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.... To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in...
.... To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in...
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... following categories to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and...
... following categories to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and...
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... system launches. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 27 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. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn...
... system launches. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 27 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. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn...
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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. P - P P P P - - P P PR*1 *2 PR P PR*5 P PR*6 - - n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your...
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. P - P P P P - - P P PR*1 *2 PR P PR*5 P PR*6 - - n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). Be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc... of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is designed to playback discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). Be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc... of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is designed to playback discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with ...
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...infrastructure). ✍ In some countries, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. A WLAN is... (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in which allows you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that you to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. WPA2, the second ...
...infrastructure). ✍ In some countries, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. A WLAN is... (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in which allows you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that you to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. WPA2, the second ...
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... and Internet. 4 Click Set up . You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models that support the ...Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the left pane. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-...
... and Internet. 4 Click Set up . You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models that support the ...Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the left pane. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-...
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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 coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For details on how to select the channel that extends an existing wired local network to use on an... network is a network that will select which channel to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating 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 coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For details on how to select the channel that extends an existing wired local network to use on an... network is a network that will select which channel to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point.
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...status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. To disconnect from a wireless ... . On models that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality*...
...status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. To disconnect from a wireless ... . On models that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality*...
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...this mode. To save power while not working, you select. ! When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off...computer, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 79 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should be aware that the computer will...
...this mode. To save power while not working, you select. ! When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off...computer, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 79 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should be aware that the computer will...
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...settings. 5 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. If necessary, you can change advanced power settings. You can change the items in the list. 6 Click OK. Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging... from maximum power management to no power management. To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select ...
...settings. 5 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. If necessary, you can change advanced power settings. You can change the items in the list. 6 Click OK. Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging... from maximum power management to no power management. To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select ...
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 85 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... it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 138) or visit the Sony online support Web site. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not ...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 85 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... it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 138) or visit the Sony online support Web site. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not ...
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... share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or 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 if you are not planning to use any other power-consuming... equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. n 94 N Precautions On 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 used...
... share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or 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 if you are not planning to use any other power-consuming... equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. n 94 N Precautions On 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 used...
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... the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using another USB port on and using its own power supply. If you connected the device. ❑...
... the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using another USB port on and using its own power supply. If you connected the device. ❑...
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...Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to questions about your computer may be supplied with individual help menu under the specific... access to information on where to go for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for answers to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled...
...Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to questions about your computer may be supplied with individual help menu under the specific... access to information on where to go for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for answers to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled...
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...Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 142). VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for your computer's shortcut keys. VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO... Action Setup manages the settings for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to configure your VAIO computer and view your...
...Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 142). VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for your computer's shortcut keys. VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to a USB port or an i.LINK® port on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO... Action Setup manages the settings for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to configure your VAIO computer and view your...
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... 510-651-0888 WinDVD® software for your media files to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for VAIO® computers InterVideo, Inc. ❑ For users in this utility software. The VAIO Update utility helps you to import and export your specific VAIO computer model.
... 510-651-0888 WinDVD® software for your media files to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for VAIO® computers InterVideo, Inc. ❑ For users in this utility software. The VAIO Update utility helps you to import and export your specific VAIO computer model.