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..., as well as information on your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at 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...
..., as well as information on your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at 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...
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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. n8 N Before Use ❑ 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.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ 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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... categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task.
... categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task.
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Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
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... to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of environments. Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Excessive use of the chair so your sides. Adjust the level...
... to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of environments. Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Excessive use of the chair so your sides. Adjust the level...
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... 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) R WIRELESS LAN switch (page 55) * Your computer supports both standard-
... 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) R WIRELESS LAN switch (page 55) * Your computer supports both standard-
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speeds. Right n 16 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 40) B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 71) C i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 75) D Headphones jack (page 63) E Microphone jack (page 70) F Monitor (VGA) port (page 64) G Air vent * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 16 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 40) B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 71) C i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 75) D Headphones jack (page 63) E Microphone jack (page 70) F Monitor (VGA) port (page 64) G Air vent * Support high-/full-/low-
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speeds. Left n 17 N Getting Started A Security slot B Optical disc drive (page 31) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 31) E Manual eject hole (page 127) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 71) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Left n 17 N Getting Started A Security slot B Optical disc drive (page 31) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 31) E Manual eject hole (page 127) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 71) * Support high-/full-/low-
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... bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 82) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the mouse. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select..., drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad...
... bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 82) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the mouse. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select..., drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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 optical disc drive supports. 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 model. 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 optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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...) compliant with a cartridge. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-RAM Version ...Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to BD-R Version...
...) compliant with a cartridge. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-RAM Version ...Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to BD-R Version...
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...VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Due to the multiple formats of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Note that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is not supported. ! Sony... Internet access. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with other side. Region settings are not compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, ...
...VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Due to the multiple formats of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Note that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is not supported. ! Sony... Internet access. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with other side. Region settings are not compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, ...
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...with capacity of up to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be able to remove it is against the copyright... used only within the law. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with the MagicGate logo to...
...with capacity of up to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be able to remove it is against the copyright... used only within the law. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with the MagicGate logo to...
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n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. Before formatting the media, make sure that ... allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is ready for use the device...
n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. Before formatting the media, make sure that ... allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is ready for use the device...
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n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard...memory cards with an SD memory card slot. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the ... of September 2007. SD memory cards with capacity of up to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 145) to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible only with...
n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard...memory cards with an SD memory card slot. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the ... of September 2007. SD memory cards with capacity of up to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 145) to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible only with...
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... online specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through walls and ceilings. 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. You can communicate with a ...2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as you move from one place ...
... online specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through walls and ceilings. 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. You can communicate with a ...2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as you move from one place ...
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...IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. * Employed only on . n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other because the frequencies are different. Your computer may employ the Intel® Next... cut off depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, the ambient environment that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The communication speed varies depending on the radio conditions.
...IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. * Employed only on . n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other because the frequencies are different. Your computer may employ the Intel® Next... cut off depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, the ambient environment that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The communication speed varies depending on the radio conditions.
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...hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option 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 Set up . You cannot select the... 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless ...
...hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option 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 Set up . You cannot select the... 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless ...
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... is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft...
... is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft...
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...) port, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you have an external display connected to the other . otherwise the computer may not support the Multiple Monitors function.
...) port, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you have an external display connected to the other . otherwise the computer may not support the Multiple Monitors function.