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n 52 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 model. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your optical disc drive supports.
n 52 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 model. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable...11 *1 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on the models with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to...1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *11 BD-R LTH TYPE media is not supported on the models with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. *12 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported...
n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable...11 *1 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on the models with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to...1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *11 BD-R LTH TYPE media is not supported on the models with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. *12 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported...
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...a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs... It is not supported. With the supplied 8 cm disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive (selected models only) is capable of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to a ... Disc media. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING.
...a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs... It is not supported. With the supplied 8 cm disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive (selected models only) is capable of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to a ... Disc media. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING.
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...! If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. For information on selected models only. To download and install the updates on what type of player you can play the disc... on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer...may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations....
...! If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. For information on selected models only. To download and install the updates on what type of player you can play the disc... on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer...may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations....
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n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical ... out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on selected models only. Copying Files to use the software, see the help file included with your software.
n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical ... out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on selected models only. Copying Files to use the software, see the help file included with your software.
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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method to connect your home. One end connects to the computer's CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port, and the other end connects to the cable service access or to remove the back ... as well as the type of cable connection available in some countries or areas. TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on how to connect cables to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with the TV tuner board. ✍ You need to the antenna. The following connections may not...
n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method to connect your home. One end connects to the computer's CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port, and the other end connects to the cable service access or to remove the back ... as well as the type of cable connection available in some countries or areas. TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on how to connect cables to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with the TV tuner board. ✍ You need to the antenna. The following connections may not...
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... to minimize interference from 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. The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN ... data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. Proposed jointly by implementing the National Institute of channels). n 105 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using the 5 GHz band. limited number of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption...
... to minimize interference from 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. The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN ... data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. Proposed jointly by implementing the National Institute of channels). n 105 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using the 5 GHz band. limited number of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption...
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...module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 200). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 131) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 138) To find the nearest..., we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
...module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 200). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 131) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 138) To find the nearest..., we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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...planning to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power cord as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip ...with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 146 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that...
...planning to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power cord as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip ...with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 146 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that...
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To attach an 8 cm disc to the adapter 1 With its label facing upward, attach the disc to the adapter (VAIO logo side up) by pulling each of 8 cm discs on your model is provided for use of the tabs (1) and (2) outward. 2 Pull the tab (3) outward and hold the disc with the adapter securely. n 153 N Precautions ❑ An 8 cm disc adapter exclusively designed for your computer.
To attach an 8 cm disc to the adapter 1 With its label facing upward, attach the disc to the adapter (VAIO logo side up) by pulling each of 8 cm discs on your model is provided for use of the tabs (1) and (2) outward. 2 Pull the tab (3) outward and hold the disc with the adapter securely. n 153 N Precautions ❑ An 8 cm disc adapter exclusively designed for your computer.
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...the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. ...A reset fee will be charged. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have forgotten the power-on password? How can use one...
...the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. ...A reset fee will be charged. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have forgotten the power-on password? How can use one...
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...correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. What should I do if I cannot play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the... VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with no affixed adhesive label. Using a disc with an affixed adhesive...
...correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. What should I do if I cannot play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the... VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with no affixed adhesive label. Using a disc with an affixed adhesive...
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... been turned off. n 181 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. Press the Fn+F6 keys to selected models only. For information about the Windows Aero features, such as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. If the computer is dark?
... been turned off. n 181 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. Press the Fn+F6 keys to selected models only. For information about the Windows Aero features, such as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. If the computer is dark?
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...of the computer. n 202 N Support Options For customers in other areas) In order to contact a Sony technical support representative, call the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's...most efficient services, have the following numbers: ❑ Argentina: (011) 6770-SONY (7669) ❑ Bolivia: 800-10-0228 ❑ Brazil: 4003-SONY (7669) (in capital and metropolitan areas) 0800-880-SONY (7669) (in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you may...
...of the computer. n 202 N Support Options For customers in other areas) In order to contact a Sony technical support representative, call the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's...most efficient services, have the following numbers: ❑ Argentina: (011) 6770-SONY (7669) ❑ Bolivia: 800-10-0228 ❑ Brazil: 4003-SONY (7669) (in capital and metropolitan areas) 0800-880-SONY (7669) (in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you may...