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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 software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard...
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 software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard...
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... in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! I SONY logo lamp (page 115) J LCD screen (page 133) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19...
... in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! I SONY logo lamp (page 115) J LCD screen (page 133) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19...
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n 16 N Getting Started A Air vent B Hard disk bay cover (page 127) C Capture angle adjuster (page 42) D DC IN port (page 22) E Modem port (page 92) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 107) G Cable clamps (page 24) H Subwoofer speaker for bass frequencies I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack* (page 74) J S VIDEO input port* (page 67) K A/V INPUT jack* (page 67) L WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 94) M CONNECT button (page 25), (page 28) N VHF/UHF input port* (page 57) O HDTV/ATSC input port* (page 64) * On selected models only.
n 16 N Getting Started A Air vent B Hard disk bay cover (page 127) C Capture angle adjuster (page 42) D DC IN port (page 22) E Modem port (page 92) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 107) G Cable clamps (page 24) H Subwoofer speaker for bass frequencies I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack* (page 74) J S VIDEO input port* (page 67) K A/V INPUT jack* (page 67) L WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 94) M CONNECT button (page 25), (page 28) N VHF/UHF input port* (page 57) O HDTV/ATSC input port* (page 64) * On selected models only.
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 48 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 48 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.
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... discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on models with the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge.... BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 49 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- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED...
... discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on models with the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge.... BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 49 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- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED...
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... files to find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. See the online specifications to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. The Blu-ray Disc playback...
... files to find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. See the online specifications to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. The Blu-ray Disc playback...
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... from the computer before setting up TV connections. One end connects to the computer's VHF/UHF input port, and the other end connects to the cable service access or to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with the following connections may not ...TV coaxial cable (1). One primary cable to connect the computer to the antenna. TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your area as well as the type of cable connection available in your home. Note that came with the tuner for the procedure. n 58 N Using Your VAIO...
... from the computer before setting up TV connections. One end connects to the computer's VHF/UHF input port, and the other end connects to the cable service access or to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with the following connections may not ...TV coaxial cable (1). One primary cable to connect the computer to the antenna. TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your area as well as the type of cable connection available in your home. Note that came with the tuner for the procedure. n 58 N Using Your VAIO...
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...the IEEE 802.11i specification. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which is also designed to secure all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Besides that you can communicate without an access point, ... TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n draft ...
...the IEEE 802.11i specification. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which is also designed to secure all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Besides that you can communicate without an access point, ... TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n draft ...
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n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also used by other ... the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other various devices. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of up to 144 Mbps* on the 2.4 GHz bandwidth or... up to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on models that includes existence of walls and materials of obstacles between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software ...
n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also used by other ... the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other various devices. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of up to 144 Mbps* on the 2.4 GHz bandwidth or... up to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on models that includes existence of walls and materials of obstacles between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software ...
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...type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 185). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 120) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 126)...; You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
...type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 185). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 120) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 126)...; You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 119 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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... cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for a long period of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase...
... cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for a long period of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase...
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... computer. ❑ Not all types of the 8cm disc can fit into the adapter. n 140 N Precautions ❑ An 8cm disc adapter exclusively designed for your model is provided for use of 8cm discs on your computer. Keeping the adapter attached may cause a disc recognition error or result in a place subject to...
... computer. ❑ Not all types of the 8cm disc can fit into the adapter. n 140 N Precautions ❑ An 8cm disc adapter exclusively designed for your model is provided for use of 8cm discs on your computer. Keeping the adapter attached may cause a disc recognition error or result in a place subject to...
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...have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 185). If you can ...select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen... Saver. n 152 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The VAIO Original...
...have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 185). If you can ...select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen... Saver. n 152 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The VAIO Original...
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...(page 48) to find out about the supported disc media. For information on how to connect the computer to selected models only. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. You may not be connected to the Internet. See the online... specifications to find out the type of your computer. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. n 166 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I...not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update.
...(page 48) to find out about the supported disc media. For information on how to connect the computer to selected models only. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. You may not be connected to the Internet. See the online... specifications to find out the type of your computer. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. n 166 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I...not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update.
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... write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media.
... write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media.
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...; The LCD backlight of your computer may go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may have been turned off. Press the Fn+F6 keys to selected models only. What should I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click Open classic appearance...
...; The LCD backlight of your computer may go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may have been turned off. Press the Fn+F6 keys to selected models only. What should I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click Open classic appearance...
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the serial number is causing you may call Sony directly. n 186 N Support Options For customers in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking ... the problem 5 A brief description of the desktop; In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, 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 that is...
the serial number is causing you may call Sony directly. n 186 N Support Options For customers in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking ... the problem 5 A brief description of the desktop; In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, 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 that is...
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...Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below : ❑ For customers in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For customers... in Canada Web site http://www.sony.ca/support/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For customers in Spanish speaking Latin ...
...Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below : ❑ For customers in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For customers... in Canada Web site http://www.sony.ca/support/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For customers in Spanish speaking Latin ...
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... are included in USA and Canada Web site http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/support/default.asp This software enables you keep your specific VAIO computer model. VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 188). Professional video, audio and DVD creation ❑ For customers...
... are included in USA and Canada Web site http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/support/default.asp This software enables you keep your specific VAIO computer model. VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 188). Professional video, audio and DVD creation ❑ For customers...
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All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. See the online specifications to change without notice. marks. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are registered U.S. n 200 N Trademarks ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are subject to see what software is available for your model.
All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. See the online specifications to change without notice. marks. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are registered U.S. n 200 N Trademarks ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are subject to see what software is available for your model.