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...Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read...Specifications - It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO...
...Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read...Specifications - It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO...
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...specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. To access this on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO...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.
...specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. To access this on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO...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.
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... 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 Help and Support is easy 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...
... 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 Help and Support is easy 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...
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To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or 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 M or ,. Combinations/...; 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 increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or 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 M or ,. Combinations/...; 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.
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... with special buttons to display the setup window. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Decrease (-)... and increase (+) the volume. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video ...
... with special buttons to display the setup window. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Decrease (-)... and increase (+) the volume. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video ...
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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 optical disc drive supports. 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.
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 optical disc drive supports. 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.
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...support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. A DualDisc is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. Region settings are not compliant with other ..., contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for use memory-resident utility software... read the notices on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Be aware that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless your...
...support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. A DualDisc is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. Region settings are not compliant with other ..., contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for use memory-resident utility software... read the notices on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Be aware that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless your...
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...all running software applications. 3 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to find out about the supported...the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. Copying Files to the disc. To play the disc. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired ...
...all running software applications. 3 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to find out about the supported...the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. Copying Files to the disc. To play the disc. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired ...
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Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it from the respective copyright... Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Except for your personal use this feature. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your ...Duo adaptor. MagicGate is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility.
Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it from the respective copyright... Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Except for your personal use this feature. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your ...Duo adaptor. MagicGate is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility.
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...different type into the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of May 2008. The SD ...and can use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Do not force the ... Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio...
...different type into the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of May 2008. The SD ...and can use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Do not force the ... Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio...
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...frequencies are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Data...Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. Besides that, there are specifications of channels). n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken ...
...frequencies are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Data...Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. Besides that, there are specifications of channels). n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken ...
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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 ... You need 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 the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. Be sure to find...
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 ... You need 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 the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. Be sure to find...
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... used in walls ❑ Proximity 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 your computer with Bluetooth...
... used in walls ❑ Proximity 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 your computer with Bluetooth...
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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. Additionally, you can also change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. To change the S1 button...
... 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. Additionally, you can also change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. To change the S1 button...
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...memory module. ❑ 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. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ...❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized...
...memory module. ❑ 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. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ...❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized...
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... a power strip with your computer caused by holding the plug. 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...
... a power strip with your computer caused by holding the plug. 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...
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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. To check the volume of the recovery partition? Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. 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.
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? Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. 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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See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect ... label affixed, replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label. You may not be connected to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to play some brands of your computer. What should I do if...
See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect ... label affixed, replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label. You may not be connected to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to play some brands of your computer. What should I do if...
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n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write 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 Blu-ray Disc media? ! You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media.
n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write 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 Blu-ray Disc media? ! You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media.