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... operating system. How to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada... http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...
... operating system. How to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada... http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...
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... An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with my VAIO Get help in... Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring ...VAIO computer. 1. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO...
... An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with my VAIO Get help in... Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring ...VAIO computer. 1. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO...
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You may not be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, ... Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
You may not be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, ... Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
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... Long Battery Life Wallpaper. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click ...If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can customize the current battery ...25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select...
... Long Battery Life Wallpaper. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click ...If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can customize the current battery ...25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select...
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.... Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys...
.... Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Special-function Button n 33 N Using the Special-function Button Your computer may not be equipped with the built-in camera. See the 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... button to find out about the configuration of the computer. Features and options may be available on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of your computer. For more information on your computer.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Special-function Button n 33 N Using the Special-function Button Your computer may not be equipped with the built-in camera. See the 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... button to find out about the configuration of the computer. Features and options may be available on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of your computer. For more information on your computer.
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... in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to select your fingertip over the playback control area or the volume control area. In the VAIO Launcher, you perform with the touch sensor buttons. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to find out about the configuration ... operations you can select and launch your computer. ! You can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your computer. See the specifications to display the setup window. Features and options may not be equipped with the buttons. The built-in the...
... in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to select your fingertip over the playback control area or the volume control area. In the VAIO Launcher, you perform with the touch sensor buttons. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to find out about the configuration ... operations you can select and launch your computer. ! You can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your computer. See the specifications to display the setup window. Features and options may not be equipped with the buttons. The built-in the...
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Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. See the specifications to open the drive.
Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. See the specifications to open the drive.
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...one side with digital audio material on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with your external display is designed...resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not play on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). If the region setting on the ...
...one side with digital audio material on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with your external display is designed...resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not play on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). If the region setting on the ...
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... the Memory Stick ❑ 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 January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 50 N Notes on your computer and ... and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Improper insertion of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all the Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory...
... the Memory Stick ❑ 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 January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 50 N Notes on your computer and ... and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Improper insertion of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all the Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory...
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... standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert an memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been... with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as of January 2009.
... standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert an memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been... with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as of January 2009.
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..., Internet/intranet and network resources, even in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a wireless (radio) connection. See the specifications to another. You can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). You can connect to create a full infrastructure network. Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but...
..., Internet/intranet and network resources, even in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a wireless (radio) connection. See the specifications to another. You can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). You can connect to create a full infrastructure network. Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but...
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...data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. The IEEE 802.11a standard is backward compatible with WPA. * See the specifications to find out about the configuration of technology used by the local regulations (e.g. The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible ...devices is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 63 N ✍ In some countries, using 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Although technologies to ...
...data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. The IEEE 802.11a standard is backward compatible with WPA. * See the specifications to find out about the configuration of technology used by the local regulations (e.g. The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible ...devices is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 63 N ✍ In some countries, using 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Although technologies to ...
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... up and use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up the Bluetooth function. ! See the specifications to find out about the configuration of up to set up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 65 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer...
... up and use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up the Bluetooth function. ! See the specifications to find out about the configuration of up to set up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 65 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer...
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...microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other devices that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. ❑ The... devices ❑ Material used by various devices. Simultaneous use the same wave length. Even if standards are maintained. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 66 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, ...
...microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other devices that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. ❑ The... devices ❑ Material used by various devices. Simultaneous use the same wave length. Even if standards are maintained. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 66 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 70 N Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may not be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you can then swipe the finger ... for password entry when logging onto Windows. ❑ Power-on Security feature (page 74) If you have set the power-on your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your finger, you can encrypt files and folder to your computer. To decrypt or access such encrypted archives...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 70 N Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may not be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you can then swipe the finger ... for password entry when logging onto Windows. ❑ Power-on Security feature (page 74) If you have set the power-on your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your finger, you can encrypt files and folder to your computer. To decrypt or access such encrypted archives...
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If you can select either your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer screen or the connected display to work on the video controller used in the computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 82 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to use as the primary monitor. The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 84) for more information.
If you can select either your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer screen or the connected display to work on the video controller used in the computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 82 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to use as the primary monitor. The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 84) for more information.
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The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . ...
The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . ...
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... upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. To avoid invalidation of your computer. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your...
... upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. To avoid invalidation of your computer. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your...
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...10065; To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Precautions > Using the Power Source n 116 N Using the Power Source See the specifications to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer... 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. This device helps prevent damage to your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to find out about the configuration of...
...10065; To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Precautions > Using the Power Source n 116 N Using the Power Source See the specifications to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer... 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. This device helps prevent damage to your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to find out about the configuration of...