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... computing experience. ! Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. You may look...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 information when ...
... computing experience. ! Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. You may look...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 information when ...
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..., security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides...
..., security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides...
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Features and options may be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about ...setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on your computer. May be available on -...
Features and options may be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about ...setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on your computer. May be available on -...
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n 26 N At the confirmation prompt, click OK. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
n 26 N At the confirmation prompt, click OK. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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... and the headphones. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m ... bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-...
... and the headphones. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m ... bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-...
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...the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file ...stored on the built-in storage device. Stop button Stops playback of the computer. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the...
...the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file ...stored on the built-in storage device. Stop button Stops playback of the computer. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the...
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See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
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... other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to malfunction. Be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). When you cannot play on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual... compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to the CD Standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! This product is not...
... other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to malfunction. Be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). When you cannot play on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual... compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to the CD Standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! This product is not...
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... with the MagicGate logo to use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer...is against the copyright law to 16 GB that are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all the Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up...
... with the MagicGate logo to use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer...is against the copyright law to 16 GB that are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all the Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up...
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... into the memory card slot. Do not force it in the correct direction as you may cause difficulty in removing from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has... your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert an memory card or memory card adaptor...
... into the memory card slot. Do not force it in the correct direction as you may cause difficulty in removing from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has... your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert an memory card or memory card adaptor...
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See the specifications to another. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a wireless (radio) connection. You ... middle of a meeting, or as you can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). You can connect to create a full infrastructure network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 56 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of...
See the specifications to another. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a wireless (radio) connection. You ... middle of a meeting, or as you can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). You can connect to create a full infrastructure network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 56 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of...
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...(WEP), which specifies the type of channels). Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the specifications to minimize interference from other various devices. The 2.4 GHz band used . The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is designed to user ...authentication using 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 58 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication...
...(WEP), which specifies the type of channels). Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the specifications to minimize interference from other various devices. The 2.4 GHz band used . The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is designed to user ...authentication using 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 58 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication...
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...and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables at a range of your computer. See the specifications to set up the Bluetooth function. ! Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. ❑ On models with... without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 60 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer...
...and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables at a range of your computer. See the specifications to set up the Bluetooth function. ! Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. ❑ On models with... without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 60 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer...
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... cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other devices that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 61 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending...
... cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other devices that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 61 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending...
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..., contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to find the nearest...you purchased. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To avoid invalidation of your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision ...
..., contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to find the nearest...you purchased. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To avoid invalidation of your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision ...