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...Display ...84 Selecting Display Modes...90 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...91 Connecting an External Microphone ...93 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...115 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...123 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...130 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...132 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...137 Changing...
...Display ...84 Selecting Display Modes...90 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...91 Connecting an External Microphone ...93 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...115 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...123 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...130 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...132 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...137 Changing...
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...the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (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) - Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site...
...the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (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) - Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site...
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... links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful.
... links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful.
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... indicator is charging. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in MOTION EYE camera*1 Optical disc drive 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 off . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Press the Num Lk key to type letters in Hibernate mode or off , the memory card is not being used . The numeric keypad is not active...
... indicator is charging. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in MOTION EYE camera*1 Optical disc drive 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 off . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Press the Num Lk key to type letters in Hibernate mode or off , the memory card is not being used . The numeric keypad is not active...
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... audio playback. Special-function button Functions AV MODE button When the computer is off or in VAIO AV Mode Launcher. You can change the default software options in Hibernate mode. When the computer is on the builtin flash memory storage or hard disk drive* without launching Windows. Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc drive tray. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD disc media...
... audio playback. Special-function button Functions AV MODE button When the computer is off or in VAIO AV Mode Launcher. You can change the default software options in Hibernate mode. When the computer is on the builtin flash memory storage or hard disk drive* without launching Windows. Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc drive tray. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD disc media...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on packaged media recorded in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 formats at all. VAIO computers may restrict video output to playback discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. This product is not supported. ! If the region setting and the region of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is...
... a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on packaged media recorded in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 formats at all. VAIO computers may restrict video output to playback discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. This product is not supported. ! If the region setting and the region of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is...
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... through an access point, which a user can connect to pull cables or wires through a wireless (radio) connection. For instructions on how to another. So there is a network in the middle of a meeting, or as you can communicate between a limited number of mobility and roaming. You can communicate through a network. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely...
... through an access point, which a user can connect to pull cables or wires through a wireless (radio) connection. For instructions on how to another. So there is a network in the middle of a meeting, or as you can communicate between a limited number of mobility and roaming. You can communicate through a network. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely...
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The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether 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 Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on the left pane. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE...
The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether 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 Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on the left pane. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE...
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... display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. n 66 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. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up Bluetooth functionality...
... display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. n 66 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. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up Bluetooth functionality...
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... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 84) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 90) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 91) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 94) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 97) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 98) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 84) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 90) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 91) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 94) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 97) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 98) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... changing some of the power-on your computer. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to forget the password. If you cannot start the computer. The user password is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you have set the machine password. ! Once you can substitute fingerprint recognition for other people. Make sure not to start your computer without entering the password...
... changing some of the power-on your computer. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to forget the password. If you cannot start the computer. The user password is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you have set the machine password. ! Once you can substitute fingerprint recognition for other people. Make sure not to start your computer without entering the password...
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... Enter key. n 108 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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...
... Enter key. n 108 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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...
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... the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for password entry when turning on your computer. If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is critical to password entry, no bypass is provided to reset the user password on your built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on password (if set), after the VAIO logo appears. ! You will have to replace the hard disk drive at...
... the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for password entry when turning on your computer. If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is critical to password entry, no bypass is provided to reset the user password on your built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on password (if set), after the VAIO logo appears. ! You will have to replace the hard disk drive at...
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... VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. To install this package, you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. Be sure to set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package. Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to restore...
... VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. To install this package, you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. Be sure to set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package. Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to restore...
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... to open the help file. ! For more information, click Help on the Categories tab and double-click Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. Hard disk drive protection is not included in flash memory storage is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to Hibernate or Sleep mode, Instant Mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. n 143 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk If your computer is equipped with the hard disk drive. ! VAIO HDD...
... to open the help file. ! For more information, click Help on the Categories tab and double-click Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. Hard disk drive protection is not included in flash memory storage is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to Hibernate or Sleep mode, Instant Mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. n 143 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk If your computer is equipped with the hard disk drive. ! VAIO HDD...
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... the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Notes on replacing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. This damage may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from ESD. If a memory module is not available, do not work...
... the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Notes on replacing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. This damage may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from ESD. If a memory module is not available, do not work...
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... Modes (page 132). 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. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting...
... Modes (page 132). 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. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting...
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... Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of your computer's hardware devices. n 190 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on the left pane. If you need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 157) for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings...
... Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of your computer's hardware devices. n 190 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a disc properly on the left pane. If you need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 157) for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings...
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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 197 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do...
.... 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 197 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do...