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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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...online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.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 ...
...online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.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 ...
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... your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
... your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
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... your computer - Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Excessive use of the chair so your sides. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Adjust the level...
... your computer - Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Excessive use of the chair so your sides. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Adjust the level...
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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- Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. speeds. !
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- Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. speeds. !
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size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- speeds. 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. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- speeds. 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. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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 model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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 model.
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.... *4 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with a cartridge. DVD...-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable...
.... *4 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with a cartridge. DVD...-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be ...circumstances may cause your computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is not supported. ! As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be ...circumstances may cause your computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is not supported. ! As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit ...
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To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be connected 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 .... For information on how to connect the computer to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as...
To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be connected 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 .... For information on how to connect the computer to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as...
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Copying Files to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on how to play a Blu-... the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to the disc. To play the...
Copying Files to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on how to play a Blu-... the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to the disc. To play the...
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..., you may not operate properly if it is the general name of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be sure to insert...may not be able to remove it from the respective copyright holders. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo...
..., you may not operate properly if it is the general name of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be sure to insert...may not be able to remove it from the respective copyright holders. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo...
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... Format in Format options. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it may change....select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in the Memory Stick. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into...
... Format in Format options. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it may change....select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in the Memory Stick. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into...
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...your computer. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of up to visit... 2008. You can cause damage 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 your computer. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD...
...your computer. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of up to visit... 2008. You can cause damage 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 your computer. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD...
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... and Help and Support. ! You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which a user can communicate without an access point, which allows you first need to pull cables or wires through a network. A WLAN is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the...
... and Help and Support. ! You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which a user can communicate without an access point, which allows you first need to pull cables or wires through a network. A WLAN is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the...
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...various devices. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2, the second generation of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b,... 802.11b/g standard is also used by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, 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.
...various devices. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2, the second generation of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b,... 802.11b/g standard is also used by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, 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.
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... at a range of up to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. See...
... at a range of up to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. See...
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... to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. 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 of any cables. Be sure to set up and... using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and...
... to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. 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 of any cables. Be sure to set up and... using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and...
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... countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you can use . If the external device requires external power, be available depending on your... transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps.
... countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you can use . If the external device requires external power, be available depending on your... transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps.
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... 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 the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ...10065; You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. 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. To find the nearest center or agent, see ...
... 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 the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ...10065; You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. 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. To find the nearest center or agent, see ...