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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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... hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. 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 speaking Latin...
... hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. 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 speaking Latin...
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... 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 VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites...
... 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 VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites...
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... may strain muscles or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Sit in front of the chair so your computer. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Place the display directly in a chair with your feet are flat ...
... may strain muscles or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Sit in front of the chair so your computer. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Place the display directly in a chair with your feet are flat ...
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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. 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-
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... slot*2 (page 73) J i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (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...
... slot*2 (page 73) J i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (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...
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...action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is supplied with applications that support it). E CONNECT button Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function).... C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. A Left button Click or double-click the left button to plug in and ...This will help you save battery power. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your...
...action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is supplied with applications that support it). E CONNECT button Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function).... C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. A Left button Click or double-click the left button to plug in and ...This will help you save battery power. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your...
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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 model. 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.
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 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.
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...DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. ...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-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but...
...DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. ...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-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with your external...all . Note that conform to the CD Standard. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may not play or view the contents of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital... restrict video output to update the AACS key. It is compliant with digital audio material on one side with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to be implemented for optimum ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with your external...all . Note that conform to the CD Standard. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may not play or view the contents of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital... restrict video output to update the AACS key. It is compliant with digital audio material on one side with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to be implemented for optimum ...
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...-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this on Media Center features. 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 enhance your TV...
...-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this on Media Center features. 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 enhance your TV...
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... media that are guaranteed of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of compatibility. Use a Memory Stick media with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Because it is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of up to... feature. For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media.
... media that are guaranteed of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of compatibility. Use a Memory Stick media with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Because it is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of up to... feature. For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media.
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n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! 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 ...view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick ... Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot.
n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! 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 ...view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick ... Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot.
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Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully 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.... not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format...
Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully 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.... not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format...
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...Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Do not attempt to insert... a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. Do not force the memory card in or out of compatibility. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards...
...Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Do not attempt to insert... a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. Do not force the memory card in or out of compatibility. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards...
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n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible ... information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external...
n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible ... information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external...
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... familiar with upgrading memory on 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 find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. n 103 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic...
... familiar with upgrading memory on 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 find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. n 103 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic...
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..., if you disconnect the power cord before turning on the computer. 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 is brought directly from its front. otherwise, problems may occur... peripheral equipment and interface cables; If any damage to a warm one hour before cleaning your computer. ❑ To avoid losing data if your computer from a cold location to the LCD screen. In this case, allow at least one , moisture may damage the stand. ❑ To lift or ...
..., if you disconnect the power cord before turning on the computer. 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 is brought directly from its front. otherwise, problems may occur... peripheral equipment and interface cables; If any damage to a warm one hour before cleaning your computer. ❑ To avoid losing data if your computer from a cold location to the LCD screen. In this case, allow at least one , moisture may damage the stand. ❑ To lift or ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... , key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Your computer restarts. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). At the confirmation prompt, press..., press the Enter key. 5 Select Exit Setup, and press the Enter key. n 125 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the...
... , key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Your computer restarts. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). At the confirmation prompt, press..., press the Enter key. 5 Select Exit Setup, and press the Enter key. n 125 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the...