User manual SONY VAIO VGN-FE890

[. . . ] It lists detailed procedures for using the RAID Recovery program to configure the hard disk drives, change your computer's RAID array, or to remove the RAID configuration. To access this on-screen guide: 1 2 3 Click Start and Help and Support. Click RAID Guide. MCE Guide (Selected models only) -- Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on-screen guide: 1 2 3 Click Start and Help and Support. [. . . ] You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i. LINK connection. n 135 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T*/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with an Ethernet network cable. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on the computer or the optional multi function bay docking station and the other end to your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. * Available only via the network (Ethernet) port on the optional multi function bay docking station. Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings. When your computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station, you need to select which network (Ethernet) port to use. Follow the on-screen instructions. n 136 N Using Peripheral Devices !Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network (LAN) connector on your computer. If the network (LAN) connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the connector may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Public telephone subscriber line - PBX (private branch exchange) Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. n 137 N 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, etc. Setting the Password (page 138) Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 141) Using the Power Saving Modes (page 142) Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 146) n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password. Once you have set the password, you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. The power-on password will allow you to protect the computer from unauthorized access. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access. There are two types of the power-on password: machine password and user password. The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen, as well as to start the computer. The user password is provided for other standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as starting the computer. Once you have set the power-on password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. 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. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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. The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen. 3 4 5 6 7 Select Password when Power On under Security. Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. [. . . ] For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 218). VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an i. LINK® port on your computer or with the built-in MOTION EYE® camera on your computer. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 218). VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera. [. . . ]