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... customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome...
... customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome...
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... from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - You can find the answers...
... from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - You can find the answers...
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...; For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled...
...; For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled...
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... Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Visit the web site at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get... personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the ...
... Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Visit the web site at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get... personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the ...
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... eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Whenever possible, you . Keep your computer. Take frequent breaks while using your forearms horizontal, with good back support.
... eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Whenever possible, you . Keep your computer. Take frequent breaks while using your forearms horizontal, with good back support.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Front n 13 N A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F Media Access indicator (page 18) G "Memory Stick" slot* (page 46) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Front n 13 N A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F Media Access indicator (page 18) G "Memory Stick" slot* (page 46) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 65) B Microphone jack (page 75) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 76) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Drive eject button (page 39) F Manual eject hole (page 131) G Modem port*2 (page 58) H Security slot *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 65) B Microphone jack (page 75) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 76) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Drive eject button (page 39) F Manual eject hole (page 131) G Modem port*2 (page 58) H Security slot *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (LAN) port (page 60) C Air vent D Monitor port (page 67) E HDMI output port*1 (page 70) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 78) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 76) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 52) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (LAN) port (page 60) C Air vent D Monitor port (page 67) E HDMI output port*1 (page 70) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 78) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 76) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 52) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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...your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both, and multiple displays with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. In such a case, press the F7 key twice...a single desktop. Changes the volume level. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. 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 ...
...your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both, and multiple displays with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. In such a case, press the F7 key twice...a single desktop. Changes the volume level. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. 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 ...
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...applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use... > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger...
...applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use... > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger...
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...Writing data to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. BD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable... capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer ...
...Writing data to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. BD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable... capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer ...
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... memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of copyright protected..., circumstances may not be implemented for some music discs encoded with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 42 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media.
... memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of copyright protected..., circumstances may not be implemented for some music discs encoded with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 42 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media.
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... compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types...
... compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types...
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...a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be ... data stored on the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. If you select Quick Format in Format options. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 49 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default...
...a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be ... data stored on the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. If you select Quick Format in Format options. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 49 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default...
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You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 54 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 54 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using...a memory card or memory card adaptor of May 2009. However, not all memory cards that are compliant with the standards supported by your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it in or out of the SD memory card and ... An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using...a memory card or memory card adaptor of May 2009. However, not all memory cards that are compliant with the standards supported by your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it in or out of the SD memory card and ... An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access ...
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...up the wireless LAN function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. To access this on ad-hoc networks. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in WLAN function communicate freely with the added benefits of a meeting, or as you can ...still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in the middle of mobility and roaming. To use the wireless LAN function ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with ...
...up the wireless LAN function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. To access this on ad-hoc networks. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in WLAN function communicate freely with the added benefits of a meeting, or as you can ...still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in the middle of mobility and roaming. To use the wireless LAN function ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with ...
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... view the copyright protected content, connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to play and view a wide variety of DVI port that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. DVI-D stands for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you will not be...
... view the copyright protected content, connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to play and view a wide variety of DVI port that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. DVI-D stands for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you will not be...
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... Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the Muting (S1) button to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to disturb a presentation. To use handy functions...saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to the button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the ...
... Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the Muting (S1) button to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to disturb a presentation. To use handy functions...saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to the button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the ...