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n4 N Troubleshooting ...94 Computer ...96 System Security ...101 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...102 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 ...128 Peripherals ...129 Support Options ...130 Sony Support Information ...130 Trademarks ...134
n4 N Troubleshooting ...94 Computer ...96 System Security ...101 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...102 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 ...128 Peripherals ...129 Support Options ...130 Sony Support Information ...130 Trademarks ...134
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...features of your entire hard disk drive 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer...
...features of your entire hard disk drive 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer...
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... system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑...
... system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑...
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... with good back support. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your sides. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, pointing device, or mouse. Adjust the level of the chair so your computer - Sit in front of the computer may make you ...; Position of your feet are flat on the floor. Excessive use of you more comfortable. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles...
... with good back support. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your sides. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, pointing device, or mouse. Adjust the level of the chair so your computer - Sit in front of the computer may make you ...; Position of your feet are flat on the floor. Excessive use of you more comfortable. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles...
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The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Back n 13 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 86) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 48) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 60) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 58) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 63) I Memory module compartment cover (page 76) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds. !
The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Back n 13 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 86) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 48) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 60) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 58) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 63) I Memory module compartment cover (page 76) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds. !
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speeds. Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
speeds. Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
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n 30 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 30 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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... data to DVD-RW discs compliant 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 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-... 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - DVD- BD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable...
... data to DVD-RW discs compliant 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 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-... 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - DVD- BD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable...
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...the notices on the disc, playback is not supported. ! This product is strongly recommended that conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility ...one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Be aware that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may not support...
...the notices on the disc, playback is not supported. ! This product is strongly recommended that conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility ...one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Be aware that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may not support...
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... optimum performance when playing discs, you may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on selected models only. To download and install the updates on your computer is playing a disc. To play some of your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ...must be connected to the Internet. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to a disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! For information on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use ...
... optimum performance when playing discs, you may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on selected models only. To download and install the updates on your computer is playing a disc. To play some of your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ...must be connected to the Internet. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to a disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! For information on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use ...
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...Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to play the... disc. For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on how to find out the type of...
...Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to play the... disc. For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on how to find out the type of...
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... a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be sure to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of September 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by...for your personal use this feature. Use a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- 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).
... a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be sure to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of September 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by...for your personal use this feature. Use a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- 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).
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...media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2... Stick. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ...-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
...media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2... Stick. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ...-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
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...the SD Memory Card 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. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as the compatible ... only with your computer. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an SD memory card slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with...
...the SD Memory Card 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. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as the compatible ... only with your computer. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an SD memory card slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with...
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... which is not available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in which a user can connect to..., on ad-hoc networks. For setting up the wireless LAN function. Or you can communicate through walls and ceilings. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! A WLAN is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with a limited number of...
... which is not available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in which a user can connect to..., on ad-hoc networks. For setting up the wireless LAN function. Or you can communicate through walls and ceilings. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! A WLAN is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with a limited number of...
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n 50 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 includes the encryption methods: ... the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by wireless LAN compatible devices is also designed to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be...
n 50 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 includes the encryption methods: ... the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by wireless LAN compatible devices is also designed to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be...
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For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open area. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. You can establish wireless ...the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first 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 online specifications to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search...
For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open area. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. You can establish wireless ...the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first 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 online specifications to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search...
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Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To communicate with...Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! For setting up the ...
Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To communicate with...Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! For setting up the ...
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... system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on your computer. compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. n 63 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on...use to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating...
... system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on your computer. compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. n 63 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on...use to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating...
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... the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 75 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 of module and the amount of the warranty during your... dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). For assistance, contact an authorized...
... the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 75 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 of module and the amount of the warranty during your... dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). For assistance, contact an authorized...