Sony VGN-UX100 User Manual

User Guide

Personal Computer

VGN-UX100 Series

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Contents

Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6

Documentation .............................................................................................................................................................6

Getting Started ...................................................................................................................................................................8

Locating Controls and Ports.........................................................................................................................................9

About the Indicator Lights ..........................................................................................................................................18

Holding Your Computer .............................................................................................................................................19

Connecting a Power Source ......................................................................................................................................21

Using the Battery Pack ..............................................................................................................................................22

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .......................................................................................................................26

Using Your VAIO Computer .............................................................................................................................................27

Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................28

Using the Touch Panel...............................................................................................................................................29

Using the Pointing Device..........................................................................................................................................31

Using Special-function Buttons ..................................................................................................................................33

Blocking Unintentional Operations.............................................................................................................................34

Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...................................................................................................................36

Using the Memory Stick Media ..................................................................................................................................40

Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................43

Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................44

Using the Bluetooth Functionality ..............................................................................................................................53

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Using Peripheral Devices .................................................................................................................................................60

Connecting the Port Replicator ..................................................................................................................................61

Connecting the Display/LAN Adapter ........................................................................................................................67

Connecting an Optical Disc Drive ..............................................................................................................................68

Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................71

Connecting an External Display.................................................................................................................................72

Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................77

Using the Multiple Monitors Function.........................................................................................................................78

Connecting an External Microphone..........................................................................................................................80

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................81

Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................84

Connecting an i.LINK Device .....................................................................................................................................85

Connecting to a Network (LAN) .................................................................................................................................86

Customizing Your VAIO Computer ..................................................................................................................................87

Setting the Password .................................................................................................................................................88

Using Fingerprint Authentication................................................................................................................................97

Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central .........................................................................................................114

Using the Power Saving Modes...............................................................................................................................115

Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ....................................................................................................119

Protecting the Hard Disk ..........................................................................................................................................122

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Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................123

On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................124

On Using the Power Source ....................................................................................................................................125

On Handling Your Computer....................................................................................................................................126

On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...........................................................................................................128

On Handling Floppy Disks .......................................................................................................................................128

On Handling Discs ...................................................................................................................................................129

On Using the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................................................130

On Using Headphones.............................................................................................................................................131

On Handling Memory Stick Media............................................................................................................................131

On Handling the Hard Disk ......................................................................................................................................132

On Using the Adapter Holding Band........................................................................................................................133

On Using the Wrist Strap .........................................................................................................................................134

On Replacing the Multi-pointer Cap.........................................................................................................................135

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Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................136

Computer .................................................................................................................................................................137

System Security .......................................................................................................................................................145

Battery......................................................................................................................................................................147

Built-in MOTION EYE Camera.................................................................................................................................149

Networking ...............................................................................................................................................................152

Bluetooth Technology ..............................................................................................................................................155

CDs and DVDs.........................................................................................................................................................159

Display .....................................................................................................................................................................161

Printing.....................................................................................................................................................................165

Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................166

Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................167

Pointing Device ........................................................................................................................................................168

Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................170

Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................171

Audio/Video..............................................................................................................................................................172

Memory Stick Media ................................................................................................................................................173

Peripherals ...............................................................................................................................................................174

Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................175

Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................175

Program Support Information...................................................................................................................................176

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Before Use

Before Use

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal
computing.

Documentation

Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.

Printed Documentation

❑ Welcome mat — Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc.
❑ Safety Information — Contains safety guidelines and owner information.

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Non-printed Documentation

❑ User Guide (this manual) — Contains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software programs

included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems.

❑ Specifications — The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.

To view the online Specifications:

1 Connect to the Internet.
2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/

at http://www.sony.ca/support

for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin

American countries or areas.

❑ VAIO Recovery Guide — Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive

partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
To access this on-screen guide:

1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central.
2 Click VAIO Documentation.
3 Click VAI O Recovery Guide.

❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Guide — Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and Wireless

WAN functionalities.
To access this on-screen guide:

1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central.
2 Click VAIO Documentation.
3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide.

for customers in USA,

Getting Started

Getting Started

This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer.

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Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer. Make sure to start
up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer,
external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions.

❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 9)
❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18)
❑ Holding Your Computer (page 19)
❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21)
❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22)
❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 26)

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Locating Controls and Ports

Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.

Top

A Air vent
B Focus selection switch (page 36)

C Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot
D Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 18)
E CAPTURE button (page 36)

* Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO

Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.

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(page 41)

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Front

A Left button (page 31)
B Right button (page 31)
C Center button (page 31)
D Launcher button (page 33)
E WIRELESS switch (page 44)
F Touch panel LCD screen (page 29)

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Built-in speaker

A
B Fingerprint sensor (page 97)
C Front camera (MOTION EYE) (page 36)
D Front camera (MOTION EYE) indicator (page 18)

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Multi-pointer (page 31)

A
B Zoom In/Out buttons (page 33)
C Power indicator (page 18)
D Power switch
E Built-in microphone (monaural)

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Back

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A Rear camera (MOTION EYE) (page 36)
B Rear camera (MOTION EYE) indicator (page 18)
C Stylus

Slide up and pull out the stylus for touch panel operations.

D Air vents
E WWAN antenna

When using your computer in the vertical orientation, rotate the
antenna by 90 degrees counterclockwise.

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Right

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A Strap hole

Fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer through either
hole.

B Battery connector (page 22)

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Left

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A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port
B SIM card slot

Unscrew the screw and remove the cover to access the SIM
card slot. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more
information.

C Air vent

* Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.

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(page 81)

Bottom

A Battery indicator (page 18)
B Hard disk drive indicator (page 18)
C Num lock indicator (page 18)
D Caps lock indicator (page 18)
E Scroll lock indicator (page 18)
F Bluetooth indicator (page 18)
G WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18)
H WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator (page 18)

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A DC IN port (page 21)
B Air vent
C I/O connector (page 67)
D Headphones jack (page 71)
E Microphone jack (page 80)

Getting Started

About the Indicator Lights

Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights.

Indicator Functions

Power 1 Illuminates when the power of the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is

Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, and

Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo

Front/rear camera (MOTION EYE) Illuminates while the corresponding built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use.

Hard disk

Num lock

Caps lock

Scroll lock

Bluetooth technology

WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running.

WIRELESS WAN Illuminates when the wireless WAN function is enabled.

in Hibernate mode or off.

double-blinks when the battery is charging.

slot. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off,
the Memory Stick media is not being used.

Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the
computer when this indicator is on.

Press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Press it a second time to
deactivate the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off.

Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key
while the indicator is on. Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator. Normal typing resumes when the
Caps lock indicator is off.

Press and hold the Fn key and press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling
resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program
you are using and does not work with all programs.

Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled.

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Holding Your Computer

You can hold and use your computer in either a horizontal or vertical orientation to suit your preferences.

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In either orientation, make sure to fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer and wear it to prevent accidental dropping of the computer from
your palms.

❑ Horizontal orientation

This is the standard orientation of your computer and, by default, the buttons on the front are assigned the functions that
help you use the computer comfortably in this orientation.

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You can change the default button assignments with VAIO Central. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 114) and find out more in
its help file.

The horizontal orientation is represented as Standard mode in VAIO Central.

Getting Started

❑ Vertical orientation

You can use your computer in this orientation with the help of the VAIO Touch Launcher software. Press the launcher
button to start the software and select to rotate the screen view by 90 degrees clockwise.

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You might additionally want to change the default button assignments for easier operations, using VAIO Central.

The vertical orientation is represented as Rotational mode in VAIO Central.

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Connecting a Power Source

You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer.

Using the AC Adapter

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Use the computer only with the supplied AC adapter.

To use the AC adapter

1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3).
2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2).
3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the (optional) port replicator.

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The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter.

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To disconnect the computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.

Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.

If you do not use the computer for a long period of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 118). This power
saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming.

Using the Battery Pack

The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.

Installing the Battery Pack

To install the battery pack

1 Turn off the computer.
2 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.

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When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet.

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This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.

To charge the battery pack

1 Install the battery pack.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery
charges). When the battery is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off.

Battery indicator light status Meaning

On The computer is using battery power.

Blinks The battery is running out of power.

Double blinks The battery is charging.

Off The computer is using AC power.

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When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights blink.

Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.

If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged
battery.

The battery pack supplied with the computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not
affect battery life.

The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When the battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power
indicator lights start flashing.

For some software applications and some peripheral devices, the computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. To avoid loss
of data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Standby or

Hibernate. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you will lose any unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is
impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently.

When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet.

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Removing the Battery Pack

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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the
computer is in Standby mode.

To remove the battery pack

1 Turn off the computer.
2 Slide the battery release latches (1) inwards, hold the latches, and slide the battery away from the computer.

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Shutting Down Your Computer Safely

To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.

To shut down your computer

1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer.
2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer.

The Turn off computer window appears.
3 Click Turn O ff.
4 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off

automatically.

The power indicator light turns off.

Using Your VAIO Computer

This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer.

❑ Using the Keyboard (page 28)
❑ Using the Touch Panel (page 29)
❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 31)
❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33)
❑ Blocking Unintentional Operations (page 34)
❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 36)
❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 40)
❑ Using the Internet (page 43)
❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 44)
❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 53)

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Using the Keyboard

The keyboard on your computer is located underneath the touch panel LCD screen. Slide up the screen to reveal the
keyboard as shown below for operations.

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Keep your fingers off the screen surface while sliding up the touch panel LCD screen.

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Using the Touch Panel

Your computer is equipped with the touch panel LCD screen for operations with the stylus (1), including software launches.

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Make sure to use only the supplied stylus for touch panel operations. Use of any other writing utensils, such as a ball-point pen, may damage the touch

panel surface.

Take out the stylus from the back of your computer and use it for the following actions on the touch panel LCD screen, as
well as handwritten entries. This stylus is extendable. Slide it out to its full length if necessary.

See Back (page 13) for the exact location of the stylus stored on the back of your computer.

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Action Description

Tap Gently hit the stylus once against the touch panel LCD screen.

Double-tap Gently hit the stylus twice against the touch panel LCD screen.

Drag Slide the stylus gently on the touch panel LCD screen.

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At your very first Windows startup, you are prompted to calibrate the touch panel for smooth operations. Follow the on-screen instructions. You can

calibrate the touch panel at any time later when you feel uncomfortable with using it. Click Start, point to All Programs and Touch Panel, then click

Calibration and follow the on-screen instructions.

You can customize your touch panel settings with VAIO Central to perform the right-clicking action with the stylus. See Setting Up Your Computer with

VAIO Central (page 114) and find out more in its help file.

Using Touch Commands

Touch commands are provided to substitute for actions that are needed to perform certain software operations. For example,
you can drag your stylus to the left to view the previous page on your active browser software.

To enable touch commands, press on the touch panel LCD screen for a few seconds. VAIO TOUCH MODE appears on the
desktop to indicate the commands are now available.

Some touch commands are defined by default. You can change the assignment of these default touch commands with VAIO
Central. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 114) and find out more in its help file.

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Using the Pointing Device

Your computer is equipped with a cursor-pointing device, the multi-pointer (1), to enable you to point to, select, drag, and
scroll objects on the computer screen.

Push the multi-pointer in the direction that you want to move the pointer on the screen. The harder you push the multi-pointer,
the faster moves the pointer.

The following shows the default button assignments in the horizontal orientation (left) and the vertical orientation (right).
You can use VAIO Central to change these button assignments. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page

114) and find out more in its help file.

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To enable the default button assignments in the vertical orientation, you must select on VAIO Touch Launcher.

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Action Description

Point Push the multi-pointer (1) to place the pointer (2) on

an item or object.

Click Press the left button (3) once.

Double-click Press the left button (3) twice.

Right-click Press the right button (4) once.

Drag Push the multi-pointer (1) while pressing the left

Scroll Push the multi-pointer (1) while pressing the center

In many applications, this action displays a shortcut
menu.

button (3).

button (5).

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In the vertical orientation, you can press the left and right
buttons simultaneously to substitute for the center button
that is available in the standard orientation.

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The scroll function is available only with applications that
support the scroll feature.

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The pointer may move on its own in rare occasions, which does not indicate a malfunction. Leave the multi-pointer untouched for a while. The pointer

will come to a halt.

The cap at the tip of the multi-pointer is a consumable. When it wears out, replace it with one of the supplied spare caps. See On Replacing the Multi-

pointer Cap (page 135) for more information on replacement.

Using Special-function Buttons

Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.

A Launcher button

Launches VAIO Touch Launcher by default. You can change this
button assignment with VAIO Ce ntral. See Setting Up Your Computer
with VAIO Central (page 114) and find out more in its help file.

B Zoom In/Out buttons

Make the screen view zoom in or zoom out.
Each click makes the screen view zoom in or out by 0.5 on a scale of 1
to 3 and cycles when zooming reaches its maximum or minimum level.

To restore the screen view in the actual size, click that
appears on the magnified screen view.

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To help you navigate on the magnified screen view, the hand tool is available to

grasp a point on the view and drag it around. To use the hand tool, click
on the magnified screen view. The pointer changes its shape to a hand-like one,
indicating that the hand tool is now selected.

To restore the standard pointer, click .

C Rotate button

Restores the standard screen view.

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Blocking Unintentional Operations

While you are carrying your computer around, you might press a button on the computer unintentionally and find an operation
that you never expected in progress. To block such unintentional operations, your computer is provided with the function to
lock certain components of the computer. Slide down the power switch to the HOLD position (in the opposite direction of f
on the switch) until it clicks into place. You will see the color of the hole on the power switch turns orange. Additionally, your
computer screen will display a message and go blank to conserve power.

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The components to be locked by this function are as follow:

❑ Touch panel
❑ Keyboard
❑ Left button
❑ Right button
❑ Center button
❑ Launcher button
❑ Multi-pointer
❑ Zoom In/Out buttons
❑ CAPTURE button
❑ Fingerprint sensor

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Activating this function will turn off the touch panel LCD screen and the screen will go blank. To bring your computer back into Normal mode, slide

back up the power switch (in the direction of f on the switch).

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Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera

Your computer is equipped with two built-in MOTION EYE cameras: front camera (MOTION EYE) (1) and rear camera
(MOTION EYE) (2). These cameras are not designed for simultaneous use, so you must first select the one that is suitable
for your purpose, using VAIO Camera Utility. This utility will automatically be launched when you start the software that uses
the camera. For more information on VAIO Camera Utility, see the help file on the software.

❑ Front camera (MOTION EYE) (1)

Use this camera for video conferences with instant messaging software.
❑ Rear camera (MOTION EYE) (2)

Use this camera for capturing still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility. For the detailed operation

instructions, see the help file on the VAIO Camera Capture Utility software.

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The VAIO Camera Capture Utility software does not allow parallel use of the camera by any other software. Make sure to exit such software before

capturing still images and videos with VAIO Camera Capture Utility.

You cannot use the front and rear cameras at the same time.

When the screen view is rotated, the front and rear cameras are both disabled.

To use the rear camera (MOTION EYE), make sure to slide up the touch panel LCD screen.

The finder view on the main window shows mirrored image streams. This is normal and captured still images will not be mirrored.

The finder view on the main window may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is normal and does

not indicate a malfunction.

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Capturing Still Images

To capture a still image

1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility.

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VAIO Camera Utility is also launched automatically.

2 Click the Still icon in the right pane of the utility's main window.
3 Turn the camera to your subject.

4 For macro closeup capturing, slide the focus selection switch to the position.

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The focus selection switch is only effective for the rear camera (MOTION EYE).

The focusing distance for closeup capturing is approximately 2.8 inches (7 cm) from the lens.

5 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer.

The current image in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of

the main window.

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VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more features. See the help file on the software for more information.

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Capturing Movies

To capture a movie

1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility.

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VAIO Camera Utility is also launched automatically.

2 Click the Movie icon in the right pane of the utility's main window.
3 Turn the camera to your subject.

4 For macro closeup capturing, slide the focus selection switch to the position.

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The focus selection switch is only effective for the rear camera (MOTION EYE).

The focusing distance for closeup capturing is approximately 2.8 inches (7 cm) from the lens.

5 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to start movie recording.
6 When finished, press the CAPTURE button once again to stop movie recording.

The first scene of the captured movie is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window.

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VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more features. See the help file on the software for more information.

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Using the Memory Stick Media

Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Memory Stick media is a compact, portable, and versatile device especially
designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other
devices. Because it is removable, it can be used for external data storage.

For the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site
at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/
or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/

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Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of

January 2006. However, not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility.

Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media

Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from
accidental erasure or overwriting.

Move the tab horizontally or vertically
be saved on the Memory Stick media. When the erasure prevention switch is on, data can be read from but not saved on the
Memory Stick media.

for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada,

for customers in Latin American countries or areas.

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to set or release write-protection. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can

* Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch.

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Inserting a Memory Stick Media

To insert a Memory Stick media

1 Hold the Memory Stick media so that the arrow surface of the media and the front of the computer face in the same

direction and the arrow points toward the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot.
2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place.

The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local

drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the computer).

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Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot. To avoid damaging the computer

or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly.

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Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer.

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The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo slot that is only compatible with the duo-size

media. For more information on Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/

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To view the contents of the Memory Stick media

1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window.

2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media.

To format a Memory Stick media

Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details.

Removing a Memory Stick Media

To remove a Memory Stick media

1 Check that the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator is off.
2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer.

The Memory Stick media ejects.

3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot.

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Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly.

Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator is turned on. If you do, you may lose data. Large volumes

of data may take time to load, so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media.

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Using the Internet

To use the Internet, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, an xDSL modem,
and a cable modem, to your computer. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the
manual that came with your modem.

You may also access the Internet through your wireless WAN network. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more
information.

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Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)

Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each
other through a powerful network. A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a local area network (LAN) through
a wireless (radio) connection. So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings.

The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. You can still
access information, internet/intranet and network resources, even in the middle of a meeting, or as you move from one place
to another.

You can communicate without an access point, which means that you can communicate between a limited number of
computers (ad-hoc). Or you can communicate through an access point, which allows you to create a full infrastructure
network (infrastructure).

❑ Users in USA

Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN functionalities.
❑ Users in Canada

Please see the following for setting up Wireless LAN functionality.

✍

In some countries, using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations (e.g. limited number of channels). Therefore, before activating the

WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully.

*

WLAN uses the IEEE 802.11a

Privacy (WEP), which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access (WPA - Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, WiFi Protected Access

is a specification of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi

networks. WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal

Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to user authentication using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)). Data encryption protects the

vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Besides that, there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as:

password protection, end-to-end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication.

/b/g standard, which specifies the used technology. The standard includes the encryption method: Wired Equivalent

* See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard.

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Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802.11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802.11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies

are different.

IEEE 802.11b: The standard speed is 11 Mbps, or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up.

IEEE 802.11a/g: The standard speed is 54 Mbps, or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802.11b standard.

The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices. Although technologies to minimize interference

from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may cause lower communication

speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections.

The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device

configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions.

The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the

radio conditions, the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls, and the software in use.

Deploying IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference.

Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with

IEEE 802.11b products.

When the communication speed is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed.

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Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc)

An ad-hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves, with no other
central controller or access point. Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network. You can set up an
ad-hoc network easily at home.

❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected.
❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by peer Wireless LAN equipment, the Wireless LAN communication will make use

of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment.

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To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)

1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.

The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up.

Except in Peru and Venezuela, you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on

ad-hoc networks.

*1

On models that support the Bluetooth functionality

on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK.

2 Click Start and then Control Panel.
3 Click Network and Internet Connections.
4 Click Network Connections.

The Network Connections window appears.
5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties.

The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears.
6 Select the Wireless Networks tab.
7 Click the Add… button.

The Wireless network properties window appears.
8 Enter a network name (SSID)

*2

.

You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name.

9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down box.
10 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop-down box.
11 Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button.

Some information becomes visible.

and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*1, double-click ( / )

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12 Enter the network key*2.

The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal

*3

characters long. You can choose

whichever you want.

13 Enter exactly the same network key again, for confirmation.
14 Select the check box This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used at the

bottom of the window.
15 Click OK.

Your network name appears in the Preferred networks.
16 Click Advanced.

The Advanced window appears.

17 Select the Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only option button.
18 Click Close.
19 Click OK.

The computer is ready to communicate with another computer.

*1

See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard.

*2

If you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to configure all these computers in the exact same way. This means that you need to enter the
same network name and the same network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure.

*3

Hexadecimal: A number representation using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with values of (decimal)
10 to 15.

✍

An ad-hoc network does not support WPA.

To disconnect from a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network

1 Click Start and then Control Panel.
2 Click Network and Internet Connections.
3 Click Network Connections.

The Network Connections window appears.
4 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, right-click Wireless Network Connection.
5 Click Properties.

The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears.
6 On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced.

The Advanced window appears.
7 Click to select Any available network (access point preferred), and click Close.
8 Click OK.
9 Close the Network Connections window.
10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.

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Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)

An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access
point, for example the Sony Access Point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central
controller for the Wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices
within a specific range.

The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network.

!

For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with your access point.

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To connect to a wireless network

1 Make sure an access point is set up.

See the manual that came with your access point for more information.
2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.

The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up.

*

On models that support the Bluetooth functionality

the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK.

3 Click Start and then Control Panel.
4 Click Network and Internet Connections.
5 Click Network Connections.
6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection.

The Wireless Network Connection window appears.
7 Follow the on-screen instructions.

* See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard.

and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on

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To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only)

Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the set up process and provide you with more detailed
information about wireless connections.

1 Make sure an access point is set up.

See the manual that came with your access point for more information.
2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.

The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up.

On models that support the Bluetooth functionality

*

and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on

the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK.
3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility.

The Wireless Setup Utility appears.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

* See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard.

To disconnect from a wireless network

Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.

!

Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss.

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For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long.

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Using the Bluetooth Functionality

You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer
or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open
space.

❑ Users in USA

Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality.
❑ Users in Canada

Please see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality.

To connect to a Bluetooth device

1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch.

2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window.
3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option.
4 Click OK.

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Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality

❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions:

❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices

❑ Distance between devices

❑ Material used in walls

❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones

❑ Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions

❑ Device configuration

❑ Type of software application

❑ Type of operating system

❑ Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on the computer

❑ Size of file being exchanged
❑ Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard, large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer

due to electromagnetic interference from the environment.
❑ All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained. Even if

standards are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may

not be possible in all situations.
❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work, is used by various devices. Bluetooth

devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length. Simultaneous

use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices, however, may cause radio interference and result

in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values.

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❑ The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party

companies.
❑ As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology, connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause

bandwidth congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices.

Bluetooth Security

The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine whom you choose to
communicate. With the authentication function, you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer.

The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be
determined for both devices to be registered. Once a device is registered, there is no need to re-enter the passkey.

✍

The passkey can be different each time, but must be the same at both ends.

For certain devices, such as a mouse, no passkey can be entered.

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Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device

You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as 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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To communicate with another Bluetooth device

To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality. For setting up and using
the Bluetooth functionality, see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software.

To see the help file

1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar, and select Help from the menu.

Stopping the Bluetooth Connection

To stop the Bluetooth connection, turn off the WIRELESS switch. The Bluetooth indicator turns off.

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Using the Bluetooth Headset

The Bluetooth headset is available as an optional accessory. It will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet
using instant messaging software. For details on using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your Bluetooth
headset.

To connect the headset with your computer

1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the Bluetooth headset.
2 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red and green.

3 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu.

The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts.
4 If the Add New Connection Wizard window does not appear, click New Connection.

The Add New Connection Wizard window appears.
5 Select Express Mode [Recommended] and then click Next.

The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available devices, if any.
6 Select HBH-608 and then click Next.

The Bluetooth Manager-Bluetooth Security window appears when a connection is established.

7 Enter "0000" for Bluetooth Passkey (PIN) and then click OK.
8 Press the headset power button.
9 Click Finish.

The headset icon appears in the Bluetooth Settings window.
10 Click the headset icon and then press the headset power button.

The computer should now be ready to communicate with the Bluetooth headset.

To disconnect the headset from your computer

1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu.

The Bluetooth Settings window appears.

2 Select HBH-608, click Next, and select Disconnect from the Bluetooth menu.
3 Click Yes.

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Using Peripheral Devices

You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer.

❑ Connecting the Port Replicator (page 61)
❑ Connecting the Display/LAN Adapter (page 67)
❑ Connecting an Optical Disc Drive (page 68)
❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 71)
❑ Connecting an External Display (page 72)
❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 77)
❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 78)
❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 80)
❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 81)
❑ Connecting a Printer (page 84)
❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 85)
❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 86)

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Connecting the Port Replicator

Attaching the supplied port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer, such as an i.LINK
device and an external display.

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i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 85)

A
B Monitor (VGA) port (page 72)

C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports

*

(page 81)

D Network (Ethernet) port (100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 86)
E DC IN port (page 21)
F DC IN indicator
G AV Out jack (page 74)

H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port

* Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.

*

(page 81)

!

The port replicator can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the computer. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the port replicator and

the AC outlet while using the port replicator; this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions.

Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator

To attach your computer to the port replicator

!

To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off your computer before attaching it to the port replicator.

1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer.
2 Attach the guide holder (1) to the port replicator.

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3 Plug the power cord (2) into the AC adapter (3) and an AC outlet.
4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the port replicator (5).

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5 Slide down the computer along the guide holder until it is fixed on the port replicator.

6 Turn on the computer.

!

Use the AC adapter supplied with the computer.

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Keep the battery pack installed on your computer when attaching the computer to the port replicator.

Do not move the computer while attached to the port replicator; this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the

computer.

Disconnecting Your Computer from the Port Replicator

!

To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off the computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator.

To disconnect your computer from the port replicator

1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals.
2 Slide the computer up along the guide holder and away from the port replicator.

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To disconnect the port replicator completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.

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Connecting the Display/LAN Adapter

Connect the supplied display/LAN adapter (1) to the I/O connector (2) on the bottom of your computer to expand connectivity
to the computer.

The display/LAN adapter has the following ports:

A AV Out jack (page 74)
B Monitor (VGA) port (page 72)
C Network (Ethernet) port (100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 86)

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Connecting an Optical Disc Drive

To use optical CDs and DVDs with your computer, you need to connect an external optical disc drive of your own via the port
replicator.

Connecting an Optical Disc Drive

!

Make sure to connect an external optical disc drive before you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD software.

To connect an optical disc drive

1 Attach your computer to the port replicator.

See Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator (page 63).
2 Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (not supplied) (1) to an external optical disc drive (not supplied) (2), and the other end to

the i.LINK port (3) on the back of the port replicator.
3 Connect the external disc drive (2) to a AC power source (4) with an AC adapter.

See the manual that came with your external optical disc drive for the detailed instructions on connecting the i.LINK cable

and the AC adapter to the drive.

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Disconnecting an Optical Disc Drive

You can disconnect an optical disc drive when your computer is on or off. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a
power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. If the computer is off, you can unplug
the i.LINK cable from the computer at any time.

To disconnect an optical disc drive

1 Close all software applications accessing the optical disc drive.
2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar.

The Safely Remove Hardware window appears.
3 Select the optical disc drive you want to disconnect.
4 Click Stop.

The Stop a Hardware device window appears.
5 Make sure the optical disc drive is selected, and click OK.

A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device.

6 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window.
7 Disconnect the optical disc drive from the computer.

Connecting External Speakers

You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers.

To connect external speakers

1 Plug the speaker cable (1) into the headphones jack (2) i.
2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3).
3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on.

✍

Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use.

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Do not place floppy disks on the speakers; their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks.

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Connecting an External Display

You can connect an external display to your computer. For example, you can use the computer with a computer display or a
projector.

✍

Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables.

Connected external displays are used as second screens.

On Windows systems only, you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors.

Connecting a Computer Display

You need the supplied port replicator or display/LAN adapter to connect a computer display to your computer.

To connect a computer display

1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into the display, and the other end into an AC outlet.
2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the port replicator or on the display/LAN

adapter.

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Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display

You need the supplied port replicator or display/LAN adapter to connect a multimedia computer display to your computer.

To connect a multimedia computer display

1 Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet.
2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the port replicator or on the display/LAN

adapter.

3 Plug the speaker cable (4) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer.
4 Plug the microphone cable (6) into the microphone jack (7) m on the computer.

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Connecting a TV

You need the supplied port replicator or display/LAN adapter to connect a TV to your computer.

To connect a TV to your computer

1 Plug the power cord of the TV (1) into an AC outlet.
2 Plug one end of an audio/video cable (2) into the AV Out jack (3) T on the port replicator or on the display/LAN adapter

and the other to the TV.

3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input.
4 Set up the TV configuration system.

✍

You need to use an AV cable that has a minijack connector on one end and 3 RCA (also called cinch) connectors on the other end. If your TV does not

have RCA connectors, but it has a SCART connector, you need an RCA to SCART converter. If your computer has an S VIDEO port, you can use this

port as an alternative means of connection.

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✍

See the manual that came with your peripheral for more information on installation and use.

If the display resolution of the computer is more than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV. The hidden area on your

TV can be seen by moving the cursor on the computer. If you want to display the full image, change the display resolution of the computer to 1024 x

768 pixels or lower.

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Connecting a Projector

You need the supplied port replicator or display/LAN adapter to connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to
your computer.

To connect a projector

1 Connect the power cord (1) of the projector into an AC outlet.
2 Plug the RGB signal cable (2) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the port replicator or on the display/LAN adapter.
3 Plug the audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i.
4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector (6).

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Selecting Display Modes

You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected
to your computer.

If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors
Function (page 78) for more information.

To select a display

1 Right-click on the desktop to display the context menu.
2 Click the menu item for graphic properties.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings.

✍

You may not be able to display on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your external

display or projector.

Before turning on the computer, turn on the peripheral devices.

You can alternatively select a display with VAIO Touch Launcher. See the help file on the software for more information.

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Using the Multiple Monitors Function

The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you
have an external display attached to the monitor (VGA) port, your computer screen and the external display can function as
a single desktop.

You can move the cursor from one display to the other. This allows you to drag objects, such as an open application window
or a toolbar, from one display to the other.

✍

Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function.

Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings.

Make sure that the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode; otherwise the computer may not

return to Normal mode.

If you set different colors on each display, do not divide one single window on two displays; otherwise your software may not work properly.

Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display.

To select the Multiple Monitors mode

1 Right-click on the desktop to display the context menu.
2 Click the menu item for graphic properties.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings.

✍

Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode.

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Connecting an External Microphone

If you need to use a sound input device (for example, to chat over the Internet) you need to plug in an external microphone.

To connect an external microphone

Plug the microphone cable (1) into the microphone jack (2) m.

✍

Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use.

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Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

To prevent your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following:

❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid any shock or force to the USB ports.
❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected.

Connecting a USB Mouse

To connect a USB mouse

1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use.
2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into the USB port.

You can now use your USB mouse (3).

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The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on the computer. As a result, you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB port and you can

start working.

Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive

You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer.

To connect a USB floppy disk drive

1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use.
2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable (2) into the USB port.

Your USB floppy disk drive (3) is now ready for use.

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When using a USB floppy disk drive, do not apply force on the USB port. This may cause a malfunction.

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Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive

You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in
a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction.

If the computer is off, you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer.

To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive

1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive.
2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar.

The Safely Remove Hardware window appears.
3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug.
4 Click Stop.

The Stop a Hardware device window appears.
5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected, and click OK.

A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device.

6 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window.
7 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer.

Connecting a Printer

You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.

Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port

You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer.

To connect a printer using the USB port

1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet (1).

2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use.
3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable (2) into the USB port and the other end to your printer.

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Connecting an i.LINK Device

Notes on connecting i.LINK devices

❑ You need the supplied port replicator to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder, or another VAIO

computers in order to copy, delete or edit files.

❑ The i.LINK port on the port replicator does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports.
❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of

the external device.
❑ i.LINK cables compatible with the computer include cables with the following part numbers:

VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4408 Series (a 0.8 meter cable with a 4-pin

connector at each end).

❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available, depending on the country or area of your residency.
❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed.
❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK compatible devices

you use. See the manual that came with your software for more information.
❑ Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or CD-RW

drive) before you connect them to the computer.

Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder

The connection and video import procedures vary depending on the digital video camcorder and the software that you use.
See the manual that came with your digital video camcorder for the detailed instructions.

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Connecting to a Network (LAN)

You need the supplied port replicator or display/LAN adapter to connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type
networks with an Ethernet network cable. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port
on the port replicator or on the display/LAN adapter and the other end to your network. For detailed settings and devices
needed to connect to the network, see your network administrator.

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The computer can be connected to the network with the default settings.

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Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network (LAN) connector on your computer.

If the network (LAN) connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the connector may cause damage,

overheating or fire.

- Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone)

- Public telephone subscriber line

- PBX (private branch exchange)

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Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port.

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer. Among other things, you will learn how to
use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc.

❑ Setting the Password (page 88)
❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 97)
❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 114)
❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 115)
❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 119)
❑ Protecting the Hard Disk (page 122)

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Setting the Password

In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer:
power-on password and hard disk password.

Once you have set the power-on password, you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your
computer. The power-on password will allow you to protect your computer from unauthorized access.

The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk. If you set the hard disk password,
no other users will be able to access the data without knowing the password, even if the hard disk is installed in another
computer.

Adding the Power-on Password

The power-on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access.
There are two types of the power-on password: machine password and user password. The machine password is provided

for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen, as well as to
start the computer. The user password is provided for other ordinary users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup
options, as well as starting the computer. To set the user password, you must first set the machine password.

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Once you have set the power-on password, you cannot start the computer without entering the password. Make sure not to forget the password. Write

down your password and keep it safe and private from other people.

If you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset it, a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need to be sent in

for depot service for password reset.

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If you have set the power-on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for

password entry when turning on the computer. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 97).

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To add the power-on password

1 Turn on the computer.
2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.

The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer, press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times

when the VAIO logo appears.

3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the

Enter key.
4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key.

The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long.
5 At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.

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The following is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen.

6 Select Password when Power ON under Security.

Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled.
7 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit (Save Changes) or Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key.

On the Setup Confirmation screen, make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key.

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Changing/Removing the Power-on Password

To change or remove the power-on password

1 Turn on the computer.
2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.

The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer, press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times

when the VAIO logo appears.

3 Enter the current password for Enter Password and press the Enter key.
4 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the

Enter key.
5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key.

To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter

key.

When confirmation to save the changes is prompted, press the Enter key.
6 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit (Save Changes) or Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key.

On the Setup Confirmation screen, confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key.

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Adding the Hard Disk Password

The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk. If you enable the hard disk
password, this adds an extra level of security.

When adding the hard disk password, you must set both the master and user passwords. The master password is provided
for users with administrator rights on the computer to reset the user password on the BIOS setup screen. The user password
is provided to lock your hard disk. Once you set the user password, you will have to enter the password along with the power­on password (if set), after the VAIO logo appears.

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You cannot start the computer with the master password.

If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is critical to password entry, no bypass is possible and the data stored in the hard disk

will not been accessible. There is NO RESET of this password. You will have to replace the hard disk at your own expense and lose all the data stored

in the original hard disk. Make sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people.

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If you have set the hard disk password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for

password entry when turning on the computer. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 97).

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To add the hard disk password

1 Turn on the computer.
2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.

The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer, press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times

when the VAIO logo appears.

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If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on password.

3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk Password, and then press the

Enter key.

The password entry screen appears.

4 Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key.
5 Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key.
6 Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key.

The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long.
7 Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key.

The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long.

8 Press the Enter key when the success message appears.
9 Press the Esc key.
10 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key.

On the Setup Confirmation screen, make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key.

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Changing the Hard Disk Password

To change the hard disk password

1 Turn on the computer.
2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.

The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer, press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times

when the VAIO logo appears.

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If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on password.

3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk Password, and then press the

Enter key.

The password entry screen appears.

4 Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key.
5 Enter the current password once and then a new password twice.
6 Press the Enter key.
7 Press the Enter key when the success message appears.
8 Press the Esc key.
9 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key.

On the Setup Confirmation screen, make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key.

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Removing the Hard Disk Password

To remove the hard disk password

1 Turn on the computer.
2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.

The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer, press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times

when the VAIO logo appears.

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If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on password.

3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk Password, and then press the

Enter key.

The password entry screen appears.

4 Select Enter Master and User Password and press the Enter key.
5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key, leaving everything

else blank.

6 Press the Enter key when the success message appears.
7 Press the Esc key.
8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key.

On the Setup Confirmation screen, make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key.

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Adding the Windows Password

The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people. By setting the Windows
password, you can protect your user account from unauthorized access.

Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account.

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Make sure not to forget the password. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people.

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If you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for

password entry when turning on the computer. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 97).

To add the Windows password

1 Click Start and then Control Panel.
2 Click the User Accounts icon.
3 Click your user account under or pick an account to change.
4 Click Create a password.
5 In the Type a new password and Type the new password again to confirm fields, enter the password for your account.
6 Click Create Password.

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See Help and Support Center for more information on the Windows password.

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Changing/Removing the Windows Password

To change the Windows password

1 Click Start and then Control Panel.
2 Click the User Accounts icon.
3 Click your user account under or pick an account to change.
4 Click Change my password.
5 Enter the current password under Type your current password.
6 Enter a new password under Type a new password and the same password under Type the new password again to

confirm.
7 Click Change Password.

To remove the password

1 Click Start and then Control Panel.
2 Click the User Accounts icon.
3 Click your user account under or pick an account to change.
4 Click Remove my password.
5 Enter the current password that you want to remove.
6 Click Remove Password.

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Using Fingerprint Authentication

Your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience. A small horizontal bar located
at the upper left of the touch panel LCD screen is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be referred to as the fingerprint
sensor hereinafter.

Once you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication functionality offers:
❑ A substitute for password entry

You can log onto your password-protected system without entering the power-on, hard disk, and Windows passwords. If

you share a computer with other people, you can skip user selection as well.
❑ Quick web-site access

Once you have registered your user information (user accounts, passwords, etc.) for web sites in the password bank, you

can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password-protected web sites.
❑ Access to the encrypted (locked) My Safe folder

The My Safe folder is provided to protect your data against unauthorized access. With the fingerprint authentication

functionality, you can decrypt (unlock) this folder to access your data.
❑ Quick application access

Once you have assigned an application to your finger, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to

launch the assigned application.

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Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication

❑ The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure 100% verification.

Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint

sensor.
❑ The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure complete protection of your data and hardware.

Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint

sensor.

❑ The fingerprint recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well.
❑ Make sure to make a backup copy of the data stored in the hard disk, especially in the My Safe folder, before sending

your computer for repair.

Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair.
❑ The hard disk may be initialized and returned after the repair work and, in such a case, you will not be able to restore your

fingerprint templates.
❑ The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk.

Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management.

❑ When enrolling your fingerprint(s), keep the following in mind:

❑ Enroll more than one fingerprint in case of inability to recognize the fingerprint due to injury.

❑ You may not be able to enroll your fingerprint(s) due to some biological factors.

❑ Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled per person.

Note that up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis for logging on to your system using
the Boot Security functionality. If you share your computer with other people, you may not be able to use your enrolled
fingerprint to log on to your system.

❑ When swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor, keep the following in mind:

❑ Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor.

❑ Scan your fingerprint from the top joint of the finger to the fingertip.

❑ Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor.

❑ Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping.

❑ Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint.
❑ It may be hard to enroll or recognize your fingerprint if your finger is:

❑ dry or wet

❑ wrinkled

❑ injured

❑ dirty
❑ The soiled fingerprint sensor may cause poor recognition performance.

❑ Wipe off the fingerprint sensor regularly with a soft cloth.

❑ Use a lens cleaning cloth when the fingerprint sensor is extremely soiled.

❑ Blow off dust with an air blower or a soft brush.

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Enrolling a Fingerprint

To use the fingerprint authentication functionality, you must enroll your fingerprint(s) in your computer.

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Set the Windows password on your computer before enrollment. See Adding the Windows Password (page 95) for the detailed instructions.

To enroll a fingerprint

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Up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis for logging on to your system using the Boot Security functionality. If you share

your computer with other people, you may not be able to use your enrolled fingerprint to log on to your system.

1 Click Start, point to All Programs and Protector Suite QL, and then click Welcome.

The Welcome window appears.
2 Click Enroll now.

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If the Windows password is not set on your computer, password registration will be prompted.

1 Click OK on the prompt window.

2 Click Yes for confirmation.

3 Enter your password twice and click OK.

3 Click Next.
4 Enter the Windows password and click Next.
5 Select the Run interactive tutorial check box and click Next.
6 Read the tutorial information and click Next.

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