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... the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n8... N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil Contains an overview of your computer must be connected to the Sony...
... the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n8... N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil Contains an overview of your computer must be connected to the Sony...
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... categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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...
... categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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...
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...increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or Changes the volume level. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display ...
...increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or Changes the volume level. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display ...
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Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the special button. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Special-function Button Your computer may be equipped with a special button to find out whether your computer is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to help file included with the software. For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of the computer.
Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the special button. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Special-function Button Your computer may be equipped with a special button to find out whether your computer is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to help file included 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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... VAIO Launcher, you can select and launch your desired software for music or video playback Press or press and hold the AV MODE button to select your computer is equipped with the touch sensor buttons. To do so, press and hold or to display the setup window. See the online specifications... to operations you use. To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on the software you perform with the AV MODE button. n 34 N Using Your...
... VAIO Launcher, you can select and launch your desired software for music or video playback Press or press and hold the AV MODE button to select your computer is equipped with the touch sensor buttons. To do so, press and hold or to display the setup window. See the online specifications... to operations you use. To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on the software you perform with the AV MODE button. n 34 N Using Your...
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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 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.
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 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.
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...optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). It is a two sided disc product with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. When you need... NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Note that are required for use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may ...
...optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). It is a two sided disc product with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. When you need... NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Note that are required for use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may ...
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... on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to use the software, see the help file included... then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 43) to find out the type of your software. For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to play the disc.
... on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to use the software, see the help file included... then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 43) to find out the type of your software. For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to play the disc.
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... properly if it into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by... Sony. MagicGate is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory ...
... properly if it into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by... Sony. MagicGate is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory ...
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...difficulty in or out of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of a... different type into the SD memory card slot. 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. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with your computer. Do not force the...
...difficulty in or out of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of a... different type into the SD memory card slot. 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. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with your computer. Do not force the...
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n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may ....11b standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Proposed jointly by implementing the National Institute of channels). Although technologies to secure all versions of data... is a wireless LAN standard, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). Besides that, there are specifications of standards based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with devices using the 5...
n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may ....11b standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Proposed jointly by implementing the National Institute of channels). Although technologies to secure all versions of data... is a wireless LAN standard, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). Besides that, there are specifications of standards based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with devices using the 5...
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... time on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 67 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 not 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.
... time on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 67 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 not 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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The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller. See the online specifications for detailed information 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. 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.
The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller. See the online specifications for detailed information 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. 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.
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... Multiple Monitors function. n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function ! To find out which video controller your model includes, see the printed specifications sheet.
... Multiple Monitors function. n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function ! To find out which video controller your model includes, see the printed specifications sheet.
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n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. Once you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication function ... to your model is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to create an encrypted archive. See the online specifications to find out whether your finger, you can encrypt files and folder to provide you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to...
n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. Once you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication function ... to your model is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to create an encrypted archive. See the online specifications to find out whether your finger, you can encrypt files and folder to provide you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to...
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... regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to ...the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive....
... regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to ...the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive....
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...module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. 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. To ...avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony...
...module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. 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. To ...avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony...
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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 the AC adapter is not used, ... it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with other AC adapter as...
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 the AC adapter is not used, ... it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with other AC adapter as...
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... of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery partition where data for your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. Your built-in the Disk 0 row on your screen to the computer? n 140 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn ...to turn -off . Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. To check the volume of the recovery partition? How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to change the boot device. To boot your storage device configuration....
... of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery partition where data for your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. Your built-in the Disk 0 row on your screen to the computer? n 140 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn ...to turn -off . Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. To check the volume of the recovery partition? How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to change the boot device. To boot your storage device configuration....
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... any to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media.
... any to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media.