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... software programs included with http://, your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective ...with 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 American ...
... software programs included with http://, your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective ...with 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 American ...
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...SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ Media Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and ...❑ RAID Guide - Provides information about using RAID systems. 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 and wireless LAN functions.
...SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ Media Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and ...❑ RAID Guide - Provides information about using RAID systems. 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 and wireless LAN functions.
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... recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location...
... recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location...
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Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, pointing device, or mouse. ...
Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, pointing device, or mouse. ...
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n 17 N Getting Started A AC In port (page 23) B CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port*1 (page 62) C CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (page 55) D A/V INPUT jack (page 63) E S VIDEO input port (page 63) F INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (page 72) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 109) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H Network (Ethernet) port (page 123) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 118) J HDMI OUTPUT port (page 111) K HDMI INPUT port (page 74) *1 On selected models only. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
n 17 N Getting Started A AC In port (page 23) B CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port*1 (page 62) C CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (page 55) D A/V INPUT jack (page 63) E S VIDEO input port (page 63) F INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (page 72) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 109) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H Network (Ethernet) port (page 123) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 118) J HDMI OUTPUT port (page 111) K HDMI INPUT port (page 74) *1 On selected models only. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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...) J OK button (page 75) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 118) L WIRELESS switch (page 100)/ WIRELESS indicator (page 20) M CONNECT button (page 28), (page 30) * Support high-/full-/low- Right n 18 N Getting Started A Power button/Power indicator (page 20) B DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 20) Press this button also...
...) J OK button (page 75) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 118) L WIRELESS switch (page 100)/ WIRELESS indicator (page 20) M CONNECT button (page 28), (page 30) * Support high-/full-/low- Right n 18 N Getting Started A Power button/Power indicator (page 20) B DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 20) Press this button also...
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K Headphones jack (page 109) L Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 You cannot include the connected hard disk in the RAID array. Left n 19 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 82) B CF ... USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 118) J eSATA port Connect an external hard disk*3. M Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. *1 Your computer supports both standard-
K Headphones jack (page 109) L Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 You cannot include the connected hard disk in the RAID array. Left n 19 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 82) B CF ... USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 118) J eSATA port Connect an external hard disk*3. M Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. *1 Your computer supports both standard-
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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 touch pad with the Fn+F1 keys that you put your finger on the screen ... pointer movement or scrolling continues against your intention, your fingertip may have reached an edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch...
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 touch pad with the Fn+F1 keys that you put your finger on the screen ... pointer movement or scrolling continues against your intention, your fingertip may have reached an edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch...
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... go back 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). H CONNECT button (page 30) Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). C Right button Press the right button once to enable ...way as pressing the back button on the Internet Explorer. To change the button assignment, press and hold the central wheel. n 44 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...
... go back 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). H CONNECT button (page 30) Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). C Right button Press the right button once to enable ...way as pressing the back button on the Internet Explorer. To change the button assignment, press and hold the central wheel. n 44 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...
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n 48 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 48 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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...*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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 on discs...the capacity of 50 GB). *8 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not...
...*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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 on discs...the capacity of 50 GB). *8 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not...
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... the AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not possible. This product is designed to play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on... you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. To play on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING.
... the AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not possible. This product is designed to play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on... you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. To play on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING.
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... Media Center provides you with the Windows Media Center, your computer has either two tuner boards (analog and digital) or only one analog tuner board installed. n 55 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... as music recording and playback. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. See the online specifications to set -top box, and other equipment.
... Media Center provides you with the Windows Media Center, your computer has either two tuner boards (analog and digital) or only one analog tuner board installed. n 55 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... as music recording and playback. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. See the online specifications to set -top box, and other equipment.
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... and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity... as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Except for your personal use this feature. The Memory Stick Micro in an... not guaranteed of May 2008. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick... that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with the MagicGate logo...
... and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity... as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Except for your personal use this feature. The Memory Stick Micro in an... not guaranteed of May 2008. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick... that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with the MagicGate logo...
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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. ! If you select Quick ... drop-down list as it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. 3 Right...
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. ! If you select Quick ... drop-down list as it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. 3 Right...
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... card slot. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of... as the compatible media are guaranteed of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 204) to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of May 2008. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the...
... card slot. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of... as the compatible media are guaranteed of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 204) to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of May 2008. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the...
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..., camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer does not support any wireless communication cards. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the CF Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major CF memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed...
..., camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer does not support any wireless communication cards. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the CF Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major CF memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed...
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...LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. In addition, based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i ... mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to-end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. n 101 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Therefore, before...
...LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. In addition, based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i ... mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to-end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. n 101 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Therefore, before...
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n 107 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
n 107 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
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... 24 pins. Note that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). Your computer is compliant with an HDMI input port, connect one end of an HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the computer display. ! To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's ...display, and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) to an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (3) (not supplied) and plug one end of the HDMI cable (4) (not supplied) to the HDMI to DVI-D adapter (3) and the other end to HDMI OUTPUT port (5) on the back of...
... 24 pins. Note that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). Your computer is compliant with an HDMI input port, connect one end of an HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the computer display. ! To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's ...display, and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) to an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (3) (not supplied) and plug one end of the HDMI cable (4) (not supplied) to the HDMI to DVI-D adapter (3) and the other end to HDMI OUTPUT port (5) on the back of...