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... Selecting Display Modes...97 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...98 Connecting an External Microphone ...100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) 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...
... Selecting Display Modes...97 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...98 Connecting an External Microphone ...100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) 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...
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... information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to Web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about the software programs included with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Explains...
... information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to Web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about the software programs included with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Explains...
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... 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. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you accomplish a task. It can either perform the task for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites...
... 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. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you accomplish a task. It can either perform the task for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites...
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... is not active when the indicator is read from or written to the built-in Hibernate mode or off . Illuminates while the built-in use. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 Optical disc drive*1 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...
... is not active when the indicator is read from or written to the built-in Hibernate mode or off . Illuminates while the built-in use. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 Optical disc drive*1 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...
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... scroll horizontally (the scroll function is lit. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can also use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse...
... scroll horizontally (the scroll function is lit. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can also use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse...
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n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, 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 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, 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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... the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 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 on ad-hoc networks. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the software. 2 Click the button next to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality...
... the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 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 on ad-hoc networks. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the software. 2 Click the button next to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality...
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... desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS switch. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. If the VAIO Smart Network window is set up . The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the...
... desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS switch. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. If the VAIO Smart Network window is set up . The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the...
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... Bluetooth indicator lights up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 74 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. For instructions on how to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up Bluetooth functionality. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn...
... Bluetooth indicator lights up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 74 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. For instructions on how to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up Bluetooth functionality. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn...
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... ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 82) ❑ Connecting an Optical Disc Drive (page 90) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 92) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 93) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 97) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 98) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 100) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 101) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 104) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 105) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 82) ❑ Connecting an Optical Disc Drive (page 90) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 92) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 93) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 97) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 98) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 100) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 101) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 104) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 105) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... Password The power-on password is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Once you have set the power...
... Password The power-on password is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Once you have set the power...
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... passwords, you must be able to restore any defects arising out of TPM-protected data must have administrator rights on -screen documentation for any TPM-protected data or backup files. Be sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! The maintenance and management...
... passwords, you must be able to restore any defects arising out of TPM-protected data must have administrator rights on -screen documentation for any TPM-protected data or backup files. Be sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! The maintenance and management...
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... access does not apply to all features on the device. Certain devices, such as external optical disc drives, cannot be applicable. ✍ The options you need to the USB ports on the use the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. To select the options, you selected with administrator rights. The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Security and Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility. The changes...
... access does not apply to all features on the device. Certain devices, such as external optical disc drives, cannot be applicable. ✍ The options you need to the USB ports on the use the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. To select the options, you selected with administrator rights. The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Security and Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility. The changes...
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... of the VAIO HDD Protection utility. For more information, open the help file from the VAIO HDD Protection window. You can select the sensitivity level of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. n 149 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk If...
... of the VAIO HDD Protection utility. For more information, open the help file from the VAIO HDD Protection window. You can select the sensitivity level of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. n 149 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk If...
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... manually activate Hibernate mode. Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window to disable the functionality. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on how you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer with the active wireless functionalities consumes more battery power. ❑ If you do not intend to use both Wireless LAN...
... manually activate Hibernate mode. Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window to disable the functionality. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on how you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer with the active wireless functionalities consumes more battery power. ❑ If you do not intend to use both Wireless LAN...
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... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I do if I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using 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. Click...
... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I do if I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using 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. Click...
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...: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on...
...: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on...
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... 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. When your printer is connected to the docking station, check the docking station to install the printer driver software before you use your...
... 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. When your printer is connected to the docking station, check the docking station to install the printer driver software before you use your...
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... and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. n 213 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart...
... and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. n 213 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart...
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... editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 226). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 226). n 234 N Support Options VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer...
... editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 226). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 226). n 234 N Support Options VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer...