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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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...; User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO...
...; User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO...
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... you need. Run utilities that help you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and...
... you need. Run utilities that help you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and...
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... 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 in uppercase. Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is not being used . Press the Scr Lk key to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is...
... 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 in uppercase. Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is not being used . Press the Scr Lk key to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is...
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... right edge of the touch pad to use the fingerprint sensor for using the touch pad. Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the left button (3) once. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is lit. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able...
... right edge of the touch pad to use the fingerprint sensor for using the touch pad. Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the left button (3) once. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is lit. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to 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 -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality...
... VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to 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 -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality...
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... click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase...
... click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase...
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The Bluetooth indicator lights up Bluetooth functionality. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the software. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see the help file on the desktop, follow these devices without cables and up to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the...
The Bluetooth indicator lights up Bluetooth functionality. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the software. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see the help file on the desktop, follow these devices without cables and up to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the...
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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 and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 122). Once you have set the machine password. ! Make sure not to allow for password entry when turning on password, you must first set the power-on password in conjunction with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting...
... password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 122). Once you have set the machine password. ! Make sure not to allow for password entry when turning on password, you must first set the power-on password in conjunction with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting...
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... information. n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon folder to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. You need to install the package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! Be sure to restore any defects arising out...
... information. n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon folder to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. You need to install the package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! Be sure to restore any defects arising out...
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... Setting Utility, you can put restrictions on the use of external devices and storage media and USB ports to the USB ports on the device. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use Your computer has the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility installed for authentication. 3 Enter the password and click OK. 4 Select the options as desired. ! With this software, you need to set the password for protecting your computer as external optical disc drives...
... Setting Utility, you can put restrictions on the use of external devices and storage media and USB ports to the USB ports on the device. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use Your computer has the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility installed for authentication. 3 Enter the password and click OK. 4 Select the options as desired. ! With this software, you need to set the password for protecting your computer as external optical disc drives...
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... with the hard disk drive. ! To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. You can select the sensitivity level of the 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. For more information, open the help file from the VAIO HDD Protection window. The VAIO Control Center window appears...
... with the hard disk drive. ! To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. You can select the sensitivity level of the 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. For more information, open the help file from the VAIO HDD Protection window. The VAIO Control Center window appears...
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... in the VAIO Smart Network window to use both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. What should I do not intend to disable the functionality. Using your computer with the active wireless functionalities consumes more battery power. ❑ If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? n 187 N Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent...
... in the VAIO Smart Network window to use both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. What should I do not intend to disable the functionality. Using your computer with the active wireless functionalities consumes more battery power. ❑ If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? n 187 N Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent...
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... Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager...
... Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager...
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... need 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 the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager...
... need 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 the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager...
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..., status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 209 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your...
..., status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 209 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your...
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... unsaved data. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press 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 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 to...
... unsaved data. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press 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 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 to...
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... Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 226). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your VAIO computer. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. n 234 N Support Options VAIO® Control Center Sony...
... Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 226). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your VAIO computer. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. n 234 N Support Options VAIO® Control Center Sony...