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... Guide - Explains features of your computer. 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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin...
... Guide - Explains features of your computer. 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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions.
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... restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more...
... restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more...
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n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
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n 31 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 optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 31 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 optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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...computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications... that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. For inquiries about disc formats,...
...computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications... that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. For inquiries about disc formats,...
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... into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to play the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu...-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to the disc. See the online specifications...
... into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to play the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu...-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to the disc. See the online specifications...
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...accommodate both standard- However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is additionally inserted into the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor, you recorded without using a Memory... directly into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). ... law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility.
...accommodate both standard- However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is additionally inserted into the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor, you recorded without using a Memory... directly into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). ... law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility.
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of May 2008. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to visit the appropriate support web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) ...card from the slot and can use this slot to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of the slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the SD memory card and the...
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of May 2008. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to visit the appropriate support web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) ...card from the slot and can use this slot to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of the slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the SD memory card and the...
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...security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to user authentication using the 5 GHz bandwidth. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. It utilizes ...11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by wireless LAN compatible devices is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to be restricted by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are employed on interoperable security enhancements that...
...security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to user authentication using the 5 GHz bandwidth. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. It utilizes ...11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by wireless LAN compatible devices is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to be restricted by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are employed on interoperable security enhancements that...
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... Connection Utility. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on... selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications...
... Connection Utility. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on... selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications...
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... due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on...standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that large files may occasionally be certified to limitations of both wireless...
... due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on...standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that large files may occasionally be certified to limitations of both wireless...
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Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive.
Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 72 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive.
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... invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 74 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision...
... invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 74 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision...
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...10065; See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with a surge protector. Do not use the computer for example. ❑... Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, ...
...10065; See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with a surge protector. Do not use the computer for example. ❑... Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, ...
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... Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the left pane. To check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to find out about your screen to turn -off . The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the... timer setting, which you need to the computer? The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the...
... Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the left pane. To check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to find out about your screen to turn -off . The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the... timer setting, which you need to the computer? The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the...
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...10065; If you are using VAIO Update. Using a disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to selected models only. To play Blu-ray Disc media? ! You may not be connected to the Internet. For information on the computer, it with one with no affixed adhesive label.... What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. See the online specifications to...
...10065; If you are using VAIO Update. Using a disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to selected models only. To play Blu-ray Disc media? ! You may not be connected to the Internet. For information on the computer, it with one with no affixed adhesive label.... What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. See the online specifications to...
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This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! Why can't I cannot write data to find ...
This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! Why can't I cannot write data to find ...
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.... You may need to install software before you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is... connected properly to your computer without a hub. n 128 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is ...
.... You may need to install software before you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is... connected properly to your computer without a hub. n 128 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is ...
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... find the help files from the help menu for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. You can visit the Sony online support web site at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. These...
... find the help files from the help menu for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. You can visit the Sony online support web site at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. These...