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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. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. 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. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions.
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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. 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.
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... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on the models with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE... Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the models with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in ...drive. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ ...
... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on the models with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE... Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the models with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in ...drive. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ ...
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The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all ... then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to Blu-ray 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 the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. Copying...
The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all ... then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 31) to Blu-ray 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 the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. Copying...
User Guide
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WPA has been designed to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with devices ... to user authentication using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. 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.
WPA has been designed to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with devices ... to user authentication using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. 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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... before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer 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. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen...
... before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer 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. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your...
... power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your...
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...one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO... my game software does not work or it . You can I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to which you have ... system. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed.
...one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO... my game software does not work or it . You can I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to which you have ... system. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed.
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...online specifications 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. To play such contents...any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to find out the type of your computer. ... Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). You may not be connected to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet.
...online specifications 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. To play such contents...any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to find out the type of your computer. ... Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). You may not be connected to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet.
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Why can't I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ ...
Why can't I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ ...
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... 72) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer screen. How do I do if my screen is in Sleep mode, press any key to selected models only.
... 72) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer screen. How do I do if my screen is in Sleep mode, press any key to selected models only.
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... operating system on the back of the problem In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you may call...
... operating system on the back of the problem In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you may call...
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... Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not include all 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 ...
... Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not include all 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 ...
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... and Canada Web site http://www.arcsoft.com/support/ This software enables you keep your specific VAIO computer model. Vegas Movie Studio Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Update helps you to import and export your media files to date by regularly checking the Sony online support web site for important software updates and information for your...
... and Canada Web site http://www.arcsoft.com/support/ This software enables you keep your specific VAIO computer model. Vegas Movie Studio Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Update helps you to import and export your media files to date by regularly checking the Sony online support web site for important software updates and information for your...
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n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is a trademark. SDHC Logo is a trademark. Features and specifications are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. See the online specifications to change without notice. MultiMediaCard is available for your model. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks are subject to find out what software is a trademark of their respective owners.
n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is a trademark. SDHC Logo is a trademark. Features and specifications are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. See the online specifications to change without notice. MultiMediaCard is available for your model. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks are subject to find out what software is a trademark of their respective owners.