Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] 18 Using the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Updating Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using Your VAIO Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. 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. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password
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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. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears.
If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on password.
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Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk Password, and then press the Enter key. Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key. Press the Enter key without entering any letter for the remaining fields. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using Intel(R) VT
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Using Intel(R) VT
Intel(R) Virtualization Technology (VT) allows you to use hardware virtualization software for enhancing your computer's performance.
!Intel VT may not be available depending on the CPU installed on your computer.
For information on virtualization and how to use hardware virtualization software, contact the software publisher.
To enable Intel VT
1 2 Turn on your computer. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. Press the M or m key to select Intel(R) Virtualization Technology or Intel(R) VT, press the Enter key, select Enabled, and press the Enter key.
!If the Advanced tab is not displayed in the BIOS setup window or you cannot select Intel(R) Virtualization Technology, Intel VT is not available on the computer.
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Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.
Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Control Center
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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
1 2 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 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.
Using the VAIO Status Monitor
The VAIO Status Monitor utility allows you to check various settings, such as the power management settings, security settings, and current usage of devices, in the VAIO Status Monitor window.
To display the VAIO Status Monitor window
1 2 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. [. . . ] Save unsaved data, exit applications that are using such devices, and then try again. If the above does not work, shut down your computer and disconnect it from the docking station. When the battery pack is running out of power, you cannot disconnect your computer from the docking station. Be sure to return to the originally logged on user before disconnecting your computer from the docking station. [. . . ]