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...Specifications - To access this manual) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. 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. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected VGN... Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American...
...Specifications - To access this manual) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. 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. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected VGN... Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American...
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... control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very... similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ...
... control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very... similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ...
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... either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Starts TV recording. To resume playback or recording, press again. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. VGN-AR200 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL ...the LCD screen and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. Stops media playback or TV recording. Turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments...
... either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Starts TV recording. To resume playback or recording, press again. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. VGN-AR200 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL ...the LCD screen and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. Stops media playback or TV recording. Turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments...
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... exiting your model is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is activated before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! See the online Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 41 N Using Your...
... exiting your model is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is activated before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! See the online Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 41 N Using Your...
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n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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...stands for use with digital audio material on one side with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Due to DVD drives). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS ... This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on the other side. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a Dual Disc may not play on your computer's optical disc drives. A Dual Disc is designed to the CD ...
...stands for use with digital audio material on one side with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Due to DVD drives). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS ... This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on the other side. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a Dual Disc may not play on your computer's optical disc drives. A Dual Disc is designed to the CD ...
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This section describes how to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. See the online Specifications to find whether your model is VGN-AR200 Series, your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating ... online MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start, point to set up your computing experience. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If the model you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and...
This section describes how to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. See the online Specifications to find whether your model is VGN-AR200 Series, your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating ... online MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start, point to set up your computing experience. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If the model you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and...
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... (In My TV window). N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to view videos from your area. L MY VIDEOS button Press to the previous window. H Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection...
... (In My TV window). N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to view videos from your area. L MY VIDEOS button Press to the previous window. H Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection...
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The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities, but with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. In addition, based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 ... encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. n 88 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 WPA. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard. A WLAN...
The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities, but with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. In addition, based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 ... encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. n 88 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 WPA. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard. A WLAN...
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...network name and the same network key on all these computers in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. You can choose whichever you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to ... representation using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, and 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 and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. *2 If you need to -computer (ad hoc) network;...
...network name and the same network key on all these computers in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. You can choose whichever you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to ... representation using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, and 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 and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. *2 If you need to -computer (ad hoc) network;...
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n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by providing an access point... that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range.
n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by providing an access point... that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range.
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n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, ... under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. Select your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on...
n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, ... under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. Select your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on...
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... or WPA2-PSK authentication, you with more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 96 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the...
... or WPA2-PSK authentication, you with more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 96 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the...
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See the online Specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without ... your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 97 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space.
See the online Specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without ... your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 97 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space.
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n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ... environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained.
n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ... environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained.
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...Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 128) for graphic properties. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. To select a display VGN-FE700 Series Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu. 2 Click the ... (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used in the computer. See the online Specifications for selecting a display depends on -screen instructions to your computer, turn on the video controller. Before turning on your computer. If you purchased...
...Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 128) for graphic properties. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. To select a display VGN-FE700 Series Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu. 2 Click the ... (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used in the computer. See the online Specifications for selecting a display depends on -screen instructions to your computer, turn on the video controller. Before turning on your computer. If you purchased...
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..., press and hold any S button to display the window for graphic properties. 3 Follow the on the desktop to change the settings. VGN-FE700 Series Models with the corresponding S button. For details on -screen instructions to change one of the S button assignments to find which video... Panel from the menu. 2 Click the Display icon. 3 Click Change Display Configuration. 4 Follow the on the S buttons, see the online Specifications to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to display the context menu. 2 Click ...
..., press and hold any S button to display the window for graphic properties. 3 Follow the on the desktop to change the settings. VGN-FE700 Series Models with the corresponding S button. For details on -screen instructions to change one of the S button assignments to find which video... Panel from the menu. 2 Click the Display icon. 3 Click Change Display Configuration. 4 Follow the on the S buttons, see the online Specifications to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to display the context menu. 2 Click ...
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... if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To set the timer for your computer, you can turn... off a specific device such as the power source for the computer to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer... is the normal state of time, click Start and Control Panel. n 144 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
... if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To set the timer for your computer, you can turn... off a specific device such as the power source for the computer to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer... is the normal state of time, click Start and Control Panel. n 144 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
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... 4 Select the tab for example, the LCD brightness of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from the drop-down list. 6 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab, you see that the selected power scheme appears on your computer screen. 8 Click OK.... To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. Each power scheme consists of a ...
... 4 Select the tab for example, the LCD brightness of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from the drop-down list. 6 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab, you see that the selected power scheme appears on your computer screen. 8 Click OK.... To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. Each power scheme consists of a ...
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... it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 151 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For...
... it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 151 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For...