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External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied ...items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support...
External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied ...items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support...
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...VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with my VAIO... Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - General information and...
...VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with my VAIO... Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - General information and...
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To access this on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2...computer. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
To access this on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2...computer. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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Press the Enter key to both that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer while an external display is finished launching. Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating ... display output. ! To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank.
Press the Enter key to both that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer while an external display is finished launching. Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating ... display output. ! To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank.
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Even if you use specific functions of the following: - You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Press any ...button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center. Press any special-function button. - Slide your finger on the LCD backlight, do any ...of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with...
Even if you use specific functions of the following: - You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Press any ...button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center. Press any special-function button. - Slide your finger on the LCD backlight, do any ...of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with...
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The drive tray slides out. 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive.
The drive tray slides out. 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive.
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... 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 the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with major memory cards... the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. To avoid damaging your computer. Do not force it into the memory card slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has ...
... 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 the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with major memory cards... the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. To avoid damaging your computer. Do not force it into the memory card slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has ...
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... by the local regulations (e.g. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Besides that, there are specifications of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. In addition, based on interoperable security enhancements that use the ...same band are different. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 62 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower...
... by the local regulations (e.g. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Besides that, there are specifications of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. In addition, based on interoperable security enhancements that use the ...same band are different. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 62 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower...
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See the specifications to find out about configuration of the window. 3 Click Phone and Modem. 4 Enter the required information, and then click OK. The Edit Location window appears. 6 ... computer. 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Select Large icons or Small icons from View by in the upper right corner of your computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Configuring Your Modem n 89 N Configuring Your Modem Follow the steps below to make the settings before accessing an outside line, enter the number for...
See the specifications to find out about configuration of the window. 3 Click Phone and Modem. 4 Enter the required information, and then click OK. The Edit Location window appears. 6 ... computer. 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Select Large icons or Small icons from View by in the upper right corner of your computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Configuring Your Modem n 89 N Configuring Your Modem Follow the steps below to make the settings before accessing an outside line, enter the number for...
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... More about the configuration of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact ...an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The type of module and the amount of your computer may differ depending on the model you...
... More about the configuration of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact ...an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The type of module and the amount of your computer may differ depending on the model you...