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.../support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE guide - Provides information about the...
.../support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE guide - Provides information about the...
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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. n 19 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your computer is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with your optical disc drive supports. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This product is a two sided disc product... which types of optical disc drive installed on your specifications for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to DVD drives)....
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with your optical disc drive supports. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This product is a two sided disc product... which types of optical disc drive installed on your specifications for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to DVD drives)....
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... M, m, E VOL button Press to backspace and delete entered text. G GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. H Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Use to... increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to reduce power ...
... M, m, E VOL button Press to backspace and delete entered text. G GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. H Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Use to... increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to reduce power ...
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...can communicate between clients and Access Points. Or you can communicate through a powerful network. IEEE802.11b: The standard speed is a specification of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that , there are different. Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, WiFi ...specifies the used technology. 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 specification. You can communicate without an Access Point, which...
...can communicate between clients and Access Points. Or you can communicate through a powerful network. IEEE802.11b: The standard speed is a specification of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that , there are different. Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, WiFi ...specifies the used technology. 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 specification. You can communicate without an Access Point, which...
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... is a computer-to -computer (ad hoc) networks only option button. 18 Click Close. 19 Click OK. 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 values of ...representation using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. *2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to 15. ✍...
... is a computer-to -computer (ad hoc) networks only option button. 18 Click Close. 19 Click OK. 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 values of ...representation using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. *2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to 15. ✍...
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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. 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.
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... sure an access point is set up process and provide you through the set up . The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless Utility. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click... ✍ The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the VAIO Wireless Utility software only) Use the VAIO Wireless Utility software to guide you with more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the ...
... sure an access point is set up process and provide you through the set up . The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless Utility. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click... ✍ The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the VAIO Wireless Utility software only) Use the VAIO Wireless Utility software to guide you with more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the ...
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...is turned off or in Hibernate mode. Power indicator Mode Green Computer is on ). To set the timer for the computer to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in Normal mode (on in this... after a certain amount of the computer when it is the normal state of time, click Start and Control Panel. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which mode the computer is in. Click Performance and Maintenance and Power...
...is turned off or in Hibernate mode. Power indicator Mode Green Computer is on ). To set the timer for the computer to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in Normal mode (on in this... after a certain amount of the computer when it is the normal state of time, click Start and Control Panel. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which mode the computer is in. Click Performance and Maintenance and Power...
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... Removing Memory (page 92) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and ...; You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, refer to the online Specifications. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel.
... Removing Memory (page 92) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and ...; You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, refer to the online Specifications. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel.
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... drive before attempting to correct the drive mapping, and/or create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Visit the Sony online support Web site for more information on how to correct the drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site. * Drive mapping refers to the assignment of ...drive/icon associations. See the online Specifications for removable media, may need to install it in the computer. The identified drives, including those for details about the installed hard disk drive. Review the manufacturer's information provided with open internal bays to a specific drive, such as Drive C ...
... drive before attempting to correct the drive mapping, and/or create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Visit the Sony online support Web site for more information on how to correct the drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site. * Drive mapping refers to the assignment of ...drive/icon associations. See the online Specifications for removable media, may need to install it in the computer. The identified drives, including those for details about the installed hard disk drive. Review the manufacturer's information provided with open internal bays to a specific drive, such as Drive C ...
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... AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the power cord supplied with a surge protector. n 115 N Precautions On Using 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 shredder. ❑ You...
... AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the power cord supplied with a surge protector. n 115 N Precautions On Using 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 shredder. ❑ You...
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.... ❑ The preinstalled software on the computer does not support copying DVD movies. Note the possibility that has a label affixed to it. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is compatible with an optical disc drive capable of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write to DVD? Copying a DVD...
.... ❑ The preinstalled software on the computer does not support copying DVD movies. Note the possibility that has a label affixed to it. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is compatible with an optical disc drive capable of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write to DVD? Copying a DVD...
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...-powered device such as a mouse to test that the port is connected properly to the computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a printer, check the power cable is working...
...-powered device such as a mouse to test that the port is connected properly to the computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a printer, check the power cable is working...
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...operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for answers to questions about your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft ... menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. Click the VAIO Update notice to information on -screen Help files. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for ...
...operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for answers to questions about your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft ... menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. Click the VAIO Update notice to information on -screen Help files. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for ...
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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. 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)
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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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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) n 166 N Support Options VAIO® Update Sony Electronics Inc.