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... solving common problems. ✍ To 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 American countries or ...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this ...
... solving common problems. ✍ To 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 American countries or ...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this ...
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...information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs ... my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-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 support. Choose...
...information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs ... my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-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 support. Choose...
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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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... *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported on the models with the Blu-ray Disc drive. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable... -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available...
... *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported on the models with the Blu-ray Disc drive. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable... -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available...
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... with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media.... viewing quality. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may restrict video output to read the notices on the disc, playback is not supported. ! It is a two sided disc product with other side. When...
... with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media.... viewing quality. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may restrict video output to read the notices on the disc, playback is not supported. ! It is a two sided disc product with other side. When...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. For instructions on how to use ... optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only.
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. For instructions on how to use ... optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only.
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...www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of... data can be sure to use this feature. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). However, not all Memory Stick that are available...prior consent from the slot. Before using 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 can insert a Duo-...
...www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of... data can be sure to use this feature. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). However, not all Memory Stick that are available...prior consent from the slot. Before using 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 can insert a Duo-...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. The size of data files saved in the Memory Stick. Be sure to reformat the media with ... that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it may change. Formatting...
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. The size of data files saved in the Memory Stick. Be sure to reformat the media with ... that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it may change. Formatting...
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... You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ ...MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards ...
... You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ ...MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards ...
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...to user authentication using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth. Proposed jointly by the local regulations (e.g. WPA has been designed to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard, using ...level of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. 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.
...to user authentication using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth. Proposed jointly by the local regulations (e.g. WPA has been designed to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard, using ...level of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. 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.
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... need to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to set up to turn on -screen guide: 1 ...Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only.
... need to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to set up to turn on -screen guide: 1 ...Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only.
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For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
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... and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you ... compartment cover. 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 components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized...
... and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you ... compartment cover. 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 components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized...
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... these suggestions before visiting 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 American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil... Disks (page 123) ❑ Audio/Video (page 124) n 93 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
... these suggestions before visiting 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 American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil... Disks (page 123) ❑ Audio/Video (page 124) n 93 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
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To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). The BIOS setup screen appears. n 98 N Troubleshooting What should... M or m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I do if I change the boot device order. Follow these steps...: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to...
To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). The BIOS setup screen appears. n 98 N Troubleshooting What should... M or m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I do if I change the boot device order. Follow these steps...: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to...
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...using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to find out about the supported disc media. For information on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. You may not be connected to ...the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. This Q & A entry applies to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using VAIO ...
...using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to find out about the supported disc media. For information on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. You may not be connected to ...the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. This Q & A entry applies to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using VAIO ...
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n 129 N Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. ❑ Sony Support Information (page 130) ❑ Program Support Information (page 133)
n 129 N Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. ❑ Sony Support Information (page 130) ❑ Program Support Information (page 133)
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... connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. n 130 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA...
... connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. n 130 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA...
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...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you are looking for at our site, you...find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the back of the problem n 131 N Support Options For customers in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop. 2 Your ... the display on the notebook, and in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system...
...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you are looking for at our site, you...find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the back of the problem n 131 N Support Options For customers in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop. 2 Your ... the display on the notebook, and in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system...
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... of the software programs listed below : ❑ For customers in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For customers in Canada Web site http://www.sony.ca/support/ Telephone 877-899-SONY (877-899-7669) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas Web...
... of the software programs listed below : ❑ For customers in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For customers in Canada Web site http://www.sony.ca/support/ Telephone 877-899-SONY (877-899-7669) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas Web...