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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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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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ 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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access...
... wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access...
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... to the hard disk drive or the optical disc media. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off . Letters appear in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more wireless options are enabled in Sleep mode, and turns off...
... to the hard disk drive or the optical disc media. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off . Letters appear in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more wireless options are enabled in Sleep mode, and turns off...
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.../F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very...
.../F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very...
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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 optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
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 optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
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... cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is lit. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn...
... cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is lit. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn...
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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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... the Windows password, you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from other users will not be sent in for depot service for password reset. ✍ If you have set the power-on password in conjunction with administrator rights on your hard disk drive. The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen...
... the Windows password, you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset it safe and private from other users will not be sent in for depot service for password reset. ✍ If you have set the power-on password in conjunction with administrator rights on your hard disk drive. The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen...
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... key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, 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...
... key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, 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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You need to install the package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! The maintenance and management of your own risk. Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. To install this package, you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. To...
You need to install the package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! The maintenance and management of your own risk. Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. To install this package, you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. To...
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VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to set the appropriate protection level. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk Your computer has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click...
VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to set the appropriate protection level. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk Your computer has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click...
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... 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. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 130). If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep...
... 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. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 130). If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep...
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... from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. To change the settings, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in Devices (page 137). n 178 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is selected for On battery and Plugged in. ❑ If you have disabled the wireless LAN functionality in the BIOS setup screen, you may result...
... from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. To change the settings, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in Devices (page 137). n 178 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is selected for On battery and Plugged in. ❑ If you have disabled the wireless LAN functionality in the BIOS setup screen, you may result...
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... with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. 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...
... with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. 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...
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... application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if my computer does not recognize my mouse? ❑ Make sure your mouse is restricted by the USB Access Restriction Setting utility, you cannot use the mouse connected to one of unsaved data. Turning off . ! To enable the ports, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in the BIOS setup screen, you cannot use the mouse connected to one of the USB ports...
... application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if my computer does not recognize my mouse? ❑ Make sure your mouse is restricted by the USB Access Restriction Setting utility, you cannot use the mouse connected to one of unsaved data. Turning off . ! To enable the ports, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in the BIOS setup screen, you cannot use the mouse connected to one of the USB ports...
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n 200 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work ? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse 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 , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to restart...
n 200 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work ? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 33). ❑ Make sure that a mouse 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 , click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to restart...
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... the tip in Disabling Built-in the slot. See Inserting a PC Card (page 47) for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. n 203 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install the most recent driver software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your...
... the tip in Disabling Built-in the slot. See Inserting a PC Card (page 47) for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. n 203 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install the most recent driver software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your...
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... device. ❑ See the manual that came with the USB Access Restriction Setting utility, you have been disabled in the BIOS setup screen: ❑ USB ports ❑ PC Card slot ❑ i.LINK port Follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in devices on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. To change the setting, see Restricting USB Access (page 139). n 208 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot use any USB devices connected to the USB ports...
... device. ❑ See the manual that came with the USB Access Restriction Setting utility, you have been disabled in the BIOS setup screen: ❑ USB ports ❑ PC Card slot ❑ i.LINK port Follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in devices on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. To change the setting, see Restricting USB Access (page 139). n 208 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot use any USB devices connected to the USB ports...
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... USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com 60-Day Trial Version of the software; activation requires Internet access. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of Microsoft® Office ! n 218 N Support Options Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial Version ! You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can use it .
... USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com 60-Day Trial Version of the software; activation requires Internet access. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch of Microsoft® Office ! n 218 N Support Options Microsoft® Office Professional 2007 60-Day Trial Version ! You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can use it .