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n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 Optical Discs ...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...152 Memory Stick Media ...153 Peripherals ...154 Support Options ...155 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...159
n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 Optical Discs ...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...152 Memory Stick Media ...153 Peripherals ...154 Support Options ...155 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...159
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...computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides 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 ...
...computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides 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 ...
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... 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 on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer...
... 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 on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer...
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... horizontal (2), with your computer. Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Sit in front of the chair so your sides. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n8 N Before Use ❑ Position of the computer may make you (1). ...Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Excessive use of your computer - Adjust the level of you more comfortable. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the...
... horizontal (2), with your computer. Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Sit in front of the chair so your sides. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n8 N Before Use ❑ Position of the computer may make you (1). ...Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Excessive use of your computer - Adjust the level of you more comfortable. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the...
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n 13 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 35) B AUDIO INPUT (L / R) jacks*1 (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) jack*1 / (VIDEO) port*1 (page 55) D VHF/UHF port*1 (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 94) F DC IN port (page 17) G Cable bundler (page 19) H CONNECT button (page 22), (page 29) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 82) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 89) K Modem port (page 81) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
n 13 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 35) B AUDIO INPUT (L / R) jacks*1 (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) jack*1 / (VIDEO) port*1 (page 55) D VHF/UHF port*1 (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 94) F DC IN port (page 17) G Cable bundler (page 19) H CONNECT button (page 22), (page 29) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 82) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 89) K Modem port (page 81) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... (page 92) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 89) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- Left n 15 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 65) B PC Card release button (page...
... (page 92) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 89) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- Left n 15 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 65) B PC Card release button (page...
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... function). Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to drop the item. Press the wheel once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button Press to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is...
... function). Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to drop the item. Press the wheel once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button Press to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is...
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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 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 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 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.
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...*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- P P P P - - P P P P - - n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not...
...*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- P P P P - - P P P P - - n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not...
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... formats of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. Except the Blu-ray Disc drive, all . Sony does NOT ...VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one...of the disc do not match, playback is not supported. With the supplied 8cm disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive is designed...
... formats of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. Except the Blu-ray Disc drive, all . Sony does NOT ...VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one...of the disc do not match, playback is not supported. With the supplied 8cm disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive is designed...
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... 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. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well...
... 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. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well...
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... January 2007. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Inserting a Memory Stick media with...
... January 2007. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Inserting a Memory Stick media with...
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...insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. 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 ... media with both standardand duo-size media. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. Do not insert more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
...insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. 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 ... media with both standardand duo-size media. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. Do not insert more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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...down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults... slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data ... slot while formatting the media. Be sure to use . n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options...
...down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults... slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data ... slot while formatting the media. Be sure to use . n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options...
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Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card. However, not...VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer. You can cause damage to your computer is equipped with capacity of over 2 GB, such as of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support...
Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card. However, not...VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer. You can cause damage to your computer is equipped with capacity of over 2 GB, such as of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support...
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... (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The... i.LINK port on your computer. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The...
... (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The... i.LINK port on your computer. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The...
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... 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. 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. To find the nearest center ...to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover.
... 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. 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. To find the nearest center ...to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover.
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... avoid any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Make sure you hold your computer, grasp the bottom corners of the main...before turning on the computer. n 115 N Precautions ❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; In this case, allow at least one , moisture may damage the stand. ❑ To lift or move your computer from behind the computer to lift your computer as it may condense ...
... avoid any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Make sure you hold your computer, grasp the bottom corners of the main...before turning on the computer. n 115 N Precautions ❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; In this case, allow at least one , moisture may damage the stand. ❑ To lift or move your computer from behind the computer to lift your computer as it may condense ...
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... how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. 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...
... how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. 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...
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... the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Enter key. 3 Press the m key to setup" appears at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Your computer restarts.... key. 4 Press the , key to select the Exit tab, and then press the F9 key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. n 125 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my...
... the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Enter key. 3 Press the m key to setup" appears at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Your computer restarts.... key. 4 Press the , key to select the Exit tab, and then press the F9 key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. n 125 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my...