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...guide. Contains features of your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To access this online MCE guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE guide - n6 ... the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery ...
...guide. Contains features of your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To access this online MCE guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE guide - n6 ... the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery ...
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n 19 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your computer is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with a wireless keyboard.
n 19 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your computer is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with a wireless keyboard.
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...notices on the other side. Due to playback discs that not compliant with your optical disc drive supports. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of discs now available, when buying ... Plays Records to the CD Standard. ! Please be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). 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 individual publisher...
...notices on the other side. Due to playback discs that not compliant with your optical disc drive supports. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of discs now available, when buying ... Plays Records to the CD Standard. ! Please be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). 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 individual publisher...
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...(0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Use to view videos from your area. L MY VIDEOS button Press to backspace and delete entered text. F RECORDED TV button Press to view the TV program guide for Media...TV programs (In My TV window). K MY PICTURES button Press to reduce power consumption. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to view pictures or a slide show. E VOL button Press to the previous window. N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 47 N Using Your VAIO...
...(0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Use to view videos from your area. L MY VIDEOS button Press to backspace and delete entered text. F RECORDED TV button Press to view the TV program guide for Media...TV programs (In My TV window). K MY PICTURES button Press to reduce power consumption. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to view pictures or a slide show. E VOL button Press to the previous window. N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 47 N Using Your VAIO...
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... LAN devices using the IEEE802.11a standard and the ones using the IEEE802.11b standard. IEEE802.11b: The standard speed is a specification of computers (ad-hoc). You can communicate without an Access Point, which a user can communicate between clients and Access Points. ...wireless (radio) connection. IEEE802.11a/g: The standard speed is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access (WPA - n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with the IEEE802.11i...
... LAN devices using the IEEE802.11a standard and the ones using the IEEE802.11b standard. IEEE802.11b: The standard speed is a specification of computers (ad-hoc). You can communicate without an Access Point, which a user can communicate between clients and Access Points. ...wireless (radio) connection. IEEE802.11a/g: The standard speed is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access (WPA - n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with the IEEE802.11i...
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... configure all these computers the exact same way. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer 13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. *2 If you want...
... configure all these computers the exact same way. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer 13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. *2 If you want...
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The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for the Wireless LAN. The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for the Wireless LAN. The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
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...WIRELESS LAN switch. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless Utility. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in ...; The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters. On models with more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 71 N Using Your...
...WIRELESS LAN switch. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless Utility. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in ...; The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters. On models with more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 71 N Using Your...
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n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which mode ... the normal state of the power indicator light behind the power button tells you which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk. Using Normal Mode This is on ). Power indicator Mode Green Computer...the computer when it is in Normal mode (on in use. To set the timer for the computer to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you to...
n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which mode ... the normal state of the power indicator light behind the power button tells you which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk. Using Normal Mode This is on ). Power indicator Mode Green Computer...the computer when it is in Normal mode (on in use. To set the timer for the computer to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you to...
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...❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You ... familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
...❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You ... familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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...the online Specifications for removable media, may need to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Review the manufacturer's information provided with open internal bays to correct the drive mapping, and/or create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. For more information. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing... the Hard Disk Drive Your computer may be changed. Visit the Sony online support Web site for more information on how to ...
...the online Specifications for removable media, may need to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Review the manufacturer's information provided with open internal bays to correct the drive mapping, and/or create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. For more information. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing... the Hard Disk Drive Your computer may be changed. Visit the Sony online support Web site for more information on how to ...
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...to go for answers to questions about your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides.... a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Sony Support Information See the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide...
...to go for answers to questions about your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides.... a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Sony Support Information See the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide...
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VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) n 163 N Support Options VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc.
VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) n 163 N Support Options VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc.
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VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs, such as VAIO Documentation, product specifications, serial number, model name, service tag information, survey, registration, etc. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) n 165 N Support Options VAIO® Support Central Sony Electronics Inc.
VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs, such as VAIO Documentation, product specifications, serial number, model name, service tag information, survey, registration, etc. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) n 165 N Support Options VAIO® Support Central Sony Electronics Inc.
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n 166 N Support Options VAIO® Update Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)
n 166 N Support Options VAIO® Update Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)