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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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...drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected 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 manual) ...
...drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected 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 manual) ...
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... from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single... assistance for your VAIO computer 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 with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
... from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single... assistance for your VAIO computer 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 with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
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... upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Place the display directly in front of you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N Before Use ❑ Position of your...
... upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Place the display directly in front of you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N Before Use ❑ Position of your...
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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- 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. 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- 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. speeds. !
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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 optical disc drive supports.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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 optical disc drive supports.
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...- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not... the capacity of 50 GB). *8 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media...
...- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not... the capacity of 50 GB). *8 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media...
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This product is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8... VC1 format at high bit rates. It is not supported. ! Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. ...," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING.
This product is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8... VC1 format at high bit rates. It is not supported. ! Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. ...," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING.
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...must be able to play some of your optical disc drive, 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 ...Internet (page 47). ! See the online specifications to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the ...
...must be able to play some of your optical disc drive, 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 ...Internet (page 47). ! See the online specifications to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the ...
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See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray...into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. For instructions on selected models only. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. To copy files ... with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media.
See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray...into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. For instructions on selected models only. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. To copy files ... with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media.
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...to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. 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). For the latest information about the... both standard- The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be used only within the law. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with multiple conversion adaptors is the general name of September 2008....
...to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. 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). For the latest information about the... both standard- The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be used only within the law. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with multiple conversion adaptors is the general name of September 2008....
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... Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of data files saved in the Memory Stick. Be sure to use . n 41 N Using Your... VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to...
... Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of data files saved in the Memory Stick. Be sure to use . n 41 N Using Your... VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to...
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...meet the same specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. Use care when inserting or ...to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with capacity of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in or out of compatibility. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ...
...meet the same specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. Use care when inserting or ...to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with capacity of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in or out of compatibility. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ...
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n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in which a user can connect to a Local .... Or you to turn on ad-hoc networks. Be sure to create a full infrastructure network. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and...
n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in which a user can connect to a Local .... Or you to turn on ad-hoc networks. Be sure to create a full infrastructure network. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and...
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...11b standard. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2 is also used technology. WPA has been ...password protection, end-to be restricted by the local regulations (e.g. Although technologies to secure all versions of channels). 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...
...11b standard. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2 is also used technology. WPA has been ...password protection, end-to be restricted by the local regulations (e.g. Although technologies to secure all versions of channels). 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...
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...the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. You can establish wireless ... to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. 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. To open area...
...the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. You can establish wireless ... to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. 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. To open area...
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... turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up 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 Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information...
... turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up 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 Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information...
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... you can use . 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 an external device. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional ...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 use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ...
... you can use . 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 an external device. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional ...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 use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ...
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.... 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 avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130...
.... 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 avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130...