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... guidelines and owner information. 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 Latin American...
... guidelines and owner information. 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 Latin American...
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... software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions...
... software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions...
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...is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and...; Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-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. Choose ...
...is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and...; Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-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. Choose ...
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...; 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 the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4... the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
...; 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 the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4... the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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...S1) button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. Launches the VAIO Launcher for the muting (S1) button assignment. See the help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions By default,... the muting (S1) button turns the volume on and off. ✍ To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special...
...S1) button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. Launches the VAIO Launcher for the muting (S1) button assignment. See the help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions By default,... the muting (S1) button turns the volume on and off. ✍ To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special...
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... the built-in MOTION EYE camera. If another software application is possible with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to find out whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively...-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with your desired application. ! This is equipped with the appropriate software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images ...
... the built-in MOTION EYE camera. If another software application is possible with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to find out whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively...-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with your desired application. ! This is equipped with the appropriate software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images ...
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n 39 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 39 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... optical media devices, circumstances may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. When you cannot play...not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. It is not supported. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that are required ...
... optical media devices, circumstances may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. When you cannot play...not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. It is not supported. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that are required ...
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See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to use the software, see the help file included with your software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing...
See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to use the software, see the help file included with your software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing...
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...bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- MagicGate is the general name of May 2008. n ...51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it is against... the Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by...
...bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- MagicGate is the general name of May 2008. n ...51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it is against... the Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by...
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The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 155) to your computer. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. SD memory cards with capacity of... memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card...
The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 155) to your computer. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. SD memory cards with capacity of... memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card...
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... a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth. The IEEE 802.11a standard is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to secure all versions of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n draft standard, multi-band ...the local regulations (e.g. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Besides that, there are employed...
... a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth. The IEEE 802.11a standard is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to secure all versions of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n draft standard, multi-band ...the local regulations (e.g. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Besides that, there are employed...
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... of the computer when it is lit in use. To save power while not working, you select. ! n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. When using battery power, you to recharge the battery... power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack.
... of the computer when it is lit in use. To save power while not working, you select. ! n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. When using battery power, you to recharge the battery... power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack.
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To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not ...yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not ...yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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... outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. n 103 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of your model. ❑ Do...
... outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. n 103 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of your model. ❑ Do...
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...your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? Turn on the center pane. The volume of the recovery partition... and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to turn -off . Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you can select ...
...your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? Turn on the center pane. The volume of the recovery partition... and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to turn -off . Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you can select ...
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...media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. See the online specifications to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 60). To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with no affixed ...For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. n 137 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work.
...media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. See the online specifications to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 60). To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with no affixed ...For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. n 137 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work.
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... device is turned on your computer. For example, if you are using its own power supply. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC outlet. ❑...
... device is turned on your computer. For example, if you are using its own power supply. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC outlet. ❑...
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.../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 the corresponding solutions online. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled...
.../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 the corresponding solutions online. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled...
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... Information (page 158). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about...
... Information (page 158). VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about...