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... Multiple Monitors Function ...92 Connecting an External Microphone ...94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Selecting Performance Modes ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...116 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...124 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...131 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...132 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...138 Protecting the Hard Disk...
... Multiple Monitors Function ...92 Connecting an External Microphone ...94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Selecting Performance Modes ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...116 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...124 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...131 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...132 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...138 Protecting the Hard Disk...
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... configurations of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery...
... configurations of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery...
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... 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 other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...
... 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 other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...
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Please note that the illustrations in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 29) G Touch pad (page 31) H Fingerprint sensor (page 116) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 33) B Built-in microphone (monaural)* C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 18) D LCD screen (page 151) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model.
Please note that the illustrations in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 29) G Touch pad (page 31) H Fingerprint sensor (page 116) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 33) B Built-in microphone (monaural)* C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 18) D LCD screen (page 151) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model.
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... being used . n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . SPEED mode Illuminates when the computer is in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is off the indicator. Press it a second time to activate...
... being used . n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . SPEED mode Illuminates when the computer is in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is off the indicator. Press it a second time to activate...
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... key combination changes the resolution. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is magnified, switching the view to the computer screen with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore...
... key combination changes the resolution. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is magnified, switching the view to the computer screen with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... it does not conform to update the AACS key. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are not compliant with your external display is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on the disc packaging carefully to check both...
... it does not conform to update the AACS key. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are not compliant with your external display is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on the disc packaging carefully to check both...
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... instructions on how to another. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of mobility and roaming. You can communicate without an access point, which a user can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through walls and ceilings. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices...
... instructions on how to another. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of mobility and roaming. You can communicate without an access point, which a user can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through walls and ceilings. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices...
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... N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network...
... N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network...
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... the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other models See the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer...
... the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other models See the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer...
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... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 85) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 89) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 92) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 94) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 95) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 98) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 99) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 85) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 89) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 92) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 94) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 95) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 98) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 99) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... 101) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 95) G DVI-D port (page 86) H MONITOR (VGA) port (page 86) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 95) * Supports high-/full-/low- The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer and is available as a printer and an external display. n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to...
... 101) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 95) G DVI-D port (page 86) H MONITOR (VGA) port (page 86) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 95) * Supports high-/full-/low- The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer and is available as a printer and an external display. n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to...
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... if the password-protected hard disk drive is provided for password reset. ✍ If you have set two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to access the data without entering the password. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 116). The hard disk password provides additional security for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can use BIOS functions to set the power-on password, you forget the power-on password and need to be...
... if the password-protected hard disk drive is provided for password reset. ✍ If you have set two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to access the data without entering the password. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 116). The hard disk password provides additional security for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can use BIOS functions to set the power-on password, you forget the power-on password and need to be...
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... Enter key. n 109 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. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password...
... Enter key. n 109 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. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password...
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... able to set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package. You need to restore any defects arising out of TPM-protected data must have administrator rights on -screen documentation for any TPM-protected data or backup files. Be sure to install the package. Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private...
... able to set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package. You need to restore any defects arising out of TPM-protected data must have administrator rights on -screen documentation for any TPM-protected data or backup files. Be sure to install the package. Then, double-click C:\Infineon\setup.exe to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private...
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... find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 210) or visit the Sony online support Web site. A reset fee will take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is enabled, it . Why doesn't my screen turn -off . If you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off when the time selected for your screen to network security checkups. ❑ If the TPM...
... find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 210) or visit the Sony online support Web site. A reset fee will take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is enabled, it . Why doesn't my screen turn -off . If you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off when the time selected for your screen to network security checkups. ❑ If the TPM...
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... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 133). Change the record format to the MPEG-1 format, or click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Settings button and cancel the Low Light check box on the Properties window. What should I cannot successfully capture videos in the WMV format...
... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 133). Change the record format to the MPEG-1 format, or click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Settings button and cancel the Low Light check box on the Properties window. What should I cannot successfully capture videos in the WMV format...
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... 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 the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. When your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use...
... 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 the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. When your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use...
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... my PC Card does not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. See Inserting a PC Card (page 43) for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. The Device Manager window appears...
... my PC Card does not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. See Inserting a PC Card (page 43) for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. The Device Manager window appears...