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... Display Modes...100 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...103 Connecting an External Microphone ...106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...107 Connecting a Printer ...110 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...112 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...116 Setting the Password ...117 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...126 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...144 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...149 Using the Power Saving Modes ...150 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...155 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...157 Adding and Removing...
... Display Modes...100 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...103 Connecting an External Microphone ...106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...107 Connecting a Printer ...110 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...112 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...116 Setting the Password ...117 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...126 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...144 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...149 Using the Power Saving Modes ...150 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...155 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...157 Adding and Removing...
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... online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. To access this manual) - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for...
... online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. To access this manual) - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for...
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n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Muting % Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * CAMERA OFF * WIRELESS LAN * On selected models only. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is set to type letters in lowercase if you scroll the display. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is...
n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Muting % Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * CAMERA OFF * WIRELESS LAN * On selected models only. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is set to type letters in lowercase if you scroll the display. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is...
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...select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is provided for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. button. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... On models that support the Bluetooth functionality*1 and/or...
...select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is provided for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. button. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... On models that support the Bluetooth functionality*1 and/or...
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... to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or...
... to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or...
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... phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK.
... phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK.
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... Disc Drive (page 69) ❑ Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station (page 79) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 92) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 93) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 100) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 103) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 106) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 107) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 110) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 112) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 114) n 68 N Using Peripheral Devices
... Disc Drive (page 69) ❑ Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station (page 79) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 92) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 93) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 100) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 103) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 106) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 107) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 110) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 112) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 114) n 68 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... the supported disc media. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate the...
... the supported disc media. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate the...
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If the Monitor Settings window appears, click Yes. To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click Display. 4 Select the Settings tab. 5 Click the monitor icon marked 2. 6 Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option. 7 Click Apply and then OK. n 104 N Using Peripheral Devices To find which video controller your model includes, see the printed Specifications sheet.
If the Monitor Settings window appears, click Yes. To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click Display. 4 Select the Settings tab. 5 Click the monitor icon marked 2. 6 Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option. 7 Click Apply and then OK. n 104 N Using Peripheral Devices To find which video controller your model includes, see the printed Specifications sheet.
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... hard disk. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will allow for changing some of passwords to protect your computer: power-on password and hard disk password. If you set two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer from unauthorized access. The user password is not available on models with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting...
... hard disk. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will allow for changing some of passwords to protect your computer: power-on password and hard disk password. If you set two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer from unauthorized access. The user password is not available on models with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting...
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... setting the Windows password, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 126). Make sure not to confirm fields, enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create Password. ✍ See Help and Support Center for password entry when turning on the Windows password. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. n 124 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password...
... setting the Windows password, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 126). Make sure not to confirm fields, enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create Password. ✍ See Help and Support Center for password entry when turning on the Windows password. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. n 124 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password...
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... the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security and then select Enabled for Trusted Platform Support on the BIOS setup screen. 2 Install the Infineon TPM Professional Package. 3 Initialize and configure the TPM. and press the Enter key. ! Before clearing the TPM configuration, make backup copies of the TPM configuration. Before enabling the TPM, make sure to set the power-on password and the hard disk password (on selected models only) to make sure...
... the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security and then select Enabled for Trusted Platform Support on the BIOS setup screen. 2 Install the Infineon TPM Professional Package. 3 Initialize and configure the TPM. and press the Enter key. ! Before clearing the TPM configuration, make backup copies of the TPM configuration. Before enabling the TPM, make sure to set the power-on password and the hard disk password (on selected models only) to make sure...
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... to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 157 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
... to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 157 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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... any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. If you can select using the Windows power options, for your computer screen to turn off . Why does it will be charged. A reset fee will take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is active, it may take longer before the VAIO logo appears due to network security checkups...
... any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. If you can select using the Windows power options, for your computer screen to turn off . Why does it will be charged. A reset fee will take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is active, it may take longer before the VAIO logo appears due to network security checkups...
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... in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. 3 Click the System icon. 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab. 5 Double-click Imaging devices. 6 Right-click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP-VCC1 and click Update Driver.
... in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. 3 Click the System icon. 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab. 5 Double-click Imaging devices. 6 Right-click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP-VCC1 and click Update Driver.
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... 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 then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer is connected to the multi function...
... 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 then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your printer is connected to the multi function...
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Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. 4 Click the Buttons tab. 5 Select your computer. See Using the Pointing Device (page 31). You may need to press the Tab key and the M and m keys to make sure a mouse is interpreting a single-click as a double-click, you may have disabled the pointing device without connecting a mouse to change the left and right...
Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. 4 Click the Buttons tab. 5 Select your computer. See Using the Pointing Device (page 31). You may need to press the Tab key and the M and m keys to make sure a mouse is interpreting a single-click as a double-click, you may have disabled the pointing device without connecting a mouse to change the left and right...
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Make sure to use the devices connected to the multi function bay docking station? The printer port printer only. n 217 N Troubleshooting Multi Function Bay Docking Station What should I do if I cannot use the AC adapter supplied with the ATI video controller is internally connected to the USB and should be used for a Why can 't I use the device connected to the multi function bay docking station. The multi function bay docking station does...
Make sure to use the devices connected to the multi function bay docking station? The printer port printer only. n 217 N Troubleshooting Multi Function Bay Docking Station What should I do if I cannot use the AC adapter supplied with the ATI video controller is internally connected to the USB and should be used for a Why can 't I use the device connected to the multi function bay docking station. The multi function bay docking station does...
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... internally connected to the USB. Ask the manufacturer of your printer for the driver that supports Windows XP. ❑ The printer port on the window in step 4 above to select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Check if the check box for USB001. 7 Click OK. Follow these steps to check the printer port settings: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the Printers and Other Hardware...
... internally connected to the USB. Ask the manufacturer of your printer for the driver that supports Windows XP. ❑ The printer port on the window in step 4 above to select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Check if the check box for USB001. 7 Click OK. Follow these steps to check the printer port settings: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the Printers and Other Hardware...
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... countries or areas. 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to information on the support web site. Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. n 220 N Support Options Support Options The section contains information on your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. These guides are stored on the hard disk as on-screen help guides.
... countries or areas. 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to information on the support web site. Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. n 220 N Support Options Support Options The section contains information on your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. These guides are stored on the hard disk as on-screen help guides.