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...Monitors Function ...101 Connecting an External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...149 Protecting the Hard Disk ...151 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...152 Adding and Removing Memory...
...Monitors Function ...101 Connecting an External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...149 Protecting the Hard Disk ...151 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...152 Adding and Removing Memory...
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... device* to the original factory settings. * See the online specifications to find out about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire built-in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - n9 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual...
... device* to the original factory settings. * See the online specifications to find out about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire built-in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - n9 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual...
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... Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the function. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. n 10 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility...
... Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the function. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. n 10 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility...
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... VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions...
... VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions...
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... VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. To change the Presentation mode settings, click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and Adjust settings before giving a presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the settings in the Presentation Settings window. *1 On models with a built-in optical disc drive. *2 On models without a built-in Presentation mode between Mirror and Extend Desktop. In Presentation mode, some functions of the external display simultaneously on and off. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. To change...
... VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. To change the Presentation mode settings, click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and Adjust settings before giving a presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the settings in the Presentation Settings window. *1 On models with a built-in optical disc drive. *2 On models without a built-in Presentation mode between Mirror and Extend Desktop. In Presentation mode, some functions of the external display simultaneously on and off. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. To change...
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n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward...
n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward...
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...; Connecting a Docking Station (page 80) ❑ Connecting an Optical Disc Drive (page 88) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 91) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 100) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 101) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 103) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 104) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 107) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 108) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 110) n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices
...; Connecting a Docking Station (page 80) ❑ Connecting an Optical Disc Drive (page 88) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 91) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 100) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 101) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 103) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 104) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 107) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 108) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 110) n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... HDMI port, you need to your computer ! To connect a TV to change the sound output device? (page 218). 1 Plug the power cord of your computer. n 96 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV If your computer is equipped with the HDMI port. See the online specifications to your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end of the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. The HDMI port...
... HDMI port, you need to your computer ! To connect a TV to change the sound output device? (page 218). 1 Plug the power cord of your computer. n 96 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV If your computer is equipped with the HDMI port. See the online specifications to your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end of the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. The HDMI port...
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... flash memory storage devices in RAID configuration. *2 See the online specifications to start your computer. The power-on password allows you to protect your computer: the power-on your built-in storage device*2. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer from your computer and is installed in another computer. *1 The hard disk password...
... flash memory storage devices in RAID configuration. *2 See the online specifications to start your computer. The power-on password allows you to protect your computer: the power-on your built-in storage device*2. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer from your computer and is installed in another computer. *1 The hard disk password...
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... fingerprint authentication for changing some of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The machine password is equipped with the fingerprint authentication function, you have set the power-on password, you must first set the machine password. ! To set the power-on password in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is provided to protect your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be...
... fingerprint authentication for changing some of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The machine password is equipped with the fingerprint authentication function, you have set the power-on password, you must first set the machine password. ! To set the power-on password in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The user password is provided to protect your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be...
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... using your recovery discs. 8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 9 After your system restarts, select Execute in the confirmation window and then press the Enter key. 10 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. 11 Save the recovery password to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on a USB flash memory device, your system needs to change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed...
... using your recovery discs. 8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. 9 After your system restarts, select Execute in the confirmation window and then press the Enter key. 10 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. 11 Save the recovery password to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on a USB flash memory device, your system needs to change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed...
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... scope of damage to hard disk drives and user data. The VAIO HDD Protection is not included in flash memory storage device is designed to minimize possibilities of the VAIO HDD Protection utility. Hard disk drive protection is equipped with the software. ! Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards. 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...
... scope of damage to hard disk drives and user data. The VAIO HDD Protection is not included in flash memory storage device is designed to minimize possibilities of the VAIO HDD Protection utility. Hard disk drive protection is equipped with the software. ! Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards. 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...
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... M or m key to change the boot device order? You can I do if I cannot remember the power-on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 180 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . A reset fee will be charged. What should I change the boot device order. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To...
... M or m key to change the boot device order? You can I do if I cannot remember the power-on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 180 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it . A reset fee will be charged. What should I change the boot device order. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To...
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... software application. 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 normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is in MOTION EYE camera cannot be suspended for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 144). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager...
... software application. 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 normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is in MOTION EYE camera cannot be suspended for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 144). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager...
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... Disc contents on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 63). n 203 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. For information on your optical disc drive...
... Disc contents on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 63). n 203 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. For information on your optical disc drive...
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... models only. The optical disc drive will be disabled if you unplug USB Mass Storage Device in the Safely Remove Hardware window? n 204 N Troubleshooting Why can't I cannot use the optical disc drive after unplugging USB Mass Storage Device in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 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. What should I do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! To enable...
... models only. The optical disc drive will be disabled if you unplug USB Mass Storage Device in the Safely Remove Hardware window? n 204 N Troubleshooting Why can't I cannot use the optical disc drive after unplugging USB Mass Storage Device in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 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. What should I do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! To enable...
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... your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. When your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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 install the printer driver software before you use your printer.
... your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. When your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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 install the printer driver software before you use your printer.
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... 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 M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer. n 214 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once...
... 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 M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer. n 214 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, press the Windows key once...
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... customers in flash memory storage device or the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and...
... customers in flash memory storage device or the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and...
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... end-user options and operations. You will work only for evaluation purposes only. You can use the software. The Microsoft Office 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for 60 days after the 60-day trial period, you must activate the software before you use it as described the first time you can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges...
... end-user options and operations. You will work only for evaluation purposes only. You can use the software. The Microsoft Office 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for 60 days after the 60-day trial period, you must activate the software before you use it as described the first time you can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges...