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...see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Press to make the... view look smaller and further away (zoom out). For details on some software. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of power consumption. ✍ Illustrated ...
...see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Press to make the... view look smaller and further away (zoom out). For details on some software. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of power consumption. ✍ Illustrated ...
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... slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while ...the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not remove ...change. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer... The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click ...
... slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while ...the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not remove ...change. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer... The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click ...
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...When the communication speed is not as fast as the one displayed on the access point may reduce the communication speed due to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer The communication speed varies depending on the distance between such... devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use . Deploying IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on the radio conditions. In addition, communications may be as fast as expected, changing...
...When the communication speed is not as fast as the one displayed on the access point may reduce the communication speed due to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer The communication speed varies depending on the distance between such... devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use . Deploying IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on the radio conditions. In addition, communications may be as fast as expected, changing...
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...external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your... computer. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 125). For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see the ...
...external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your... computer. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 125). For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see the ...
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n 65 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 66) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
n 65 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 66) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
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... need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to forget the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided for changing some of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for service to reset the password... options, as well as to allow for the standard users to start the computer. To set the machine password. ! n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to protect your computer from unauthorized access. If you to reset it safe and private from other people...
... need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to forget the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided for changing some of the power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for service to reset the password... options, as well as to allow for the standard users to start the computer. To set the machine password. ! n 66 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to protect your computer from unauthorized access. If you to reset it safe and private from other people...
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... add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and ... The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter...
... add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and ... The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key. 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter...
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If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and ... a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 69 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the...
If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and ... a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 69 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the...
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... and then press the Enter key. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the ...
... and then press the Enter key. n 70 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the ...
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... Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. The setting of the control items will not be visible if you to access system information ...system behavior. Some of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user. n 71 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center.
... Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. The setting of the control items will not be visible if you to access system information ...system behavior. Some of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user. n 71 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center.
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n 74 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To change the Sleep mode settings.
n 74 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To change the Sleep mode settings.
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... or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. n 76 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). If a ... with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer. This damage may cause damage to do not handle materials that are ready to change the module. The package protects the module from the computer. Before you remove any telecommunication links, ...
... or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. n 76 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). If a ... with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer. This damage may cause damage to do not handle materials that are ready to change the module. The package protects the module from the computer. Before you remove any telecommunication links, ...
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n 78 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power source. 2 Gently face down . ! When facing down your computer, be sure to place it on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 3 Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the memory module compartment cover (2). 4 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
n 78 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power source. 2 Gently face down . ! When facing down your computer, be sure to place it on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 3 Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the memory module compartment cover (2). 4 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
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... points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on it. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as this may make your computer in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change the LCD screen orientation setting in low temperature conditions may appear on the...image on the LCD screen if the same image is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change options available for any malfunctions arising from changes to the settings. n 83 N Precautions Handling the LCD Screen ❑...
... points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on it. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as this may make your computer in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change the LCD screen orientation setting in low temperature conditions may appear on the...image on the LCD screen if the same image is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change options available for any malfunctions arising from changes to the settings. n 83 N Precautions Handling the LCD Screen ❑...
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...the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. However, it can be careful when handling your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in a short time. n 92 N Precautions Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high ...storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or...
...the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. However, it can be careful when handling your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in a short time. n 92 N Precautions Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high ...storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or...
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... I start . Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and enter the correct password. If both or either of unsaved data. Your computer may cause loss of the lights is changed before entering the password. n 98 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? If you enter a wrong power-on...
... I start . Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer and enter the correct password. If both or either of unsaved data. Your computer may cause loss of the lights is changed before entering the password. n 98 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode? If you enter a wrong power-on...
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... 6 Press the < or , key to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the... F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to change the boot device order?...
... 6 Press the < or , key to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the... F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to change the boot device order?...
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... press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the left pane. Turn on your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. n 100 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after ...the automatic turn off time has passed? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you need to...
... press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the left pane. Turn on your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. n 100 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after ...the automatic turn off time has passed? The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting, which you need to...
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... Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? This is in use the ... setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. Why is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a ...
... Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. What should I do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? This is in use the ... setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. Why is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a ...
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n 104 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is selected for Plugged in. To change the settings, follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and...option may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced...
n 104 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is selected for Plugged in. To change the settings, follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and...option may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced...