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...Multiple Monitors Function ...96 Connecting an External Microphone ...99 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...120 Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...128 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 138 Using the VAIO Status Monitor ...139 Using the Power Saving Modes ...140 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 145 Protecting the Hard Disk ...147 Upgrading...
...Multiple Monitors Function ...96 Connecting an External Microphone ...99 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...120 Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...128 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 138 Using the VAIO Status Monitor ...139 Using the Power Saving Modes ...140 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 145 Protecting the Hard Disk ...147 Upgrading...
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... about setting up Bluetooth®*, wireless LAN, GPS*, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * Available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire built-in storage device...
... about setting up Bluetooth®*, wireless LAN, GPS*, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * Available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire built-in storage device...
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n 41 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 41 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... the disc on your computer. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 61). ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions...
... the disc on your computer. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 61). ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions...
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... models only. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to the disc. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to use the software...
... models only. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to the disc. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to use the software...
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... -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware...
... -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware...
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... Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications...
... Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications...
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... your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Selecting Performance Modes (page 107) ❑ Setting the Password (page 108) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 120) ❑ Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 128) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138) ❑ Using the VAIO Status Monitor (page 139) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 140) ❑ Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management (page 145) ❑ Protecting the Hard Disk...
... your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Selecting Performance Modes (page 107) ❑ Setting the Password (page 108) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 120) ❑ Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 128) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138) ❑ Using the VAIO Status Monitor (page 139) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 140) ❑ Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management (page 145) ❑ Protecting the Hard Disk...
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... start your computer. If you to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected built-in storage device is not available on password allows you set the hard disk password, other users will be able to protect your computer from your computer and is installed in another computer. * The hard disk password is removed from unauthorized access. The power-on models with two built-in flash memory...
... start your computer. If you to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected built-in storage device is not available on password allows you set the hard disk password, other users will be able to protect your computer from your computer and is installed in another computer. * The hard disk password is removed from unauthorized access. The power-on models with two built-in flash memory...
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... on passwords: the machine password and the user password. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without entering the password. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 120). Once you have set the power-on password in for service to reset the password. ✍ If you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on password is provided for changing some...
... on passwords: the machine password and the user password. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without entering the password. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 120). Once you have set the power-on password in for service to reset the password. ✍ If you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on password is provided for changing some...
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n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is embedded in selected models only and provides your model is equipped with basic security functions. See the online specifications to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to find out whether your computer with the TPM. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips.
n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is embedded in selected models only and provides your model is equipped with basic security functions. See the online specifications to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to find out whether your computer with the TPM. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips.
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... out at your data maintenance and management. Sony assumes no liability for detailed information. The maintenance and management of your own risk. n 134 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon folder to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon...
... out at your data maintenance and management. Sony assumes no liability for detailed information. The maintenance and management of your own risk. n 134 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon folder to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon...
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... steps to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The encryption process will start. The BIOS setup screen appears. You need to move Internal Optical Drive to the top of the list to recover the computer system 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...
... steps to the USB flash memory device in the BIOS setup screen: 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The encryption process will start. The BIOS setup screen appears. You need to move Internal Optical Drive to the top of the list to recover the computer system 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...
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... device configuration. ! Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to hard disk drives and user data. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk If your computer is equipped with the software. ! See the online specifications to set the appropriate protection level. You can select the sensitivity level of damage to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive...
... device configuration. ! Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches, and during a shift to hard disk drives and user data. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk If your computer is equipped with the software. ! See the online specifications to set the appropriate protection level. You can select the sensitivity level of damage to Hibernate or Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive...
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n 175 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to turn -off . To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 216...
n 175 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you can select using the Windows power options, for your screen to turn -off . To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 216...
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... play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer, or the computer may not be connected to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the VAIO Update. n 196 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to the Internet. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label...
... play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer, or the computer may not be connected to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the VAIO Update. n 196 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to the Internet. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label...
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You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. n 197 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function.
You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. n 197 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function.
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... information. ❑ If the display output is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the HDMI output port. n 198 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may temporarily show some noise or flicker. This is charged. The copyright protected contents are using battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. See Combinations and...
... information. ❑ If the display output is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the HDMI output port. n 198 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may temporarily show some noise or flicker. This is charged. The copyright protected contents are using battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. See Combinations and...
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... is connected 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 an AC power source. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 202 N Troubleshooting Printing...
... is connected 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 an AC power source. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 202 N Troubleshooting Printing...
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... then Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your computer. Turning off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer...
... then Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to restart your computer. Turning off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer...