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n4 N Troubleshooting ...94 Computer ...96 System Security ...101 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...102 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...128 Peripherals ...129 Support Options ...130 Sony Support Information ...130 Trademarks ...134
n4 N Troubleshooting ...94 Computer ...96 System Security ...101 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...102 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...128 Peripherals ...129 Support Options ...130 Sony Support Information ...130 Trademarks ...134
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...individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use Non-printed ...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer...
...individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use Non-printed ...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer...
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... for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use...
... for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use...
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.... Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Excessive use of the chair so your computer - Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of your feet are flat on the floor. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Adjust the level of the computer may make you (1). Sit in a relaxed, upright...
.... Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Excessive use of the chair so your computer - Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of your feet are flat on the floor. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Adjust the level of the computer may make you (1). Sit in a relaxed, upright...
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speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Back n 13 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 86) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 48) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 60) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 58) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 63) I Memory module compartment cover (page 76) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Back n 13 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 86) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 48) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 60) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 58) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 63) I Memory module compartment cover (page 76) * Support high-/full-/low-
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speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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... Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P Combo Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *1 Supports writing ... discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW...
... Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P Combo Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *1 Supports writing ... discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW...
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... of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not support movie ...VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may not play on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Do not use with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony... your computer's optical disc drives. This product is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and...
... of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not support movie ...VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may not play on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Do not use with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony... your computer's optical disc drives. This product is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and...
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..., and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R ... be able to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake...
..., and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R ... be able to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake...
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... to the disc. Copying Files to find out the type of your software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out... about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file ...
... to the disc. Copying Files to find out the type of your software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out... about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file ...
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... your personal use, it from the respective copyright holders. Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is against the copyright law to use this feature. Inserting a Memory Stick... Stick Duo adaptor. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used only within the law. MagicGate is...
... your personal use, it from the respective copyright holders. Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is against the copyright law to use this feature. Inserting a Memory Stick... Stick Duo adaptor. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used only within the law. MagicGate is...
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... This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in Format options. Be sure to reformat the media with your... may change. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in the Memory...
... This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in Format options. Be sure to reformat the media with your... may change. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in the Memory...
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...Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the slot. The... SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
...Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the slot. The... SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
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To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which allows you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN ... GHz or 5 GHz band, is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support. Or you can communicate with each other through a network. For setting up the wireless LAN function. To...
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which allows you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN ... GHz or 5 GHz band, is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support. Or you can communicate with each other through a network. For setting up the wireless LAN function. To...
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... GHz band. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with devices using the 2.4 GHz band. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Data encryption protects ...the frequencies are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible devices...
... GHz band. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with devices using the 2.4 GHz band. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Data encryption protects ...the frequencies are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible devices...
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...to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To open area. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online specifications to turn on ...set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch ...
...to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To open area. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online specifications to turn on ...set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch ...
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... using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need... to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use ...
... using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need... to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use ...
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...available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with an i.LINK port, which you can use . See the manual that came with your computer. compatible devices you connect them to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ ...The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a ...
...available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with an i.LINK port, which you can use . See the manual that came with your computer. compatible devices you connect them to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ ...The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a ...
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during... 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 contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130).
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during... 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 contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130).