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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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... access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - See the online specifications to the original factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual 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) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center...
... access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - See the online specifications to the original factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual 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) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center...
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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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... download and install the updates on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the computer, it must be connected to the Internet. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound...
... download and install the updates on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the computer, it must be connected to the Internet. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound...
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... with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to find out the type of your software. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to...
... with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to find out the type of your software. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to...
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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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...; Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with 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. For the detailed instructions on devices...
...; Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with 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. For the detailed instructions on devices...
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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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... is installed in storage device. The power-on your computer: the power-on models with two built-in flash memory storage devices in storage device is removed from unauthorized access. See the online specifications to protect your built-in another computer. * The hard disk password is not available on password and the hard disk password*. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set the hard disk password, other users...
... is installed in storage device. The power-on your computer: the power-on models with two built-in flash memory storage devices in storage device is removed from unauthorized access. See the online specifications to protect your built-in another computer. * The hard disk password is not available on password and the hard disk password*. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set the hard disk password, other users...
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... password entry when turning on password is provided for the standard users to reset the password. ✍ If you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication function, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for changing some of the power-on password, you have set the machine password. ! Once you cannot start the computer. For more information, see Using...
... password entry when turning on password is provided for the standard users to reset the password. ✍ If you forget the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication function, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for changing some of the power-on password, you have set the machine password. ! Once you cannot start the computer. For more information, see Using...
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n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is equipped with basic security functions. See the online specifications to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to find out whether your model is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer with the TPM.
n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is equipped with basic security functions. See the online specifications to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to find out whether your model is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer with the TPM.
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... them safe and private from other people. To initialize and configure the TPM See the on the computer. ! Sony assumes no liability for detailed information. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. Without these passwords, you must be able to restore...
... them safe and private from other people. To initialize and configure the TPM See the on the computer. ! Sony assumes no liability for detailed information. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. Without these passwords, you must be able to restore...
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... Drive to the top of the list to recover the computer system using your recovery discs. 8 Press the < or , key to the USB flash memory device in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. 11 Save the recovery password to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 9 After your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Follow these steps to configure the boot order in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn...
... Drive to the top of the list to recover the computer system using your recovery discs. 8 Press the < or , key to the USB flash memory device in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. 11 Save the recovery password to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 9 After your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Follow these steps to configure the boot order in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn...
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...-in flash memory storage device is not included in shock sensor to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. For more information, see the help file included with a 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 the VAIO HDD Protection. Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches...
...-in flash memory storage device is not included in shock sensor to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. For more information, see the help file included with a 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 the VAIO HDD Protection. Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches...
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... VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to turn -off . If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 216). n 175 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it...
... VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to turn -off . If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 216). n 175 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it...
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... the supported disc media. n 196 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure 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 find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. To download and install the updates...
... the supported disc media. n 196 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure 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 find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. To download and install the updates...
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You cannot add or erase data to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure 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.
You cannot add or erase data to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure 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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... switching process, your computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 107) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer is using an HDCP-compliant display. If the computer is securely plugged into Normal mode. Change the performance mode to SPEED mode before connecting an external device to the HDMI output port? ❑ The HDMI output port is disabled...
... switching process, your computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 107) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer is using an HDCP-compliant display. If the computer is securely plugged into Normal mode. Change the performance mode to SPEED mode before connecting an external device to the HDMI output port? ❑ The HDMI output port is disabled...
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... the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 202 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 Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 202 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...
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.... See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your...
.... See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the touch pad does not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your...