User manual SONY MDS-S9

[. . . ] Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software, or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. n7N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation Quick Start Guide -- Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO. [. . . ] This allows you to drag objects, such as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other. Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode; otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode. If you set different colors on each display, do not expand a single window across two displays; otherwise your software may not work properly. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display. n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 2 3 4 Click Start and Control Panel. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device You need to slide open the front panel door to access the USB ports on the front. Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 2 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use. You can now use your USB mouse (not supplied) (3). n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer. To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 2 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use. When using a USB floppy disk drive, do not apply force on the USB port. This may cause a malfunction. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in Sleep mode may cause the computer to malfunction. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 8. Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive. Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system. 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. 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. 3 4 5 6 7 The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen. Select Password when Power On under Security. Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove 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. [. . . ] 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 the distribution of power. We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. n 148 N Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer. Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. See Documentation (page 7) for details on the printed and non-printed documentation supplied with your computer, as well as further sources of reference. [. . . ]