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... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive 37 Using "Memory Stick 44 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 50 Using the Internet 56 Using the Network (LAN 58 Using the Wireless LAN 59 Using the Bluetooth Function 62 Using...
... Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive 37 Using "Memory Stick 44 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 50 Using the Internet 56 Using the Network (LAN 58 Using the Wireless LAN 59 Using the Bluetooth Function 62 Using...
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... 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the...
... 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the...
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..., the memory card is not in use. Illuminates while data access to conserve battery power. Illuminates while the computer is in SPEED mode to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress. Press the key a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is turned off . Letters appear in lowercase if you scroll the display. Getting Started...
..., the memory card is not in use. Illuminates while data access to conserve battery power. Illuminates while the computer is in SPEED mode to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress. Press the key a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is turned off . Letters appear in lowercase if you scroll the display. Getting Started...
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... devices are using the computer. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to AC power. Getting Started > Using...
... devices are using the computer. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to AC power. Getting Started > Using...
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... pull it out of the slot. the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - your computer is off. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to...
... pull it out of the slot. the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - your computer is off. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to...
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...; Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to protect the computer against online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may need to set up the wireless LAN network. For the detailed instructions on devices...
...; Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to protect the computer against online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may need to set up the wireless LAN network. For the detailed instructions on devices...
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... your data maintenance and management. 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 Platform Solution, and Help. ! Sony assumes no liability for detailed information. Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 80 N To install the...
... your data maintenance and management. 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 Platform Solution, and Help. ! Sony assumes no liability for detailed information. Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 80 N To install the...
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... Package does not make a backup copy of your total built-in storage device volume. ❑ You must enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen in storage device. This system partition uses 1.5 GB of your computer. See the specifications to use and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption, see Windows Help and Support. For detailed information on the built-in order to initialize the TPM with Windows 7 Ultimate. Enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption in...
... Package does not make a backup copy of your total built-in storage device volume. ❑ You must enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen in storage device. This system partition uses 1.5 GB of your computer. See the specifications to use and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption, see Windows Help and Support. For detailed information on the built-in order to initialize the TPM with Windows 7 Ultimate. Enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption in...
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..., the power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to either of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. To use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document for quick reference and the mirror image of the buttons, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode.
..., the power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to either of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. To use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document for quick reference and the mirror image of the buttons, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode.
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.... The power-on models with two built-in solid state drives in RAID configuration. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 112 N Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to find out about configuration of your computer. The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on password and the hard disk password. The hard disk password is installed in storage device. See the specifications to...
.... The power-on models with two built-in solid state drives in RAID configuration. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 112 N Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to find out about configuration of your computer. The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on password and the hard disk password. The hard disk password is installed in storage device. See the specifications to...
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... setup options in for changing some of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. If you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Once you cannot start the computer. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without entering the password. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 113 N Adding the Power-on Password The power...
... setup options in for changing some of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. If you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Once you cannot start the computer. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without entering the password. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 113 N Adding the Power-on Password The power...
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... start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan. Click this software application, you can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of power source you are currently using. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management...
... start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan. Click this software application, you can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of power source you are currently using. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management...
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... is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to set the appropriate protection level. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your computer. ! 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 built-in hard disk drive, then it has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive...
... is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to set the appropriate protection level. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your computer. ! 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 built-in hard disk drive, then it has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive...
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... specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration...
... specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration...
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... keys or the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. To solve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. To find the nearest center or agent, see Installing/Removing the Battery...
... keys or the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. To solve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and remove the battery pack. To find the nearest center or agent, see Installing/Removing the Battery...
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... installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . To solve this problem, exit the running software application(s) or change the current screen saver. Troubleshooting...
... installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . To solve this problem, exit the running software application(s) or change the current screen saver. Troubleshooting...
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... AC power supply and try the disc again. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 181 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is not affixed to a disc. Adhesive labels can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click...
... AC power supply and try the disc again. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 181 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is not affixed to a disc. Adhesive labels can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is installed. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click...
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... bit) for the display colors before connecting an external device to the HDMI output port. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 110) for more information. Additionally, it may prevent such software from running successfully. Change the performance mode to SPEED mode before using video/image software or starting DVD playback. The copyright protected content is not displayed on a non-HDCP compliant display. If the screen saver is enabled, it is recommended...
... bit) for the display colors before connecting an external device to the HDMI output port. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 110) for more information. Additionally, it may prevent such software from running successfully. Change the performance mode to SPEED mode before using video/image software or starting DVD playback. The copyright protected content is not displayed on a non-HDCP compliant display. If the screen saver is enabled, it is recommended...
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... need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual...
... need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual...
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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 computer...
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 computer...