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... Selecting Display Modes...97 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...98 Connecting an External Microphone ...100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...101 Connecting a Printer ...104 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...122 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...130 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 137 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...138 Using the Power Saving Modes ...139 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...144 Changing the...
... Selecting Display Modes...97 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...98 Connecting an External Microphone ...100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...101 Connecting a Printer ...104 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...122 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...130 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 137 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...138 Using the Power Saving Modes ...139 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...144 Changing the...
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... 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 Web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http...
... 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 Web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http...
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... support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe...
... support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe...
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... the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is off when the computer is charging. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is on. Illuminates while the built-in Hibernate mode or off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 Optical disc drive*1 Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks...
... the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is off when the computer is charging. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is on. Illuminates while the built-in Hibernate mode or off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 Optical disc drive*1 Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks...
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... edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 137) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to use the fingerprint sensor for using the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to turn on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. See Setting Up...
... edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 137) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to use the fingerprint sensor for using the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to turn on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. See Setting Up...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 42 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 model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 42 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 model.
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... bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 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 the left pane. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or...
... bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 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 the left pane. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or...
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... Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the taskbar and select Connect to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality...
... Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the taskbar and select Connect to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality...
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... Bluetooth functionality. For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these devices without cables and up to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility...
... Bluetooth functionality. For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help, see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these devices without cables and up to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility...
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... ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 82) ❑ Connecting an Optical Disc Drive (page 90) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 92) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 93) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 97) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 98) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 100) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 101) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 104) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 105) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 82) ❑ Connecting an Optical Disc Drive (page 90) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 92) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 93) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 97) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 98) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 100) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 101) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 104) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 105) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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... two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without entering the password. The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you have set the machine password. ! To set the user password, you have set the power-on password is provided for changing some of the power-on password in the BIOS setup screen...
... two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your computer without entering the password. The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you have set the machine password. ! To set the user password, you have set the power-on password is provided for changing some of the power-on password in the BIOS setup screen...
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... your data maintenance and management. Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! Be sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. The maintenance and management of your own risk. You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private...
... your data maintenance and management. Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. ! Be sure to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. The maintenance and management of your own risk. You need to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private...
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... put restrictions on your computer appears, and then click Yes. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use Your computer has the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility installed for authentication. 3 Enter the password and click OK. 4 Select the options as external optical disc drives, cannot be applicable. ✍ The options you selected with administrator rights. Restricting USB ports to restart your computer.
... put restrictions on your computer appears, and then click Yes. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use Your computer has the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility installed for authentication. 3 Enter the password and click OK. 4 Select the options as external optical disc drives, cannot be applicable. ✍ The options you selected with administrator rights. Restricting USB ports to restart your computer.
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... must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. See the online specifications to set the appropriate protection level. Be aware that the built-in flash memory storage is not included in shock sensor to find out whether your computer is equipped with the hard disk drive. ! The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. You...
... must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. See the online specifications to set the appropriate protection level. Be aware that the built-in flash memory storage is not included in shock sensor to find out whether your computer is equipped with the hard disk drive. ! The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. You...
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... disable the functionality. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 142) for information on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ❑ If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. n 187 N Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your Bluetooth device...
... disable the functionality. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 142) for information on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ❑ If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. n 187 N Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your Bluetooth device...
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... Update Driver Software. What should I do if I cannot successfully capture videos in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. If another software application is in the WMV format with the builtin MOTION EYE camera? Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound...
... Update Driver Software. What should I do if I cannot successfully capture videos in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. If another software application is in the WMV format with the builtin MOTION EYE camera? Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound...
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... Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer. The Device Manager window appears with the label facing upward. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to...
... Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer. The Device Manager window appears with the label facing upward. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to...
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..., and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the...
..., and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the...
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n 213 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 36). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt...
n 213 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. Turning off . ! See Using the Touch Pad (page 36). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt...
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... Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 226). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 226). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO...
... Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 226). VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 226). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO...
