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... an External Display ...74 Selecting Display Modes...78 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...79 Connecting an External Microphone ...81 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...82 Connecting a Printer ...85 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...86 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...97 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 105 Using the Power Saving Modes ...106 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...111 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113
... an External Display ...74 Selecting Display Modes...78 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...79 Connecting an External Microphone ...81 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...82 Connecting a Printer ...85 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...86 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...97 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 105 Using the Power Saving Modes ...106 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...111 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113
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... your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http...
... your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http...
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Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, 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 interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and...
Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, 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 interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and...
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... it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Press the Scr Lk key to type letters in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Illuminates when data is read...
... it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Press the Scr Lk key to type letters in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Illuminates when data is read...
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...): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished...
...): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished...
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... touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to suit your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for using the touch pad. Drag Scroll Slide your preference for the detailed instructions. ! Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to connect a mouse before disabling...
... touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to suit your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for using the touch pad. Drag Scroll Slide your preference for the detailed instructions. ! Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to connect a mouse before disabling...
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n 39 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. 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 39 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. 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.
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... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push...
... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on . n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not work properly. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push...
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.... 8 Follow the on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. The Set up a connection or network on ad-hoc networks. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE...
.... 8 Follow the on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. The Set up a connection or network on ad-hoc networks. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE...
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... devices without cables and up to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is lit. 4 Click OK. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. See the online specifications...
... devices without cables and up to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is lit. 4 Click OK. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. See the online specifications...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 73) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 74) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 78) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 79) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 81) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 82) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 85) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 86) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 88) n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 73) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 74) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 78) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 79) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 81) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 82) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 85) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 86) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 88) n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... computer. The machine password is provided for password entry when turning on password, you have set the power-on your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! Once you cannot start your computer from unauthorized access. The power-on password: machine password and user password.
... computer. The machine password is provided for password entry when turning on password, you have set the power-on your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the machine password. ! Once you cannot start your computer from unauthorized access. The power-on password: machine password and user password.
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The BIOS setup screen appears. n 94 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. 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 Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and...
The BIOS setup screen appears. n 94 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. 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 Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and...
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... damage memory modules and other components. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the upper slot first, and then insert the new memory module into the lower open the memory module package before you are two memory module slots in the upper slot. To insert a new memory module into the lower slot and reinsert the removed memory module. ❑ Only use memory modules...
... damage memory modules and other components. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the upper slot first, and then insert the new memory module into the lower open the memory module package before you are two memory module slots in the upper slot. To insert a new memory module into the lower slot and reinsert the removed memory module. ❑ Only use memory modules...
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... have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . n 144 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . Why doesn't my screen turn off when...
... have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . n 144 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . Why doesn't my screen turn off when...
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... Power Saving Modes (page 106). Follow these steps: 1 Click 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 are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. n 151 N Troubleshooting...
... Power Saving Modes (page 106). Follow these steps: 1 Click 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 are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your camera and click Update Driver Software. n 151 N Troubleshooting...
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... provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need 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. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box...
... provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need 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. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box...
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Turning off . ! If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the Shut down button and Restart. See Using the Touch Pad (page 31). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer...
Turning off . ! If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the Shut down button and Restart. See Using the Touch Pad (page 31). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer...
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... files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Click the VAIO Update notice to information on -screen help guides. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support Web site...
... files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Click the VAIO Update notice to information on -screen help guides. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support Web site...
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...). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). SonicStage™ Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc. n 190 N Support Options SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (Wireless LAN, Wireless...
...). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). SonicStage™ Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc. n 190 N Support Options SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (Wireless LAN, Wireless...