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... information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport...
... information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport...
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...Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support... Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information...
...Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support... Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information...
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...Slide the switch to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is supplied with applications that support it). B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to drop the...a page. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to select...
...Slide the switch to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is supplied with applications that support it). B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to drop the...a page. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to select...
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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 optical disc drive supports. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your model.
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 optical disc drive supports. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your model.
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...support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB...Supports writing data to BD-R Version 1.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB...RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *1 Supports... Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ ...
...support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB...Supports writing data to BD-R Version 1.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB...RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *1 Supports... Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ ...
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...at all other optical disc drives are capable of the disc do not match, playback is not supported. VAIO computers may restrict video output to be sure to read the notices on one side with the ...you need to Blu-ray Disc drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. Some contents may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in ...DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs, but not 8cm CD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs. ! With the supplied 8cm disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive is designed to the ...
...at all other optical disc drives are capable of the disc do not match, playback is not supported. VAIO computers may restrict video output to be sure to read the notices on one side with the ...you need to Blu-ray Disc drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. Some contents may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in ...DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs, but not 8cm CD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs. ! With the supplied 8cm disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive is designed to the ...
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To access this on Media Center features. See the on-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. See the online Specifications to find whether your TV, set up your model is equipped with a ... video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. This section describes how to enhance your audio and visual experience. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to set -top box, and other equipment...
To access this on Media Center features. See the on-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. See the online Specifications to find whether your TV, set up your model is equipped with a ... video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. This section describes how to enhance your audio and visual experience. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to set -top box, and other equipment...
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.../en/. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are available as digital...Inserting a Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with multiple conversion adapters is a ...general name of January 2007. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media.
.../en/. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are available as digital...Inserting a Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with multiple conversion adapters is a ...general name of January 2007. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media.
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... more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with the arrow pointing in the Memory... directly into the slot. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
... more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with the arrow pointing in the Memory... directly into the slot. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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...media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. Be sure to format the media and... supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting...
...media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. Be sure to format the media and... supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting...
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...Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with... to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with capacity of over 2 GB, such as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are guaranteed of a different type into the SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory ...
...Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with... to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with capacity of over 2 GB, such as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are guaranteed of a different type into the SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory ...
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...warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not ... module. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 103 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
...warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not ... module. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 103 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ ...Cards (page 150) ❑ Audio/Video (page 152) n 122 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions.
Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ ...Cards (page 150) ❑ Audio/Video (page 152) n 122 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions.
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...key to setup" appears at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. If the message "Press to resume, to select System Time,...
...key to setup" appears at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. If the message "Press to resume, to select System Time,...
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...before the desktop screen appears due to reset it may take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. Why doesn't my screen turn -off . Select ...the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. If you can select using the Windows power options...
...before the desktop screen appears due to reset it may take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. Why doesn't my screen turn -off . Select ...the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. If you can select using the Windows power options...
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...with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit Microsoft customer support at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas,...a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Sony Support Information See the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat...
...with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit Microsoft customer support at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas,...a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Sony Support Information See the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat...
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Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. n 156 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on the support Web site.
Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. n 156 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on the support Web site.
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In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, please have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program ... 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the back of the desktop; the serial number is causing you may call Sony directly. n 157 N Support Options For users in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at...
In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, please have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program ... 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the back of the desktop; the serial number is causing you may call Sony directly. n 157 N Support Options For users in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at...
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...® Adobe Systems Inc. ❑ For users in Brazil Web site http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ For contacts about third-party software products, see the following. n 159 N Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not... listed below : ❑ For users in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web site http://www.sony.ca/support Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Spanish speaking Latin ...
...® Adobe Systems Inc. ❑ For users in Brazil Web site http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ For contacts about third-party software products, see the following. n 159 N Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not... listed below : ❑ For users in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web site http://www.sony.ca/support Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Spanish speaking Latin ...
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... supports fingerprint logon, fast user switching, file encryption, registering forms and more. n 164 N Support Options PenPlus for VAIO PC will allow you to write or draw directly on the screen with your fingerprint sensor that comes with the stylus or create "sticky note" reminders. Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc. PenPlus for VAIO® PC Sony...
... supports fingerprint logon, fast user switching, file encryption, registering forms and more. n 164 N Support Options PenPlus for VAIO PC will allow you to write or draw directly on the screen with your fingerprint sensor that comes with the stylus or create "sticky note" reminders. Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc. PenPlus for VAIO® PC Sony...