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Before Use
Documentation
Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
Printed Documentation
Quick Start Guide -- Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO. [. . . ] 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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To add the power-on password
1 2 Turn on the computer. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.
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The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen.
Select Password when Power On under Security. Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.
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Changing/Removing the Power-on Password
To change or remove the power-on password
1 2 Turn on the computer. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically.
It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode.
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Managing Power with VAIO Power Management
Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for power consumption. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. With this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software.
Selecting a Power Plan
When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time, for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management functionality is added to the Windows Power Options Properties.
To select a power plan
1 2 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. Select your desired power plan.
To change the power plan settings
1 2 3 4 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window. If you need to change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. Click OK.
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Configuring Your Modem
Before you can start using your internal modem (not all modems are built-in), or each time you use your modem while traveling, make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options window matches the country you are dialing from.
To change your modem country settings
1 2 3 4 5 6 Click Start and Control Panel. Check the country/region settings, and make sure it matches the place you are dialing from.
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Pulse dial may not be supported in some counties or areas.
If you modified your location settings, click Apply, and then OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears.
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Check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab. [. . . ] USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub.
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Support Options
Support Options
This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer.
Sony Support Information
See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. See Documentation (page 8) for details on the printed and non-printed documentation supplied with your computer, as well as further sources of reference. Go to the help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software. [. . . ]