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... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to web sites described in Brazil Explains features of components connection...
... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to web sites described in Brazil Explains features of components connection...
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See the online specifications to the original factory settings. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) ...SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. n8 N Before Use ❑...
See the online specifications to the original factory settings. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) ...SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. n8 N Before Use ❑...
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... 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 VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery...
... 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 VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery...
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... functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then...
... functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then...
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...Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/...song/file during audio playback. See the help you use specific functions of the computer. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. Stop button Stops...
...Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/...song/file during audio playback. See the help you use specific functions of the computer. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. Stop button Stops...
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Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 38 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 38 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for ..., contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not supported. !...media. To play back discs that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Be aware that the AACS key update requires Internet access. A DualDisc is not possible. As...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for ..., contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not supported. !...media. To play back discs that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Be aware that the AACS key update requires Internet access. A DualDisc is not possible. As...
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... Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close...
... Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close...
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...copyrighted data can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- If you insert the media directly ...Stick slot without the adaptor, you recorded without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of compatibility.
...copyrighted data can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- If you insert the media directly ...Stick slot without the adaptor, you recorded without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of compatibility.
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... Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. SD memory cards with ...music players, and other audio/video devices. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of the slot. Do not attempt to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card...visit the appropriate support web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with capacity ...
... Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. SD memory cards with ...music players, and other audio/video devices. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of the slot. Do not attempt to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card...visit the appropriate support web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with capacity ...
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.... In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to be restricted by implementing the National Institute of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. The IEEE 802....11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. Besides that, there are different. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP),...
.... In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to be restricted by implementing the National Institute of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. The IEEE 802....11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. Besides that, there are different. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP),...
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See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of ... SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility...
See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of ... SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility...
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... Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. This is not a malfunction. n 62 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... at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
... Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. This is not a malfunction. n 62 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... at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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See the online specifications for detailed information on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on the video controller. The procedure for more information.
See the online specifications for detailed information on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on the video controller. The procedure for more information.
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... the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization...
... the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization...
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To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory ...new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). n 101 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, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory ...new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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n 110 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, ...; 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. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction.
n 110 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, ...; 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. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction.
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The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. n 130 N Troubleshooting How do I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane. To check the volume of the recovery partition? Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane.
The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. n 130 N Troubleshooting How do I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane. To check the volume of the recovery partition? Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane.
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...recordable format is compatible with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet. See the online specifications to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 57). To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW... Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. What should I do not work. You may not be connected to selected models only.
...recordable format is compatible with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. This Q & A entry applies to the Internet. See the online specifications to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 57). To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW... Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. What should I do not work. You may not be connected to selected models only.
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You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 151 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. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to selected models only.
You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 151 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. This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to selected models only.