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Getting Started
Bottom
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Docking station connector
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Air vents
Contents
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Contents
About the Indicator Lights
Connecting a Power Source
Using the Battery Pack
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Before Use
Documentation
Non-printedDocumentation
User Guide
VAIO Recovery Guide
1 Click Start and Help and Support
2 Click Manuals & Specifications
SmartWi
Connection Utility Guide
3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide
Help and Support
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support
❑Manuals & Specifications
❑VAIO Support
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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LOCK
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 Optical Discs
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Notes on writing data to a disc
Click to DVD
Roxio Easy Media Creator
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Notes on playing discs
❑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 your computer is playing a DVD
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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 Module
To insert an ExpressCard module
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To remove an ExpressCard module
Using the 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
Close
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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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
To disconnect from 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
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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 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 (machine password)
To add the power-onpassword (user password)
To change or remove the power-onpassword (machine password)
To change or remove the power-onpassword (user password)
Adding the Hard Disk Password
To add the hard disk password
To change the hard disk password
To remove the hard disk password
To add the Windows password
To change the Windows password
To remove the Windows password
Using Fingerprint Authentication
Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication
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To enroll a fingerprint
6Click Next
The Password window appears
Enter the Windows password and click
Enrollment Hints
Run interactive tutorial
Enrollment
To add or edit fingerprints
To scan a fingerprint
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To log onto Windows
To enable the Power-onSecurity feature
To log onto the system using the Power-onSecurity feature
To exclude fingerprints from authentication with the Power-onSecurity feature
To add an entry to the password bank
To access a password-protectedWeb site
To export an entry
To import an entry
To create a new encrypted archive to include a file or folder
To add a file or folder to the existing encrypted archive
To unlock the encrypted archive
To lock the encrypted archive
To assign an application to your finger
To change an application assignment to your finger
To remove an application assignment to your finger
Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM
Before enabling the TPM
Initializing the TPM
. The window closes and reappears
3Click Settings and System Settings
The Protector Suite Settings window appears
4Click Reinitialize TPM on the TPM tab
Customizing the TPM settings
The Enrollment window appears
The Advanced Security window appears
7Select the Enable Advanced Security for the current user check box
check box
Logging onto Windows
Wait until a message
TPM Cryptography in progress
3Enter the PIN if you set it. Windows launches
To erase the enrolled fingerprints
Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Run automatic backup now
Important Notice
Browse
<userfolder>\Documents\Security Platform
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To enable the TPM
Installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package
C:\Infineon\Readme
C:\Infineon\setup.exe
To install this package, you must have administrator rights on the computer
Initializing and configuring the TPM
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central
To use VAIO Central
Using the Power Saving Modes
To activate Sleep mode
To return to Normal mode
To change the Sleep 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
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
What should I do if my computer or software stops responding
Alt
If your computer does not turn off, press the
Ctrl
Shut down
To restore your computer to normal operating stability
Enter Onetime Password
System Disabled
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
F11
System Security
To download and install the latest security update
Battery
Should I be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm
Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power
Using Hibernate Mode
(page 153)
Built-inMOTION EYE Camera
Why do the images captured by the built-inMOTION EYE camera flicker
LightSource
Flickness
Why can't I use the built-inMOTION EYE camera
Control Panel
Hardware and Sound
Device Manager
2 Double-click Imaging devices
Internet
Why is my modem connection slow
Networking
What should I do if I cannot access the Internet
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
Log Off
Optical Discs
What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Open Volume Mixer
2Click System and Maintenance
System
Driver
Driver Details
What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media
What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media
Display
Why doesn't my screen display a video
To change the screen resolution, follow these steps:
1 Right-clickthe desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu
2 Click Display Settings
Resolution
What should I do if the external display stays blank
How do I run Windows Aero
2Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization
4Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab
Printing
Microphone
Mouse
Speakers
Touch Pad
Keyboard
Floppy Disks
PC Cards
Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices
Why can't I insert my PC Card
Audio/Video
Memory Stick Media
Peripherals
Docking Station
Support Options
Sony Support Information
Customer Information Center
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Program Support Information
America Online® (Dial-Up)
AOL® Music Now
AOL® Explorer
AOL® Toolbar
AOL® Instant Messenger™
Ask Search Assistant
Program Support Information
(page 227)
Ask Toolbar
Click to DVD® software
DVgate Plus™ software
InstantOn
Microsoft Corp
Web site http://support.microsoft.com
60-DayTrial Version of Microsoft® Office
Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Movie Maker, Media Player, Works
MobiTV®
Netscape® Browser
Norton Internet Security™
PenPlus for VAIO® PC
Protector Suite QL
Quickbooks Free Starter Edition
Roxio® Easy Media Creator® 9 Suite
SmartWi™ Connection Utility
SonicStage® software
SonicStage Mastering Studio™ software
System Mechanic®
Trend Micro™ Anti-Spyware
Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO® computers
VAIO® Action Setup
VAIO® Camera Capture Utility
VAIO® Camera Utility
VAIO® Central
VAIO® Diagnostic
VAIO® Edit Component
VAIO® HDD Protection
VAIO Media™ software
VAIO® Security Center
VAIO® Touch Launcher
VAIO® Update
WinDVD® software for VAIO® computers
Xdrive™
Zoom Utility