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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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...VAIO computer. To access this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 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.... programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use Non-...
...VAIO computer. To access this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 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.... programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use Non-...
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... 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. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
... 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. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
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Adjust the level of the chair so your computer. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Keep your wrists in a chair with your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, pointing device, or mouse.... Sit in front of you (1). Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer - Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your...
Adjust the level of the chair so your computer. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Keep your wrists in a chair with your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, pointing device, or mouse.... Sit in front of you (1). Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer - Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your...
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speeds. ! Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. 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. ! Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. 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-
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G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- 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-
G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- 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-
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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. 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 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. 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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...DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM...BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but ...
...DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM...BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but ...
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...-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not supported. ! n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is playing... a disc or writing data to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is a two sided disc product with other side. As with a DVD recorded layer on one...
...-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not supported. ! n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is playing... a disc or writing data to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is a two sided disc product with other side. As with a DVD recorded layer on one...
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... during Blu-ray Disc playback. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD...to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to a disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star...
... during Blu-ray Disc playback. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD...to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to a disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star...
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... all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with... Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
... all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with... Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
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... compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to insert it is not guaranteed of compatibility. MagicGate is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo 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...
... compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to insert it is not guaranteed of compatibility. MagicGate is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo 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...
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... you select Quick Format in Format options. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly ...if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
... you select Quick Format in Format options. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly ...if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
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...; SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot. An incompatible memory card or ... Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Do not attempt to 32 GB have been tested...other audio/video devices. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with an SD memory card slot...
...; SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot. An incompatible memory card or ... Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Do not attempt to 32 GB have been tested...other audio/video devices. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with an SD memory card slot...
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... communicate with each other through a network. Be sure to turn on ad-hoc networks. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support. This eliminates the need to set up and using the wireless LAN function, search for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. For... setting up the wireless LAN function. 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 communicate through an access...
... communicate with each other through a network. Be sure to turn on ad-hoc networks. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support. This eliminates the need to set up and using the wireless LAN function, search for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. For... setting up the wireless LAN function. 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 communicate through an access...
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... also used by other various devices. The 2.4 GHz band used technology. WPA has been designed to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key ...The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used by the local regulations (e.g. 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. WLAN uses the IEEE...
... also used by other various devices. The 2.4 GHz band used technology. WPA has been designed to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key ...The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used by the local regulations (e.g. 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. WLAN uses the IEEE...
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You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. 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. To use the Bluetooth.... Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up 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. 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. To use the Bluetooth.... Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.
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... starting the Bluetooth function. 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. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open...
... starting the Bluetooth function. 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. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open...
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... Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power...your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to an external device. compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications...
... Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power...your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to an external device. compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications...
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. 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.... 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 that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. 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.... 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 that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support...