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...problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer. Provides information about ...restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of your entire built-in storage device to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO...
...problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer. Provides information about ...restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of your entire built-in storage device to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO...
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... Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to ... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and ...
... Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to ... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and ...
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... Ports Take a moment to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the following pages. See the online specifications to identify the controls and ports shown on the model you purchased.
... Ports Take a moment to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the following pages. See the online specifications to identify the controls and ports shown on the model you purchased.
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... model you scroll the display. Press the key a second time to find out about your computer may include a built-in Hibernate mode. See the online specifications to turn it off the indicator. Media Access Illuminates while data is being read from or written to type letters in use. Num lock Press...
... model you scroll the display. Press the key a second time to find out about your computer may include a built-in Hibernate mode. See the online specifications to turn it off the indicator. Media Access Illuminates while data is being read from or written to type letters in use. Num lock Press...
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To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. n 27 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. n 27 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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...To return the system to its original state, use the power button to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen. For details on the power. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and... off . Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to both. See the...
...To return the system to its original state, use the power button to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen. For details on the power. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and... off . Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to both. See the...
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.... To change the default software options in storage device. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter...-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. * On models with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. See the help you use specific functions of the computer. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray ...
.... To change the default software options in storage device. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter...-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. * On models with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. See the help you use specific functions of the computer. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray ...
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n 39 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 39 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.
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... contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Some contents may cause your external display is strongly ... VC1 format at high bit rates. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD ...to malfunction. Unless your computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard).
... contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Some contents may cause your external display is strongly ... VC1 format at high bit rates. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD ...to malfunction. Unless your computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard).
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.... ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may become... is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. See the online specifications to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. To play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑...
.... ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may become... is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. See the online specifications to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. To play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑...
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... on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to the disc. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close...) to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. Copying Files to find out the type of your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close ...
... on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to the disc. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close...) to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. Copying Files to find out the type of your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close ...
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...MagicGate logo to insert it is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of September 2008. The Memory Stick Micro in an .... However, not all the Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Inserting a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be sure to use this feature. Accordingly,...using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard-
...MagicGate logo to insert it is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of September 2008. The Memory Stick Micro in an .... However, not all the Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Inserting a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be sure to use this feature. Accordingly,...using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard-
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...cause damage to your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 173) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor ...memory card into the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of September 2008. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n... 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible ...
...cause damage to your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 173) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor ...memory card into the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of September 2008. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n... 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible ...
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... a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your modem. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 62) for more information. ! n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for...
... a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your modem. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 62) for more information. ! n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for...
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... wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with devices using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are specifications of standards based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of 802...The 2.4 GHz band used by the local regulations (e.g. WPA2, the second generation of channels). n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections.
... wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with devices using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are specifications of standards based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of 802...The 2.4 GHz band used by the local regulations (e.g. WPA2, the second generation of channels). n 63 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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... devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To open area. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 65...
... devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To open area. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 65...
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n 66 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, located between ... at 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. Even if standards are maintained.
n 66 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, located between ... at 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. Even if standards are maintained.
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... the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) for more information. The procedure for detailed information on your computer. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the external display.
... the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) for more information. The procedure for detailed information on your computer. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the external display.
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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. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function !
... 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. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function !
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..., we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 173). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors...
..., we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 173). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors...