. 8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 9 After your system needs to change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device. ! Follow these steps to configure the boot order in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on a USB flash memory device, 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...
... recovery discs. 8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 9 After your system needs to change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device. ! Follow these steps to configure the boot order in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on a USB flash memory device, 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...
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... sensor to hard disk drives and user data. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards. See the online specifications to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. Hard disk drive protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to set the appropriate protection level. The VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches, and...
... sensor to hard disk drives and user data. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards. See the online specifications to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. Hard disk drive protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to set the appropriate protection level. The VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches, and...
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... Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. What should I change the boot device order. 6 Press the < or , key to select the drive whose boot device order you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 222). Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service...
... Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. What should I change the boot device order. 6 Press the < or , key to select the drive whose boot device order you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 222). Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service...
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... disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 42) to find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 63). You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ! Using a disc...
... disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 42) to find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 63). You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ! Using a disc...
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...: 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. When your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your...
...: 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 cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. When your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your...
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Turning off . ! n 212 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several times, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 35). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your...
Turning off . ! n 212 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once and then the , key several times, select Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 35). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your...