User manual RYOBI ECS 2040

[. . . ] 11 About the Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Holding Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using Your VAIO Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Plug the USB device cable (2) into the USB port. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 103 N Notes on connecting a USB device You may need to install the driver software supplied with your USB device before use. Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. For information on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact. Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > n 104 N 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 105) Using Intel VT (page 112) Using the VAIO Control Center (page 113) Using the VAIO Power Management (page 114) Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 105 N 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. !Write down the password and keep it in a secure place. Type of Password Power-on password Description 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. 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 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. 5 Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 110 N Setting the Windows Password To add the Windows password 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click Start and Control Panel. Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to your user account. In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your account. Click Create password. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password. To change the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel. In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. Click Change password. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 111 N To remove the Windows password 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click Start and Control Panel. In the Current password field, enter the current password that you want to remove. Click Remove password. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using Intel(R) VT n 112 N 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 3 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears. [. . . ] The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. 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 a power distribution failure. We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. Trademarks > n 176 N Trademarks RYOBI, the RYOBI logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. [. . . ]