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... features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http...
... features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http...
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... Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed...
... Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed...
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For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the...
For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the...
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... of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your...
... of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your...
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... you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N ❑ Position of the chair so your computer. Keep your wrists in a chair with your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position while using your feet are flat on the floor. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations Ergonomic.... A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Adjust the level of your sides. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer -
... you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N ❑ Position of the chair so your computer. Keep your wrists in a chair with your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position while using your feet are flat on the floor. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations Ergonomic.... A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Adjust the level of your sides. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer -
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Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 76) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (LAN) port (page 46) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 57) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 56) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 59) I Memory module compartment cover (page 69) * Support high-/full-/low-
Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 76) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (LAN) port (page 46) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 57) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 56) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 59) I Memory module compartment cover (page 69) * Support high-/full-/low-
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick" slot*1 (page 35) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 41) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 57) E Headphones jack (page 56) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. H WIRELESS switch (page 47), (page 50) *1 Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick" slot*1 (page 35) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 41) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 57) E Headphones jack (page 56) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. H WIRELESS switch (page 47), (page 50) *1 Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low-
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 23 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 23 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. !
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...P Combo *1 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 a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased....playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your...
...P Combo *1 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 a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased....playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your...
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...AACS key. DualDiscs and some contents on the disc package carefully to read the notices on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to malfunction. ...discs encoded with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is designed to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! ...
...AACS key. DualDiscs and some contents on the disc package carefully to read the notices on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to malfunction. ...discs encoded with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is designed to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! ...
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..., portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Before You Use "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick" slot on your... computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory...
..., portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Before You Use "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick" slot on your... computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 38 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to open the Computer window. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! If you select Quick ...malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot (page 15). 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use. Be sure to use the device that it clicks into...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 38 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to open the Computer window. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! If you select Quick ...malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot (page 15). 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use. Be sure to use the device that it clicks into...
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... memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, ...camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 41 N Using Other Modules / Memory...
... memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, ...camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 41 N Using Other Modules / Memory...
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... with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to your computer. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt to...not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 44 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using...use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type...
... with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to your computer. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt to...not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 44 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using...use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type...
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... For setting up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 52 N Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. ! To communicate with another ...Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function.
... For setting up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 52 N Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. ! To communicate with another ...Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function.
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...Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 59 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the ... and i.LINK- 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 connect an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required ...
...Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 59 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the ... and i.LINK- 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 connect an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required ...
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... this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American...
... this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American...
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.... ❑ Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. Troubleshooting > Computer n 89 N What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. An application error may have occurred. ❑ Press the...
.... ❑ Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. Troubleshooting > Computer n 89 N What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. An application error may have occurred. ❑ Press the...
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... obstructions and/or the distance between your computer and the device to communicate with the Bluetooth function. You need to place your computer away from other . For more details, search Windows Help and Support for services also supported by other devices are authenticated. ❑... 100 N What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Check the suggestions in What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device? Why is affected by distance and obstructions. Move Bluetooth...
... obstructions and/or the distance between your computer and the device to communicate with the Bluetooth function. You need to place your computer away from other . For more details, search Windows Help and Support for services also supported by other devices are authenticated. ❑... 100 N What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Check the suggestions in What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device? Why is affected by distance and obstructions. Move Bluetooth...
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... exchange function is not supported. Why can 't I exchange business card data with a standard user account on your system, click Start, the arrow next to connect using the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I log onto my computer as a user with ... user with administrative rights. To log off . Check the SCMS-T settings. If you want to the Shut down button, and Log off your computer. What should I do if I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 101 N Why can...
... exchange function is not supported. Why can 't I exchange business card data with a standard user account on your system, click Start, the arrow next to connect using the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I log onto my computer as a user with ... user with administrative rights. To log off . Check the SCMS-T settings. If you want to the Shut down button, and Log off your computer. What should I do if I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 101 N Why can...