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... with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal...
... with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal...
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... and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You can find the...
... and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You can find the...
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... be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be available on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on...
... be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be available on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on...
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The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
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n 26 N At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
n 26 N At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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...LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m...the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys....
...LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m...the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys....
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..., the muting (S1) button executes the task that is assigned to the button by default. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. While the computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to help you change the default assignment ...or Hibernate mode. Slide your finger on the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. Press any special-function button. - Even if you use specific functions of the following: - While the computer is off, the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used ...
..., the muting (S1) button executes the task that is assigned to the button by default. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. While the computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to help you change the default assignment ...or Hibernate mode. Slide your finger on the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. Press any special-function button. - Even if you use specific functions of the following: - While the computer is off, the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used ...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive.
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Be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Region settings are not compliant with the official "CD...When you cannot play or view the contents on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible....For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. This may restrict video output to malfunction. Do...
Be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Region settings are not compliant with the official "CD...When you cannot play or view the contents on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible....For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. This may restrict video output to malfunction. Do...
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... Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature.... ❑ Except for your computer and the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 ...
... Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature.... ❑ Except for your computer and the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 ...
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If you do not force the memory card into the memory card slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 55 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been ... with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as you may cause difficulty in or out of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Do not force it smoothly. ❑ Use...
If you do not force the memory card into the memory card slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 55 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been ... with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as you may cause difficulty in or out of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Do not force it smoothly. ❑ Use...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other through a network. You can communicate without an access point, which allows you to create a full infrastructure network. See the specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through an...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other through a network. You can communicate without an access point, which allows you to create a full infrastructure network. See the specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through an...
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... other devices that increase the level of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that use the same band are different. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed,... connections. The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band. Proposed jointly by other various devices....
... other devices that increase the level of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that use the same band are different. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed,... connections. The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band. Proposed jointly by other various devices....
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If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 74) for selecting a display depends on your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 72 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to work on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for more information.
If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 74) for selecting a display depends on your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 72 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to work on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for more information.
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See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to drag objects, ...
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to drag objects, ...
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To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. The type of module and the amount of the ...connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory ...
To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. The type of module and the amount of the ...connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory ...
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... it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer or genuine Sony products. Precautions > Using the Power Source n 105 N Using the Power Source See the specifications to find out about the configuration of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑...
... it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer or genuine Sony products. Precautions > Using the Power Source n 105 N Using the Power Source See the specifications to find out about the configuration of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑...
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... used. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from your computer. However, it can be restored.
... used. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from your computer. However, it can be restored.
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You 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 a printer, check if the power cable is ...
You 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 a printer, check if the power cable is ...
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All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks > n 155 N HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks > n 155 N HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.