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...Docking Station...69 Connecting External Speakers ...77 Connecting an External Display ...78 Selecting Display Modes...85 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...87 Connecting an External Microphone ...89 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...90 Connecting a Printer ...93 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO... Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...111 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...119 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 129 Using the ...
...Docking Station...69 Connecting External Speakers ...77 Connecting an External Display ...78 Selecting Display Modes...85 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...87 Connecting an External Microphone ...89 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...90 Connecting a Printer ...93 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO... Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...111 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...119 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 129 Using the ...
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n5 N Mouse ...197 Speakers ...198 Touch Pad...199 Keyboard...200 Floppy Disks ...201 Audio/Video...202 Memory Stick ...206 Peripherals ...207 Docking Station ...208 Support Options ...209 Sony Support Information ...210 Program Support Information...213 Trademarks ...225
n5 N Mouse ...197 Speakers ...198 Touch Pad...199 Keyboard...200 Floppy Disks ...201 Audio/Video...202 Memory Stick ...206 Peripherals ...207 Docking Station ...208 Support Options ...209 Sony Support Information ...210 Program Support Information...213 Trademarks ...225
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Left n 19 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 22) B Microphone jack (page 89) C Headphones jack (page 77) D Air vent E Monitor port*1 (page 78) F HDMI port*2 (page 78) G i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 94) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) I Security slot *1 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. *2 On selected models only.
Left n 19 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 22) B Microphone jack (page 89) C Headphones jack (page 77) D Air vent E Monitor port*1 (page 78) F HDMI port*2 (page 78) G i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 94) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) I Security slot *1 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. *2 On selected models only.
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Bottom n 20 N Getting Started A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 71) C Memory module compartment cover (page 139)
Bottom n 20 N Getting Started A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 71) C Memory module compartment cover (page 139)
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... sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! To use your computer for a long period of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate...
... sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! To use your computer for a long period of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate...
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Do not use circular discs. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer to or from the label, you can play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, ...-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is different from the docking station (optional) while the optical disc drive is writing data to indicate in most regions of player you cannot play the disc. If the region code...
Do not use circular discs. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer to or from the label, you can play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, ...-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is different from the docking station (optional) while the optical disc drive is writing data to indicate in most regions of player you cannot play the disc. If the region code...
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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 69) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 77) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 78) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 85) ❑ Using the Multiple ...
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 69) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 77) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 78) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 85) ❑ Using the Multiple ...
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A docking station is not supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory. n 69 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer and is available as a printer and an external display.
A docking station is not supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory. n 69 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer and is available as a printer and an external display.
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... and the DVI-D port or the MONITOR port on the docking station is powered. Simultaneous use of the HDMI port on your computer. Locating Ports on the Docking Station n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is not possible. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the...
... and the DVI-D port or the MONITOR port on the docking station is powered. Simultaneous use of the HDMI port on your computer. Locating Ports on the Docking Station n 70 N Using Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is not possible. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the...
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... power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to the docking station ! To attach your computer. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port...
... power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to the docking station ! To attach your computer. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port...
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n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer with the guides on the bottom of the computer. 4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the docking station.
n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer with the guides on the bottom of the computer. 4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the docking station.
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.... Be sure that no devices connected to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer off the docking station. When the battery pack is lit. Be sure to the docking station are in loss of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may cause unstable operations. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the...
.... Be sure that no devices connected to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer off the docking station. When the battery pack is lit. Be sure to the docking station are in loss of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may cause unstable operations. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the...
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... a power saving mode brings the computer to take your computer off . 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 docking station. Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer is unlit, you have to press the UNDOCK button. Use of...
... a power saving mode brings the computer to take your computer off . 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 docking station. Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer is unlit, you have to press the UNDOCK button. Use of...
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... cover on the bottom of the computer. Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from the docking station. If the cover is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station as follows: 1 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Undock. 2 Make sure that a message balloon...
... cover on the bottom of the computer. Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from the docking station. If the cover is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station as follows: 1 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Undock. 2 Make sure that a message balloon...
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... necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other cables. The DVI-D port on the docking station. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. For example, you want to connect an ...analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station is attached to the docking station. To connect a computer display ! n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display (monitor...
... necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other cables. The DVI-D port on the docking station. Connecting a Computer Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. For example, you want to connect an ...analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station is attached to the docking station. To connect a computer display ! n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display (monitor...
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... the other end to the HDMI port (5) on the computer, if equipped, 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 Visual... one end of an HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI port on the computer and the other to the HDMI input port on the docking station to view the copyright protected contents. If your computer, if equipped, or the DVI-D port on the computer display. !
... the other end to the HDMI port (5) on the computer, if equipped, 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 Visual... one end of an HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI port on the computer and the other to the HDMI input port on the docking station to view the copyright protected contents. If your computer, if equipped, or the DVI-D port on the computer display. !
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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 jack... 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 jack... 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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...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 docking station. To connect a projector ! The monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the... 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...
...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 docking station. To connect a projector ! The monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the... 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...
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... the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to the docking station. Before turning on your computer, turn on the type of your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on...
... the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to the docking station. Before turning on your computer, turn on the type of your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on...
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... Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. The monitor port on -screen instructions to the docking station.
... Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. The monitor port on -screen instructions to the docking station.