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Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Explains features of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety ...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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in...
Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Explains features of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety ...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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in...
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... Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - n7 N Before Use...
... Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - n7 N Before Use...
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... 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 VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information...
... 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 VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information...
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G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to turn off the LCD backlight. I Remote sensor indicator* (page 17) J SONY logo lamp (page 109) K LCD screen (page 126) L Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) M DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) * On selected models ... the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in this sensor for operations.
G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to turn off the LCD backlight. I Remote sensor indicator* (page 17) J SONY logo lamp (page 109) K LCD screen (page 126) L Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) M DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) * On selected models ... the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in this sensor for operations.
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... then press the CONNECT button on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. Confirm that perform specific functions. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing...
... then press the CONNECT button on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. Confirm that perform specific functions. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing...
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and 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 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and 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.
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...ROM and DVD-RAM discs. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on one side with your computer's optical disc drives. With the supplied 8cm disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Be aware that...on the disc packaging carefully to Blu-ray Disc drives). n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Due to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on the other optical disc drives are not ...
...ROM and DVD-RAM discs. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on one side with your computer's optical disc drives. With the supplied 8cm disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Be aware that...on the disc packaging carefully to Blu-ray Disc drives). n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Due to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on the other optical disc drives are not ...
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... appears on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 44) to find the type of your software. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Discs ! To play a Blu-ray Disc 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc into the optical disc drive. 3 ...on how to use the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to copy files to find about the supported disc media. See the online Specifications to Blu-ray Discs ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is ...
... appears on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 44) to find the type of your software. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Discs ! To play a Blu-ray Disc 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc into the optical disc drive. 3 ...on how to use the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to copy files to find about the supported disc media. See the online Specifications to Blu-ray Discs ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is ...
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.... See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. This section describes how to find if your model is equipped with the TV tuner board or delivered with the... digital cable tuner. See the online Specifications to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. To access this on Media Center features. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered ...
.... See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. This section describes how to find if your model is equipped with the TV tuner board or delivered with the... digital cable tuner. See the online Specifications to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. To access this on Media Center features. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered ...
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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 view additional options that are available for your ... keys. K Start button Press to close the active application window. I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to open applications. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center...
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 view additional options that are available for your ... keys. K Start button Press to close the active application window. I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to open applications. M Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center...
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n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. A WLAN is a network in ... local regulations (e.g. WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. You can communicate without an access point, which means that increase the level of the IEEE 802.11n* standard, which a user can communicate with ...
n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. A WLAN is a network in ... local regulations (e.g. WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. You can communicate without an access point, which means that increase the level of the IEEE 802.11n* standard, which a user can communicate with ...
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The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by ... wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by ... wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
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To save power while not working, you to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use.
To save power while not working, you to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use.
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... with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 175). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 113) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 119) To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use...
... with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 175). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 113) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 119) To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use...
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... the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by holding the plug. This... other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 127 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ...
... the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by holding the plug. This... other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 127 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ...
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See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. This Q & A entry applies to find the type of DVD recordable media do not support it with one with no affixed adhesive label. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD...
See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. This Q & A entry applies to find the type of DVD recordable media do not support it with one with no affixed adhesive label. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD...
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... supply. For example, if you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to 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 test if the port is turned on your USB...
... supply. For example, if you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to 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 test if the port is turned on your USB...
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... information on -screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. You can find...
... information on -screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. You can find...
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... various video quality settings when using the internal camera. VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO® Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program...
... various video quality settings when using the internal camera. VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO® Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program...
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... buttons on the launcher window. n 189 N Support Options VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). VAIO Touch Launcher allows you keep your specific VAIO computer model. For contacts about the software, see Program Support...
... buttons on the launcher window. n 189 N Support Options VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). VAIO Touch Launcher allows you keep your specific VAIO computer model. For contacts about the software, see Program Support...