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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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The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected 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...
The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected 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...
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... and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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. Choose from the following categories to find...
... and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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. Choose from the following categories to find...
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...keyboard, pointing device, or mouse. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer. Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with... good back support. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Adjust the level of your computer - Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic ...
...keyboard, pointing device, or mouse. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer. Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with... good back support. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Adjust the level of your computer - Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic ...
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The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. speeds. ! 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- 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. speeds. ! 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- Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.
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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. 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. speeds.
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. 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. speeds.
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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 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. 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.
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...RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD...-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD- BD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable ...
...RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD...-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD- BD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable ...
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... DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some...support movie playback on the disc, playback is playing a disc or writing data to malfunction. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO...the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact ...
... DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some...support movie playback on the disc, playback is playing a disc or writing data to malfunction. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO...the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact ...
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... discs. See the online specifications to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on system environment, you may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on your computer is writing data to a disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to connect the... discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the computer, it must be able to play some of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find sound...
... discs. See the online specifications to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on system environment, you may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on your computer is writing data to a disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to connect the... discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the computer, it must be able to play some of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find sound...
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... drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. For instructions... 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...file included with your software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only.
... drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. For instructions... 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...file included with your software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only.
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... properly if it is not guaranteed of compatibility. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo...against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Except for your personal use, it into the Memory Stick...
... properly if it is not guaranteed of compatibility. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo...against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Except for your personal use, it into the Memory Stick...
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... device defaults. ! 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 format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is ready for use.... 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to reformat the media with your valuable data. Be sure to use . n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you want to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍...
... device defaults. ! 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 format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is ready for use.... 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to reformat the media with your valuable data. Be sure to use . n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you want to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍...
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...not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of September 2008. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer.... media are guaranteed of the slot. Do not attempt to your computer. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders,...
...not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of September 2008. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer.... media are guaranteed of the slot. Do not attempt to your computer. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders,...
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.... A WLAN is not available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the wireless LAN function. To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you to set up and using... the wireless LAN function, search for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 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 allows you first need to turn...
.... A WLAN is not available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the wireless LAN function. To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you to set up and using... the wireless LAN function, search for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 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 allows you first need to turn...
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... minimize interference from other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard...). The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. 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. WPA2 is also designed...
... minimize interference from other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard...). The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. 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. WPA2 is also designed...
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... feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. To open area. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available...
... feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. To open area. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available...
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... the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another 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. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA...
... the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another 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. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA...
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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 an external device. See the manual that came... with your computer. compatible devices you connect them to your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions ...
...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 an external device. See the manual that came... with your computer. compatible devices you connect them to your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions ...
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...VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a 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). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service ...
...VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a 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). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service ...