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... information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport...
... information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport...
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... and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn...location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen...
... and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn...location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen...
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... Press to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is supplied with applications that support it). n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. Press the wheel once to enable communication between the computer and...
... Press to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is supplied with applications that support it). n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. Press the wheel once to enable communication between the computer and...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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...not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant...The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable ...
...not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant...The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable ...
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...at all other side. Region settings are not compliant with a VAIO computer, be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of reading 8cm discs with digital...computer's optical disc drives. A DualDisc is not supported. Some contents may not support movie playback on the other optical disc drives are capable of VAIO CD drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content ...but not 8cm CD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING.
...at all other side. Region settings are not compliant with a VAIO computer, be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of reading 8cm discs with digital...computer's optical disc drives. A DualDisc is not supported. Some contents may not support movie playback on the other optical disc drives are capable of VAIO CD drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content ...but not 8cm CD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING.
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with the TV tuner board. See the on-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this on Media Center...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with the TV tuner board. See the on-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this on Media Center...
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...media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Inserting a Memory Stick media with capacity of compatibility. Memory Stick media is removable,.... Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are available as digital cameras, mobile phones and ...media with compatible products, such as of compatibility. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media.
...media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Inserting a Memory Stick media with capacity of compatibility. Memory Stick media is removable,.... Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are available as digital cameras, mobile phones and ...media with compatible products, such as of compatibility. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media.
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... of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with...
... of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with...
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... allocation unit and file system may change. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it... clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. If you select Quick Format in ...
... allocation unit and file system may change. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it... clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. If you select Quick Format in ...
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..., camcorders, music players, and other memory cards. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with ...devices. Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with capacity of over 2 GB, such as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are guaranteed of compatibility. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult...
..., camcorders, music players, and other memory cards. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with ...devices. Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with capacity of over 2 GB, such as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are guaranteed of compatibility. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult...
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... during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 103 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
... during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 103 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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... to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas...
... to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas...
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...not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Enter..., follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. Your computer restarts. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 125 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my ...computer? The BIOS setup screen appears. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If the message "...
...not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Enter..., follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. Your computer restarts. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 125 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my ...computer? The BIOS setup screen appears. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If the message "...
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...have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? Why does it . Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. Why doesn't my screen turn off when the time selected for your screen to turn -off . A reset fee will be ... using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. n 128 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it ...
...have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? Why does it . Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. Why doesn't my screen turn off when the time selected for your screen to turn -off . A reset fee will be ... using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. n 128 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it ...
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....sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for answers in Brazil. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support...
....sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for answers in Brazil. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support...
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n 156 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site.
n 156 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site.
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n 157 N Support Options For users in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it ... or on the back of the problem In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, please have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you are looking for at the lower right corner of the display on your computer 4 The hardware component...
n 157 N Support Options For users in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it ... or on the back of the problem In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, please have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you are looking for at the lower right corner of the display on your computer 4 The hardware component...
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... programs listed below : ❑ For users in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web site http://www.sony.ca/support Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Spanish speaking Latin American ...countries or areas Web site http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://www.adobe.com/support Telephone 800-685-3652 Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Premiere®, Reader® Adobe Systems ...
... programs listed below : ❑ For users in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web site http://www.sony.ca/support Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Spanish speaking Latin American ...countries or areas Web site http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://www.adobe.com/support Telephone 800-685-3652 Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Premiere®, Reader® Adobe Systems ...
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For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 159). PenPlus for VAIO® PC Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 159). Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc. Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with the stylus or create "sticky...
For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 159). PenPlus for VAIO® PC Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 159). Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc. Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with the stylus or create "sticky...