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.... ❑ Safety Information - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the 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...
.... ❑ Safety Information - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the 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...
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... guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. See the online specifications to the original factory settings. n8 N Before Use ❑...
... guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. See the online specifications to the original factory settings. n8 N Before Use ❑...
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...is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and...; Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose ...
...is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and...; Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose ...
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...; Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. n 30 N Using Your...
...; Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. n 30 N Using Your...
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... for playback. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/... and increase (+) the volume. Stop button Stops playback of the computer. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored ...
... for playback. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/... and increase (+) the volume. Stop button Stops playback of the computer. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored ...
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Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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... package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc, playback is playing a disc or writing data to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). If the region setting on the optical disc ...drive does not match the region coding on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. Do not...
... package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc, playback is playing a disc or writing data to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). If the region setting on the optical disc ...drive does not match the region coding on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. Do not...
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...disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to find out about the supported disc media. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is... available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-...
...disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to find out about the supported disc media. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is... available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-...
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... are guaranteed of May 2008. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer...Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be sure to use this feature. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is against the copyright law to insert it is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed...
... are guaranteed of May 2008. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer...Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be sure to use this feature. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is against the copyright law to insert it is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed...
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.... Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. You can cause damage to insert an SD... cards with capacity of up to visit the appropriate support web site. ! However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an...
.... Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. You can cause damage to insert an SD... cards with capacity of up to visit the appropriate support web site. ! However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an...
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... the frequencies are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Besides that use the same bandwidth are different. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster than the... of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. ...
... the frequencies are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Besides that use the same bandwidth are different. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster than the... of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. ...
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... these devices without cables at a range of up to set up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth... devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click...
... these devices without cables at a range of up to set up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth... devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click...
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Even if standards are maintained. This is not a malfunction. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, ...the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be certified to make sure that large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due...
Even if standards are maintained. This is not a malfunction. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, ...the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be certified to make sure that large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due...
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See the online specifications for detailed information on your computer. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on the video controller. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) for more information. The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer.
See the online specifications for detailed information on your computer. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on the video controller. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) for more information. The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer.
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... the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. For details on -screen instructions to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution...
... the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. For details on -screen instructions to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution...
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory ... the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170).
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory ... the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170).
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... not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. ...n 110 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not...
... not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. ...n 110 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not...
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The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. To check the volume of the recovery partition? Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. n 130 N Troubleshooting How do I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane.
The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. To check the volume of the recovery partition? Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. n 130 N Troubleshooting How do I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane.
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...disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 57). See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For information on how to connect the computer to find out the type of DVD recordable media...label affixed, replace it must be able to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive. n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to selected ...
...disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 57). See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For information on how to connect the computer to find out the type of DVD recordable media...label affixed, replace it must be able to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on your optical disc drive. n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to selected ...
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See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R 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 selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media.