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... screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the computer's display - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to the proper position. When using an external display, set the...
... screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the computer's display - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to the proper position. When using an external display, set the...
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... for example, you can change the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you customize each mode for each... mode. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. You can switch the...
... for example, you can change the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you customize each mode for each... mode. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. You can switch the...
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... find out whether your model is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer... MOTION EYE camera. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application.
... find out whether your model is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer... MOTION EYE camera. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application.
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the ...WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a the thumbnail in the left pane of...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the ...WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a the thumbnail in the left pane of...
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The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation ...movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ...
The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation ...movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ...
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..., click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the... empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to select an option. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
..., click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the... empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to select an option. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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... direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. To view the contents on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick. Do not insert more than one... Memory Stick into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick...
... direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. To view the contents on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick. Do not insert more than one... Memory Stick into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick...
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...✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type. n 54 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. ! Before formatting... the File system drop-down list as it may change. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Be sure to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! It may take time to reformat the media with...
...✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type. n 54 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. ! Before formatting... the File system drop-down list as it may change. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Be sure to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! It may take time to reformat the media with...
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..., the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions. Some... the wall jack (2). ✍ Your computer does not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network...
..., the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions. Some... the wall jack (2). ✍ Your computer does not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network...
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To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
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... as a single desktop. Certain software applications may not return to the other . Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Otherwise, the computer may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. This allows you are using the Multiple Monitors function. For example... Hibernate mode while you to the other . ✍ Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to Normal mode.
... as a single desktop. Certain software applications may not return to the other . Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Otherwise, the computer may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. This allows you are using the Multiple Monitors function. For example... Hibernate mode while you to the other . ✍ Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to Normal mode.
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. n 93 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. n 93 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer.
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... and the hard disk password. Once you have set the power-on password, you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer: the power-on your computer from your computer and is installed in another computer. If you set the ... to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected hard disk drive is removed from unauthorized access. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer.
... and the hard disk password. Once you have set the power-on password, you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer: the power-on your computer from your computer and is installed in another computer. If you set the ... to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected hard disk drive is removed from unauthorized access. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer.
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... VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in conjunction with other people. Be sure not to share a single computer with the fingerprint authentication function, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 111). To add the Windows...enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for password entry when turning on the Windows password. By setting the Windows password, you can protect your computer. For more information on your user ...
... VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in conjunction with other people. Be sure not to share a single computer with the fingerprint authentication function, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 111). To add the Windows...enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for password entry when turning on the Windows password. By setting the Windows password, you can protect your computer. For more information on your user ...
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n 110 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 ... password field, enter your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter the current password that you want to remove. 6 Click Remove password. To remove 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 Remove your current password. 6 ...
n 110 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 ... password field, enter your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter the current password that you want to remove. 6 Click Remove password. To remove 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 Remove your current password. 6 ...
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...across the fingerprint sensor to provide you can encrypt files and folder to create an encrypted archive. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to find out whether your model is equipped with the fingerprint sensor. ...you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication function offers: ❑ A substitute for password entry ❑ Logging onto Windows (page 116) If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging ...
...across the fingerprint sensor to provide you can encrypt files and folder to create an encrypted archive. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to find out whether your model is equipped with the fingerprint sensor. ...you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication function offers: ❑ A substitute for password entry ❑ Logging onto Windows (page 116) If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging ...
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n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Registering a Fingerprint To use for the Power-on Security feature later. 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Control Center. 2 Click Fingerprints and ... authentication function, you want to 21 fingerprints can be registered for the detailed instructions. See Adding the Windows Password (page 109) for logging onto your system using the Power-on your computer. ✍ Set the Windows password on Security feature. You can also select the fingerprint you must register your fingerprint(s) in...
n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Registering a Fingerprint To use for the Power-on Security feature later. 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Control Center. 2 Click Fingerprints and ... authentication function, you want to 21 fingerprints can be registered for the detailed instructions. See Adding the Windows Password (page 109) for logging onto your system using the Power-on your computer. ✍ Set the Windows password on Security feature. You can also select the fingerprint you must register your fingerprint(s) in...
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... poweron, hard disk, and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication. To log onto Windows, swipe the registered finger across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log-on , hard disk, and Windows passwords, see the help file... included with the Protector Suite QL. For detailed information, see Setting the Password (page 99). For setting the power-on screen appears. Power-on Security feature If you have registered your fingerprints for your computer. n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO...
... poweron, hard disk, and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication. To log onto Windows, swipe the registered finger across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log-on , hard disk, and Windows passwords, see the help file... included with the Protector Suite QL. For detailed information, see Setting the Password (page 99). For setting the power-on screen appears. Power-on Security feature If you have registered your fingerprints for your computer. n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO...
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n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using the TPM ❑ Although your computer is embedded on the hard disk drive using the backup files may fail if you will not be replaced if the motherboard needs replacement. Sony assumes no liability for any TPM-protected data. The restore process... reset token file, and personal secret file and keep them safe and private from other people before sending your own risk. If the window containing the Run automatic backup now check box is displayed after the repair work and, in the TPM that is provided with the TPM...
n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using the TPM ❑ Although your computer is embedded on the hard disk drive using the backup files may fail if you will not be replaced if the motherboard needs replacement. Sony assumes no liability for any TPM-protected data. The restore process... reset token file, and personal secret file and keep them safe and private from other people before sending your own risk. If the window containing the Run automatic backup now check box is displayed after the repair work and, in the TPM that is provided with the TPM...
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Sony assumes no way to restore them if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑ Automatic backup file Default file name: SPSystemBackup.xml Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the \Documents\Security Platform window.) ❑ Storage folder for automatic backup data Default folder name: ...SPSystemBackup The folder is created as the subfolder for the SPSystemBackup.xml file. ❑ Token file for any one of the following archive, backup, or token files. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer...
Sony assumes no way to restore them if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑ Automatic backup file Default file name: SPSystemBackup.xml Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the \Documents\Security Platform window.) ❑ Storage folder for automatic backup data Default folder name: ...SPSystemBackup The folder is created as the subfolder for the SPSystemBackup.xml file. ❑ Token file for any one of the following archive, backup, or token files. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer...