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n4 N Troubleshooting ...140 Computer ...142 System Security ...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...163 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166 Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 PC Cards ...173 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...178 Peripherals ...179 Support Options ...180 Sony Support Information ...180 Program Support Information...184 Trademarks ...195
n4 N Troubleshooting ...140 Computer ...142 System Security ...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...163 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166 Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 PC Cards ...173 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...178 Peripherals ...179 Support Options ...180 Sony Support Information ...180 Program Support Information...184 Trademarks ...195
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... Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http...
... Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http...
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...on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User... Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual ...
...on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User... Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual ...
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... with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that 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 other...
... with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that 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 other...
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n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... your computer - Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support.
... your computer - Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support.
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E OPTICAL OUT port (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) Connect an S/PDIF-compatible device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier. Back n 15 N Getting Started A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 20). B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 103) C Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 100) G Prop-up stand * Support high-/full-/low- speeds. D Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
E OPTICAL OUT port (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) Connect an S/PDIF-compatible device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier. Back n 15 N Getting Started A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 20). B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 103) C Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 100) G Prop-up stand * Support high-/full-/low- speeds. D Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
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Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 44) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Drive eject button (page 45) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 100) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 44) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Drive eject button (page 45) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 100) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard- Left n 18 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 74) B PC Card release button (page 76) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 78) D Memory Stick slot* (page 83) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 88) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers.
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard- Left n 18 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 74) B PC Card release button (page 76) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 78) D Memory Stick slot* (page 83) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 88) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers.
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...are running out of power. D Power switch Slide the switch to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. Press...) Press to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only 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 item...
...are running out of power. D Power switch Slide the switch to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. Press...) Press to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only 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 item...
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, 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 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, 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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... the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR...
... the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR...
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...Disc drive, all other side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the ...discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on one side with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in ... drive is not supported. A DualDisc is designed to play on the other optical disc drives are capable of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the...
...Disc drive, all other side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the ...discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on one side with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in ... drive is not supported. A DualDisc is designed to play on the other optical disc drives are capable of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the...
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...Disc media continuously, you cannot play or view the contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at all. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Unless your external display is compliant with other optical media devices, ...circumstances may restrict video output to update the AACS key. It is not possible. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are required...
...Disc media continuously, you cannot play or view the contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at all. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Unless your external display is compliant with other optical media devices, ...circumstances may restrict video output to update the AACS key. It is not possible. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are required...
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... on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out the...disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to the disc. For instructions on how to find out about the supported disc media. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is...
... on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out the...disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to the disc. For instructions on how to find out about the supported disc media. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is...
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... find out about your TV tuner board configuration. ! See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals ...with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio ...TV, set-top box, and other equipment. See the online specifications to set up your computer may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner or have some TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one...
... find out about your TV tuner board configuration. ! See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals ...with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio ...TV, set-top box, and other equipment. See the online specifications to set up your computer may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner or have some TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one...
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features, including TV channel selection.
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features, including TV channel selection.
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... guaranteed of up to use , it from the respective copyright holders. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). If you insert the media directly into an... Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be able to insert it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as...
... guaranteed of up to use , it from the respective copyright holders. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). If you insert the media directly into an... Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be able to insert it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as...
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... the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Be sure to use . Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Formatting the... is designed to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
... the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Be sure to use . Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Formatting the... is designed to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
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... SD memory card slot. Do not force the memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer...to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 180) to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. However, not all memory card media that meet the same ...
... SD memory card slot. Do not force the memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer...to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 180) to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. However, not all memory card media that meet the same ...