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... off or in use. Letters appear in green when the computer is on the program you scroll the display. Press the key a second time to change how you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built...
... off or in use. Letters appear in green when the computer is on the program you scroll the display. Press the key a second time to change how you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built...
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous ... the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness...
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous ... the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness...
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...that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to your computer. Be sure to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide... your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Press the left button twice. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use only the keyboard for pointer...
...that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to your computer. Be sure to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide... your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Press the left button twice. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use only the keyboard for pointer...
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...! To select and launch the software for music or video playback with the AV MODE button. Using the AV MODE Button You can change the default software options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to find out whether your fingertip over the playback control area. ...To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on the software you can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your ...
...! To select and launch the software for music or video playback with the AV MODE button. Using the AV MODE Button You can change the default software options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to find out whether your fingertip over the playback control area. ...To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on the software you can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your ...
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... to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. It may change. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Be sure...
... to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. It may change. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Be sure...
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...employed on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may not be cut off depending on the radio conditions. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also used by other devices that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls, and... band. Deploying IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on your computer. In addition, communications may be as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and...
...employed on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may not be cut off depending on the radio conditions. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also used by other devices that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls, and... band. Deploying IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on your computer. In addition, communications may be as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and...
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..., depending on the external display. To select a display 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to work on your computer. If you want to display the same contents on your external display...
..., depending on the external display. To select a display 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to work on your computer. If you want to display the same contents on your external display...
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n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function.
n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function.
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Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. n 90 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 91) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 98) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 107) ❑ Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management (page 112)
Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. n 90 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 91) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 98) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 107) ❑ Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management (page 112)
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...equipped with a fingerprint sensor and you have set the password. The user password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The machine password is provided for the standard users to... allows you will be charged, and your computer may need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password in conjunction with the...
...equipped with a fingerprint sensor and you have set the password. The user password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. The machine password is provided for the standard users to... allows you will be charged, and your computer may need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the power-on password in conjunction with the...
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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, ...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 ... screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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, ...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 ... screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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n 94 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 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 machine password and...
n 94 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 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 machine password and...
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... confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 95 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. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password... once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. 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 ...
... confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 95 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. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password... once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. 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 ...
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...Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to your account. 5 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ ...For more information on your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and you have to forget the password. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have set the Windows password in conjunction with other people. ...
...Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to your account. 5 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ ...For more information on your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and you have to forget the password. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have set the Windows password in conjunction with other people. ...
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... password. 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. 7 Click Change password. n 97 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User ...Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Change your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter your...
... password. 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. 7 Click Change password. n 97 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User ...Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Change your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter your...
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... Illumination LED check box. 4 Click OK. You can change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. To use the VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Select the desired control item and change this default activity of your computer illuminates depending on the... 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. Changing the default illumination lamp activity The illumination...
... Illumination LED check box. 4 Click OK. You can change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. To use the VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Select the desired control item and change this default activity of your computer illuminates depending on the... 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. Changing the default illumination lamp activity The illumination...
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...automatically. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on your computer will enter Sleep mode. If you open the LCD screen lid. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ...❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and...
...automatically. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on your computer will enter Sleep mode. If you open the LCD screen lid. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ...❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and...
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... appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your requirements for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you can enhance the Windows power management...to the Windows Power Options. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. Change the settings for VAIO computers. The VAIO Power Management is added to suit your desired power plan. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows...
... appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your requirements for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you can enhance the Windows power management...to the Windows Power Options. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. Change the settings for VAIO computers. The VAIO Power Management is added to suit your desired power plan. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows...
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... portion of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, ...pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Notes on a flat surface before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. If a memory module is not available, do...
... portion of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, ...pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Notes on a flat surface before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. If a memory module is not available, do...
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n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to : ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct ... to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in a location subject to change the module. To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers, do not touch the edges of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than...
n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to : ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct ... to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in a location subject to change the module. To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers, do not touch the edges of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than...