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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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... well as information on your computer must be connected 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...
... well as information on your computer must be connected 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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To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software ... disk drive to the original factory installed settings. 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) -
To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software ... disk drive to the original factory installed settings. 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) -
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..., other Internet sites you might find the answers you accomplish a task. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your...
..., other Internet sites you might find the answers you accomplish a task. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your...
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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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... forward or leaning far backwards. Keep your feet are flat on the floor. Excessive use of the chair so your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a chair with your computer - Have breaks during sessions with your sides. Adjust the level of the computer may make you (1).
... forward or leaning far backwards. Keep your feet are flat on the floor. Excessive use of the chair so your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a chair with your computer - Have breaks during sessions with your sides. Adjust the level of the computer may make you (1).
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speeds. 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). 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. F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 100) G Prop-up stand * Support high-/full-/low- B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 103) C Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. D Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
speeds. 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). 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. F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 100) G Prop-up stand * Support high-/full-/low- B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 103) C Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. D Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
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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. 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-
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. 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. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. 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. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard-
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... button once 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). Press the wheel once to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). E CONNECT button (page 28) Press to ...drop the item. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. 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.
... button once 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). Press the wheel once to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). E CONNECT button (page 28) Press to ...drop the item. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. 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.
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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 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.
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... with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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- RW RW...
... with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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- RW RW...
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...VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Due to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO...mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with a VAIO computer, be sure to ... Disc drive, all other side. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is not supported. Be aware that conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). With ...
...VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Due to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO...mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with a VAIO computer, be sure to ... Disc drive, all other side. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is not supported. Be aware that conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). With ...
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...the region coding on the disc, playback is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Unless your external display is not... optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Some contents may restrict...
...the region coding on the disc, playback is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Unless your external display is not... optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Some contents may restrict...
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... Discs (page 46) to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your software. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to find out... about the supported disc media. Copying Files to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive...
... Discs (page 46) to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your software. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to find out... about the supported disc media. Copying Files to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive...
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n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media Center, your computer may be delivered with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center ...one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only. See the online specifications to set -top box, and other equipment. This section describes how to find out about your TV, set up your TV tuner board configuration. ! For details on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support...
n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media Center, your computer may be delivered with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center ...one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only. See the online specifications to set -top box, and other equipment. This section describes how to find out about your TV, set up your TV tuner board configuration. ! For details on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support...
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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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... Stick Duo Adaptor. ! Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is not guaranteed of September 2007. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- The Memory Stick Micro media ... Stick media directly into an M2 Standard-size or M2 Duo-size Adaptor. 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). and Duo-size media and...
... Stick Duo Adaptor. ! Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is not guaranteed of September 2007. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- The Memory Stick Micro media ... Stick media directly into an M2 Standard-size or M2 Duo-size Adaptor. 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). and Duo-size media and...
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... drop-down list as it may change. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Be sure to use . n 84 N Using Your...
... drop-down list as it may change. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Be sure to use . n 84 N Using Your...
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... computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 180) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. ..., and other audio/video devices. 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 the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media available...
... computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 180) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. ..., and other audio/video devices. 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 the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media available...