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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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... 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. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility...
... 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. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility...
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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. It can either perform the task for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...
... 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. It can either perform the task for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...
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...): 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. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can...
...): 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. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can...
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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. 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 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. 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.
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...) to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on your Blu-ray Disc burning software. To play the disc. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray...
...) to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on your Blu-ray Disc burning software. To play the disc. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray...
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If it 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 ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer...
If it 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 ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer...
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... Bluetooth icon in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up Bluetooth functionality. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is lit. n 71 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 the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window...
... Bluetooth icon in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up Bluetooth functionality. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is lit. n 71 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 the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window...
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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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... monitor port on your computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the DVI-D port on your computer or a display cable to the docking station or an external display is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. 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. For example, you connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on...
... monitor port on your computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the DVI-D port on your computer or a display cable to the docking station or an external display is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. 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. For example, you connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on...
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... list to recover the computer system using your recovery discs. 8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 9 After 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 change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device. ! The BIOS setup screen...
... list to recover the computer system using your recovery discs. 8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 9 After 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 change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device. ! The BIOS setup screen...
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... move your computer is in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive* and power is saved on the model you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. ✍ If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period...
... move your computer is in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive* and power is saved on the model you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. ✍ If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period...
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... file on the software. ! See the online specifications to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. 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. Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches and during...
... file on the software. ! See the online specifications to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. 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. Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches and during...
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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. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 142). 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 the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem...
... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 142). 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 the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem...
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... of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I do not work. You may not be connected to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. For information on how to connect the computer to selected models only. What should I cannot write data to the Internet. Note the possibility...
... of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I do not work. You may not be connected to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. For information on how to connect the computer to selected models only. What should I cannot write data to the Internet. Note the possibility...
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This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase 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 Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. 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.
This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase 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 Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. 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.
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... change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. When your printer is connected to the optional...
... change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. When your printer is connected to the optional...
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... 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 down button and Restart. Turning off . ! See Using...
... 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 down button and Restart. Turning off . ! See Using...
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...://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit Microsoft customer support at: http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. These guides are stored on the built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive as...
...://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit Microsoft customer support at: http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. These guides are stored on the built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive as...
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... from the date of Microsoft® Office ! n 229 N Support Options Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial Version ! You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. activation requires Internet access. The software has been installed and you must convert to use , at which time the software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. Microsoft Corp. ❑...
... from the date of Microsoft® Office ! n 229 N Support Options Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial Version ! You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. activation requires Internet access. The software has been installed and you must convert to use , at which time the software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. Microsoft Corp. ❑...