Personal ComputerVAIO Pro 11/13SVP1121/SVP1321

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Restricting the Use of Built-in Devices

The BIOS function enables you to disable the built-in devices such as those listed below. You can use this function to prohibit external connections and communications.

  • USB Ports

  • Memory Card Slot

  • Wireless Device

  • LAN Device (LAN port equipped models)

  1. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off.

    The VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen appears.

  2. Select Start BIOS setup.

    Enter a password if it has already been set.

    The BIOS setup screen appears.

  3. Press theorkey to select the Advanced tab.
  4. Press theorkey to select your desired built-in device and press the Enter key.
  5. Press theorkey to select Disabled or Enabled and press the Enter key.

    • When you select Disabled:

      The selected device is disabled.

    • When you select Enabled:

      The selected device is enabled and can be used on your VAIO computer.

  6. Press theorkey to select the Exit tab, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key.

    At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.

Note

  • Devices you can disable vary depending on the model.

  • Even if you restrict the use of the wireless device, you cannot disable NFC/One-touch functions.

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