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... connected and set up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source...the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with using your computer. Be sure to get started with your...
... connected and set up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source...the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with using your computer. Be sure to get started with your...
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... the Shift key while the indicator is on . Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on .) When the indicator is off . Do not...
... the Shift key while the indicator is on . Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on .) When the indicator is off . Do not...
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... computer for your computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 135). This power saving mode saves the time of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer.... n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other...
... computer for your computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 135). This power saving mode saves the time of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer.... n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of the battery compartment. n 21 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally along the guide (2) on either side of purchase. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward.
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of the battery compartment. n 21 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally along the guide (2) on either side of purchase. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward.
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... Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is charging. The battery pack is using AC power. To select your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. The battery pack is using battery power. The computer is running out of purchase. When the battery pack charges close to the computer...
... Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is charging. The battery pack is using AC power. To select your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. The battery pack is using battery power. The computer is running out of purchase. When the battery pack charges close to the computer...
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... or Hibernate. When battery life is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer while it uses power from the first time. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to AC power. To avoid loss of power, both the battery... are using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. When the battery pack is on while you will lose any time.
... or Hibernate. When battery life is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer while it uses power from the first time. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to AC power. To avoid loss of power, both the battery... are using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. When the battery pack is on while you will lose any time.
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n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. The formatting process starts. ! 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. The formatting process starts. ! 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load, so be sure the indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Do not remove the Memory Stick media ...while the Media Access indicator light is turned on. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media...
The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load, so be sure the indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Do not remove the Memory Stick media ...while the Media Access indicator light is turned on. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media...
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... Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard, large files ...of Bluetooth technology, video and audio may occasionally be certified to electromagnetic interference from the connected Bluetooth device. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, ...
... Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard, large files ...of Bluetooth technology, video and audio may occasionally be certified to electromagnetic interference from the connected Bluetooth device. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, ...
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...communicate. For certain devices, such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different each time, but must be the same at both devices to be registered. Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can be determined for... authentication) should be entered. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for both ends. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine...
...communicate. For certain devices, such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different each time, but must be the same at both devices to be registered. Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can be determined for... authentication) should be entered. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for both ends. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine...
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... Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be able to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍.... If you want to display the same contents on your computer, turn on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 91) for more information.
... Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be able to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍.... If you want to display the same contents on your computer, turn on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 91) for more information.
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... To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then...
... To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then...
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... key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several... times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and ...
... key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several... times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and ...
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... current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select ...Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key...
... current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select ...Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key...
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... or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select...
... or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select...
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...password appears. 4 Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key. 5 Select Continue on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 7 Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key. At... entry screen appears. 6 Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select ...
...password appears. 4 Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key. 5 Select Continue on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 7 Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key. At... entry screen appears. 6 Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select ...
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...for adding and changing the hard disk password appears. 4 Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select ...Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
...for adding and changing the hard disk password appears. 4 Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select ...Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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... the Esc key. 8 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk 0 Password, and then press the Enter key. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Removing the Hard Disk Password To remove the hard disk password 1 Turn on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit..., select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
... the Esc key. 8 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk 0 Password, and then press the Enter key. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Removing the Hard Disk Password To remove the hard disk password 1 Turn on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit..., select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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... the online Specifications to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab. 4 Press the m key to find whether your model is ... the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature, using fingerprint authentication with them. For instructions on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with both a fingerprint sensor and the TPM.
... the online Specifications to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab. 4 Press the m key to find whether your model is ... the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature, using fingerprint authentication with them. For instructions on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with both a fingerprint sensor and the TPM.
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... power-on your system restarts, click Execute in the Physical Presence Operations window. ! If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select TPM State and then select Enabled for Change TPM State. 4 Press the < or , key ...protected data. Before enabling the TPM, be sure to make backup copies of the TPM configuration. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Configuring the TPM To use the embedded TPM, you need to: 1 Enable the TPM on the BIOS setup screen. and press the Enter key...
... power-on your system restarts, click Execute in the Physical Presence Operations window. ! If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select TPM State and then select Enabled for Change TPM State. 4 Press the < or , key ...protected data. Before enabling the TPM, be sure to make backup copies of the TPM configuration. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Configuring the TPM To use the embedded TPM, you need to: 1 Enable the TPM on the BIOS setup screen. and press the Enter key...