[. . . ] 16 Using the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Updating Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using Your VAIO Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.
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To change or remove 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 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. 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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To change or remove the power-on password (user 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 User Password, and then press the Enter key. Select your desired power plan.
To change the power plan settings
1 2 3 4 Click Change plan settings on the right of 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.
You can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the VAIO Control Center.
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Changing the Display Language
On models with Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 7 Enterprise, you can download and install your desired language pack.
See the specifications to find out about configuration of your computer.
!To download a language pack, your computer must be connected to the Internet. For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 55).
To install a language pack
1 2 3 4 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update. Click OK to start the download and installation of the selected language pack.
To change the display language
1 2 3 4 5 Click Start, Control Panel, and Clock, Language, and Region. Click OK.
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module. You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Contact VAIO-Link if you need assistance.
The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you purchased. [. . . ] If you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet. The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. 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. [. . . ]