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...the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Explains features of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation... 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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers ...
...the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Explains features of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation... 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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers ...
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...: 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 restoring individual 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...
...: 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 restoring individual 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...
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To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single... 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 find the answers you need. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and ...
To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single... 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 find the answers you need. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and ...
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... + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ 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 ,.
... + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ 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 ,.
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... Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. Launches the VAIO Launcher for the muting (S1) button assignment. You can change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the ... 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. See the help you use specific functions of the computer. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the...
... Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. Launches the VAIO Launcher for the muting (S1) button assignment. You can change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the ... 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. See the help you use specific functions of the computer. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the...
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...in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. See the online specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. The viewer window may be equipped with a ...built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. 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...
...in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. See the online specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. The viewer window may be equipped with a ...built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. 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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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. 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 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 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 model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or ... Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard...
... both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or ... Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard...
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To play the disc. For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close ... with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out the type of your software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
To play the disc. For instructions on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close ... with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out the type of your software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
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n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it from the respective copyright holders. However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with high speed...with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be used only...
n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it from the respective copyright holders. However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with high speed...with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be used only...
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...❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 155) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of the SD...memory card and the SDHC memory card. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of up to 32 GB have been tested and found ...compatible only with major memory cards available as of the slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer. Your...
...❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 155) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of the SD...memory card and the SDHC memory card. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of up to 32 GB have been tested and found ...compatible only with major memory cards available as of the slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer. Your...
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...wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with WPA. * See the online specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. WLAN uses the IEEE 802.11a*/b/g standard or the IEEE 802.11n* draft standard,..., such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower...
...wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with WPA. * See the online specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. WLAN uses the IEEE 802.11a*/b/g standard or the IEEE 802.11n* draft standard,..., such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower...
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... mode. To save power while not working, you select. ! When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you to recharge the battery pack or... shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive.
... mode. To save power while not working, you select. ! When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you to recharge the battery pack or... shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive.
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...a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155). For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend... the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors ...
...a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155). For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend... the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors ...
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... share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector...This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by holding the plug. n 103 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 AC adapter is not...
... share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector...This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by holding the plug. n 103 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 AC adapter is not...
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...to turn -off . Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 122 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? The volume of the recovery partition... and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to find out about your screen to the computer? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you need to change the boot device. Select a screen saver other ...
...to turn -off . Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 122 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed? The volume of the recovery partition... and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to find out about your screen to the computer? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you need to change the boot device. Select a screen saver other ...
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... cause a write error or other damage. You may not be connected to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. n 137 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To play Blu-ray Disc media? ! Using a disc with your optical...
... cause a write error or other damage. You may not be connected to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. n 137 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To play Blu-ray Disc media? ! Using a disc with your optical...
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... a power distribution failure. You may need to install software before you connect the device directly to test if the port is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect...
... a power distribution failure. You may need to install software before you connect the device directly to test if the port is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect...
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... Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the specific... program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied ...
... Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the specific... program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied ...
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...). n 165 N Support Options SonicStage™ Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). 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 the software, see Program Support...
...). n 165 N Support Options SonicStage™ Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). 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 the software, see Program Support...