[. . . ] 11 About the Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using Your VAIO Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the port replicator. The screen resolution of your external display may change when you change the performance mode. When you use the HDMI output port on your computer or the DVI-D port on the port replicator, select the SPEED or AUTO mode with the performance selector switch. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 129) for mode selection. You may not be able to display the same content on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. Turn on the external display before turning on your computer. To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys You can select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 33) for more information. To select a display mode from the display settings 1 2 Right-click on the desktop and select Screen resolution. Click the drop-down list next to Multiple Displays, select your desired setting, and then click OK. Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function n 123 N 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 connected to the monitor port, your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop. This allows you to drag objects, such as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other. Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function n 124 N To use the Multiple Monitors function !The monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the port replicator. The screen resolution of your external display may change when you change the performance mode. When you use the HDMI output port on your computer or the DVI-D port on the port replicator, select the SPEED or AUTO mode with the performance selector switch. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 129) for mode selection. Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function. If you forget the machine password, the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password. ! Windows password Allows users to log onto your computer and protect each user account with its own password. Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account. If your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and you have set the password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication function, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 79). Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 133 N Setting the Power-on Password To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 2 Turn on the computer. If the screen does not appear, 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 long (including spaces). Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. [. . . ] Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all. USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. Troubleshooting > Port Replicator n 214 N Port Replicator Why can't I use my TFT/DVI monitor connected to the DVI-D port? When you use the DVI-D port on the port replicator, select the SPEED or AUTO mode with the performance selector switch. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 129) for mode selection. Trademarks > n 215 N Trademarks SONY, the SONY logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. [. . . ]