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... Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. 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...
... Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. 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...
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... wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive 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. Choose from the following categories to...
... wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive 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. Choose from the following categories to...
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The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. This may cause your computer to standard definition or...VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer,...VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on this product because it does not conform to a disc. It is a two sided disc product with other side. Sony...
... recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. This may cause your computer to standard definition or...VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer,...VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on this product because it does not conform to a disc. It is a two sided disc product with other side. Sony...
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n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! To... card, etc.), as this may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug ...on the computer, it must be able 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. See the online specifications to ...
n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! To... card, etc.), as this may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug ...on the computer, it must be able 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. See the online specifications to ...
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See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files ...Optical Discs (page 30) to use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function...
See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files ...Optical Discs (page 30) to use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function...
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...://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. Accordingly, the...data you may not operate 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,...
...://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. Accordingly, the...data you may not operate 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,...
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...capacity of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. Do not attempt to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type ...SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of the slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may...
...capacity of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. Do not attempt to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type ...SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of the slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may...
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...11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online... standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range...
...11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online... standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range...
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See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open area. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communications between these devices ... to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. 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 ...
See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open area. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless communications between these devices ... to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. 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 ...
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...VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be synchronized if you play videos on your computer... due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device.
...VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be synchronized if you play videos on your computer... due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device.
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. 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... 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).
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. 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... 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).
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... genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by holding the plug. n 84 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to ...check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long...
... genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by holding the plug. n 84 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to ...check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long...
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... already communicating with the Bluetooth function only. The following Q & A entries apply to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other . n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology ! See the online specifications to find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices? If the connected device is also connected... with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be too far apart. Why can't my computer find this computer check box. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you ...
... already communicating with the Bluetooth function only. The following Q & A entries apply to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other . n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology ! See the online specifications to find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices? If the connected device is also connected... with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be too far apart. Why can't my computer find this computer check box. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you ...
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...not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of your computer, or the computer may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ! You may not be connected to the Internet, see ...Using the Internet (page 47). For information on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label ...
...not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of your computer, or the computer may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ! You may not be connected to the Internet, see ...Using the Internet (page 47). For information on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label ...
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... recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to DVD media? ❑...
... recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to DVD media? ❑...
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During the video playback, some operations and/or functions may become unavailable, and sound interruptions, dropped frames, and playback failure may occur depending on your hardware specifications. Playing high-definition videos requires substantial hardware resources, such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder? n 127 N Troubleshooting Why do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I play high-definition videos, such as CPU, GPU, or system memory performance on your computer.
During the video playback, some operations and/or functions may become unavailable, and sound interruptions, dropped frames, and playback failure may occur depending on your hardware specifications. Playing high-definition videos requires substantial hardware resources, such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder? n 127 N Troubleshooting Why do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I play high-definition videos, such as CPU, GPU, or system memory performance on your computer.
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..., check the USB device is charged. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your computer without a hub. You may need to install software before you are using a printer, check if the power cable is working at all. ❑ USB... from working because of a power distribution failure. We recommend you connect the device directly to test if the port is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your USB device for more information....
..., check the USB device is charged. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your computer without a hub. You may need to install software before you are using a printer, check if the power cable is working at all. ❑ USB... from working because of a power distribution failure. We recommend you connect the device directly to test if the port is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your USB device for more information....
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...provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to information on your computer's capabilities and solve common ...encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer...
...provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to information on your computer's capabilities and solve common ...encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer...