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n5 N Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Touch Pad...171 Keyboard...172 Floppy Disks ...173 Audio/Video...174 Memory Stick ...176 Peripherals ...177 Support Options ...178 Sony Support Information ...178 Trademarks ...182
n5 N Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Touch Pad...171 Keyboard...172 Floppy Disks ...173 Audio/Video...174 Memory Stick ...176 Peripherals ...177 Support Options ...178 Sony Support Information ...178 Trademarks ...182
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...specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - ...
...specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - ...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings.
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..., and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers you need...
..., and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers you need...
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Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Adjust the level of your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of you should attempt to take ...
Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Adjust the level of your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of you should attempt to take ...
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... (page 61) L Power indicator (page 20) M Charge indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick.
... (page 61) L Power indicator (page 20) M Charge indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick.
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speeds. Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 43) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) C Drive eject button (page 43) D Manual eject hole (page 157) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 53) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 84) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 66) * Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 43) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) C Drive eject button (page 43) D Manual eject hole (page 157) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 53) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 84) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 66) * Supports high-/full-/low-
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speeds. Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B Air vent C Monitor port (page 77) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 84) E i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 88) F Microphone jack (page 83) G Headphones jack (page 76) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B Air vent C Monitor port (page 77) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 84) E i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 88) F Microphone jack (page 83) G Headphones jack (page 76) * Support high-/full-/low-
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... before disabling the touch pad. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. In...many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button twice. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to...
... before disabling the touch pad. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. In...many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button twice. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to...
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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 45 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 45 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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... 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *11 BD-R LTH TYPE media is not supported on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD...
... 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *11 BD-R LTH TYPE media is not supported on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD...
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... may not play or view the contents on the disc, playback is playing a disc or writing data to a disc. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. When you cannot play on the other optical media devices, circumstances may ... digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to malfunction. This product...
... may not play or view the contents on the disc, playback is playing a disc or writing data to a disc. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. When you cannot play on the other optical media devices, circumstances may ... digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to malfunction. This product...
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... player you can play this disc in most regions of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. If the region code indicates "all,"... you can play the disc. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players ...
... player you can play this disc in most regions of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. If the region code indicates "all,"... you can play the disc. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players ...
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...) to use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 2 ...4 If nothing appears on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-...
...) to use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 2 ...4 If nothing appears on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-...
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...computer can accommodate both standard- Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to remove it is against the copyright law to use this feature. For the ... use any audio and/or image data you insert the media directly into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer).
...computer can accommodate both standard- Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to remove it is against the copyright law to use this feature. For the ... use any audio and/or image data you insert the media directly into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer).
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Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media. It may take time to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting ... cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 59 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. ! Before formatting the media...
Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media. It may take time to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting ... cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 59 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. ! Before formatting the media...
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...specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. Your computer has been tested and ... care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can use this slot to your computer. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can cause damage to transfer data among digital...
...specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. Your computer has been tested and ... care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can use this slot to your computer. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can cause damage to transfer data among digital...
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... point, which a user can communicate with a limited number of a meeting, or as you to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other through a network. The WLAN...
... point, which a user can communicate with a limited number of a meeting, or as you to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other through a network. The WLAN...
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... and multimode. Therefore, before starting the wireless LAN function. WPA2 is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up and using the wireless LAN function...and 802.1X-based authentication. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. In addition, based on ad-hoc networks. The IEEE 802....
... and multimode. Therefore, before starting the wireless LAN function. WPA2 is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up and using the wireless LAN function...and 802.1X-based authentication. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. In addition, based on ad-hoc networks. The IEEE 802....
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n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth... Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to 33 feet (10 meters...) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to turn on ...
n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth... Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to 33 feet (10 meters...) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to turn on ...