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... on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or...
... on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or...
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...Started This section describes how to start up your computer with using 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 (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) Before starting your VAIO...
...Started This section describes how to start up your computer with using 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 (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) Before starting your VAIO...
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...B Microphone jack (page 93) C Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 49) D Media Access indicator (page 18) E Battery indicator (page 18) F Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) G Built-in microphone (monaural) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I AV MODE button (page 33) J Play/Pause button (page... 33) K Stop button (page 33) L Previous track button (page 33) M Next track button (page 33) N Disc drive eject button (page 33) O WIRELESS switch (page 59) P Bluetooth indicator (page 18) Q WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) R WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator*2...
...B Microphone jack (page 93) C Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 49) D Media Access indicator (page 18) E Battery indicator (page 18) F Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) G Built-in microphone (monaural) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I AV MODE button (page 33) J Play/Pause button (page... 33) K Stop button (page 33) L Previous track button (page 33) M Next track button (page 33) N Disc drive eject button (page 33) O WIRELESS switch (page 59) P Bluetooth indicator (page 18) Q WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) R WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator*2...
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Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Built-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 in Hibernate ... to the optical disc media. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is not being used . Letters appear in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*2. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Illuminates when data is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to...
Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Built-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 in Hibernate ... to the optical disc media. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is not being used . Letters appear in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*2. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Illuminates when data is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to...
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See the online Specifications to find about your storage device configuration. Wireless WAN*1 Illuminates when the wireless WAN functionality is enabled. *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer is enabled. n 19 N Getting Started Indicator Functions Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased.
See the online Specifications to find about your storage device configuration. Wireless WAN*1 Illuminates when the wireless WAN functionality is enabled. *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer is enabled. n 19 N Getting Started Indicator Functions Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased.
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When you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as ... this key combination changes the resolution. The location and size of software windows may not work with either the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive as it is implemented by changing the resolution. This key combination may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is...
When you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as ... this key combination changes the resolution. The location and size of software windows may not work with either the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive as it is implemented by changing the resolution. This key combination may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is...
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...model you use specific functions of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on or in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you immediately to help you... video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. See the online Specifications to display the setup window. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a built-in Hibernate mode. Special-function button Functions AV MODE button When the computer...
...model you use specific functions of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on or in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you immediately to help you... video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. See the online Specifications to display the setup window. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a built-in Hibernate mode. Special-function button Functions AV MODE button When the computer...
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... the password, even if the password-protected flash memory storage or hard disk drive is installed in another computer. * Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. If you set the hard disk password, no other users will be able to find about ... password provides additional security for the data stored on your built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on password and hard disk password. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two...
... the password, even if the password-protected flash memory storage or hard disk drive is installed in another computer. * Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. If you set the hard disk password, no other users will be able to find about ... password provides additional security for the data stored on your built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on password and hard disk password. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two...
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... to find about your computer with a built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive. If you set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for users with administrator rights on the computer ...-on password (if set the user password, you will have to replace the hard disk drive at your built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the original hard disk drive. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 115). You cannot start your...
... to find about your computer with a built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive. If you set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for users with administrator rights on the computer ...-on password (if set the user password, you will have to replace the hard disk drive at your built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the original hard disk drive. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 115). You cannot start your...
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... ❑ In case the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive* has to a third person, it is equipped with the File Safe feature, before sending your computer for repair. Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that...your data maintenance and management. ❑ Before disposing of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be lost. n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑ The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure complete user authentication or complete protection of ...
... ❑ In case the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive* has to a third person, it is equipped with the File Safe feature, before sending your computer for repair. Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that...your data maintenance and management. ❑ Before disposing of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be lost. n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑ The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure complete user authentication or complete protection of ...
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...Fingerprints Before disposing of your built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the fingerprint sensor after your storage device configuration. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature,... the Security tab. 4 Press the m key to a third person, it is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. * Your computer is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the model you purchased. To use the TPM, see Using...
...Fingerprints Before disposing of your built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the fingerprint sensor after your storage device configuration. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature,... the Security tab. 4 Press the m key to a third person, it is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. * Your computer is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the model you purchased. To use the TPM, see Using...
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Sony assumes no problems with the latest TPM security functions, these passwords, you ... After you have installed the Infineon TPM Professional Package, you need to set a few TPM passwords on the hard disk drive before sending your computer for repair. Be sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private ... recovery archive file, emergency recovery token file, password reset token file, and personal secret file. n 123 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides your computer with the TPM, you can...
Sony assumes no problems with the latest TPM security functions, these passwords, you ... After you have installed the Infineon TPM Professional Package, you need to set a few TPM passwords on the hard disk drive before sending your computer for repair. Be sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private ... recovery archive file, emergency recovery token file, password reset token file, and personal secret file. n 123 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides your computer with the TPM, you can...
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... shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should be aware that the computer will... if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. ✍ You can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life.
... shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should be aware that the computer will... if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. ✍ You can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life.
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... return to its normal state. ! Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the primary storage device* and power is equipped with either... the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive as the primary storage device, depending on the model you purchased. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, ...
... return to its normal state. ! Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the primary storage device* and power is equipped with either... the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive as the primary storage device, depending on the model you purchased. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, ...
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...equipped with a built-in hard disk drive, then it has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. Be aware...hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of damage to minimize possibilities of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards. Hard disk drive protection is designed to hard disk drives and user data. n 143 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard...
...equipped with a built-in hard disk drive, then it has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. Be aware...hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of damage to minimize possibilities of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards. Hard disk drive protection is designed to hard disk drives and user data. n 143 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard...
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... while the power is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer in a place subject to find whether your computer. However, it can be restored. See the... online Specifications to extreme changes in a short time. The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is equipped with the hard disk drive. The following precautions apply to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should ...
... while the power is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer in a place subject to find whether your computer. However, it can be restored. See the... online Specifications to extreme changes in a short time. The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is equipped with the hard disk drive. The following precautions apply to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should ...
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The above procedure involves system recovery. You cannot delete the part of the recovery partition (approximately 1.5 GB) where Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is installed. Once you have deleted the VAIO Value-added contents, you added on the primary storage device (the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive) before deleting the VAIO Value-added contents will all be lost. See the online Specifications to find about your storage device configuration. n 173 N Troubleshooting ! Note that the applications and data you need the recovery disc for later system recovery.
The above procedure involves system recovery. You cannot delete the part of the recovery partition (approximately 1.5 GB) where Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is installed. Once you have deleted the VAIO Value-added contents, you added on the primary storage device (the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive) before deleting the VAIO Value-added contents will all be lost. See the online Specifications to find about your storage device configuration. n 173 N Troubleshooting ! Note that the applications and data you need the recovery disc for later system recovery.
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...a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound? Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such as a CD...-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The procedure to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the...
...a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound? Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such as a CD...-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The procedure to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the...
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...port on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to establish an i.LINK connection may not be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable... may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with each other. n 205 N Troubleshooting What should I do...
...port on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to establish an i.LINK connection may not be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable... may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with each other. n 205 N Troubleshooting What should I do...
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... data, including music data previously saved on other devices? See the online Specifications to reformat your built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive* to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other ...than those with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased. Why can't I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Before you want to any Memory Stick media other sources...
... data, including music data previously saved on other devices? See the online Specifications to reformat your built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive* to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other ...than those with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased. Why can't I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Before you want to any Memory Stick media other sources...