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... following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet...
... following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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...and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing ... maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you accomplish a task. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials....
...and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing ... maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you accomplish a task. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials....
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... screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model...
... screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model...
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...file stored on the hard disk drive. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a...assignment. You can change the default software options in the window for the S1 button assignment. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. Use the WinDVD BD software...playback or the next song/file during audio playback. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer.
...file stored on the hard disk drive. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a...assignment. You can change the default software options in the window for the S1 button assignment. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. Use the WinDVD BD software...playback or the next song/file during audio playback. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer.
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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 38 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.
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 38 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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...the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Note that are required for use with your external display is not possible. It is not supported. ! Due to the... environment be sure to read the notices on packaged media recorded in relation to update the AACS key. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on copyright protected Blu...
...the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Note that are required for use with your external display is not possible. It is not supported. ! Due to the... environment be sure to read the notices on packaged media recorded in relation to update the AACS key. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on copyright protected Blu...
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...Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on your software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to use the software, see the... help file on how to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to the disc. The Blu-...
...Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on your software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to use the software, see the... help file on how to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to the disc. The Blu-...
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... logo to remove it into the Memory Stick slot without the Adaptor, you recorded without prior consent from the slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used only within the law. and Duo-size...Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍...
... logo to remove it into the Memory Stick slot without the Adaptor, you recorded without prior consent from the slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used only within the law. and Duo-size...Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍...
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... card and SDHC memory card. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the slot. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 175) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! An incompatible memory...to 16 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer. You can cause damage to your computer....
... card and SDHC memory card. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the slot. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 175) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! An incompatible memory...to 16 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer. You can cause damage to your computer....
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...Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in the middle of mobility and roaming. So there is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to see whether your digital devices with built-in which allows you can connect to be restricted by implementing the National Institute of ...The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used technology. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard.
...Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in the middle of mobility and roaming. So there is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to see whether your digital devices with built-in which allows you can connect to be restricted by implementing the National Institute of ...The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used technology. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard.
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Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Set up... a connection or network on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is lit. 3 Click Start...
Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Set up... a connection or network on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is lit. 3 Click Start...
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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 will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing ...that will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! n 63 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 coordinates transmission and reception...
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 select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing ...that will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! n 63 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 coordinates transmission and reception...
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See the online specifications to F. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is lit. 4 Right-click or on the taskbar and select ... must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up . See the manual that came with your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to...
See the online specifications to F. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is lit. 4 Right-click or on the taskbar and select ... must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up . See the manual that came with your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to...
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... sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. See the online specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your...
... sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. See the online specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your...
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... devices ❑ Material used in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with audio output from...
... devices ❑ Material used in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with audio output from...
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..., turn on your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to your computer. The monitor port on the external display. See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to the HDMI port...
..., turn on your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to your computer. The monitor port on the external display. See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to the HDMI port...
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n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices To find out which video controller your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your model includes, see the online specifications. The monitor port on -screen instructions to the HDMI port.
n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices To find out which video controller your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your model includes, see the online specifications. The monitor port on -screen instructions to the HDMI port.
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...if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is on in use. n 101 N Customizing Your... VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. If the battery level falls below 10%, you select...
...if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is on in use. n 101 N Customizing Your... VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. If the battery level falls below 10%, you select...
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... not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑... you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 175). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology...
... not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑... you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 175). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology...