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... computer. How to the on 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 the supplied manuals ...
... computer. How to the on 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 the supplied manuals ...
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... find the answers you need. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Get started with...
... find the answers you need. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Get started with...
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... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database 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...
... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database 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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...of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of... to find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you do not...
...of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of... to find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you do not...
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...: ❑ Position of environments. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n9 N Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer. Sit...
...: ❑ Position of environments. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n9 N Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer. Sit...
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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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speeds. n 15 N 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-
speeds. n 15 N 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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..., this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along ...touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button (3) once. Press the left button twice in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that...
..., this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along ...touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button (3) once. Press the left button twice in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that...
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... types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- 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 support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media ...
... types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- 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 support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media ...
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... on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Be aware that are required for some contents on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc...on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Some contents may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. A DualDisc is designed ...
... on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Be aware that are required for some contents on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc...on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Some contents may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. A DualDisc is designed ...
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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. ... slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially...
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. ... slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially...
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...select NTFS from the slot while formatting. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it does... device defaults. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on the media. 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. 5 ...
...select NTFS from the slot while formatting. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it does... device defaults. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on the media. 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. 5 ...
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...Except for your personal use, it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑...slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is ...holders. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than ...
...Except for your personal use, it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑...slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is ...holders. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than ...
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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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...damage to hold the memory card with major memory cards available as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to your computer. 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 card. ...
...damage to hold the memory card with major memory cards available as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to your computer. 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 card. ...
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Or you can connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. The WLAN supports all your computer. You can communicate without an access point, which a user can communicate through a network. Features and options in this section may not... your digital devices with the built-in the middle of your computer. You can communicate with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc). 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 a limited number ...
Or you can connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. The WLAN supports all your computer. You can communicate without an access point, which a user can communicate through a network. Features and options in this section may not... your digital devices with the built-in the middle of your computer. You can communicate with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc). 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 a limited number ...
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...function. Be sure to set up the wireless LAN function. ! To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting 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. The IEEE 802.11a standard, using... the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the wireless LAN function, you first need to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection...
...function. Be sure to set up the wireless LAN function. ! To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting 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. The IEEE 802.11a standard, using... the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the wireless LAN function, you first need to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection...
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See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the Bluetooth function, you first need to turn on your computer. Features and options in this on-screen guide: 1 ...Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables at a range of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 65 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer...
See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the Bluetooth function, you first need to turn on your computer. Features and options in this on-screen guide: 1 ...Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables at a range of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 65 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer...
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...up the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your 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...
...up the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your 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...