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An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the ...
An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the ...
User Guide
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...VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files from the following categories to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to access the help... page, specifications, and system and software information. General information of your VAIO computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help menu on the model you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2...
...VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files from the following categories to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to access the help... page, specifications, and system and software information. General information of your VAIO computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help menu on the model you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2...
User Guide
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...receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or... of your VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4.
...receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or... of your VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4.
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... the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. *1 On models equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen only. *2 On selected models only. M (Edge Access Operation Guide button) (page 50) N 3D button*1 (page 51) O SONY logo lamp (page 129) P Remote sensor*2 Point the supplied remote commander to this button...
... the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. *1 On models equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen only. *2 On selected models only. M (Edge Access Operation Guide button) (page 50) N 3D button*1 (page 51) O SONY logo lamp (page 129) P Remote sensor*2 Point the supplied remote commander to this button...
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... IN port (page 19) F HDMI OUTPUT port*2 (page 105) G HDMI INPUT port (page 72) H VIDEO INPUT jacks (page 72) I USB ports*3 (page 116) *1 On selected models only. *2 On models with the USB 2.0 standard. !
... IN port (page 19) F HDMI OUTPUT port*2 (page 105) G HDMI INPUT port (page 72) H VIDEO INPUT jacks (page 72) I USB ports*3 (page 116) *1 On selected models only. *2 On models with the USB 2.0 standard. !
User Guide
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... VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button... while the computer is found on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care ...
... VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button... while the computer is found on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care ...
User Guide
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... the touch screen function. 1 Touch and hold located at the lower right edge of the touch screen for more than two seconds. Depending on the model you are using a non-compatible software application or viewing a non-compatible web site. To do so, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Display, and...
... the touch screen function. 1 Touch and hold located at the lower right edge of the touch screen for more than two seconds. Depending on the model you are using a non-compatible software application or viewing a non-compatible web site. To do so, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Display, and...
User Guide
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... button*2 Executes the task that is selected as the audio/video input source. - You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. *1 On models equipped with an HDMI cable. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 52 N Special-function button Functions 3D button*1 Activates or deactivates the 3D...
... button*2 Executes the task that is selected as the audio/video input source. - You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. *1 On models equipped with an HDMI cable. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 52 N Special-function button Functions 3D button*1 Activates or deactivates the 3D...
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... drive supports which types of 50 GB). *6 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-ROM CD-R/RW DVD-ROM DVD-R/ RW DVD+R/ RW DVD...
... drive supports which types of 50 GB). *6 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-ROM CD-R/RW DVD-ROM DVD-R/ RW DVD+R/ RW DVD...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the 3D Function n 64 N What you can do with the 3D function ❑ On models equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen ❑ Playing Blu-ray 3D™ Disc media on the computer ❑ Viewing 3D images on the computer screen ... are viewing 3D content on your computer screen This function enables you to view 2D content (such as the audio/video input source. ❑ On models equipped with or without a 3D-capable LCD screen ❑ Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV connected to the computer with an HDMI cable (page 110...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the 3D Function n 64 N What you can do with the 3D function ❑ On models equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen ❑ Playing Blu-ray 3D™ Disc media on the computer ❑ Viewing 3D images on the computer screen ... are viewing 3D content on your computer screen This function enables you to view 2D content (such as the audio/video input source. ❑ On models equipped with or without a 3D-capable LCD screen ❑ Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV connected to the computer with an HDMI cable (page 110...
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... 802.11b standard. n 93 N WLAN standard IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802.11n Frequency band 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Remarks Available only on models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only the 2.4 GHz band can be used . See the specifications to a network through a wireless connection. Using Your VAIO... Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN (WLAN) allows your computer to connect to find out about the configuration of technology used . On models compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard.
... 802.11b standard. n 93 N WLAN standard IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802.11n Frequency band 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Remarks Available only on models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only the 2.4 GHz band can be used . See the specifications to a network through a wireless connection. Using Your VAIO... Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN (WLAN) allows your computer to connect to find out about the configuration of technology used . On models compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard.
User Guide
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... your 3D TV for connecting your computer. Be sure to your computer (page 107) for detailed information on your computer. On models with the Blu-ray Disc Drive and Blu-ray 3D-capable display adaptors*, you do not have to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. ❑ If your ... Devices > Connecting an External Display n 109 N Playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media Some features and options may not be available on the 3D function. On models not equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you can play Blu-ray 3D Disc media and view 3D images on the computer.
... your 3D TV for connecting your computer. Be sure to your computer (page 107) for detailed information on your computer. On models with the Blu-ray Disc Drive and Blu-ray 3D-capable display adaptors*, you do not have to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. ❑ If your ... Devices > Connecting an External Display n 109 N Playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media Some features and options may not be available on the 3D function. On models not equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you can play Blu-ray 3D Disc media and view 3D images on the computer.
User Guide
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... to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision...
... to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision...
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... be sure to 15 seconds, then restart your computer with the system. If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is not guaranteed...
... be sure to 15 seconds, then restart your computer with the system. If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is not guaranteed...
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...; The built-in camera cannot be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with Media Gallery, you cannot use another . Clean the area. On models with the Fn key is dirty. Exit the current application before launching another camera application that uses the built-in camera while using the gesture...
...; The built-in camera cannot be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with Media Gallery, you cannot use another . Clean the area. On models with the Fn key is dirty. Exit the current application before launching another camera application that uses the built-in camera while using the gesture...
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... without notice. Not all the software listed above may be delivered with your model. and is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names... of their respective owners. "AVCHD" is licensed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are trademarks of systems, products, and ...
... without notice. Not all the software listed above may be delivered with your model. and is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names... of their respective owners. "AVCHD" is licensed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are trademarks of systems, products, and ...
Brochure
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... and Excel are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in other countries. After your Sony VAIO PC. Dolby and Dolby Home Theater are approximate. Not all models applicable. See www.sony.com/IRSP for copy protection. and in the U.S. and in the U.S. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, Exmor, S-Force, Vegas, ACID, Sound Forge, VAIO Care...
... and Excel are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in other countries. After your Sony VAIO PC. Dolby and Dolby Home Theater are approximate. Not all models applicable. See www.sony.com/IRSP for copy protection. and in the U.S. and in the U.S. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, Exmor, S-Force, Vegas, ACID, Sound Forge, VAIO Care...