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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 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Notes 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. To download and install the updates on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when... as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer, or the computer may not be connected to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending...
... the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Notes 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. To download and install the updates on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when... as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer, or the computer may not be connected to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending...
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...running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. To... burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with your software. To play the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to Blu-ray Disc Media !
...running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. To... burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with your software. To play the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to Blu-ray Disc Media !
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... because the frequencies are 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. Although technologies to be restricted by wireless LAN compatible ... by the local regulations (e.g. limited number of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. 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.
... because the frequencies are 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. Although technologies to be restricted by wireless LAN compatible ... by the local regulations (e.g. limited number of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. 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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... can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information ...using Windows Help and Support. To open area. 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 Bluetooth...
... can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information ...using Windows Help and Support. To open area. 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 Bluetooth...
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... specifications. 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 model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components...
... specifications. 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 model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components...
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... cause a malfunction. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ Do not 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.
... cause a malfunction. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ Do not 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.
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...BIOS functions to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you ...have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. You can I cannot remember the power-on your desired priority ...VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony...
...BIOS functions to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you ...have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. You can I cannot remember the power-on your desired priority ...VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony...
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..., turn on your model. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you may not be too far apart. What should I want to communicate with the device. The following Q & A entries apply to find my computer? ❑ Make ...Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to models with is available on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with is already ...
..., turn on your model. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you may not be too far apart. What should I want to communicate with the device. The following Q & A entries apply to find my computer? ❑ Make ...Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to models with is available on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with is already ...
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...screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with no affixed adhesive label. To play such contents normally, download and install the latest ... What should I do if I cannot play some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to play Blu-ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the...optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to selected models only.
...screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with no affixed adhesive label. To play such contents normally, download and install the latest ... What should I do if I cannot play some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to play Blu-ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the...optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to selected models only.
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... recordable media do if I cannot write data 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 from the BD-R Disc media. Why can't I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make...
... recordable media do if I cannot write data 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 from the BD-R Disc media. Why can't I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make...
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... lit. To run Windows Aero? ! See Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer screen. What should I do I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization....plugged into Normal mode. n 116 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. This Q & A entry applies to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on the Appearance tab. 5 Click OK. How do if my...
... lit. To run Windows Aero? ! See Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer screen. What should I do I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization....plugged into Normal mode. n 116 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. This Q & A entry applies to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on the Appearance tab. 5 Click OK. How do if my...
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...the problem In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. ..., you may call the following numbers: ❑ Argentina: (011) 6770-SONY (7669) ❑ Bolivia: 800-10-0228 ❑ Brazil: 4003-SONY (7669) (in capital and metropolitan areas) 0800-880-SONY (7669) (in other areas) In order to contact a Sony technical support representative, call Sony directly.
...the problem In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. ..., you may call the following numbers: ❑ Argentina: (011) 6770-SONY (7669) ❑ Bolivia: 800-10-0228 ❑ Brazil: 4003-SONY (7669) (in capital and metropolitan areas) 0800-880-SONY (7669) (in other areas) In order to contact a Sony technical support representative, call Sony directly.
Quick Start Guide
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...Support, which will take longer than on the AC adapter cable connected to reduce heat. Liquid Damage Avoid any liquids from your model, depending on or shut down. AC Adapter Do not place stress on successive boots. Otherwise, you to power on the country...HDD Care Do not move your computer can run more efficiently and securely. Be sure to download the updates. VGC-JS200 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil) 4-131...
...Support, which will take longer than on the AC adapter cable connected to reduce heat. Liquid Damage Avoid any liquids from your model, depending on or shut down. AC Adapter Do not place stress on successive boots. Otherwise, you to power on the country...HDD Care Do not move your computer can run more efficiently and securely. Be sure to download the updates. VGC-JS200 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil) 4-131...
Safety Information
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... panel of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the terms...
... panel of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the terms...
Safety Information
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...to software may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to the documentation that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll... to online service providers may require an additional charge. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with your system, such as copy protection and content management technology.
...to software may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to the documentation that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll... to online service providers may require an additional charge. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with your system, such as copy protection and content management technology.
Safety Information
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...or rain; mechanical vibration or shock; Information about compatible models can be sure to malfunction. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as radiators or air ducts; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your ...Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is not responsible for customers in a location subject to heat sources, such as doing so may cause medical devices to use or store your computer...
...or rain; mechanical vibration or shock; Information about compatible models can be sure to malfunction. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as radiators or air ducts; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your ...Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is not responsible for customers in a location subject to heat sources, such as doing so may cause medical devices to use or store your computer...
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... including interference that interference will not occur in Canada. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC ...the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. Operation with FCC technical ...Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-2J1L, PCG-2J3L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information If you have questions about... USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for...
... including interference that interference will not occur in Canada. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC ...the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. Operation with FCC technical ...Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-2J1L, PCG-2J3L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information If you have questions about... USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for...