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... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - 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...
... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - 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...
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... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and...
... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and...
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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. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
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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. 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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...media playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is playing a disc or writing data to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video ...the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may restrict video output to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing ...a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents...
...media playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is playing a disc or writing data to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video ...the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may restrict video output to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing ...a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents...
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...Optical Discs (page 30) to the Internet. See the online specifications to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is available on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc ...media. ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending ...
...Optical Discs (page 30) to the Internet. See the online specifications to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is available on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc ...media. ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending ...
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...Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. Copying Files to play the disc....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 ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to Blu-ray Disc Media ! ...
...Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. Copying Files to play the disc....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 ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to Blu-ray Disc Media ! ...
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...compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of up to use this feature. 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 ...
...compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of up to use this feature. 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 ...
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... memory cards that meet the same specifications as of September 2008. The SD memory card slot on your computer. Use care when inserting or removing...visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed... of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony...
... memory cards that meet the same specifications as of September 2008. The SD memory card slot on your computer. Use care when inserting or removing...visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed... of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony...
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... devices. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. WPA2 is backward compatible with devices using the 5...designed to user authentication using the 5 GHz band. Proposed jointly 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.
... devices. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. WPA2 is backward compatible with devices using the 5...designed to user authentication using the 5 GHz band. Proposed jointly 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.
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...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 open area. See the online specifications to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth ...and Help and Support. ! To use 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. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
...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 open area. See the online specifications to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth ...and Help and Support. ! To use 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. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
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n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate...of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio...corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible in...
n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate...of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio...corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible in...
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...Sony Support Information (page 130). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer.... ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer... Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules ...
...Sony Support Information (page 130). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer.... ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer... Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules ...
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.... ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer or genuine Sony products. 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...
.... ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer or genuine Sony products. 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...
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n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology ! See the online specifications to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices? What should I want to find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is... available on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be too far apart. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters...
n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology ! See the online specifications to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices? What should I want to find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is... available on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be too far apart. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters...
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See the online specifications to find out the type of your computer, or the computer may not be connected to the Internet. To play such contents normally, download and install the latest ...Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. This Q & A entry applies to selected models only. n... automatically, 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 not be connected to the Internet. To play such contents normally, download and install the latest ...Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. This Q & A entry applies to selected models only. n... automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update.
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... Optical Discs (page 30) to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or...
... Optical Discs (page 30) to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or...
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Playing high-definition videos requires substantial hardware resources, such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder? 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. 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.
Playing high-definition videos requires substantial hardware resources, such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder? 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. 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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.... If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. n 129 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB ...device is turned on and using another USB port on your computer. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged.
.... If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. n 129 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB ...device is turned on and using another USB port on your computer. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged.
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...com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen...computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. You can find the help files from the help menu for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer...
...com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen...computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. You can find the help files from the help menu for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer...