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...Device...101 Connecting a Printer ...104 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...122 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...130 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Control Center 137 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...138 Using the Power Saving Modes ...139 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...144 Changing the Performance Setting ...146 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...147 Protecting...
...Device...101 Connecting a Printer ...104 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...122 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...130 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Control Center 137 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...138 Using the Power Saving Modes ...139 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...144 Changing the Performance Setting ...146 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...147 Protecting...
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... off , the optical disc media is not being used . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off . Press the Scr Lk key to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running...
... off , the optical disc media is not being used . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off . Press the Scr Lk key to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running...
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... the system to its original state, use the power button to find out about your storage device configuration. This key combination may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and...flash memory storage or a hard disk drive as the primary storage device, depending on the power. n 35 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 clear as the ...
... the system to its original state, use the power button to find out about your storage device configuration. This key combination may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and...flash memory storage or a hard disk drive as the primary storage device, depending on the power. n 35 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 clear as the ...
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...your storage device configuration. *3 On models without the built-in optical disc drive. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions AV MODE button Launches VAIO Launcher for changing the S button assignment. Stop button Stops playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file... stored on the model you can change the assignment in flash memory storage or the hard disk ...
...your storage device configuration. *3 On models without the built-in optical disc drive. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions AV MODE button Launches VAIO Launcher for changing the S button assignment. Stop button Stops playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file... stored on the model you can change the assignment in flash memory storage or the hard disk ...
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...change the settings, see Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use (page 147) or Managing Power with capacity of up to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony... branded Memory Stick media with VAIO Power Management (page 144). Inserting a Memory Stick media with such copyrighted ...
...change the settings, see Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use (page 147) or Managing Power with capacity of up to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony... branded Memory Stick media with VAIO Power Management (page 144). Inserting a Memory Stick media with such copyrighted ...
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... Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it does not... these steps. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into the slot until it may change. The size of data files saved in Format options.
... Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it does not... these steps. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into the slot until it may change. The size of data files saved in Format options.
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...computer. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. To change the settings, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from Unauthorized... the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on the VAIO Power Management tab in or out of a different type into the SD memory card slot. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD ...
...computer. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. To change the settings, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from Unauthorized... the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on the VAIO Power Management tab in or out of a different type into the SD memory card slot. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD ...
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...IEEE 802.11g products are different. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may increase the communication speed. In addition, communications may reduce the...employed on the access point may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with IEEE 802.11b ...
...IEEE 802.11g products are different. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may increase the communication speed. In addition, communications may reduce the...employed on the access point may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with IEEE 802.11b ...
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... Display You can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ If disconnecting the external display from the optional docking station does not automatically change the LCD resolution of your computer, change the settings, see Selecting Display Modes (page 97). To...
... Display You can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ If disconnecting the external display from the optional docking station does not automatically change the LCD resolution of your computer, change the settings, see Selecting Display Modes (page 97). To...
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... on your computer is not accessible when the computer is connected to your computer. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is attached to the docking station...
... on your computer is not accessible when the computer is connected to your computer. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is attached to the docking station...
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... settings. ✍ On models without the built-in optical disc drive, you can also change the S button assignment, press and hold the S button to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. For details on the ... window appears. 3 Follow the on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the S button. To change the S button assignment to the docking station. 1 Right-click on the S button, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 37). Additionally, you can set the display...
... settings. ✍ On models without the built-in optical disc drive, you can also change the S button assignment, press and hold the S button to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. For details on the ... window appears. 3 Follow the on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the S button. To change the S button assignment to the docking station. 1 Right-click on the S button, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 37). Additionally, you can set the display...
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Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (...130) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 137) ❑ Using VAIO Status Monitor (page 138) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 139) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 144) ❑ Changing the Performance Setting (page 146) ❑ ...
Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (...130) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 137) ❑ Using VAIO Status Monitor (page 138) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 139) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 144) ❑ Changing the Performance Setting (page 146) ❑ ...
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... for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. For more information, see Using Fingerprint ...sent in conjunction with administrator rights on your computer. The user password is provided to forget the password. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password, you cannot start the computer. Write down your password and keep it ,...
... for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. For more information, see Using Fingerprint ...sent in conjunction with administrator rights on your computer. The user password is provided to forget the password. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password, you cannot start the computer. Write down your password and keep it ,...
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... the Enter key. The password can be up to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 6 Press the < or , key to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under... Security. 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, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key....
... the Enter key. The password can be up to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 6 Press the < or , key to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under... Security. 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, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key....
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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 ... the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 114 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 when the...
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 ... the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 114 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 when the...
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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 Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and ... the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 115 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...
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 Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and ... the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 115 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...
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n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing 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 Setup and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO...storage or select Hard Disk 1 Password for the built-in hard disk drive. 4 Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. ...
n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing 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 Setup and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO...storage or select Hard Disk 1 Password for the built-in hard disk drive. 4 Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. ...
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... Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to forget the password. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for...
... Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to forget the password. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for...
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n 121 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Change your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter the current password that you... Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Remove your current password. 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. 7 Click Change password.
n 121 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Change your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter the current password that you... Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Remove your current password. 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. 7 Click Change password.
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... 2.0\PlatformKeyData C:\\All Users\Infineon\TPM Software 2.0\RestoreData (C:\\All Users is a shortcut to be encrypted because they have system attributes. Do not change the system attributes of the files in the folders below . ! With the default settings, the files in the folders below cannot be... used for encryption and folders including such files. n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Important Notice ❑ Do not encrypt files containing keys to C:\ProgramData.) C:\\\AppData\Roaming\Infineon\TPM Software 2.0\UserKeyData
... 2.0\PlatformKeyData C:\\All Users\Infineon\TPM Software 2.0\RestoreData (C:\\All Users is a shortcut to be encrypted because they have system attributes. Do not change the system attributes of the files in the folders below . ! With the default settings, the files in the folders below cannot be... used for encryption and folders including such files. n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Important Notice ❑ Do not encrypt files containing keys to C:\ProgramData.) C:\\\AppData\Roaming\Infineon\TPM Software 2.0\UserKeyData