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... Connecting an External Microphone ...97 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...98 Connecting a Printer ...101 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...102 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...119 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...127 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 136 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk ...145 Upgrading Your VAIO...
... Connecting an External Microphone ...97 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...98 Connecting a Printer ...101 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...102 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...119 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...127 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 136 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk ...145 Upgrading Your VAIO...
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... about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software 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. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
... about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software 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. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
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.... ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you how to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs...
.... ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you how to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs...
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... the power. The location and size of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. When your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is magnified, switching the view to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 138). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen...
... the power. The location and size of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. When your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is magnified, switching the view to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 138). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen...
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... scroll function is lit. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the fingerprint sensor for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 136) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. Using the Touch Pad You can also use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to launch VAIO Control...
... scroll function is lit. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the fingerprint sensor for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 136) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. Using the Touch Pad You can also use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to launch VAIO Control...
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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 38 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 38 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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... available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the left pane. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. If the VAIO Smart Network window is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see the...
... available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the left pane. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. If the VAIO Smart Network window is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see the...
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... your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to F. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. If the VAIO Smart Network window is set up. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a network. 5 Select the desired access...
... your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to F. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. If the VAIO Smart Network window is set up. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a network. 5 Select the desired access...
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... Network window. The Bluetooth indicator lights up Bluetooth functionality. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see the help file on the desktop, follow these devices without cables and up to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models...
... Network window. The Bluetooth indicator lights up Bluetooth functionality. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see the help file on the desktop, follow these devices without cables and up to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models...
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... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 79) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 88) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 89) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 93) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 95) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 97) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 98) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 101) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 102) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 79) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 88) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 89) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 93) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 95) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 97) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 98) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 101) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 102) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... , a password reset fee will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you must first set the machine password. ! The user password is installed in for depot service for password entry when turning on password, you cannot start your computer without knowing the password, even if the password-protected hard disk drive is removed from...
... , a password reset fee will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you must first set the machine password. ! The user password is installed in for depot service for password entry when turning on password, you cannot start your computer without knowing the password, even if the password-protected hard disk drive is removed from...
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... data or backup files. The maintenance and management of your own risk. Be sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! To initialize and configure the TPM See the on the computer. ! You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and...
... data or backup files. The maintenance and management of your own risk. Be sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! To initialize and configure the TPM See the on the computer. ! You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and...
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... start. ! You need to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. You need to move it to the top of the list to recover the computer system from your recovery discs. 6 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 7 After your system restarts, click Execute in the Physical Presence Operations window. 8 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive...
... start. ! You need to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. You need to move it to the top of the list to recover the computer system from your recovery discs. 6 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 7 After your system restarts, click Execute in the Physical Presence Operations window. 8 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive...
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... use VAIO Control Center to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it is in Sleep mode, you will turn off . Going back to the previous work state is in Sleep mode...
... use VAIO Control Center to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it is in Sleep mode, you will turn off . Going back to the previous work state is in Sleep mode...
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To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. Hard disk drive protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to hard disk drives and user data. The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to set the appropriate protection level. It does...
To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. Hard disk drive protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to hard disk drives and user data. The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to set the appropriate protection level. It does...
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... latest video driver. ❑ On some time before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup. Why doesn't my screen turn off when the time selected for your screen to turn -off . Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options...
... latest video driver. ❑ On some time before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup. Why doesn't my screen turn off when the time selected for your screen to turn -off . Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power options...
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... Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 138). 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 185 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode...
... Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 138). 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 185 N Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode...
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... 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 panel. See the manual that came with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your...
... 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 panel. See the manual that came with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your...
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... 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 with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse...
... 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 with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse...
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... 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 computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. Why doesn't my computer recognize connected devices? Restart the computer. n 211 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work? ❑ Make...
... 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 computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. Why doesn't my computer recognize connected devices? Restart the computer. n 211 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work? ❑ Make...