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...Multiple Monitors Function ...96 Connecting an External Microphone ...99 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...120 Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...128 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 138 Using the VAIO Status Monitor ...139 Using the Power Saving Modes ...140 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 145 Protecting the Hard Disk ...147 Upgrading...
...Multiple Monitors Function ...96 Connecting an External Microphone ...99 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...120 Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...128 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 138 Using the VAIO Status Monitor ...139 Using the Power Saving Modes ...140 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 145 Protecting the Hard Disk ...147 Upgrading...
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... software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire built-in storage device to find out whether your model supports the Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on selected models only. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility...
... software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire built-in storage device to find out whether your model supports the Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on selected models only. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility...
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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 play the disc on your computer is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of the world. See the online specifications to find out the type of the power saving modes while your computer. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it...
To play the disc on your computer is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of the world. See the online specifications to find out the type of the power saving modes while your computer. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it...
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... the disc. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to use the software, see the help file included with your software. For instructions on selected models...
... the disc. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to use the software, see the help file included with your software. For instructions on selected models...
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...-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want 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. 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 unplug. 3 Click...
...-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want 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. 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 unplug. 3 Click...
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... your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to...
... your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to...
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... your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Selecting Performance Modes (page 107) ❑ Setting the Password (page 108) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 120) ❑ Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 128) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138) ❑ Using the VAIO Status Monitor (page 139) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 140) ❑ Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management (page 145) ❑ Protecting the Hard Disk...
... your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Selecting Performance Modes (page 107) ❑ Setting the Password (page 108) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 120) ❑ Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 128) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138) ❑ Using the VAIO Status Monitor (page 139) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 140) ❑ Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management (page 145) ❑ Protecting the Hard Disk...
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... stored on models with two built-in flash memory storage devices in another computer. * The hard disk password is removed from unauthorized access. See the online specifications to start your computer. Once you have set the power-on password, you can use BIOS functions to set the hard disk password, other users will be able to protect your computer from your computer and is installed in RAID configuration. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In...
... stored on models with two built-in flash memory storage devices in another computer. * The hard disk password is removed from unauthorized access. See the online specifications to start your computer. Once you have set the power-on password, you can use BIOS functions to set the hard disk password, other users will be able to protect your computer from your computer and is installed in RAID configuration. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In...
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... password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. To set the user password, you cannot start the computer. Once you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer without entering the password. The machine password is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication function, you have set...
... password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer. To set the user password, you cannot start the computer. Once you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer without entering the password. The machine password is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication function, you have set...
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In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your model is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer with the TPM. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. See the online specifications to find out whether your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is equipped with basic security functions.
In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your model is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer with the TPM. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. See the online specifications to find out whether your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is equipped with basic security functions.
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... must have administrative 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. The maintenance and management of your own risk. You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security...
... must have administrative 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. The maintenance and management of your own risk. You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security...
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... 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. Follow these steps to configure the boot order 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 when you boot the computer. The encryption process will start. n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To unlock...
... 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. Follow these steps to configure the boot order 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 when you boot the computer. The encryption process will start. n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To unlock...
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... activate the VAIO HDD Protection. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your storage device configuration. ! See the online specifications to set the appropriate protection level. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. Hard disk drive protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. The VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to hard disk drives and user...
... activate the VAIO HDD Protection. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your storage device configuration. ! See the online specifications to set the appropriate protection level. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. Hard disk drive protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. The VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to hard disk drives and user...
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... forgotten the power-on password? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. n 175 N Troubleshooting What...
... forgotten the power-on password? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. n 175 N Troubleshooting What...
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... Using the Internet (page 61). To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet. n 196 N Troubleshooting...
... Using the Internet (page 61). To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet. n 196 N Troubleshooting...
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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 197 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 197 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only.
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... mode to SPEED mode before connecting an external device to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 107) for more information. See Using the Battery Pack (page 22) for mode selection. ❑ Make sure you are not displayed on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ If your computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the HDMI output port? ❑ The HDMI output port is disabled...
... mode to SPEED mode before connecting an external device to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 107) for more information. See Using the Battery Pack (page 22) for mode selection. ❑ Make sure you are not displayed on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ If your computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the HDMI output port? ❑ The HDMI output port is disabled...
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... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your...
... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your...
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.... n 206 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work , press the Windows key once and...
.... n 206 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work , press the Windows key once and...