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...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications... It also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑...
...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications... It also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑...
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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, software 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, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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... Contains links to other Internet sites you might 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 data safe and your computer ... about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you accomplish a task. Run utilities that help you will find the answers you how to do it step by step.
... Contains links to other Internet sites you might 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 data safe and your computer ... about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you accomplish a task. Run utilities that help you will find the answers you how to do it step by step.
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... Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 31 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-specific tasks. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn...
... Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 31 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-specific tasks. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn...
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... Instant Mode, the computer must be off . ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. See the help you use specific functions of the computer. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and...playback. Next track button > Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off or in Hibernate mode. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you immediately to play CDs, DVDs, and...
... Instant Mode, the computer must be off . ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. See the help you use specific functions of the computer. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and...playback. Next track button > Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off or in Hibernate mode. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you immediately to play CDs, DVDs, and...
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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. 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.
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... relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the CD Standard. VAIO computers may not play back discs that are required for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on... this product because it does not conform to update the AACS key. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. This product is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc ...
... relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the CD Standard. VAIO computers may not play back discs that are required for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on... this product because it does not conform to update the AACS key. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. This product is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc ...
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. The Blu-ray ...All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to the disc. Copying Files to find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. For instructions on how to use... and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to Blu-ray Disc Media !
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. The Blu-ray ...All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to the disc. Copying Files to find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. For instructions on how to use... and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to Blu-ray Disc Media !
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... recorded without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be able to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used only within the law. n 51 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not...
... recorded without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be able to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used only within the law. n 51 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not...
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n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard ... the SD memory card slot. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 174) to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of September 2007. You can cause damage... protection and high-speed data transfer features of the slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with your computer. Use care when...
n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard ... the SD memory card slot. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 174) to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of September 2007. You can cause damage... protection and high-speed data transfer features of the slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with your computer. Use care when...
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...Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that you can communicate without an access point, which is a security protocol, Wi-Fi ...increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. Therefore,...
...Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that you can communicate without an access point, which is a security protocol, Wi-Fi ...increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. Therefore,...
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... a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The...
... a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The...
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... access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your...
... access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your...
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...lights up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. The passphrase is set up. See the online specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 6 Select the desired access point ...-click ( / ) on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 5 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or...
...lights up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. The passphrase is set up. See the online specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 6 Select the desired access point ...-click ( / ) on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 5 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or...
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... 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another...
... 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another...
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... sure that due to limitations of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. n 69 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... 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.
... sure that due to limitations of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. n 69 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... 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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... saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you can take... in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
... saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you can take... in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
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n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your ... module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 174). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications.
n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your ... module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 174). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications.
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...I cannot play some brands of your optical disc drive. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. Copying ... to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to selected models only. What should I do not work. ❑...
...I cannot play some brands of your optical disc drive. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. Copying ... to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to selected models only. What should I do not work. ❑...
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... the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA 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 answers in Brazil ... problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual ...
... the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA 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 answers in Brazil ... problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual ...