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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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...; VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. 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) - Provides information 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...
...; VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. 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) - Provides information 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...
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...; VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you how to do it step by step. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support...
...; VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you how to do it step by step. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support...
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...+F4. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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 and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching.
...+F4. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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 and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching.
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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. 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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.... 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the...
.... 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the...
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... remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot...
... remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the slot...
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To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see Non-printed Documentation (page 8). ❑ Other models See the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is lit. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can transfer data between...
To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see Non-printed Documentation (page 8). ❑ Other models See the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is lit. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can transfer data between...
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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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... in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to change when you switch between the performance modes. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power cord (1) into the DVID port on your display, and the other cables. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) either directly to your computer. The monitor port on the docking station. For example, you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use the computer...
... in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to change when you switch between the performance modes. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power cord (1) into the DVID port on your display, and the other cables. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) either directly to your computer. The monitor port on the docking station. For example, you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use the computer...
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... Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device. ! n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To unlock the encrypted data with a recovery key stored on a USB flash memory device To unlock the encrypted data with a recovery key stored on a USB flash memory device, 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 BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on -screen instructions...
... Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device. ! n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To unlock the encrypted data with a recovery key stored on a USB flash memory device To unlock the encrypted data with a recovery key stored on a USB flash memory device, 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 BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on -screen instructions...
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... a disc. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Do not move your storage device configuration. ✍ If you do not intend to be lost. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer is in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive, depending on the built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive* and power is turned off . Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button...
... a disc. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Do not move your storage device configuration. ✍ If you do not intend to be lost. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer is in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive, depending on the built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive* and power is turned off . Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button...
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... the built-in flash memory storage is not included in the scope of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of the VAIO HDD Protection utility. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. VAIO HDD Protection is...
... the built-in flash memory storage is not included in the scope of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of the VAIO HDD Protection utility. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. VAIO HDD Protection is...
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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 your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. n 186 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using...
... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. n 186 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using...
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... optical disc drive. You may not be connected to the Internet. For information on how to connect the computer to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to DVD media? ❑ Make sure...
... optical disc drive. You may not be connected to the Internet. For information on how to connect the computer to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to DVD media? ❑ Make sure...
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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 or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 201 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only.
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 or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 201 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only.
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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. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that came with your...
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. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that came with your...
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... the power button until the computer turns off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to your computer. 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 with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse...
... the power button until the computer turns off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to your computer. 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 with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse...
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... a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive as on the support Web site. For operating system support, you can find the help files from the help guides. These guides are stored on the built-in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the...
... a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive as on the support Web site. For operating system support, you can find the help files from the help guides. These guides are stored on the built-in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the...
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... must activate the software before you can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of the software; Product activation procedures will work only for evaluation purposes only. You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. activation requires Internet access. If you want to keep using the software after you first use the software. Microsoft...
... must activate the software before you can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of the software; Product activation procedures will work only for evaluation purposes only. You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. activation requires Internet access. If you want to keep using the software after you first use the software. Microsoft...