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n3 N Using the Bluetooth Function ...69 Using Peripheral Devices...74 Connecting a Docking Station...75 Connecting External Speakers ...83 Connecting an External Display ...84 Selecting Display Modes...93 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...... 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...
n3 N Using the Bluetooth Function ...69 Using Peripheral Devices...74 Connecting a Docking Station...75 Connecting External Speakers ...83 Connecting an External Display ...84 Selecting Display Modes...93 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...... 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...
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n5 N Mouse ...204 Speakers ...205 Touch Pad...206 Keyboard...207 Floppy Disks ...208 Audio/Video...209 Memory Stick ...213 Peripherals ...214 Docking Station ...215 Support Options ...216 Sony Support Information ...216 Trademarks ...220
n5 N Mouse ...204 Speakers ...205 Touch Pad...206 Keyboard...207 Floppy Disks ...208 Audio/Video...209 Memory Stick ...213 Peripherals ...214 Docking Station ...215 Support Options ...216 Sony Support Information ...216 Trademarks ...220
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Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI output port*1 (page 89) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 100) G Monitor port*3 (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station.
Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI output port*1 (page 89) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 100) G Monitor port*3 (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station.
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Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Docking station connector (page 77) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 149)
Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Docking station connector (page 77) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 149)
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... your computer for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use your computer.
... your computer for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use your computer.
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Do not use circular discs. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not attach or disconnect your computer to or from the docking station (optional) while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc.
Do not use circular discs. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not attach or disconnect your computer to or from the docking station (optional) while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc.
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...Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. When your network. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on -screen instructions. Follow the on the computer or the optional docking station ...and the other end to your computer is attached to the optional docking station, you need to select which network (Ethernet) port to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks...
...Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. When your network. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on -screen instructions. Follow the on the computer or the optional docking station ...and the other end to your computer is attached to the optional docking station, you need to select which network (Ethernet) port to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to 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 93) ❑ Using the ...
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to 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 93) ❑ Using the ...
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n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer and is not supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory. A docking station is available as a printer and an external display.
n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer and is not supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory. A docking station is available as a printer and an external display.
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... not possible. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station. This may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Simultaneous use of the HDMI output port on the Docking Station n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator... Illuminates when the docking station is powered. B IN USE indicator (page 80) C UNDOCK button (page 80) D DC IN port (page 77) E Network (...
... not possible. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station. This may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Simultaneous use of the HDMI output port on the Docking Station n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator... Illuminates when the docking station is powered. B IN USE indicator (page 80) C UNDOCK button (page 80) D DC IN port (page 77) E Network (...
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Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. Be sure to the docking station. This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) ... and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! Do not move your computer to the docking station. To attach your computer while it is attached to the docking station ! n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) ...
Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. Be sure to the docking station. This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) ... and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! Do not move your computer to the docking station. To attach your computer while it is attached to the docking station ! n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) ...
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n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices 6 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer with the guides on the bottom of the computer. 5 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the docking station.
n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices 6 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer with the guides on the bottom of the computer. 5 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the docking station.
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... Make sure that no devices connected to take your computer off the docking station. Once you have completed the steps in To disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 81), be sure to the docking station are in use before disconnection. Use of power, disconnecting your ... ! Be sure to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station while the IN USE indicator light is lit may result in loss of unsaved...
... Make sure that no devices connected to take your computer off the docking station. Once you have completed the steps in To disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 81), be sure to the docking station are in use before disconnection. Use of power, disconnecting your ... ! Be sure to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station while the IN USE indicator light is lit may result in loss of unsaved...
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...; If the IN USE indicator is in Normal mode, be sure to press the UNDOCK button. Use of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable operations. To disconnect your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator light (2) turns off the...
...; If the IN USE indicator is in Normal mode, be sure to press the UNDOCK button. Use of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable operations. To disconnect your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator light (2) turns off the...
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... Lift the computer off . Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from the docking station as follows: 1 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Undock. 2 Make sure that you close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from AC power, unplug the AC ...It is left open, dust may get inside and damage the computer. ✍ To disconnect the docking station completely from the docking station. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. If the cover is extremely important that a ...
... Lift the computer off . Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from the docking station as follows: 1 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Undock. 2 Make sure that you close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from AC power, unplug the AC ...It is left open, dust may get inside and damage the computer. ✍ To disconnect the docking station completely from the docking station. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. If the cover is extremely important that a ...
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...HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the docking station are functional only when your computer is attached to the DVI-D port on the docking station when your computer or a display cable to the docking station. The monitor port on your computer is in SPEED mode. ... end of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other end into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. If you want to your computer is not accessible when the computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. To connect a computer display !...
...HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the docking station are functional only when your computer is attached to the DVI-D port on the docking station when your computer or a display cable to the docking station. The monitor port on your computer is in SPEED mode. ... end of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other end into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. If you want to your computer is not accessible when the computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. To connect a computer display !...
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If your computer or the DVI-D port on the docking station to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected, high-quality contents. It has 29 pins. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 If you want to ... (3) and the other end to the HDMI output port (5) on the computer, or plug the display cable(2) (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on the docking station. 4 If the external computer display is equipped with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for Digital...
If your computer or the DVI-D port on the docking station to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected, high-quality contents. It has 29 pins. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 If you want to ... (3) and the other end to the HDMI output port (5) on the computer, or plug the display cable(2) (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on the docking station. 4 If the external computer display is equipped with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for Digital...
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... to your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone ... Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone either directly to the docking station. 1 Plug the power cord of your computer or via the optional...
... to your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone ... Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone either directly to the docking station. 1 Plug the power cord of your computer or via the optional...
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... is attached to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the... port and jack on the projector (6). n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) either directly to the docking station. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer or via the optional...
... is attached to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the... port and jack on the projector (6). n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) either directly to the docking station. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer or via the optional...
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The screen resolution of your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. Before turning on the type of your computer, turn on the external display. When using the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (STAMINA mode) 1 Right-click ...
The screen resolution of your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. Before turning on the type of your computer, turn on the external display. When using the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (STAMINA mode) 1 Right-click ...