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... in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to...
... in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to...
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... VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support...
... VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support...
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... customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft...
... customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft...
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... not find it on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web...
... not find it on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web...
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...and posture - Place the display directly in front of you more comfortable. Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position while using your computer - Sit in a chair with your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far ...backwards. Adjust the level of the chair so your sides. Excessive use of the computer may make you . Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations...
...and posture - Place the display directly in front of you more comfortable. Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position while using your computer - Sit in a chair with your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far ...backwards. Adjust the level of the chair so your sides. Excessive use of the computer may make you . Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations...
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speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 76) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (LAN) port (page 46) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 57) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 56) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 59) I Memory module compartment cover (page 69) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 76) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (LAN) port (page 46) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 57) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 56) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 59) I Memory module compartment cover (page 69) * Support high-/full-/low-
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H WIRELESS switch (page 47), (page 50) *1 Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick" slot*1 (page 35) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 41) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 57) E Headphones jack (page 56) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
H WIRELESS switch (page 47), (page 50) *1 Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick" slot*1 (page 35) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 41) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 57) E Headphones jack (page 56) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 23 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 23 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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... find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of media. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray... Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray ...
... find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of media. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray... Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray ...
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... continually, update the AACS key. VAIO computers may not be sure to read the notices on the disc, playback is designed to playback discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Therefore, these discs may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-...ROM Disc media. As with copyright protection technologies do not conform to malfunction. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be compatible with this unit. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of ...
... continually, update the AACS key. VAIO computers may not be sure to read the notices on the disc, playback is designed to playback discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Therefore, these discs may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-...ROM Disc media. As with copyright protection technologies do not conform to malfunction. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be compatible with this unit. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of ...
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... be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ❑ "... external data storage. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer).
... be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ❑ "... external data storage. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer).
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... slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into place. 3 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Be sure to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 38 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick...
... slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into place. 3 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Be sure to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 38 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick...
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...memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras,... camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n ...
...memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras,... camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 44 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use... Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot and can cause damage to your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with the standards supported by your computer. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt to ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 44 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use... Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot and can cause damage to your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with the standards supported by your computer. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt to ...
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... the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 52 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
... the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 52 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
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..., operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with your computer. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. The procedure to establish an i.LINK ...Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 59 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. However, the...
..., operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with your computer. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. The procedure to establish an i.LINK ...Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 59 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. However, the...
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...in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features ... > n 86 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑ Computer (page 88) ❑ System Security (page 93) ❑ Built-in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions.
...in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features ... > n 86 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑ Computer (page 88) ❑ System Security (page 93) ❑ Built-in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions.
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... the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. Wait three to five minutes. Troubleshooting > Computer n 89 N What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Press the Alt...
... the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. Wait three to five minutes. Troubleshooting > Computer n 89 N What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Press the Alt...
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... devices closer to your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other devices. Move your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by the connected Bluetooth device? For more details, search Windows Help and Support for services also supported by other . Interference from... obstacles or move the device to which it is connected closer to the computer. ❑ Identify and remove obstacles between the two devices, ...
... devices closer to your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other devices. Move your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by the connected Bluetooth device? For more details, search Windows Help and Support for services also supported by other . Interference from... obstacles or move the device to which it is connected closer to the computer. ❑ Identify and remove obstacles between the two devices, ...
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... to cancel the Connect to the Shut down button, and Log off your computer. Why can't I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account on your system, click Start, the arrow next to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection check box. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 101 N Why can't I use the...
... to cancel the Connect to the Shut down button, and Log off your computer. Why can't I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account on your system, click Start, the arrow next to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection check box. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 101 N Why can't I use the...