User manual SONY VAIO VPC-F13MGX

[. . . ] 9 Locating Controls and Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 About the Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 3 4 5 6 Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 91 N To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 2 Turn on the computer. Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 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. 3 4 5 6 Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 92 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 2 Turn on the computer. Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 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. 3 4 5 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 n 96 N 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. Select your desired control item and change the settings. 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. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 97 N 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. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 98 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following pages. Notes on adding/removing memory modules Be sure to place your computer on a flat surface before adding or removing memory modules. [. . . ] WinDVD for VAIO and WinDVD BD for VAIO are trademarks of InterVideo, Inc. ArcSoft and the ArcSoft logo are registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. ArcSoft WebCam Companion is a trademark of ArcSoft, Inc. ATI and ATI Catalyst are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [. . . ]