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... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the...computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information...
... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the...computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information...
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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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... Learn 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 need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other...
... Learn 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 need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other...
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Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system...
Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system...
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...above. See the help you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer. To do so, press and hold... the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. You can change the default software options in the window for selecting the...
...above. See the help you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer. To do so, press and hold... the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. You can change the default software options in the window for selecting the...
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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 optical disc drive supports. n 33 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.
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 optical disc drive supports. n 33 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.
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... the notices on this product because it does not conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is compliant with discs that conform to update the... Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may not play back discs that are required for use with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. This product...
... the notices on this product because it does not conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is compliant with discs that conform to update the... Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may not play back discs that are required for use with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. This product...
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...personal use any audio and/or image data you may not operate properly if it from the respective copyright holders. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed...Stick slot without the Adaptor, you recorded without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be sure to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of September 2007.
...personal use any audio and/or image data you may not operate properly if it from the respective copyright holders. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed...Stick slot without the Adaptor, you recorded without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be sure to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of September 2007.
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...of the slot. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 145) to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with...different type into the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Do not force the memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. Do..., music players, and other audio/video devices. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to visit the appropriate support Web site. !
...of the slot. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 145) to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with...different type into the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Do not force the memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. Do..., music players, and other audio/video devices. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to visit the appropriate support Web site. !
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...which allows you can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in which is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in WLAN functionality communicate freely with the added benefits of data ....11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n draft standard, multi-band and multimode. n 55 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. So...
...which allows you can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in which is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in WLAN functionality communicate freely with the added benefits of data ....11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n draft standard, multi-band and multimode. n 55 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. So...
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... Network software, see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . The ...click Next. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn 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...
... Network software, see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . The ...click Next. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn 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...
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... and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 59 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 from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For details on an infrastructure network. !
... and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 59 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 from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For details on an infrastructure network. !
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The Wireless LAN indicator lights up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. See the online specifications to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be between 8 and ...63 alphanumeric characters long or up . The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect 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 Wireless LAN indicator lights up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. See the online specifications to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be between 8 and ...63 alphanumeric characters long or up . The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard...
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... case when it has USB devices connected. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your USB mouse (3). See the online specifications to the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port.
... case when it has USB devices connected. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your USB mouse (3). See the online specifications to the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port.
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...if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management settings 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. If the battery level falls below 10...%, you can take advantage of the power management setting you to conserve battery life. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes...
...if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management settings 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. If the battery level falls below 10...%, you can take advantage of the power management setting you to conserve battery life. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes...
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...; You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
...; You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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.... ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. n 98 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... with other power-consuming equipment, such 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.
.... ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. n 98 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... with other power-consuming equipment, such 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.
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.... ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a printer...
.... ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a printer...
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... specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. Sony Support Information See 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/...2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to questions about your...
... specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. Sony Support Information See 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/...2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to questions about your...
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... your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). n 156 N Support Options VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your VAIO computer. VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts...
... your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). n 156 N Support Options VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your VAIO computer. VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts...