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... 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 American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software...
... 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 American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software...
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...drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the functions. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and ...Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on-screen ...
...drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the functions. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and ...Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on-screen ...
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...and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-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... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery...
...and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-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... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery...
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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. G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139) I HDMI SELECT indicator* (page 17) J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard disk drive...
... 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. G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139) I HDMI SELECT indicator* (page 17) J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard disk drive...
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Confirm that perform specific functions. Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer first, and ... procedure. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the bottom of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of the...
Confirm that perform specific functions. Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer first, and ... procedure. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the bottom of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of the...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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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...a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on selected models only, ...format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs ...pre-recorded or blank discs for use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the ... is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may not support movie playback...N Using Your VAIO Computer ! When you need to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. VAIO computers may restrict...
...a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on selected models only, ...format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs ...pre-recorded or blank discs for use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the ... is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may not support movie playback...N Using Your VAIO Computer ! When you need to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. VAIO computers may restrict...
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...Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported 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 use the software, see the...to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to use the software, see the help file included with your software. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on selected...
...Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported 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 use the software, see the...to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to use the software, see the help file included with your software. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on selected...
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See the online specifications to set -top box, and other equipment. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. 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. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen ...
See the online specifications to set -top box, and other equipment. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. 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. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen ...
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It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of the ports may also vary in specifications. To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your computer and the location of your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to standard cable access (CATV) ! n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to the CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (3) on the computer.
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of the ports may also vary in specifications. To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your computer and the location of your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to standard cable access (CATV) ! n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to the CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (3) on the computer.
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n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for features on software applications, such as the Alt+Tab keys. This button works the same as Media Center. M Directional arrow buttons Press ... to view additional options that are available for your area. I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to backspace and delete entered text. 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. L More button / OPTIONS...
n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for features on software applications, such as the Alt+Tab keys. This button works the same as Media Center. M Directional arrow buttons Press ... to view additional options that are available for your area. I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to backspace and delete entered text. 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. L More button / OPTIONS...
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... on the computer without turning on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI INPUT port. ! n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer may be equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you can receive the highdefinition video and... sound outputs from the connected device and you to connect a device with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer is equipped with the HDMI Input function. See the online specifications to find out if your computer and starting Windows.
... on the computer without turning on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI INPUT port. ! n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer may be equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you can receive the highdefinition video and... sound outputs from the connected device and you to connect a device with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer is equipped with the HDMI Input function. See the online specifications to find out if your computer and starting Windows.
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... a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be sure to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. If you insert the media directly into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your ...may not operate properly if it is the general name of compatibility. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support... Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is against the copyright law to use , it is not guaranteed of May 2008. The...
... a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be sure to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. If you insert the media directly into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your ...may not operate properly if it is the general name of compatibility. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support... Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is against the copyright law to use , it is not guaranteed of May 2008. The...
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...been tested and found compatible with an SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Do not force the SD memory card in removing ...from the SD memory card slot. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The... feature of May 2008. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 193) to your computer.
...been tested and found compatible with an SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Do not force the SD memory card in removing ...from the SD memory card slot. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The... feature of May 2008. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 193) to your computer.
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...be restricted by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth. 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. Therefore, ... access control and is also designed to user authentication using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Proposed jointly by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and ...
...be restricted by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth. 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. Therefore, ... access control and is also designed to user authentication using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Proposed jointly by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and ...
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To access this on selected models only. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to set up to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To use the Bluetooth function You...of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click ...
To access this on selected models only. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to set up to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To use the Bluetooth function You...of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click ...
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... technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. This is not a malfunction. n 100 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between...Note that large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
... technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. This is not a malfunction. n 100 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between...Note that large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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n 121 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 lit 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 mode called Sleep mode.
n 121 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 lit 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 mode called Sleep mode.
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... if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 193). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 125) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 132)... n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and ... cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications.
... if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 193). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 125) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 132)... n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and ... cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications.
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... with other power cord as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 140 N Precautions 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...
... with other power cord as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 140 N Precautions 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...