Sony VAIO F22 VPCF22CFX User Manual

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Connecting an i.LINK Device
Connecting an i.LINK Device
Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video 
camcorder.
✍i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to establish an i.LINK 
connection may vary, depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Not all products with an i.LINK 
connection can communicate with each other. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating 
conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm 
their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
Notes on connecting i.LINK devices
❑The i.LINK port on your computer does not supply power to an external device. If the external device requires external 
power, be sure to connect it to a power source.
❑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.
❑The optional i.LINK cables may not be available in some countries or regions.
❑An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed.
❑The i.LINK connection may not be available 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 operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an 
HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer. 
						

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Connecting an i.LINK Device
Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder
To connect a digital video camcorder
Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/
Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder.
✍The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
You cannot access the contents of Memory Stick in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection.
    
						

							93nN Customizing Your VAIO Computer >
Customizing Your VAIO Computer
This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. Among other things, you will learn 
how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities.
❑Setting the Password (page 94)
❑Using the VAIO Control Center (page 100)
❑Using the VAIO Power Management (page 102)
❑Changing the Display Language (page 103) 
						

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Setting the Password
Setting the Password
Setting the password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access by making the user enter the password 
when the computer is turned on or returns to Normal mode from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.
!Do not forget your password. Write down the password and keep it in a secure place.
Type of Password Description
Power-on password You can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords: 
- Machine password: Allows users with administrative rights to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup
  screen, as well as to start the computer.
- User password: Allows the standard users to change some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the
   computer. To set the user password, you must first set the machine password.
✍Entry of the power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer.
!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. 
						

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Setting the Password
Setting the Power-on Password
To add the power-on password (machine password)
1Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears.
The BIOS setup screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and try again.
2Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the 
Enter key.
3On 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).
4Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key.
5Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled.
6Press 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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Setting the Password
To add the power-on password (user password)
!Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password.
1Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears.
The BIOS setup screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and try again.
2Enter the machine password and press the Enter key.
3Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the 
Enter key.
4On 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).
5Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key.
At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.
To change or remove the power-on password (machine password)
1Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears.
The BIOS setup screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and try again.
2Enter the machine password and press the Enter key.
3Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the 
Enter key.
4On 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.
5Press 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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Setting the Password
To change or remove the power-on password (user password)
1Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears.
The BIOS setup screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and try again.
2Enter the user password and press the Enter key.
3Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the 
Enter key.
4On 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.
5Press 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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Setting the Password
Setting the Windows Password
To add the Windows password
1Click Start and Control Panel.
2Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts.
3Click User Accounts.
4Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to your user account.
5In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your account.
6Click Create password.
✍See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password.
To change the Windows password
1Click Start and Control Panel.
2Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts.
3Click User Accounts.
4Click Change your password.
5In the Current password field, enter your current password.
6In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password.
7Click Change password. 
						

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Setting the Password
To remove the Windows password
1Click Start and Control Panel.
2Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts.
3Click User Accounts.
4Click Remove your password.
5In the Current password field, enter the current password that you want to remove.
6Click Remove password.
 
  
						

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Using the VAIO Control Center
Using the VAIO Control Center
The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior.
To use the VAIO Control Center
1Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.
2Select your desired control item and change the settings.
3Once finished, click OK.
The setting of the desired item is changed.
✍For more information about each option, see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center.
Some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user.