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... 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 American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Information in this...
... 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 American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Information in this...
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General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the answers...
General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the answers...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered ... searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ 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 American countries or areas http://esupport...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered ... searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ 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 American countries or areas http://esupport...
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.... The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at a U.S. Visit the web site at www...
.... The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at a U.S. Visit the web site at www...
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... you more comfortable. Place the computer directly in a variety of your computer - Let your upper arms hang naturally at your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Whenever possible, you (1). Excessive use of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. Take frequent breaks while using your computer as a portable...
... you more comfortable. Place the computer directly in a variety of your computer - Let your upper arms hang naturally at your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Whenever possible, you (1). Excessive use of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. Take frequent breaks while using your computer as a portable...
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...) K SD memory card slot (page 54) L Power indicator (page 18) M Charge indicator (page 18) N Disc drive indicator (page 18) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- size Memory Stick. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment...
...) K SD memory card slot (page 54) L Power indicator (page 18) M Charge indicator (page 18) N Disc drive indicator (page 18) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- size Memory Stick. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment...
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n 15 N speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Drive eject button (page 39) D Manual eject hole (page 150) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 51) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 87) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 60) * Supports high-/full-/low-
n 15 N speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Drive eject button (page 39) D Manual eject hole (page 150) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 51) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 87) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 60) * Supports high-/full-/low-
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A DC IN port (page 19) B Air vent C Monitor port (page 79) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 87) E i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 89) F Microphone jack (page 86) G Headphones jack (page 78) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A DC IN port (page 19) B Air vent C Monitor port (page 79) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 87) E i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 89) F Microphone jack (page 86) G Headphones jack (page 78) * Support high-/full-/low-
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...-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to your finger on an ...item or object. Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to use the...
...-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to your finger on an ...item or object. Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to use the...
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...(2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ...*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not...
...(2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ...*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not...
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...-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with digital audio material on packaged media recorded...the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. When you cannot play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not play or view the contents on this product because it does not ...
...-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with digital audio material on packaged media recorded...the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. When you cannot play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not play or view the contents on this product because it does not ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Before You Use the Memory ... computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Before You Use the Memory ... computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices...
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...malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Be sure to use . Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on -screen instructions. !... malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 49 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options....
...malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Be sure to use . Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on -screen instructions. !... malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 49 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options....
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...within the law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use this feature. ❑ Except for your computer and the media. However, not all .... ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 50 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than one Memory Stick...
...within the law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use this feature. ❑ Except for your computer and the media. However, not all .... ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 50 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than one Memory Stick...
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... SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players...
... SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players...
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... up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to your computer. Do not force it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory... remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory...
... up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to your computer. Do not force it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory... remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory...
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Or you can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in this section may not be available on your computer. You can communicate without an access point, which ..., Internet/intranet and network resources, even in which allows you move from one place to find out about the configuration of your computer. 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 with the added benefits of...
Or you can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in this section may not be available on your computer. You can communicate without an access point, which ..., Internet/intranet and network resources, even in which allows you move from one place to find out about the configuration of your computer. 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 with the added benefits of...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 62 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up and ... more information. Be sure to set up the wireless LAN function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for wireless LAN information using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. !
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 62 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up and ... more information. Be sure to set up the wireless LAN function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for wireless LAN information using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. !
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...models without cables at a range of your computer. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set up the Bluetooth function. Features and options in an open area. You can establish wireless communications between these devices ...without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 65 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer. Be sure...
...models without cables at a range of your computer. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set up the Bluetooth function. Features and options in an open area. You can establish wireless communications between these devices ...without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 65 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer. Be sure...
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Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect ... computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 69 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without...
Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect ... computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 69 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without...