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... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation...
... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation...
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...Sony support. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need. 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 articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications..., and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your...
...Sony support. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need. 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 articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications..., and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your...
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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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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.
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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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.
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document ... 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 make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the... can be used only after the operating system is very similar to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document ... 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 make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the... can be used only after the operating system is very similar to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
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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 software. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 software. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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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... video playback or adjust the playback volume by swiping your desired software, and then press . ✍ You can launch the VAIO Launcher with the AV MODE button. See the online specifications to display the setup window. You can change the default software options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according...
... video playback or adjust the playback volume by swiping your desired software, and then press . ✍ You can launch the VAIO Launcher with the AV MODE button. See the online specifications to display the setup window. You can change the default software options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according...
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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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...and viewing quality. It is designed to play on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer ...recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is playing a disc or writing data to malfunction. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback...
...and viewing quality. It is designed to play on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer ...recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is playing a disc or writing data to malfunction. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback...
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... 64). ! For information on the computer, it must be able to play some of Blu-ray Disc contents on 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 disc... (page 45) to indicate in which region and on selected models only. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of your computer is available on what type of player you can play the disc on your computer...
... 64). ! For information on the computer, it must be able to play some of Blu-ray Disc contents on 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 disc... (page 45) to indicate in which region and on selected models only. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of your computer is available on what type of player you can play the disc on your computer...
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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 ... Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to use the software, see the help file included with your software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For...
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 ... Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to use the software, see the help file included with your software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! For...
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... be sure to insert it is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is the general name of September 2008. The...compatibility. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into an M2 ...
... be sure to insert it is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is the general name of September 2008. The...compatibility. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into an M2 ...
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However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. SD memory ... cause damage to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an SD memory card slot. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of the slot. Use care when inserting or removing...the latest information on your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. SD memory ... cause damage to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an SD memory card slot. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of the slot. Use care when inserting or removing...the latest information on your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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...see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑...DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. See ...
...see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑...DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. See ...
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..., virtual private networks, and authentication. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. 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...limited number of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based on ad-hoc networks. WLAN uses the IEEE 802.11a*/b/g standard or the IEEE 802.11n* draft standard, which is...
..., virtual private networks, and authentication. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. 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...limited number of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based on ad-hoc networks. WLAN uses the IEEE 802.11a*/b/g standard or the IEEE 802.11n* draft standard, which is...
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... 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. This is not a malfunction. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your...
... 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. This is not a malfunction. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your...
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...File Safe feature to encrypt/decrypt data (page 104) With the File Safe feature, you with additional convenience. See the online specifications to launch the assigned application. Once you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication function offers: ❑ A substitute for password...the fingerprint reader and will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to create an encrypted archive. 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...
...File Safe feature to encrypt/decrypt data (page 104) With the File Safe feature, you with additional convenience. See the online specifications to launch the assigned application. Once you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication function offers: ❑ A substitute for password...the fingerprint reader and will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to create an encrypted archive. 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...
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact .... ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 178). n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact .... ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 178). n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent...
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.... Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. This Q & A entry applies to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed...
.... Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. This Q & A entry applies to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed...
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... Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. n 178 N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User...
... Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. n 178 N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User...