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Using your VAIO computer
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Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup
The Sony Notebook Setup utility allows you to consult system information, specify preferences for system
behaviour, and set up password protection for your VAIO computer.
To use Sony Notebook Setup, proceed as follows:
1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.
2 In All Programs, select Sony Notebook Setup and then click Sony Notebook Setup.
The Sony Notebook Setup window appears.
3 Select the tab for the item you want to change.
Tab Description
About This Computer Displays system information, including memory capacity, serial number, and BIOS version.
Initial Setting Selects the drive and device order you wish to use for loading the operating system. You can
specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer. You can change the
volume of the sounds played while the operating system is loading.
Power On Password Sets the password to secure your computer.
If you use this option, remember the password at all times. If you forget the password, you cannot
change this setting anymore, and you will not be able to start your computer.
Device Disables ports or devices to release resources to the system. To change the port settings, select a
port and click Settings in the Device tab.
Bass boost Turns the Bass Boost function on/off (only with headphones). You can also check the effect of
the Bass Boost function by selecting a sound file sample and playing it.
P1 P2 buttons Sets the functions from a drop-down list for the P1/P2 buttons located next to the keyboard. Select
External Display and click Advanced to set up the display options*.
∗ Depending on your model. Read the printed Specifications document for more information.