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n4 N Troubleshooting ...152 Computer ...154 System Security ...160 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...161 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...167 Optical Discs ...171 Display ...176 Printing ...177 Microphone ...178 Mouse ...179 Speakers ...180 Touch Pad...182 Keyboard...183 Floppy Disks ...184 Audio/Video...185 HDMI ...188 Memory Stick ...190 Peripherals ...191 Support Options ...192 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...196 Trademarks ...206
n4 N Troubleshooting ...152 Computer ...154 System Security ...160 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...161 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...167 Optical Discs ...171 Display ...176 Printing ...177 Microphone ...178 Mouse ...179 Speakers ...180 Touch Pad...182 Keyboard...183 Floppy Disks ...184 Audio/Video...185 HDMI ...188 Memory Stick ...190 Peripherals ...191 Support Options ...192 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...196 Trademarks ...206
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... clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the 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...
... clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the 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...
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.... ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. ... Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. Provides information ...
.... ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. ... Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. Provides information ...
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... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy...
... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy...
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...may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit in front of you (1). Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer - Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N Before Use ❑ Position of your sides... and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Keep your wrists in a chair with your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Excessive use of the chair so your computer. Adjust the level of the computer may make you more comfortable.
...may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit in front of you (1). Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer - Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N Before Use ❑ Position of your sides... and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Keep your wrists in a chair with your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Excessive use of the chair so your computer. Adjust the level of the computer may make you more comfortable.
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C Capture angle adjuster (page 43) D Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to keep them tidy (page 18). J Base stand (page 143) * Support high-/full-/low- E CONNECT button (page 26), (page 28) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 110) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 105) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/...
C Capture angle adjuster (page 43) D Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to keep them tidy (page 18). J Base stand (page 143) * Support high-/full-/low- E CONNECT button (page 26), (page 28) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 110) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 105) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/...
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speeds. *2 On selected models only. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Drive eject button (page 48) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 107) D WIRELESS switch (page 96) E HDMI SELECT button*2 (page 76) F MENU button*2 (page 76) G Up/Down buttons*2 (page 76) H OK button*2 (page 76) *1 Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. *2 On selected models only. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Drive eject button (page 48) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 107) D WIRELESS switch (page 96) E HDMI SELECT button*2 (page 76) F MENU button*2 (page 76) G Up/Down buttons*2 (page 76) H OK button*2 (page 76) *1 Support high-/full-/low-
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speeds. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 107) *1 Your computer supports both standard- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. Left n 16 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 82) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page 86) C Media Access indicator (page 17) D SD memory card slot (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 105) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
speeds. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 107) *1 Your computer supports both standard- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. Left n 16 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 82) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page 86) C Media Access indicator (page 17) D SD memory card slot (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 105) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
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...Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can disable/enable the Motion Pointer feature with the Fn+F11 keys while a mouse is recommended ... is connected to your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your computer. You can disable/enable the touch pad with the Fn+F1 keys that you put your finger on an...
...Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can disable/enable the Motion Pointer feature with the Fn+F11 keys while a mouse is recommended ... is connected to your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your computer. You can disable/enable the touch pad with the Fn+F1 keys that you put your finger on an...
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... the button assignment, press and hold the central wheel. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. n 41 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 side button to go forward...the switch 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 works in the same way as pressing the forward button on the Internet Explorer. Pressing it works in the same way as pressing ...
... the button assignment, press and hold the central wheel. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. n 41 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 side button to go forward...the switch 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 works in the same way as pressing the forward button on the Internet Explorer. Pressing it works in the same way as pressing ...
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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 49 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 49 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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... BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only...
... BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only...
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... (CD Standard). Except the Blu-ray Disc drive, installed on selected models only, is not supported. When you need to the CD Standard. With the supplied 8 cm disc adapter, the Blu... optical disc drives are capable of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of reading 8 cm discs with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on...Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to update the AACS key...
... (CD Standard). Except the Blu-ray Disc drive, installed on selected models only, is not supported. When you need to the CD Standard. With the supplied 8 cm disc adapter, the Blu... optical disc drives are capable of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of reading 8 cm discs with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on...Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to update the AACS key...
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n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 49) to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to use the software, see the help...-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert...
n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 49) to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to use the software, see the help...-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert...
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... -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. The Windows Media Center provides you with the Windows Media Center, your computer may have some TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only. This section describes how...
... -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. The Windows Media Center provides you with the Windows Media Center, your computer may have some TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only. This section describes how...
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n 68 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 a wide variety of AV related software applications, including Media Center.
n 68 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 a wide variety of AV related software applications, including Media Center.
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... 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). and Duo-size media and... supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with capacity of up to use...
... 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). and Duo-size media and... supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with capacity of up to use...
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... could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media. Do not select NTFS ...defaults. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Do not ...
... could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media. Do not select NTFS ...defaults. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Do not ...
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...Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of the SD memory...the slot and can use this slot to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 193) to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an SD memory card slot. SD memory...
...Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of the SD memory...the slot and can use this slot to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 193) to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an SD memory card slot. SD memory...
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...grade security by other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2, the second generation of 802.11 devices, ...other various devices. Proposed jointly by the local regulations (e.g. The IEEE 802.11a standard is also used technology. n 97 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. limited number of...
...grade security by other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2, the second generation of 802.11 devices, ...other various devices. Proposed jointly by the local regulations (e.g. The IEEE 802.11a standard is also used technology. n 97 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. limited number of...