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... a Port Replicator ...71 Connecting External Speakers ...75 Connecting an External Display ...76 Selecting Display Modes...79 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...80 Connecting an External Microphone ...82 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...83 Connecting a Printer ...86 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...87 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...102 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...127 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...134 Using the Power Saving Modes ...135 Managing...
... a Port Replicator ...71 Connecting External Speakers ...75 Connecting an External Display ...76 Selecting Display Modes...79 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...80 Connecting an External Microphone ...82 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...83 Connecting a Printer ...86 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...87 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...102 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...127 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...134 Using the Power Saving Modes ...135 Managing...
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.... Contains features of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to use Instant Mode. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - It also includes information...
.... Contains features of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to use Instant Mode. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - It also includes information...
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... & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide. 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. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities...
... & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide. 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. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities...
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... access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network...
... access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network...
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... turned off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Muting % Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is in uppercase. Illuminates when data is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is not being used . Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in Hibernate mode or off. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights...
... turned off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Muting % Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is in uppercase. Illuminates when data is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is not being used . Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in Hibernate mode or off. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights...
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.... DVD-ROM P P P P P P P P P P P - *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- 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 model. Use the table below to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. DVD-RAM...
.... DVD-ROM P P P P P P P P P P P - *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- 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 model. Use the table below to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. DVD-RAM...
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..., on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up . On models that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the...
..., on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up . On models that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the...
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n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . Select 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 Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to...
n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . Select 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 Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to...
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... 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. For instructions on the taskbar to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide, see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other model users Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on how to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option...
... 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. For instructions on the taskbar to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide, see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other model users Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on how to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option...
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... using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator (page 71) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 75) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 76) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 79) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 80) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 82) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 83) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 86) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 87) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 89) n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices
... using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator (page 71) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 75) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 76) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 79) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 80) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 82) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 83) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 86) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 87) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 89) n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... (optional) port replicator and the other end to your network. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - n 89 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the connector may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask...
... (optional) port replicator and the other end to your network. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - n 89 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the connector may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask...
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... enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer without knowing the password, even if the hard disk is installed in conjunction with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on your hard disk. The machine password is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer: power-on password: machine password and user password. To set...
... enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer without knowing the password, even if the hard disk is installed in conjunction with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on your hard disk. The machine password is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer: power-on password: machine password and user password. To set...
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... the Enter key. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo 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...
... the Enter key. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo 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...
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... window containing the Run automatic backup now check box is displayed after the setup, select the check box and update the backup files. Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package. You need to install the package. The restore process using the backup files may fail if you do not set up the automatic backup operations. n 133 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Installing...
... window containing the Run automatic backup now check box is displayed after the setup, select the check box and update the backup files. Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package. You need to install the package. The restore process using the backup files may fail if you do not set up the automatic backup operations. n 133 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Installing...
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.... ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source (that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from ESD. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. If a memory module is not available, do not work in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑...
.... ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source (that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from ESD. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. If a memory module is not available, do not work in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑...
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.... ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. Wait three to turn on . ❑ If you may cause your display for your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is securely plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable...
.... ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. Wait three to turn on . ❑ If you may cause your display for your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is securely plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable...
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... forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it may take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is enabled, it will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it . To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 203) or visit the Sony online support Web site. n 170 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? A reset fee...
... forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it may take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is enabled, it will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is active, it . To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 203) or visit the Sony online support Web site. n 170 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? A reset fee...
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... check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change Plan Settings under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. n 177 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is...
... check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change Plan Settings under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. n 177 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is...
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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. 5 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 191 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if...
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. 5 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 191 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if...
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... install driver software if you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name 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 may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name 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...