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...disk drive to the original factory settings. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To ...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 ❑ VAIO Recovery ...
...disk drive to the original factory settings. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To ...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 ❑ VAIO Recovery ...
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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. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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... wireless setup, security 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 articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to...
... wireless setup, security 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 articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to...
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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. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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This product is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8...use with your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard... or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. VAIO computers may restrict video output ...
This product is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8...use with your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard... or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. VAIO computers may restrict video output ...
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...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 play 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 selected models only. To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
...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 play 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 selected models only. To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
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Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use any ...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). Except for your computer can be able to use this ...PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- MagicGate is ...
Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use any ...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). Except for your computer can be able to use this ...PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- MagicGate is ...
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... cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of the slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory ... card in removing from the SD memory card slot. Before You Use the SD Memory Card 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...
... cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of the slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory ... card in removing from the SD memory card slot. Before You Use the SD Memory Card 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...
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n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication ...LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by other various devices. WPA2...standard or the IEEE 802.11n* draft standard, which is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to secure all versions of channels). WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides stronger data protection and ...
n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication ...LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by other various devices. WPA2...standard or the IEEE 802.11n* draft standard, which is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to secure all versions of channels). WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides stronger data protection and ...
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See the online specifications 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. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is...
See the online specifications 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. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is...
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...VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer... may occasionally be certified to make sure 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. Even if standards are...
...VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer... may occasionally be certified to make sure 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. Even if standards are...
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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. 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. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
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. 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. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
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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. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend ... new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). For assistance, contact an authorized...
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. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend ... new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). For assistance, contact an authorized...
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... To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ Do ...You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by holding the plug. n 83 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ...
... To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ Do ...You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by holding the plug. n 83 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ...
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... setting, which you need to the computer? To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to turn -off . What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you...
... setting, which you need to the computer? To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to turn -off . What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you...
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... specifications to find out the type of your computer. To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to play some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to... n 114 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see...
... specifications to find out the type of your computer. To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to play some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to... n 114 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see...
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... about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to Blu-ray Disc media? !
... about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to Blu-ray Disc media? !
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For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is working at all... port is charged. n 128 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. You may need to install software before you are using its own power supply.
For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is working at all... port is charged. n 128 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. You may need to install software before you are using its own power supply.
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...specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on the support web site. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit the Sony... online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access...
...specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on the support web site. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit the Sony... online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access...