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.../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) - It also includes information on your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications...
.../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) - It also includes information on your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications...
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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 provides a... DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive 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 VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to ...
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 provides a... DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive 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 VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to ...
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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. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 28 N Getting Started 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. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 28 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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.... 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. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar... the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase the volume, 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. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar... the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys...
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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. 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.
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See the online specifications to display the setup window. Using the AV MODE Button You can select and launch your desired software for music or video playback Press or ... software options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to operations you can launch the VAIO Launcher with the AV MODE button. In the VAIO Launcher, you perform with the buttons. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with the touch sensor...
See the online specifications to display the setup window. Using the AV MODE Button You can select and launch your desired software for music or video playback Press or ... software options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to operations you can launch the VAIO Launcher with the AV MODE button. In the VAIO Launcher, you perform with the buttons. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with the touch sensor...
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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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... analog video output. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu...view the contents on the disc, playback is playing a disc or writing data to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is compliant with other side. To play on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at...
... analog video output. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu...view the contents on the disc, playback is playing a disc or writing data to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is compliant with other side. To play on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at...
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...see Using the Internet (page 64). ! If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. If the region code indicates "all," you cannot play the disc 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...download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to play the disc. For information 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 ...
...see Using the Internet (page 64). ! If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. If the region code indicates "all," you cannot play the disc 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...download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to play the disc. For information 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 ...
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...running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs... and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions 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 use the software, ...
...running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs... and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions 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 use the software, ...
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...Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be able to use this feature. 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). Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is against the copyright law to remove it into the...the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it is the general name of ...
...Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be able to use this feature. 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). Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is against the copyright law to remove it into the...the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it is the general name of ...
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...-speed data transfer feature of September 2008. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. SD memory cards with capacity of...the SD memory card slot. 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. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot....
...-speed data transfer feature of September 2008. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. SD memory cards with capacity of...the SD memory card slot. 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. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot....
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...sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. If your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, you need to set up devices required for the Internet and how to...FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! The following types of...
...sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. If your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, you need to set up devices required for the Internet and how to...FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! The following types of...
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...IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Therefore, before starting the wireless LAN function. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and...Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. In addition, based on interoperable security enhancements that , there are specifications of standards based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both ...
...IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Therefore, before starting the wireless LAN function. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and...Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. In addition, based on interoperable security enhancements that , there are specifications of standards based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both ...
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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 between ... Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Data exchange may not 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 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 between ... Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Data exchange may not 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.
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... Password Bank for quick web site access (page 104) You can encrypt files and folder to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. 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 entry ❑... A small horizontal bar located between the left and right touch pad buttons is equipped with additional convenience. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to create an encrypted archive.
... Password Bank for quick web site access (page 104) You can encrypt files and folder to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. 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 entry ❑... A small horizontal bar located between the left and right touch pad buttons is equipped with additional convenience. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to create an encrypted archive.
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... 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 assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors ...
... 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 assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors ...
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... the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by holding the plug. n 123 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products.
... the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by holding the plug. n 123 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products.
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n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the VAIO Update. For information on how to connect the computer to selected models only. Some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and ...supported disc media. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 64). See the online specifications to the Internet. You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ! What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure...
n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the VAIO Update. For information on how to connect the computer to selected models only. Some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and ...supported disc media. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 64). See the online specifications to the Internet. You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ! What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure...
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This Q & A entry applies to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. See the online specifications 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? !
This Q & A entry applies to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. See the online specifications 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? !