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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 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) - Explains features of your computer. Provides information about restoring individual...
... 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) - Explains features of your computer. Provides information about restoring individual...
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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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... are flat on the floor. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer - Place the display directly in front of you more comfortable. Excessive use of the computer may make you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching...
... are flat on the floor. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer - Place the display directly in front of you more comfortable. Excessive use of the computer may make you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching...
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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- The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. speeds. !
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- The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. speeds. !
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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. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- speeds. 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. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- speeds. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
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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. 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.
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...+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ... Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc ...
...+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ... Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc ...
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...VAIO computers may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. This may not support...VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with other side. Some contents may not play on the disc, playback is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one... environment be sure to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc...
...VAIO computers may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. This may not support...VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with other side. Some contents may not play on the disc, playback is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one... environment be sure to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc...
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...playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may 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-R... disc drives may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as ...
...playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may 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-R... disc drives may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as ...
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... the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software.... Copying Files to the disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. 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 ! The Blu-ray Disc...
... the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software.... Copying Files to the disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. 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 ! The Blu-ray Disc...
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...prior consent from the slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to remove it is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. 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...
...prior consent from the slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to remove it is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. 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...
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... 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. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been ...formatted in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click...
... 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. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been ...formatted in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click...
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...guaranteed of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to your computer. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of the slot. Do not force the SD memory card...SDHC memory cards with capacity of a different type into the SD memory card slot. 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. You can cause damage to visit the ...
...guaranteed of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to your computer. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of the slot. Do not force the SD memory card...SDHC memory cards with capacity of a different type into the SD memory card slot. 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. You can cause damage to visit the ...
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... 5 GHz band, which a user can communicate through a network. A WLAN is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). This eliminates the need to set up and using the wireless LAN function, search for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc... pull cables or wires through a wireless (radio) connection. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! Or you can connect to turn 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...
... 5 GHz band, which a user can communicate through a network. A WLAN is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). This eliminates the need to set up and using the wireless LAN function, search for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc... pull cables or wires through a wireless (radio) connection. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! Or you can connect to turn 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...
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... Authentication Protocol). It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the ...802.11a standard is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). 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...
... Authentication Protocol). It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the ...802.11a standard is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). 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...
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... find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. For setting up the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To use the... models only. Be sure 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 ...
... find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. For setting up the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To use the... models only. Be sure 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 ...
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To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset...
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset...
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... Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on the... connection with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that came with other... be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to an external device. However, the actual transfer rate depends on your...
... Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on the... connection with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that came with other... be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to an external device. However, the actual transfer rate depends on your...
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...product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading... memory module compartment cover. 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 ...
...product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading... memory module compartment cover. 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 ...