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... configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To view the 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...
... configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To view the 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...
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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 ...VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer...
... 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 ...VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer...
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The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side ...VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc, playback is not supported. ! If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. It is playing a disc or writing data to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications...VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony...
... your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side ...VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc, playback is not supported. ! If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. It is playing a disc or writing data to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications...VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony...
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...be connected to the Internet. See the online specifications to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. To download and ... Blu-ray Disc playback. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the ...
...be connected to the Internet. See the online specifications to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. To download and ... Blu-ray Disc playback. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the ...
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... and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! 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. To play the disc. For instructions on how to play a Blu-ray Disc...the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to use the software, see 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...
... and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! 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. To play the disc. For instructions on how to play a Blu-ray Disc...the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to use the software, see 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...
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.... Use a Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be ...prior consent from the slot. 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... available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be sure to use this feature. Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor...
.... Use a Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be ...prior consent from the slot. 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... available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be sure to use this feature. Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor...
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... adaptor of September 2008. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on... compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to your computer. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras,...
... adaptor of September 2008. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on... compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to your computer. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras,...
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...GHz band. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used by implementing the National Institute of...grade security by other devices that , there are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of channels). WPA2 is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz band. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products...
...GHz band. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used by implementing the National Institute of...grade security by other devices that , there are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of channels). WPA2 is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz band. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products...
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... need to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To open area. 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 the online specifications to set up and using the...
... need to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To open area. 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 the online specifications to set up and using the...
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n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑... between devices ❑ Material used in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device.
n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑... between devices ❑ Material used in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device.
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... specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your 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 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...
... specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your 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 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...
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...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To... disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. This device helps prevent damage to your computer or genuine Sony products. n 84 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible....
...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To... disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. This device helps prevent damage to your computer or genuine Sony products. n 84 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible....
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... only. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find this computer check box. See the online specifications to find out whether the Bluetooth function is on your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the...
... only. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find this computer check box. See the online specifications to find out whether the Bluetooth function is on your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the...
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...any software application nor allow any to play some Blu-ray Disc contents on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. For information on how to...Disc playback. You may not be connected to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your computer, or the computer may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ! To download and install the updates... able to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet.
...any software application nor allow any to play some Blu-ray Disc contents on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. For information on how to...Disc playback. You may not be connected to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your computer, or the computer may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ! To download and install the updates... able to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet.
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... Disc media? ! This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not...
... Disc media? ! This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not...
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During the video playback, some operations and/or functions may become unavailable, and sound interruptions, dropped frames, and playback failure may occur depending on your hardware specifications. Playing high-definition videos requires substantial hardware resources, such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder? n 127 N Troubleshooting Why do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I play high-definition videos, such as CPU, GPU, or system memory performance on your computer.
During the video playback, some operations and/or functions may become unavailable, and sound interruptions, dropped frames, and playback failure may occur depending on your hardware specifications. Playing high-definition videos requires substantial hardware resources, such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder? n 127 N Troubleshooting Why do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I play high-definition videos, such as CPU, GPU, or system memory performance on your computer.
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For example, if you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. The driver could be installed...using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to ... What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer.
For example, if you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. The driver could be installed...using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to ... What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer.
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...the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. You can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to maximize your computer's...guides. n 130 N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide...
...the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. You can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to maximize your computer's...guides. n 130 N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide...