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To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE guide - To access this manual) - Contains features of your entire hard disk drive ...for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your...
To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE guide - To access this manual) - Contains features of your entire hard disk drive ...for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your...
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The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with a wireless keyboard. n 19 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your computer is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with a wireless keyboard. n 19 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your computer is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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...mates DVD recorded material on the other side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. DVD-ROM CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD and... side) of media your model. A DualDisc is designed to the CD Standard. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs...you purchased. Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to CD-ROM CD, CD-R, and CD-RW - Check your specifications for use with your computer's optical disc drives...
...mates DVD recorded material on the other side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. DVD-ROM CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD and... side) of media your model. A DualDisc is designed to the CD Standard. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs...you purchased. Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to CD-ROM CD, CD-R, and CD-RW - Check your specifications for use with your computer's optical disc drives...
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... delete entered text. H Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Use to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). K MY PICTURES button Press to view videos from your ... Press to view additional options that are available for your video collection. N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to reduce power consumption. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to the previous ...
... delete entered text. H Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Use to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). K MY PICTURES button Press to view videos from your ... Press to view additional options that are available for your video collection. N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to reduce power consumption. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to the previous ...
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... authentication using the IEEE802.11b standard. IEEE802.11a/g: The standard speed is a specification of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in addition to a ... protects the vulnerable wireless link between a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). Or you to be forward compatible with the IEEE802.11i specification. Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, WiFi Protected Access is 54 Mbps, or about 30 to pull cables or wires...
... authentication using the IEEE802.11b standard. IEEE802.11a/g: The standard speed is a specification of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in addition to a ... protects the vulnerable wireless link between a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). Or you to be forward compatible with the IEEE802.11i specification. Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, WiFi Protected Access is 54 Mbps, or about 30 to pull cables or wires...
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... option button. 18 Click Close. 19 Click OK. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer 13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. *2 If you want...
... option button. 18 Click Close. 19 Click OK. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer 13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. *2 If you want...
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The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for the Wireless LAN.
The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for the Wireless LAN.
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The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to contain at least 8 characters. See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more detailed information about wireless connections. 1 Make .... Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the VAIO Wireless Utility software only) Use the VAIO Wireless Utility software to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless Utility. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK....
The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to contain at least 8 characters. See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more detailed information about wireless connections. 1 Make .... Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the VAIO Wireless Utility software only) Use the VAIO Wireless Utility software to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless Utility. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK....
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...is turned off or in Standby mode. The green power indicator light is on ). To set the timer for the computer to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options, and then change the settings... after a certain amount of the computer when it is in this mode. Power indicator Mode Green Computer is in . n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which mode the computer is in Normal mode (on in use.
...is turned off or in Standby mode. The green power indicator light is on ). To set the timer for the computer to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options, and then change the settings... after a certain amount of the computer when it is in this mode. Power indicator Mode Green Computer is in . n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which mode the computer is in Normal mode (on in use.
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To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Before Upgrading Your Computer (page 91) ❑ Adding and ...Removing Memory (page 92) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory...
To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Before Upgrading Your Computer (page 91) ❑ Adding and ...Removing Memory (page 92) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory...
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..., you may need to install it in the computer. For more information. Visit the Sony online support Web site for more information on how to correct the drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site. * Drive mapping refers to the assignment of an identifying letter ...equipped with your new hard disk drive before attempting to correct the drive mapping, and/or create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Review the manufacturer's information provided with open internal bays to a specific drive, such as Drive C or Drive D which identify the original hard disk drive. See the online...
..., you may need to install it in the computer. For more information. Visit the Sony online support Web site for more information on how to correct the drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site. * Drive mapping refers to the assignment of an identifying letter ...equipped with your new hard disk drive before attempting to correct the drive mapping, and/or create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Review the manufacturer's information provided with open internal bays to a specific drive, such as Drive C or Drive D which identify the original hard disk drive. See the online...
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...for a long time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the power cord supplied with the computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull... it may cause a malfunction. n 115 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power cord as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You...
...for a long time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the power cord supplied with the computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull... it may cause a malfunction. n 115 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power cord as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You...
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See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD recordable media do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on ...
See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD recordable media do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on ...
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... switched on the computer. If you are using a different USB port on and using its own power supply. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a printer, check the power cable is charged...
... switched on the computer. If you are using a different USB port on and using its own power supply. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a printer, check the power cable is charged...
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... solutions online. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for answers in Latin American countries or areas. 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on your computer and the preinstalled software. These guides are...the information. You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. Click the VAIO Update notice to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program ...
... solutions online. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for answers in Latin American countries or areas. 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on your computer and the preinstalled software. These guides are...the information. You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. Click the VAIO Update notice to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program ...
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n 163 N Support Options VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)
n 163 N Support Options VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)
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n 165 N Support Options VAIO® Support Central Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs, such as VAIO Documentation, product specifications, serial number, model name, service tag information, survey, registration, etc. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)
n 165 N Support Options VAIO® Support Central Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs, such as VAIO Documentation, product specifications, serial number, model name, service tag information, survey, registration, etc. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)
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n 166 N Support Options VAIO® Update Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)
n 166 N Support Options VAIO® Update Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model. ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site http://www.sony.ca/support ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)