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... differences in the information when your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at 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 audio, video, computing...
... differences in the information when your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at 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 audio, video, computing...
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... and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Information about your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You can find the answers you need. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
... and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Information about your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You can find the answers you need. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
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... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ 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...
... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ 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...
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... that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it at our site...computer's serial number You can find the information you do not find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the display on your...
... that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it at our site...computer's serial number You can find the information you do not find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the display on your...
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Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. ...
Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. ...
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... Access indicator (page 18) M SD memory card slot (page 49) N Memory Stick slot* (page 42) O Headphones jack (page 66) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick.
... Access indicator (page 18) M SD memory card slot (page 49) N Memory Stick slot* (page 42) O Headphones jack (page 66) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick.
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 80) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 142) F Power button/Power indicator (page 18) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 80) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 142) F Power button/Power indicator (page 18) * Support high-/full-/low-
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... before connecting a mouse, you will be able to your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button twice. Press the right button (4) once.... > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right...
... before connecting a mouse, you will be able to your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button twice. Press the right button (4) once.... > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right...
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... P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your computer does not...with the capacity of media. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. See the reference chart below to BD-R Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity...
... P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your computer does not...with the capacity of media. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. See the reference chart below to BD-R Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity...
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...recorded material on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. When you cannot play on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is compliant with other side. Some contents may cause the computer to standard definition or ...the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This may restrict video output to malfunction. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play or view the contents on one ...
...recorded material on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. When you cannot play on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is compliant with other side. Some contents may cause the computer to standard definition or ...the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This may restrict video output to malfunction. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play or view the contents on one ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 42 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Before You Use the Memory .... For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 42 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Before You Use the Memory .... For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow ... drop-down list as it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. 3 Right...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow ... drop-down list as it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. 3 Right...
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Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert...The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is against the copyright... are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Notes on your computer and the media.
Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert...The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is against the copyright... are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Notes on your computer and the media.
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... The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital... cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 49 N Using the SD Memory ...
... The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital... cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 49 N Using the SD Memory ...
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... memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer or the media, do , 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 ...the memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the slot. Notes on your computer. If you do not force the memory ...
... memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer or the media, do , 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 ...the memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the slot. Notes on your computer. If you do not force the memory ...
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... which a user can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. Or you can connect to create a full infrastructure network. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in this section may not be available on your computer. You can still access information, Internet/...intranet and network resources, even in which allows you can communicate with each other through a 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...
... which a user can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. Or you can connect to create a full infrastructure network. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in this section may not be available on your computer. You can still access information, Internet/...intranet and network resources, even in which allows you can communicate with each other through a 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...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. To access this on ad-hoc networks. ... up the wireless LAN function. ! The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for wireless LAN information using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, are not...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. To access this on ad-hoc networks. ... up the wireless LAN function. ! The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for wireless LAN information using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, are not...
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... ❑ On models without cables at a range of your computer. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set up the Bluetooth function. ! Features and options in an open area. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function. To... access this section may be available on your computer. 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.
... ❑ On models without cables at a range of your computer. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set up the Bluetooth function. ! Features and options in an open area. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function. To... access this section may be available on your computer. 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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 64 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To ... WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 64 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To ... WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function.
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... of copyright protected, high-quality contents. If your computer. It has 24 pins. Digital. It has 29 pins. Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. It is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of DVI port that... supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N ! Your computer is a ...
... of copyright protected, high-quality contents. If your computer. It has 24 pins. Digital. It has 29 pins. Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. It is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of DVI port that... supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 69 N ! Your computer is a ...