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...an overview of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user ... To view the online 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...
...an overview of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user ... To view the online 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...
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... articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating 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...
... articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating 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...
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To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. n 28 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. n 28 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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... image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Toggles among your computer screen. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys.... Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. See the...
... image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Toggles among your computer screen. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys.... Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. See the...
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For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of the computer. See the online specifications to help file included with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the software. n 35 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 special button.
For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of the computer. See the online specifications to help file included with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the software. n 35 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 special button.
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...can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your computer is equipped with the AV MODE button. See the online specifications to select your fingertip over the playback control area or the volume control area. You can control music and video playback or adjust the... playback volume by swiping your desired software, and then press . ✍ You can launch the VAIO Launcher with the touch sensor buttons. ! To do so, press and hold or to find out whether your fingertip over the playback control area....
...can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your computer is equipped with the AV MODE button. See the online specifications to select your fingertip over the playback control area or the volume control area. You can control music and video playback or adjust the... playback volume by swiping your desired software, and then press . ✍ You can launch the VAIO Launcher with the touch sensor buttons. ! To do so, press and hold or to find out whether your fingertip over the playback control area....
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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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. It is designed to play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN...digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is compliant with your external display ...
... a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. It is designed to play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN...digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is compliant with your external display ...
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...or packages to indicate in most regions of the world. For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find sound interruptions and...during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer. 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 and computer optical ...
...or packages to indicate in most regions of the world. For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find sound interruptions and...during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer. 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 and computer optical ...
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... running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported.... 4 If nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to Blu-ray Disc Media !
... running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported.... 4 If nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to Blu-ray Disc Media !
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n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it into an...at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Use a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- ...the Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. !
n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it into an...at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Use a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- ...the Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. !
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...media are guaranteed of compatibility. However, not all memory cards that meet the same 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 your computer. Do not force the SD memory card... card slot. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot...
...media are guaranteed of compatibility. However, not all memory cards that meet the same 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 your computer. Do not force the SD memory card... card slot. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot...
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... LAN network. If your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with a built-in modem, see the online specifications. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for connecting your modem. When you connect...
... LAN network. If your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with a built-in modem, see the online specifications. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for connecting your modem. When you connect...
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... by implementing the National Institute of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, is not available on the WIRELESS switch before activating the... mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to-end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. 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...
... by implementing the National Institute of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, is not available on the WIRELESS switch before activating the... mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to-end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. 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...
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... computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 71 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 ... files may occasionally 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. Even if standards are maintained.
... computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 71 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 ... files may occasionally 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. Even if standards are maintained.
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n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. A small horizontal bar located between the left and right touch pad buttons is equipped with additional convenience. See the online specifications to find out whether your finger, you can then swipe the finger across...
n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. A small horizontal bar located between the left and right touch pad buttons is equipped with additional convenience. See the online specifications to find out whether your finger, you can then swipe the finger across...
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... online specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support ...Information (page 178). For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO...
... online specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support ...Information (page 178). For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO...
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... device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use any other power...-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. n 123 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...
... device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use any other power...-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. n 123 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...
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... the Internet. For information on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. See the online specifications to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the VAIO Update. Some brands of your optical disc drive. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label.
... the Internet. For information on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. See the online specifications to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the VAIO Update. Some brands of your optical disc drive. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label.
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n 161 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to selected models only.
n 161 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to selected models only.