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...specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO.../BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Explains features of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n7 N ...
...specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO.../BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Explains features of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n7 N ...
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... 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) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or ...
... 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) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or ...
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... utilities that help you accomplish a task. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer. ❑...your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data ...
... utilities that help you accomplish a task. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer. ❑...your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data ...
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...* Point the supplied remote commander to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in... microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this button to variations in some countries or areas. I SONY logo lamp (page 111) J LCD screen (page 128) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected models only...
...* Point the supplied remote commander to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in... microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this button to variations in some countries or areas. I SONY logo lamp (page 111) J LCD screen (page 128) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected models only...
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...to stop working properly. Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys...the wireless keyboard. Press the CONNECT button located on the bottom of your computer. Avoid using any wireless devices that perform specific functions. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance...
...to stop working properly. Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys...the wireless keyboard. Press the CONNECT button located on the bottom of your computer. Avoid using any wireless devices that perform specific functions. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance...
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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. 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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... pre-recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on this...USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For...8cm CD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is capable of the recordable disc. ✍ ...back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). With the supplied 8cm disc adapter, the... capable of VAIO CD drives with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of reading...
... pre-recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on this...USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For...8cm CD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is capable of the recordable disc. ✍ ...back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). With the supplied 8cm disc adapter, the... capable of VAIO CD drives with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of reading...
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... media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to use the software, see the help...out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to the disc. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired...
... media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to use the software, see the help...out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to the disc. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired...
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n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media Center, your TV tuner board configuration. ! Media Center provides you with the tuner. See the online specifications to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. ...This section describes how to find out about your computer may be delivered 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...
n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media Center, your TV tuner board configuration. ! Media Center provides you with the tuner. See the online specifications to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. ...This section describes how to find out about your computer may be delivered 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...
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... among open the Media Center Start menu. L More button Press to view additional options that are available for your area. 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 backspace and delete entered text. n 69 N Using Your...
... among open the Media Center Start menu. L More button Press to view additional options that are available for your area. 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 backspace and delete entered text. n 69 N Using Your...
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...Micro media in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be able to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory Stick Web ... http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. MagicGate is not guaranteed of ... is the general name of compatibility. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both ...
...Micro media in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be able to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory Stick Web ... http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. MagicGate is not guaranteed of ... is the general name of compatibility. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both ...
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... and found compatible only with major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. Your computer has been tested and...memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 180) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the slot. Always insert the correct ...
... and found compatible only with major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. Your computer has been tested and...memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 180) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the slot. Always insert the correct ...
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...through walls and ceilings. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that you to pull cables or wires through an access point, which means that ...network. ✍ In some countries, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). n 92 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...
...through walls and ceilings. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that you to pull cables or wires through an access point, which means that ...network. ✍ In some countries, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). n 92 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...
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... acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 96 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An...
... acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 96 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An...
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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 turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode 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 drive.
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 turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode 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 drive.
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..., see Sony Support Information (page 180). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 115) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 121) n 114 N Upgrading 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...
..., see Sony Support Information (page 180). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 115) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 121) n 114 N Upgrading 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...
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n 129 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. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge ...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for a long period of your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example. ❑ Do...
n 129 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. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge ...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for a long period of your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example. ❑ Do...
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... not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to find out the type of your computer. To download and install ...the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. You may not be ...a disc with no affixed adhesive label. To play Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to the Internet. For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page ...
... not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to find out the type of your computer. To download and install ...the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. You may not be ...a disc with no affixed adhesive label. To play Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to the Internet. For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page ...
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You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. Note the possibility that some ...
You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do if I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. Note the possibility that some ...
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... came with your computer without a hub. You may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using...
... came with your computer without a hub. You may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using...