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... the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations...
... the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations...
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... Center User Guide - Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started...
... Center User Guide - Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started...
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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. 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
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... To make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or ...press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the volume level. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys ... display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... To make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or ...press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the volume level. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys ... display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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... do so, press and hold the button or click Start and VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. You can change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV... MODE button Functions By default, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on and off. ✍ To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher.
... do so, press and hold the button or click Start and VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. You can change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV... MODE button Functions By default, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on and off. ✍ To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher.
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If another software application is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether ... EYE camera cannot be equipped with your desired application. ! The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. See the online specifications to capture still images and movies with the appropriate software. Note that launching or exiting your model is using the camera, exit the application before...
If another software application is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether ... EYE camera cannot be equipped with your desired application. ! The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. See the online specifications to capture still images and movies with the appropriate software. Note that launching or exiting your model is using the camera, exit the application before...
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n 40 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 40 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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... CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). If the ...conform to the CD Standard. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with a DVD ...
... CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). If the ...conform to the CD Standard. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with a DVD ...
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... media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer. See the online specifications to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is playing a disc. ❑...your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is available on what type of the world. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer ...
... media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer. See the online specifications to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is playing a disc. ❑...your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is available on what type of the world. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer ...
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... function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play the disc. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into... the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc...
... function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play the disc. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into... the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc...
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...the copyright law to remove it from the respective copyright holders. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not .... Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Except for your computer can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly ... formats with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with high speed data transfer and large ...
...the copyright law to remove it from the respective copyright holders. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not .... Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Except for your computer can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly ... formats with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with high speed data transfer and large ...
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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... slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with an SD memory card slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The... SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of the SD memory ...
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... slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with an SD memory card slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The... SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of the SD memory ...
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...with devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the online specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, ...narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that use...
...with devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the online specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, ...narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that use...
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The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for more information. See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on the video controller used in the computer.
The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for more information. See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on the video controller used in the computer.
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... Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the muting (S1) button, see the online specifications. Models with the muting (S1) button. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the muting (S1...
... Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the muting (S1) button, see the online specifications. Models with the muting (S1) button. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the muting (S1...
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...VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony... Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your ...
...VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony... Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your ...
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... with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 106 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. This device helps prevent damage to your...
... with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 106 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. This device helps prevent damage to your...
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... i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. If the cover is extremely dirty, wipe it is equipped with a blower brush or a soft brush. See the online specifications to the models equipped with a soft dry cloth. n 109 N Precautions Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE camera. The following precautions apply to find out whether...
... i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. If the cover is extremely dirty, wipe it is equipped with a blower brush or a soft brush. See the online specifications to the models equipped with a soft dry cloth. n 109 N Precautions Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE camera. The following precautions apply to find out whether...
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... 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. To boot your screen to the computer? What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you ...of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to change the boot device. Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the ...
... 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. To boot your screen to the computer? What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you ...of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to change the boot device. Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the ...
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... show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in captured images may be shared by more than one software application. See the online specifications to models with the camera. See Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE camera only. Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of light. ❑ A dark...
... show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in captured images may be shared by more than one software application. See the online specifications to models with the camera. See Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE camera only. Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of light. ❑ A dark...