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n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
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... Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about the software...
... Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about the software...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - 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. 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.
n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - 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. 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.
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... 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. 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.
... 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. 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.
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... take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n 10 N Before Use ❑ Position of you (1). Sit in front of your computer. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in a chair with good back support. Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. A footrest may strain...
... take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n 10 N Before Use ❑ Position of you (1). Sit in front of your computer. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in a chair with good back support. Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. A footrest may strain...
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The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Back n 14 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 18), (page 19) C Prop-up stand (page 85) D DC IN port (page 19) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 64) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 59) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 57) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 62) I Memory module compartment cover (page 75) * Support high-/full-/low- Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. speeds. !
The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Back n 14 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 18), (page 19) C Prop-up stand (page 85) D DC IN port (page 19) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 64) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 59) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 57) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 62) I Memory module compartment cover (page 75) * Support high-/full-/low- Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. speeds. !
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H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. Left n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 59) E Headphones jack (page 57) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. Left n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 59) E Headphones jack (page 57) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
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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 optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
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 optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to ... DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the models with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P ...
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to ... DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the models with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P ...
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...two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package...is designed to check both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is not supported. ! When you need to the CD Standard. If the...Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers...
...two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package...is designed to check both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is not supported. ! When you need to the CD Standard. If the...Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on selected models only. 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, ... Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to the disc. To play the disc. Copying Files to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and...
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on selected models only. 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, ... Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to the disc. To play the disc. Copying Files to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and...
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your personal use this feature. 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 compatibility. Use a ... Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Except for your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web...
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your personal use this feature. 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 compatibility. Use a ... Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Except for your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it may change. If you select Quick Format in Format options. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media.... Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to use . The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps...
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it may change. If you select Quick Format in Format options. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media.... Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to use . The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps...
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... card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Do not attempt to insert ... N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an 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...
... card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Do not attempt to insert ... N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an 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...
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...technology. Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are other various devices. 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. The standard...11i specification. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides ...
...technology. Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are other various devices. 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. The standard...11i specification. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides ...
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... data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone...Utility Help for more information. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. 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...
... data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone...Utility Help for more information. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. 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...
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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. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
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...compatible devices you connect them to 400 Mbps. See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ...LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-...
...compatible devices you connect them to 400 Mbps. See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ...LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-...
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... 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 Sony Service Center. 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 the type...
... 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 Sony Service Center. 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 the type...
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...the stand or the frame may condense inside the computer. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). ❑ Make sure you hold your computer is brought directly from its front. In this case, allow at least one , moisture may break and cause the main unit ...to fall, resulting in damage to the computer or personal injuries. ❑...
...the stand or the frame may condense inside the computer. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). ❑ Make sure you hold your computer is brought directly from its front. In this case, allow at least one , moisture may break and cause the main unit ...to fall, resulting in damage to the computer or personal injuries. ❑...