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n5 N Speakers ...149 Touch Pad...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Stick ...156 Peripherals ...157 Support Options ...158 Sony Support Information ...159 Program Support Information...162 Trademarks ...173
n5 N Speakers ...149 Touch Pad...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Stick ...156 Peripherals ...157 Support Options ...158 Sony Support Information ...159 Program Support Information...162 Trademarks ...173
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...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://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) - ...
...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://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) - ...
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To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system...
To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system...
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... the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of the computer may make you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Excessive use of your wrists in front of you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Place...
... the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of the computer may make you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Excessive use of your wrists in front of you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Place...
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n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 63) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F SD memory card slot (page 57) G SD memory card indicator (page 18) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) K Memory Stick indicator (page 18) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 51) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick.
n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 63) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F SD memory card slot (page 57) G SD memory card indicator (page 18) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) K Memory Stick indicator (page 18) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 51) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick.
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speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 77) B Optical disc drive (page 38) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 38) E Manual eject hole (page 137) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 77) B Optical disc drive (page 38) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 38) E Manual eject hole (page 137) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
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Left n 16 N Getting Started A Air vent B Monitor port (page 68) C Microphone jack (page 76) D Headphones jack (page 67) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 77) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 81) G ExpressCard/34 slot (page 48) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Left n 16 N Getting Started A Air vent B Monitor port (page 68) C Microphone jack (page 76) D Headphones jack (page 67) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 77) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 81) G ExpressCard/34 slot (page 48) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... the left button twice. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to scroll vertically....pad to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your computer. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad....
... the left button twice. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to scroll vertically....pad to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your computer. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad....
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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. 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.
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...Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- BD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data...DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a cartridge. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD...
...Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- BD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data...DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a cartridge. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD...
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... layer on one side and a digital audio layer on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is designed to update the AACS key. It is not supported. ! If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding... on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. This product is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may...
... layer on one side and a digital audio layer on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is designed to update the AACS key. It is not supported. ! If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding... on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. This product is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may...
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... to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 40) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. The Blu-... from the label, you cannot play the disc on selected models only. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. 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 ...
... to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 40) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. The Blu-... from the label, you cannot play the disc on selected models only. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. 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 ...
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See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to use the software, see the help ... on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out the type of your software. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to use the software, see the help ... on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out the type of your software. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
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... without the adaptor, you recorded without prior consent from the slot. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it from... the respective copyright holders. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with high speed data transfer and large...it into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to remove it is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard...
... without the adaptor, you recorded without prior consent from the slot. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it from... the respective copyright holders. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with high speed data transfer and large...it into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to remove it is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard...
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...could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain... your computer, follow these steps. ! If you select Quick Format in Format options. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to...
...could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain... your computer, follow these steps. ! If you select Quick Format in Format options. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to...
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... when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are ...guaranteed of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to transfer data among digital cameras, ...
... when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are ...guaranteed of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to transfer data among digital cameras, ...
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... use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you to set up and using Windows Help and Support. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other through an access point, which is not available...
... use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you to set up and using Windows Help and Support. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other through an access point, which is not available...
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...regulations (e.g. Although technologies to secure all versions of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. 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. The ...grade security by other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. limited number of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS ...
...regulations (e.g. Although technologies to secure all versions of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. 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. The ...grade security by other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. limited number of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS ...
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... the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to Normal mode. Certain software applications may not work properly. Otherwise, the computer may not support the Multiple Monitors function. For example, if you set different colors on each display. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from...
... the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to Normal mode. Certain software applications may not work properly. Otherwise, the computer may not support the Multiple Monitors function. For example, if you set different colors on each display. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from...
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... system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. n 81 N Using Peripheral...
... system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. n 81 N Using Peripheral...