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User Guide
Personal Computer
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Contents
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Before Use
Notice
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Documentation
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A Setting Up Poster
Troubleshooting Guide
Recovery Guide
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Further Sources
Ergonomic Considerations
Viewing angle of the computer's display
Lighting
Positioning an external display
Getting Started
Locating Controls and Ports
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Back
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Right
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Left
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Bottom
About the Indicator Lights
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Connecting a Power Source
To use the AC adapter
Using the Battery Pack
To install the battery pack
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To charge the battery pack
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To remove the battery pack
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
To shut down your computer
Using Your VAIO Computer
Using the Keyboard
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Using the Touch Pad
Using Special-functionButtons
Using the Built-inMOTION EYE Camera
Using the Optical Disc Drive
To insert a disc
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4Close the tray by pushing it in gently
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Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs
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Notes on writing data to a disc
VAIO Zone
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Notes on playing DVDs
WinDVD
❑Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie
❑Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virussoftware before playing a disc
❑Do not switch to power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD
To play an audio CD
To copy files to a disc
To play a DVD
Using PC Cards
To insert a PC Card
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To remove a PC Card
Using the ExpressCard Media
To insert an ExpressCard media
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To remove an ExpressCard media
Using the Memory Stick Media
Write-protectinga Memory Stick Media
To insert a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot
To view the contents of the Memory Stick media
To format a Memory Stick media
To remove a Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot
Using Other Memory Cards
To insert a memory card to the memory card adapter
To remove a memory card from the memory card adapter
Using the Internet
To connect a telephone cable
To set up a dial-upconnection to the Internet
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)
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Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc)
To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)
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12Enter the network key*2
13Enter exactly the same network key again, for confirmation
Select the check box
at the bottom of the window
To disconnect from a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc)network
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Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)
The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network
To connect to a wireless network
Using the Bluetooth Functionality
To connect to a Bluetooth device
Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality
Bluetooth Security
Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device
To communicate with another Bluetooth device
To see the help file
To connect the headset with your computer
To disconnect the headset from your computer
Using Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Docking Station
To attach your computer to the docking station
Page
Page
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6Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place
7Turn on the computer
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Disconnecting Your Computer from the Docking Station
To disconnect your computer from the docking station
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1Click Start and then Undock Computer
Make sure that a message balloon appears and the
Connecting External Speakers
To connect external speakers
Connecting an External Display
To connect a computer display
To connect a multimedia computer display
To connect a projector
Selecting Display Modes
To select a display
Using the Multiple Monitors Function
To select the Multiple Monitors mode
Connecting an External Microphone
To connect an external microphone
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
To connect a USB mouse
To connect a USB floppy disk drive
To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive
Connecting a Printer
To connect a printer using the USB port
Connecting an i.LINK Device
To connect a digital video camcorder
Connecting to a Network (LAN)
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer
Selecting Performance Modes
Setting the Password
To add the power-onpassword
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To change or remove the power-onpassword
To add the Windows password
To change the Windows password
To remove the password
Using Fingerprint Authentication
Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication
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To enroll a fingerprint
Enrollment
8Click on the finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll
9Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor three times
10Click Finish
To scan a fingerprint
To log onto Windows
To configure the computer for fingerprint authentication
To log onto the system using the Boot Security functionality
To add an entry to the password bank
To access a password-protectedweb site
To export an entry
To import an entry
To show the My Safe icon on the desktop
To initialize the My Safe folder
To lock the My Safe folder
To unlock the My Safe folder
To resize the My Safe folder
Using the Application Launcher
❑Assigning an Application to Your Finger (page 126)
❑Launching an Application with Your Finger (page 126)
❑Changing an Application Assignment to Your Finger (page 127)
❑Removing an Application Assignment to Your Finger (page 127)
To assign an application to your finger
To change an application assignment to your finger
To remove an application assignment to your finger
Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Precautions on Using the TPM
Important Notice
❑Do not encrypt the Documents and Settings folder
❑The TPM software has been installed
❑The platform has been initialized
❑The EFS functionality has been enabled in user initialization process
Browse
My Documents\Security Platform
To enable the TPM
Installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package
C:\infineon\Readme
C:\Infineon\setup.exe
Initializing and configuring the TPM
Infineon Security Platform Solutions
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center
To use VAIO Control Center
Using the Power Saving Modes
To activate Standby mode
To return to Normal mode
To change the Standby mode settings
To activate Hibernate mode
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Managing Power with VAIO Power Management
To activate VAIO Power Management
To restore the default settings
To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme
To start VAIO Power Management Viewer
To change the power scheme
To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management
Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Professional
To select the correct keyboard settings during Windows Setup
To change the country and language settings
To change the keyboard layout
Configuring Your Modem
To change your modem country settings
9Click Apply/OK. Your modem is configured
Protecting the Hard Disk
To activate VAIO HDD Protection
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
Adding and Removing Memory
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To change or add a memory module
6Grasp the insulation sheet (1) tab and flip open the sheet
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To view the amount of memory
Precautions
On Handling the LCD Screen
On Using the Power Source
On Handling Your Computer
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On Using the Built-inMOTION EYE Camera
On Handling Floppy Disks
On Handling Discs
On Using the Battery Pack
On Using Headphones
On Handling Memory Stick Media
On Handling the Hard Disk
To avoid damaging your hard disk
On Handling the Memory Card Adapter
Troubleshooting
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Computer
What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer
System Time
Load default configuration now
Save Changes
Save configuration changes and exit now
What should I do if my computer or software stops responding
It is best to turn off your computer using the
Turn Off Computer
❑Click Start, point to Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off
If your computer does not turn off, press the
To restore your computer to normal operating stability
To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes
Enter Onetime Password
Num Lk
Caps Lock
What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing
What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password
Why does it take time before my computer starts
How can I change the boot device order
Boot
Shift
To change the startup sound volume
System Security
To download and install the latest security update
Battery
Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power
Using Hibernate Mode
(page 138)
Why doesn't my computer enter Hibernate mode
Hibernate
Built-inMOTION EYE Camera
Why do the images captured by the built-inMOTION EYE camera flicker
Why can't I use the built-inMOTION EYE camera
Control Panel
2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon
System
4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab
Internet
Why is my modem connection slow
Networking
Why is the data transfer speed slow
How do I avoid data transfer interruptions
What are channels
Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key
Bluetooth Technology
What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer
Standard
Low
Default level
Why is my Bluetooth connection slow
Why does the message requesting authentication appear
Why can't I connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device
Can I use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes
Why can't I connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode
Why can't I use the Bluetooth utility software when I switch a user
CDs and DVDs
What should I do if I cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Volume
Master Volume Mute All
Wave Mute
Properties
Enable digital CD audio for this
CD-ROM
device
Driver
What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media
What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media
Follow these steps to change the settings:
1Click Start and then My Computer
2Right-clickthe optical disc drive icon and select Properties
3Click the Recording tab
4Click to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box
Display
To save this preference for the brightness
Printing
Microphone
Mouse
Speakers
Touch Pad
Keyboard
Floppy Disks
PC Cards
Audio/Video
Memory Stick Media
Peripherals
Docking Station
Support Options
Sony Support Information
e-Support
Can I submit my questions at any time
Is there a cost involved for using e-Support
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