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... Monitors Function ...91 Connecting an External Microphone ...93 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...122 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes ...130 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...135 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...137 Protecting the Hard Disk ...140 Upgrading Your VAIO...
... Monitors Function ...91 Connecting an External Microphone ...93 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...122 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes ...130 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...135 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...137 Protecting the Hard Disk ...140 Upgrading Your VAIO...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. 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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. 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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the answers you how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for you or show you need. n9 N Before Use...
... VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the answers you how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for you or show you need. n9 N Before Use...
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... time to activate the numeric keypad. Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is turned on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off...
... time to activate the numeric keypad. Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is turned on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off...
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... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 32 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 increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display...
... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 32 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 increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display...
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n 40 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 40 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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... available on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is lit. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window.
... available on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is lit. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up 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 76) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 85) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 90) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 91) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 94) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 97) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 98) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 76) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 85) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 90) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 91) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 94) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 97) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 98) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... it , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need assistance to start your hard disk drive. If you set the hard disk password, other users will be able to access the data without entering the password. The machine password is installed in another computer. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on password: machine password and user password. Once...
... it , a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need assistance to start your hard disk drive. If you set the hard disk password, other users will be able to access the data without entering the password. The machine password is installed in another computer. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on password: machine password and user password. Once...
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... the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen...
... the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen...
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... Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon folder to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. Be sure to restore any defects arising out of TPM-protected data must be able 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...
... Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon folder to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. Be sure to restore any defects arising out of TPM-protected data must be able 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...
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... 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 built-in shock sensor to set the appropriate protection level. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches...
... 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 built-in shock sensor to set the appropriate protection level. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches...
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... Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. n 175 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...
... Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. n 175 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...
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... Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect...
... Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect...
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... monitoring, and remote panel. n 194 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 printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. This change...
... monitoring, and remote panel. n 194 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 printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. This change...
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... does not work , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer with your mouse connected. ❑ If you have disabled the USB ports in Devices (page 137). ❑ If the use of USB ports is restricted by the USB Access Restriction Setting utility, you cannot use the mouse connected to one of the USB ports on your computer. n 197 N Troubleshooting Mouse What should...
... does not work , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer with your mouse connected. ❑ If you have disabled the USB ports in Devices (page 137). ❑ If the use of USB ports is restricted by the USB Access Restriction Setting utility, you cannot use the mouse connected to one of the USB ports on your computer. n 197 N Troubleshooting Mouse What should...
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... power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the Shut down button and Restart. n 200 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. Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad...
... power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the Shut down button and Restart. n 200 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. Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad...
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... Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for the PC Card to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. ❑ If you have disabled the PC Card slot in the BIOS setup screen, you may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your PC Card...
... Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for the PC Card to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. ❑ If you have disabled the PC Card slot in the BIOS setup screen, you may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your PC Card...
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... change the setting, see Restricting USB Access (page 139). The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with the USB Access Restriction Setting utility, you cannot use of power. The following built-in Devices (page 137) to test if the port is charged. You may need to install software before you have been disabled in the BIOS setup screen: ❑ USB ports ❑ PC Card slot...
... change the setting, see Restricting USB Access (page 139). The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with the USB Access Restriction Setting utility, you cannot use of power. The following built-in Devices (page 137) to test if the port is charged. You may need to install software before you have been disabled in the BIOS setup screen: ❑ USB ports ❑ PC Card slot...
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... ! activation requires Internet access. This trial software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. You will work only for evaluation purposes only. Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. The software has been installed and you must convert to use the software...
... ! activation requires Internet access. This trial software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. You will work only for evaluation purposes only. Microsoft Corp. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com You can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. The software has been installed and you must convert to use the software...