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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) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet...
... 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) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet...
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... information about using RAID systems. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth®*,...wireless WAN functions. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - See the online specifications to find out whether your entire built-in storage device to the original factory settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start ...
... information about using RAID systems. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth®*,...wireless WAN functions. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - See the online specifications to find out whether your entire built-in storage device to the original factory settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start ...
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... VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
... VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
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... manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page...
... manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page...
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See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. n 14 N Getting Started A STAMINA mode ...
See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. n 14 N Getting Started A STAMINA mode ...
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See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on . * The storage device configuration of your configuration. n 20 N Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on the model you purchased.
See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on . * The storage device configuration of your configuration. n 20 N Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on the model you purchased.
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n 28 N Getting Started 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. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
n 28 N Getting Started 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. 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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... of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the...): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in...
... of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the...): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in...
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...file included with the VAIO Control Center for quick reference and the mirror image of the external display simultaneously on the optical disc drive. If this button once again. To bring the computer back into Presentation mode. See the help you can use specific functions of the ...computer that may be different from the above. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to select the display method in the Presentation...
...file included with the VAIO Control Center for quick reference and the mirror image of the external display simultaneously on the optical disc drive. If this button once again. To bring the computer back into Presentation mode. See the help you can use specific functions of the ...computer that may be different from the above. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to select the display method in the Presentation...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 41 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 model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 41 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 model.
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...restrict video output to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Note that...standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Be aware that the AACS key update requires Internet access. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This product is designed to play on the other optical media...
...restrict video output to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Note that...standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Be aware that the AACS key update requires Internet access. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This product is designed to play on the other optical media...
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... connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 61). ! If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to find out about...you cannot play the disc on what type of player you can play this disc in which region and on your computer. n 45 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 optical disc...
... connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 61). ! If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to find out about...you cannot play the disc on what type of player you can play this disc in which region and on your computer. n 45 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 optical disc...
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...All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading... and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to the disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. To...
...All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading... and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to the disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. To...
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... ! Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of September 2008..... However, not all the Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo ...inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both...
... ! Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of September 2008..... However, not all the Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo ...inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both...
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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 SD memory card slot. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the ... transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 216) to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the SD memory card...
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 SD memory card slot. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the ... transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 216) to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the SD memory card...
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...Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) for more information. ! The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take ...appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network.
...Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) for more information. ! The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take ...appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network.
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...the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to minimize interference from other devices that use the same band are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that , there are different. The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible devices is ...of channels). limited number of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections.
...the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to minimize interference from other devices that use the same band are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that , there are different. The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible devices is ...of channels). limited number of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections.
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... of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following...
... of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following...
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... and is installed in another computer. * The hard disk password is not available on your built-in storage device. See the online specifications to start your computer. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you will not be prompted to enter the password after the...
... and is installed in another computer. * The hard disk password is not available on your built-in storage device. See the online specifications to start your computer. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you will not be prompted to enter the password after the...
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...password, this password. You cannot start your storage device configuration. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 120). See the online specifications to lock your built-in storage device. There is NO RESET of this adds an extra level of security. Once you set the ... with the power-on password (if set both the master and user passwords. If you must set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built-in ...
...password, this password. You cannot start your storage device configuration. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 120). See the online specifications to lock your built-in storage device. There is NO RESET of this adds an extra level of security. Once you set the ... with the power-on password (if set both the master and user passwords. If you must set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built-in ...