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... on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains features of your computer. n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - Provides 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...
... on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains features of your computer. n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - Provides 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...
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... data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and...
... data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and...
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n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The wireless 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 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.
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 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.
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... on one side with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc packaging carefully to Blu-ray Disc drives). VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. It is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD...and recording compatibility with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are capable of a DualDisc may restrict video output to be standard definition or ...
... on one side with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc packaging carefully to Blu-ray Disc drives). VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. It is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD...and recording compatibility with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are capable of a DualDisc may restrict video output to be standard definition or ...
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... 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 features. This section describes how to set -top box, and other equipment. See the online... Specifications to find whether your model is equipped with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with ...
... 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 features. This section describes how to set -top box, and other equipment. See the online... Specifications to find whether your model is equipped with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with ...
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I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to backspace and delete entered text. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to close the active application window. H ...additional options that are available for your area. K Start button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. J Standby button Press to place the...
I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to backspace and delete entered text. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to close the active application window. H ...additional options that are available for your area. K Start button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. J Standby button Press to place the...
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...government grade security by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of 802.11 devices, ...compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of data protection and access control for existing ... of channels). Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802.11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802.11b standard. IEEE 802.11a/g: The standard speed is a network...
...government grade security by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of 802.11 devices, ...compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of data protection and access control for existing ... of channels). Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802.11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802.11b standard. IEEE 802.11a/g: The standard speed is a network...
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The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point will be...
The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point will be...
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n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving modes called Sleep mode.
n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving modes called Sleep mode.
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... Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony...
... Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony...
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n 113 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use any other power-consuming equipment, such as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with other...
n 113 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use any other power-consuming equipment, such as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with other...
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The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. For example, if you ... distribution of power. n 154 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer.
The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. For example, if you ... distribution of power. n 154 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer.
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... Database searches for answers to questions about your computer may be supplied with individual help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Sony Support Information See the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this...
... Database searches for answers to questions about your computer may be supplied with individual help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Sony Support Information See the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this...
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... a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your VAIO computer. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support ...n 167 N Support Options VAIO® Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing ...
... a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your VAIO computer. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support ...n 167 N Support Options VAIO® Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing ...
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For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 159). The VAIO Update utility helps you to import and export your specific VAIO computer model. This software enables you keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your media files to...
For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 159). The VAIO Update utility helps you to import and export your specific VAIO computer model. This software enables you keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your media files to...
Safety Information
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...agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are located on the back panel of your Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part ... in whole or in part, may not be identical to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. reserves the right to make any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Some of a separate user license agreement...
...agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are located on the back panel of your Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part ... in whole or in part, may not be identical to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. reserves the right to make any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Some of a separate user license agreement...
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...selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). Use of the computer, and may be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Product activation procedures...(s) included with this computer may require an additional charge. Important information for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, ...
...selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). Use of the computer, and may be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Product activation procedures...(s) included with this computer may require an additional charge. Important information for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, ...
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.../VAIO/ for customers in USA or at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is not responsible for customers in the United States: This product contains mercury. Disposal of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it is specifically designed for details on your computer...
.../VAIO/ for customers in USA or at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is not responsible for customers in the United States: This product contains mercury. Disposal of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it is specifically designed for details on your computer...
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... five. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is subject to a telephone interface. Industry Canada Notice NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. La terminaison d'une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d'indices d'équivalence de la sonnerie...
... five. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is subject to a telephone interface. Industry Canada Notice NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. La terminaison d'une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d'indices d'équivalence de la sonnerie...