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n4 N Troubleshooting ...140 Computer ...142 System Security ...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...163 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166 Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 PC Cards ...173 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...178 Peripherals ...179 Support Options ...180 Sony Support Information ...180 Program Support Information...184 Trademarks ...195
n4 N Troubleshooting ...140 Computer ...142 System Security ...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...163 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166 Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 PC Cards ...173 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...178 Peripherals ...179 Support Options ...180 Sony Support Information ...180 Program Support Information...184 Trademarks ...195
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... Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http...
... Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http...
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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) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual...
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) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual...
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... how to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑...
... how to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑...
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Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
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Place the display directly in a chair with good back support. Have breaks during sessions with your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Excessive use of the computer may ...
Place the display directly in a chair with good back support. Have breaks during sessions with your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Excessive use of the computer may ...
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Back n 15 N Getting Started A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 20). E OPTICAL OUT port (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) Connect an S/PDIF-compatible device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier. B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 103) C Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. speeds. D Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 100) G Prop-up stand * Support high-/full-/low-
Back n 15 N Getting Started A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 20). E OPTICAL OUT port (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) Connect an S/PDIF-compatible device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier. B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 103) C Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. speeds. D Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 100) G Prop-up stand * Support high-/full-/low-
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speeds. Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 44) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Drive eject button (page 45) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 100) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 44) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Drive eject button (page 45) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 100) * Support high-/full-/low-
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Left n 18 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 74) B PC Card release button (page 76) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 78) D Memory Stick slot* (page 83) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 88) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Left n 18 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 74) B PC Card release button (page 76) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 78) D Memory Stick slot* (page 83) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 88) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard-
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... the button to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to turn the mouse on and off. This will help you save battery power. C Right ...and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button (page 28) Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. F Battery...
... the button to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to turn the mouse on and off. This will help you save battery power. C Right ...and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button (page 28) Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. F Battery...
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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 46 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 46 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.
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...;R DL/RAM 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 *11 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P*11 Combo *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer...Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
...;R DL/RAM 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 *11 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P*11 Combo *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer...Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
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...disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive is capable of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not supported. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. A DualDisc is designed to play on the other optical disc drives... conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play back discs that are capable of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on one side with the official "CD"...
...disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive is capable of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not supported. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. A DualDisc is designed to play on the other optical disc drives... conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play back discs that are capable of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on one side with the official "CD"...
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... may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on ...DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play or view the contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1...
... may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on ...DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play or view the contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1...
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... to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models...Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc... software to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and...
... to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models...Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc... software to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and...
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...N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media Center, your computer may be delivered with a wide range of TV, DVD, and ...with an external digital cable tuner or have some TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only. See the on-screen ...screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. See the online specifications to set up your TV tuner board configuration. ! This section describes...
...N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media Center, your computer may be delivered with a wide range of TV, DVD, and ...with an external digital cable tuner or have some TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only. See the on-screen ...screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. See the online specifications to set up your TV tuner board configuration. ! This section describes...
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features, including TV channel selection.
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features, including TV channel selection.
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... that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory... into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor....
... that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory... into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor....
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... formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Be sure to use . Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down... will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media.
... formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Be sure to use . Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down... will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media.
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...media that meet the same specifications as of September 2007. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer does not support the copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of the SD memory card and ...SD memory card slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 180) to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of a different type into the SD memory card slot. Do not ...
...media that meet the same specifications as of September 2007. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer does not support the copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of the SD memory card and ...SD memory card slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 180) to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of a different type into the SD memory card slot. Do not ...