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n5 N Mouse ...159 Speakers ...160 Touch Pad...161 Keyboard...162 Floppy Disks ...163 Audio/Video...164 Memory Stick ...167 Peripherals ...168 Support Options ...169 Sony Support Information ...170 Program Support Information...173 Trademarks ...184
n5 N Mouse ...159 Speakers ...160 Touch Pad...161 Keyboard...162 Floppy Disks ...163 Audio/Video...164 Memory Stick ...167 Peripherals ...168 Support Options ...169 Sony Support Information ...170 Program Support Information...173 Trademarks ...184
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... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or ...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual)...
... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or ...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual)...
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...wireless LAN functions. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi ... 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 - To access this on selected models only. See ...
...wireless LAN functions. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi ... 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 - To access this on selected models only. See ...
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... 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, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information...
... 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, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information...
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... to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of environments. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Take frequent breaks while using your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your feet are flat on the floor. Adjust the level of the...
... to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of environments. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Take frequent breaks while using your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your feet are flat on the floor. Adjust the level of the...
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... Access indicator (page 19) M SD memory card slot (page 54) N Memory Stick slot* (page 48) O Headphones jack (page 67) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both standard- n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
... Access indicator (page 19) M SD memory card slot (page 54) N Memory Stick slot* (page 48) O Headphones jack (page 67) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both standard- n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 80) B Optical disc drive (page 36) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 36) E Manual eject hole (page 147) F Power button/Power indicator (page 19) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 80) B Optical disc drive (page 36) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 36) E Manual eject hole (page 147) F Power button/Power indicator (page 19) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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...the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, ...-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 scroll vertically. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch...
...the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, ...-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 scroll vertically. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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 optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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 optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±...
... data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±...
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...media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio ...standard specifications (CD Standard). It is designed to a disc. This product is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may not support movie playback ...
...media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio ...standard specifications (CD Standard). It is designed to a disc. This product is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may not support movie playback ...
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...and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to use the software, see... software. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only.
...and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to use the software, see... software. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only.
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n 49 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). MagicGate is not guaranteed of May 2008. Except for your computer can ...all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity...
n 49 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). MagicGate is not guaranteed of May 2008. Except for your computer can ...all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity...
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... into the slot until it may change. 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. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully... cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
... into the slot until it may change. 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. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully... cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
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...memory card. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with capacity of up to 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 an SD memory...video devices. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. Use care...
...memory card. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with capacity of up to 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 an SD memory...video devices. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. Use care...
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...starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to set up the wireless LAN network with the SmartWi Connection Utility. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through walls and ceilings. You can communicate...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of a meeting, or as you to another.
...starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to set up the wireless LAN network with the SmartWi Connection Utility. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through walls and ceilings. You can communicate...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of a meeting, or as you to another.
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... The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. It utilizes the enhanced...be restricted by other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2, the second generation of 802.11 devices, including...
... The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. It utilizes the enhanced...be restricted by other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2, the second generation of 802.11 devices, including...
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...Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. 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 the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on-screen...
...Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. 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 the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on-screen...
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For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
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... signals for Digital Visual Interface - Your computer is compliant with selected models only) to the HDMI port on the computer display. ! Note that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). A DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface - n 69 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 If you want to...HDMI to DVI-D adapter (3) and the other to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected, high-quality contents. Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. It has 29 pins. Digital. If your computer to play or view any copyright protected contents. ...
... signals for Digital Visual Interface - Your computer is compliant with selected models only) to the HDMI port on the computer display. ! Note that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). A DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface - n 69 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 If you want to...HDMI to DVI-D adapter (3) and the other to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected, high-quality contents. Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. It has 29 pins. Digital. If your computer to play or view any copyright protected contents. ...