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...Connecting an External Microphone ...99 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...106 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...108 Selecting Performance Modes ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...122 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...130 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 140 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...141 Using the Power Saving Modes ...142 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...147 Protecting the Hard Disk ...149 Upgrading Your VAIO...
...Connecting an External Microphone ...99 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...106 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...108 Selecting Performance Modes ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...122 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...130 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 140 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...141 Using the Power Saving Modes ...142 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...147 Protecting the Hard Disk ...149 Upgrading Your VAIO...
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...about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only...
...about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only...
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... to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless...
... to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless...
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... Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Adjusts the volume level. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones.
... Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Adjusts the volume level. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones.
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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 41 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 41 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.
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... Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the disc. To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on selected models only. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, then click Start...
... Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the disc. To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on selected models only. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, then click Start...
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... ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly...
... ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly...
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... other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up Bluetooth functionality. For instructions on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is...
... other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up Bluetooth functionality. For instructions on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is...
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... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 77) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 85) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 86) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 93) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 96) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 99) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 100) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 103) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 104) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 77) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 85) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 86) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 93) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 96) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 99) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 100) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 103) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 104) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... the other cables. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer or via the optional docking station. The monitor port on the docking station are available only when your computer is in SPEED mode. Follow the on-screen instructions to change when you connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. For...
... the other cables. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer or via the optional docking station. The monitor port on the docking station are available only when your computer is in SPEED mode. Follow the on-screen instructions to change when you connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. For...
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... to configure the boot order in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on your system restarts, select Execute in the confirmation window and then press the Enter key. 10 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. 11 Save the recovery password to the USB flash memory device in the window for External Device Boot. 6 Press the M or m key to select Boot Priority and then the Enter key. 7 Press the F5 or F6 key to access the USB flash memory device...
... to configure the boot order in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on your system restarts, select Execute in the confirmation window and then press the Enter key. 10 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. 11 Save the recovery password to the USB flash memory device in the window for External Device Boot. 6 Press the M or m key to select Boot Priority and then the Enter key. 7 Press the F5 or F6 key to access the USB flash memory device...
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... activated. The power indicator light is off in this mode. * Your computer is turned off . n 145 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive* and power is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you do not intend to use your computer before its power indicator light turns...
... activated. The power indicator light is off in this mode. * Your computer is turned off . n 145 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive* and power is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you do not intend to use your computer before its power indicator light turns...
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... on the software. ! Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to find out whether your computer is designed to minimize possibilities 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. See the online specifications to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. VAIO HDD Protection...
... on the software. ! Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to find out whether your computer is designed to minimize possibilities 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. See the online specifications to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. VAIO HDD Protection...
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... camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. If another software application is in use...
... camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. If another software application is in use...
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... DVD recordable media do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. What should I do if I cannot play some brands of your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. What should I do not work. n 200 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software...
... DVD recordable media do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. What should I do if I cannot play some brands of your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. What should I do not work. n 200 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software...
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See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 201 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable.
See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 201 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable.
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... may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. Follow these steps: 1 Click 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. See the manual that came...
... may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. Follow these steps: 1 Click 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. See the manual that came...
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... of unsaved data. Turning off . ! n 211 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the Shut...
... of unsaved data. Turning off . ! n 211 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the Shut...
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... on the built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive as on-screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can find the help files from the help files. n 222 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following...
... on the built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive as on-screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can find the help files from the help files. n 222 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following...
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... operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can use the software. The Microsoft Office 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for 60 days after the 60-day trial period, you can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of first use it . activation requires Internet access. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges...
... operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can use the software. The Microsoft Office 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for 60 days after the 60-day trial period, you can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of first use it . activation requires Internet access. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges...