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...computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony....10065; Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. It also includes information on your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your...
...computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony....10065; Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. It also includes information on your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your...
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... wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to...
... wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to...
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The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. G SONY logo lamp (page 126) H LCD screen (page 145) I HDMI SELECT indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS indicator (page 19) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) L Hard disk drive/...
The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. G SONY logo lamp (page 126) H LCD screen (page 145) I HDMI SELECT indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS indicator (page 19) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) L Hard disk drive/...
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... mix old (used , new or different types of your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your keyboard not working properly. Confirm that perform specific functions. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on...mix alkaline with additional keys that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working after ...
... mix old (used , new or different types of your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your keyboard not working properly. Confirm that perform specific functions. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on...mix alkaline with additional keys that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working after ...
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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 52 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 52 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.
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..., circumstances may cause your computer's optical disc drives. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio...side. Some contents may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously,...disc or writing data to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard).
..., circumstances may cause your computer's optical disc drives. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio...side. Some contents may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously,...disc or writing data to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard).
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...is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on your computer. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created...world. To play this disc in which region and on system environment, you may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 52) to find out about the...
...is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on your computer. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created...world. To play this disc in which region and on system environment, you may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 52) to find out about the...
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... Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find.... The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on how... to use the software, see the help file included with your software. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media To play the disc. Copying Files to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1...
... Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find.... The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on how... to use the software, see the help file included with your software. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media To play the disc. Copying Files to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1...
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This section describes how to find out about your TV, set up your TV tuner board configuration. See the online specifications to set -top box, and other equipment. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. The Windows Media Center provides you with the Windows Media Center, your computer may have one or two TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only.
This section describes how to find out about your TV, set up your TV tuner board configuration. See the online specifications to set -top box, and other equipment. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. The Windows Media Center provides you with the Windows Media Center, your computer may have one or two TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only.
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To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your computer and the location of your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to standard cable access (CATV) ! The appearance of the ports may also vary in specifications. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to the CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (3) on the computer. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in some countries or areas.
To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your computer and the location of your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to standard cable access (CATV) ! The appearance of the ports may also vary in specifications. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to the CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (3) on the computer. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in some countries or areas.
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...power consumption. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, J Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to close the active application window. F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR ...button Press to switch among open the Start menu of the Windows Media Center. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to backspace and delete entered text. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer E ...
...power consumption. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, J Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to close the active application window. F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR ...button Press to switch among open the Start menu of the Windows Media Center. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to backspace and delete entered text. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer E ...
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n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! Use a Memory Stick with high-speed data transfer ... use , it into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. Except for your computer can be able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http...
n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! Use a Memory Stick with high-speed data transfer ... use , it into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. Except for your computer can be able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http...
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...SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot. Before You Use the ... site. ! However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an SD memory card slot. n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of September 2008. Use care when inserting or...
...SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot. Before You Use the ... site. ! However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an SD memory card slot. n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of September 2008. Use care when inserting or...
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...The IEEE 802.11a standard is also designed to be restricted by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that , there are other various devices. Proposed jointly by the local regulations (e.g. limited number....11b/g standard is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). n 105 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may be forward compatible with devices using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are employed on wireless...
...The IEEE 802.11a standard is also designed to be restricted by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that , there are other various devices. Proposed jointly by the local regulations (e.g. limited number....11b/g standard is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). n 105 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may be forward compatible with devices using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are employed on wireless...
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... walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. n 108 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions...
... walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. n 108 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions...
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... the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on...
... the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on...
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...the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power cord as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer caused by holding the plug. Never pull... the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other ...
...the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power cord as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer caused by holding the plug. Never pull... the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other ...
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...may cause interference to variations in specifications. In this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from those illustrated above due to radio or TV reception. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. It may also ...down. The appearance of your computer and the location of your computer may condense inside the computer. If this case, allow at least one , moisture may be sure to a warm one hour before cleaning your computer. n 148 N Precautions ❑ When holding your computer, be extremely hot around the...
...may cause interference to variations in specifications. In this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from those illustrated above due to radio or TV reception. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. It may also ...down. The appearance of your computer and the location of your computer may condense inside the computer. If this case, allow at least one , moisture may be sure to a warm one hour before cleaning your computer. n 148 N Precautions ❑ When holding your computer, be extremely hot around the...
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... any software application nor allow any to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Check if your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to ... compatible with no affixed adhesive label. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the VAIO Update. Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error ...
... any software application nor allow any to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Check if your optical disc drive. See the online specifications to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to ... compatible with no affixed adhesive label. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the VAIO Update. Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error ...
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n 195 N Troubleshooting Why do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I play high-definition videos, such as CPU, GPU, or system memory performance on your computer. During the video playback, some operations and/or functions may become unavailable, and sound interruptions, dropped frames, and playback failure may occur depending on your hardware specifications. Playing high-definition videos requires substantial hardware resources, such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder?
n 195 N Troubleshooting Why do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I play high-definition videos, such as CPU, GPU, or system memory performance on your computer. During the video playback, some operations and/or functions may become unavailable, and sound interruptions, dropped frames, and playback failure may occur depending on your hardware specifications. Playing high-definition videos requires substantial hardware resources, such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder?