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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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...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...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - It also includes information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support...
...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...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - It also includes information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support...
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... 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 how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other...
... 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 how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other...
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...; Furniture and posture - Sit in a chair with your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in front of you more comfortable. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Keep your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device..., or external mouse. Have breaks during sessions with your sides. Excessive use of the computer may make you (1). Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Ergonomic ...
...; Furniture and posture - Sit in a chair with your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in front of you more comfortable. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Keep your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device..., or external mouse. Have breaks during sessions with your sides. Excessive use of the computer may make you (1). Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Ergonomic ...
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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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...are running out of a ball. D Power switch Slide the switch to drop the item. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll... function is supplied with applications that support it). A Left button Click or double-click the left button to ...
...are running out of a ball. D Power switch Slide the switch to drop the item. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll... function is supplied with applications that support it). A Left button Click or double-click the left button to ...
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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 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.
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... (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- P P P P - - n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and...
... (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- P P P P - - n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and...
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...Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Except the Blu-ray Disc drive, all . Some contents may not support movie playback on one ... the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. Be aware that digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for use with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Region settings are capable of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or...
...Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Except the Blu-ray Disc drive, all . Some contents may not support movie playback on one ... the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. Be aware that digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for use with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Region settings are capable of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or...
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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. Media Center provides you with the TV tuner board. To access this on Media Center features. See the online ... video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. This section describes how to set up 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 enhance your TV, set-top box, and other equipment.
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. Media Center provides you with the TV tuner board. To access this on Media Center features. See the online ... video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. This section describes how to set up 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 enhance your TV, set-top box, and other equipment.
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...for exchanging and sharing digital data with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same conditions as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all Memory Stick media that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. Memory Stick media is not guaranteed of... a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media.
...for exchanging and sharing digital data with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same conditions as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all Memory Stick media that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. Memory Stick media is not guaranteed of... a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media.
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... the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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 Stick media. You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot if you insert it smoothly. For more than one... as you cannot insert it into the slot. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
... the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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 Stick media. You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot if you insert it smoothly. For more than one... as you cannot insert it into the slot. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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... a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Do not ...you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in ...
... a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Do not ...you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in ...
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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 major memory card media available as of compatibility. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard ...or out of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! SD memory cards with capacity of the SD memory card. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter ...
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 major memory card media available as of compatibility. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard ...or out of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! SD memory cards with capacity of the SD memory card. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter ...
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... device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available, depending on 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 residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with an i.LINK ...port, which you use. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is equipped with other compatible devices ...
... device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available, depending on 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 residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with an i.LINK ...port, which you use. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is equipped with other compatible devices ...
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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 or agent, see the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of...the 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. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module....
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 or agent, see the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of...the 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. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module....
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... to 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 ...unit, not of scratching the LCD screen, for example with your waist belt buckle, if you disconnect the power cord before turning on the computer. In this case, allow at least one...
... to 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 ...unit, not of scratching the LCD screen, for example with your waist belt buckle, if you disconnect the power cord before turning on the computer. In this case, allow at least one...
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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 find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 5 Select Exit Setup, and press the Enter key. Your computer restarts. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.... If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO ...
...key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 5 Select Exit Setup, and press the Enter key. Your computer restarts. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.... If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO ...