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...Display ...84 Selecting Display Modes...90 Using the Multiple 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 ...115 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...123 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...130 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...132 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...137 Changing...
...Display ...84 Selecting Display Modes...90 Using the Multiple 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 ...115 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...123 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...130 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...132 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...137 Changing...
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... access this manual) - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (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) - Contains features of your computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility...
... access this manual) - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (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) - Contains features of your computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility...
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... and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the answers you might find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet...
... and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the answers you might find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet...
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... Shift key while the indicator is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc media is charging. Press it a second time to turn off . Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. When the indicator is off the indicator. Illuminates when data is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack...
... Shift key while the indicator is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc media is charging. Press it a second time to turn off . Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. When the indicator is off the indicator. Illuminates when data is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack...
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... builtin flash memory storage or hard disk drive* without launching Windows. See the online Specifications to display the setup window. Special-function button Functions AV MODE button When the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for more information on the model you use specific functions of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on or in VAIO AV Mode Launcher. If this button does not work, try...
... builtin flash memory storage or hard disk drive* without launching Windows. See the online Specifications to display the setup window. Special-function button Functions AV MODE button When the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for more information on the model you use specific functions of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on or in VAIO AV Mode Launcher. If this button does not work, try...
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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 model. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, 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 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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... use with your computer's optical disc drives. It is not supported. ! Region settings are not compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to Blu-ray Disc drives). This product is not possible. Due to the multiple formats of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in relation to update the AACS key. If the region setting...
... use with your computer's optical disc drives. It is not supported. ! Region settings are not compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to Blu-ray Disc drives). This product is not possible. Due to the multiple formats of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in relation to update the AACS key. If the region setting...
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... from one place to create a full infrastructure network (infrastructure). ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up wireless LAN and wireless WAN functionalities. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with each other through a network. Or you can connect to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in...
... from one place to create a full infrastructure network (infrastructure). ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up wireless LAN and wireless WAN functionalities. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with each other through a network. Or you can connect to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in...
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The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on ad-hoc networks. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The IEEE...
The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on ad-hoc networks. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The IEEE...
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... Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other models See the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on how to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility...
... Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other models See the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on how to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility...
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... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 84) ❑ 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 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 84) ❑ 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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... authentication functionality, you cannot start the computer. Write down your computer without entering the password. The machine password is provided for password entry when turning on your computer from other standard users to allow for password reset. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen...
... authentication functionality, you cannot start the computer. Write down your computer without entering the password. The machine password is provided for password entry when turning on your computer from other standard users to allow for password reset. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen...
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... Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press 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 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
... Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press 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 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the...
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... you set the hard disk password in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the original hard disk drive. There is NO RESET of this adds an extra level of security. * Your computer is provided for users with a built-in conjunction with the master password. The master password is equipped with administrator rights on the computer to enter the password along with the power-on the BIOS setup screen...
... you set the hard disk password in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the original hard disk drive. There is NO RESET of this adds an extra level of security. * Your computer is provided for users with a built-in conjunction with the master password. The master password is equipped with administrator rights on the computer to enter the password along with the power-on the BIOS setup screen...
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... write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. The maintenance and management of your own risk. You need to install the package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package. Be sure to restore any defects...
... write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. The maintenance and management of your own risk. You need to install the package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package. Be sure to restore any defects...
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...% data protection under any circumstances. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. 2 Click Security on the setup window to Hibernate or Sleep mode, Instant Mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. Hard disk drive protection is designed to hard disk drives and user data. For more information, click Help on the Categories tab and double-click Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. You can select the sensitivity level of...
...% data protection under any circumstances. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. 2 Click Security on the setup window to Hibernate or Sleep mode, Instant Mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. Hard disk drive protection is designed to hard disk drives and user data. For more information, click Help on the Categories tab and double-click Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. You can select the sensitivity level of...
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... installed memory module. n 145 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Notes on replacing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Improper installation of memory modules...
... installed memory module. n 145 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Notes on replacing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Improper installation of memory modules...
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... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I use...
... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. If another software application is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I use...
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... appears on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer's hardware devices. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. n 190 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of the...
... appears on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer's hardware devices. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. n 190 N Troubleshooting What should I do any of the...
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... driver software before you use your printer. This change to an AC power source. When your printer is connected to the docking station, check the docking station to see if it is connected to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound...
... driver software before you use your printer. This change to an AC power source. When your printer is connected to the docking station, check the docking station to see if it is connected to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound...