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... and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 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...
... and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 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...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or ... 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 - See the online specifications to the original factory settings. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions.
n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or ... 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 - See the online specifications to the original factory settings. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions.
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...following categories to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get... with my VAIO Get help 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 in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system...
...following categories to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get... with my VAIO Get help 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 in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system...
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n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (...; Some keyboard 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. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,.
n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (...; Some keyboard 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. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,.
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...Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button launches the Dolby Control Center. ...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. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. See the help you use specific functions of the computer.
...Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button launches the Dolby Control Center. ...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. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. See the help you use specific functions of the computer.
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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. 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.
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... the optical disc drive is designed to play or view the contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Note that conform to the ...SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). It is a two sided disc product with a DVD ...
... the optical disc drive is designed to play or view the contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Note that conform to the ...SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). It is a two sided disc product with a DVD ...
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... into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with your software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to play the disc. n 44 N ...Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out...
... into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with your software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to play the disc. n 44 N ...Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out...
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...consent from the slot. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- Inserting a...Duo adaptor. However, not all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Except for your personal use this feature. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high...
...consent from the slot. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- Inserting a...Duo adaptor. However, not all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Except for your personal use this feature. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high...
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... SD memory card 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. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. An incompatible memory card or...video devices. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to your computer. Do not attempt to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory...
... SD memory card 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. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. An incompatible memory card or...video devices. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to your computer. Do not attempt to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory...
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...are different. The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 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. Data encryption ...access points. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. limited number of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. The ...
...are different. The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 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. Data encryption ...access points. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. limited number of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. The ...
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... function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To access this on selected models only. 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... your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility.
... function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To access this on selected models only. 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... your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility.
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... be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions...
... be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions...
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If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) for more information. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller. 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 your computer. The procedure for detailed information on the video controller used in the 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 more information. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller. 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 your computer. The procedure for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer.
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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. For details on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. Additionally, you can...
... 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. For details on -screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. Additionally, you can...
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... memory on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. 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. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty... during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications.
... memory on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. 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. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty... during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications.
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.... ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device helps prevent damage to your computer or genuine Sony products. 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...
.... ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device helps prevent damage to your computer or genuine Sony products. 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...
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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. To check the volume of the recovery partition? 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.
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. To check the volume of the recovery partition? 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.
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... to selected models only. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with no affixed adhesive label. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to the...launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. For information on your computer. What should I do if I do not work. What should I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? !
... to selected models only. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with no affixed adhesive label. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to the...launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. For information on your computer. What should I do if I do not work. What should I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? !
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n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? ! You cannot add or erase data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to or from the BD-R Disc media.
n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to Blu-ray Disc media? ! You cannot add or erase data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to or from the BD-R Disc media.