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...; Safety Information - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User ...Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected to the Sony...
...; Safety Information - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User ...Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected to the Sony...
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... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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 articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following...
... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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 articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following...
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... Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the volume level. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. To increase the volume..., keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6...
... Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the volume level. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. To increase the volume..., keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6...
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See the online specifications to find out whether your computer is equipped with a special button to help file included with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Special-function Button Your computer may be equipped with the special button. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the software. For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of the computer.
See the online specifications to find out whether your computer is equipped with a special button to help file included with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Special-function Button Your computer may be equipped with the special button. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the software. For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of the computer.
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... buttons illuminate according to find out whether your desired software, and then press . ✍ You can launch the VAIO Launcher with the AV MODE button. See the online specifications to operations you can select and launch your desired software for music or video playback Press or press and hold the... your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your fingertip over the playback control area or the volume control area. To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on the software you use. To select and launch the software for music or video playback with other...
... buttons illuminate according to find out whether your desired software, and then press . ✍ You can launch the VAIO Launcher with the AV MODE button. See the online specifications to operations you can select and launch your desired software for music or video playback Press or press and hold the... your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your fingertip over the playback control area or the volume control area. To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on the software you use. To select and launch the software for music or video playback with other...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 43 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 43 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.
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility ...cannot play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other...-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the CD Standard. It is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility ...cannot play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other...-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the CD Standard. It is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray ...
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n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and ... on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on...
n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and ... on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on...
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... ! Use a Memory Stick with capacity of up to use this feature. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel... not operate properly if it is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick with high speed data...name of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to remove it into the Memory Stick slot without...
... ! Use a Memory Stick with capacity of up to use this feature. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel... not operate properly if it is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick with high speed data...name of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to remove it into the Memory Stick slot without...
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... computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. Use care... The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to visit the appropriate support web site. !...
... computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. Use care... The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to visit the appropriate support web site. !...
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...and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with WPA. * See the online specifications to minimize interference from other devices that increase the level of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and ....11n draft standard is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. The standard includes the...
...and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with WPA. * See the online specifications to minimize interference from other devices that increase the level of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and ....11n draft standard is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. The standard includes the...
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...; All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with...
...; All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with...
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The procedure for detailed information on the video controller. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 78) for more information.
The procedure for detailed information on the video controller. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 78) for more information.
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... Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. To find out which video controller your model includes, see the printed specifications sheet. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to...
... Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. To find out which video controller your model includes, see the printed specifications sheet. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to...
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...model is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with the fingerprint sensor. See the online specifications to find out whether your finger, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. To decrypt or access...to encrypt/decrypt data (page 102) With the File Safe feature, you can encrypt files and folder to create an encrypted archive. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter.
...model is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with the fingerprint sensor. See the online specifications to find out whether your finger, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. To decrypt or access...to encrypt/decrypt data (page 102) With the File Safe feature, you can encrypt files and folder to create an encrypted archive. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter.
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... 10%, you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. To save power while not working, you select. ! n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes... You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows...
... 10%, you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. To save power while not working, you select. ! n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes... You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows...
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... Information (page 178). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 112 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 the amount of the...
... Information (page 178). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 112 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 the amount of the...
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... a long period of your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 121 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. ❑ When...
... a long period of your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 121 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. ❑ When...
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...built-in the Disk 0 row on the center pane. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you need to turn -off . To check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these ...steps: * See the online specifications to the computer? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you can select...
...built-in the Disk 0 row on the center pane. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you need to turn -off . To check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these ...steps: * See the online specifications to the computer? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you can select...
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To play Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. You may not be connected to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ ... your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 43) to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 62). See the online specifications to selected models only.
To play Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. You may not be connected to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ ... your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 43) to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 62). See the online specifications to selected models only.