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... safety guidelines and owner information. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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...
... safety guidelines and owner information. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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...
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...selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your entire built-in storage device to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. Provides .... 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * Available 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 restoring individual software programs, hardware...
...selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your entire built-in storage device to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. Provides .... 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * Available 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 restoring individual software programs, hardware...
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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. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single... setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers you need. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and ...
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. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single... setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers you need. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and ...
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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 ...
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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... 58) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 52) L WIRELESS switch (page 65) M Built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in microphone (monaural) *1 The storage device configuration of your configuration. *2 Your computer supports both the standard...
... 58) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 52) L WIRELESS switch (page 65) M Built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in microphone (monaural) *1 The storage device configuration of your configuration. *2 Your computer supports both the standard...
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n 20 N Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. * The storage device configuration of your configuration. 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 20 N Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. * The storage device configuration of your configuration. 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.
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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. n 28 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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. n 28 N Getting Started 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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...keys. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only ... an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys...
...keys. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only ... an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys...
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See the help file included with special buttons to help you can use specific functions of the computer that may be different from the above. In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer. To bring the computer back into ... Adjust settings before giving a presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the S button assignments, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to select the display method in the Presentation Settings window. Selecting any display method places your computer into Normal mode, press this button...
See the help file included with special buttons to help you can use specific functions of the computer that may be different from the above. In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer. To bring the computer back into ... Adjust settings before giving a presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the S button assignments, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to select the display method in the Presentation Settings window. Selecting any display method places your computer into Normal mode, press this button...
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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 optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type 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 optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers ...aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection ... DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM...is strongly recommended that conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may...for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded ...
... your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers ...aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection ... DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM...is strongly recommended that conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may...for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded ...
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...AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of Blu-ray Disc contents on selected models only. See the online specifications to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc...about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find out the type of the world. 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 ...
...AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of Blu-ray Disc contents on selected models only. See the online specifications to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc...about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find out the type of the world. 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 ...
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... included with your software. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to use the software, see... the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! To...
... included with your software. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to use the software, see... the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! To...
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... Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be able to remove it from the respective copyright holders. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be sure to use this feature. For the latest information... Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer...
... Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be able to remove it from the respective copyright holders. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be sure to use this feature. For the latest information... Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer...
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... memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in or out of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 216) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Do not attempt to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible... the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of September 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available ...
... memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in or out of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 216) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Do not attempt to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible... the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of September 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available ...
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When you connect your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the online specifications. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. If your computer is ...equipped with your modem. For the detailed instructions on devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN...
When you connect your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the online specifications. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. If your computer is ...equipped with your modem. For the detailed instructions on devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN...
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... Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used by other various devices. WPA2 is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. WPA has been designed to be restricted by wireless LAN compatible devices is also designed to -end encryption, virtual private networks,... Protected Access (WPA). Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. 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.
... Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used by other various devices. WPA2 is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. WPA has been designed to be restricted by wireless LAN compatible devices is also designed to -end encryption, virtual private networks,... Protected Access (WPA). Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. 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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... file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the...
... file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the...
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... to find out about your computer. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your built-in storage device. See the online specifications to access the data without knowing the password, even if...-on models with two built-in flash memory storage devices in RAID configuration. Once you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your storage device configuration.
... to find out about your computer. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your built-in storage device. See the online specifications to access the data without knowing the password, even if...-on models with two built-in flash memory storage devices in RAID configuration. Once you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your storage device configuration.
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When adding the hard disk password, you enable the hard disk password, this password. Once you set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! See the online specifications to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people. ✍ If you have set both the master... on your storage device configuration. The master password is NO RESET of this adds an extra level of security. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for users with the master password. If you must set the hard...
When adding the hard disk password, you enable the hard disk password, this password. Once you set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! See the online specifications to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people. ✍ If you have set both the master... on your storage device configuration. The master password is NO RESET of this adds an extra level of security. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for users with the master password. If you must set the hard...