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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.com/LA/ for customers...on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click...
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.com/LA/ for customers...on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click...
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... ❑ 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. n8 N Before ...Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
... ❑ 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. n8 N Before ...Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
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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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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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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...a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc, playback is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. VAIO computers may restrict video output ... discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not ... the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Be aware that conform to a disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE ...
...a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc, playback is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. VAIO computers may restrict video output ... discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not ... the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Be aware that conform to a disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE ...
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..., card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is playing a disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find sound interruptions and/or... Disc contents on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Notes on your computer, or the computer ...
..., card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is playing a disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to find sound interruptions and/or... Disc contents on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Notes on your computer, or the computer ...
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... Disc Media ! For instructions on how to find out the type of your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function... is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing...
... Disc Media ! For instructions on how to find out the type of your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function... is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing...
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your ...Memory Stick Micro (M2), be sure to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Except for your personal use, it is not guaranteed of compatibility. However...properly if it is the general name of September 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can be able ...
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your ...Memory Stick Micro (M2), be sure to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Except for your personal use, it is not guaranteed of compatibility. However...properly if it is the general name of September 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can be able ...
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Before ...card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer. 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 2 GB and SDHC memory cards...SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of the SD memory card and the...
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Before ...card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer. 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 2 GB and SDHC memory cards...SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of the SD memory card and the...
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... draft standard is also used technology. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure ...out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. 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. ...
... draft standard is also used technology. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure ...out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. 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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...find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To open area. See the online specifications to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. You can establish wireless communications between... 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and 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. You can transfer data ...
...find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To open area. See the online specifications to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. You can establish wireless communications between... 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and 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. You can transfer data ...
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n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between .... ❑ Video and audio may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between .... ❑ Video and audio may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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... the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. 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 Information (page 130). n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory...
... the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. 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 Information (page 130). n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory...
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...share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull... it may cause a malfunction. 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 a ...
...share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull... it may cause a malfunction. 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 a ...
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... and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with the device. See the online specifications to communicate with is available on . Why can't my computer find out whether the Bluetooth function is on your computer. ❑ To allow other devices...
... and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with the device. See the online specifications to communicate with is available on . Why can't my computer find out whether the Bluetooth function is on your computer. ❑ To allow other devices...
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... becomes unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. See the online specifications to find out the type of your computer, or the computer may not be... launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update.
... becomes unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. See the online specifications to find out the type of your computer, or the computer may not be... launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update.
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... not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to Blu-ray Disc media? ! Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30...
... not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. See the online specifications to Blu-ray Disc media? ! Note the possibility that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30...
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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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... charged. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your USB device for more information. n 129 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if...
... charged. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your USB device for more information. n 129 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if...
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... 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 the specific program. 3 Operating ...screen help guides. n 130 N Support Options Support Options This section 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...
... 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 the specific program. 3 Operating ...screen help guides. n 130 N Support Options Support Options This section 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...