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... Vista® 32-bit operating system. How to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ You may find out about the configuration of...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...
... Vista® 32-bit operating system. How to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ You may find out about the configuration of...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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... VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support...
... VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support...
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...may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not be included with ...the preinstalled programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide:...
...may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not be included with ...the preinstalled programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide:...
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...n 25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the ...Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3...is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. At the confirmation ...
...n 25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the ...Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3...is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. At the confirmation ...
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...increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or...the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out...
...increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or...the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out...
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... display the setup window. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. Launches the VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software.
... display the setup window. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. Launches the VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software.
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 35 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 35 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive.
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... digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to the CD Standard. This may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS ...DualDisc is not supported. ! Be aware that are required for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc ...
... digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to the CD Standard. This may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS ...DualDisc is not supported. ! Be aware that are required for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc ...
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... 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 law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of January 2009. Improper insertion of the...as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data...
... 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 law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of January 2009. Improper insertion of the...as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data...
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... card or memory card adaptor of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has ... not force it into the memory card slot. Notes 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 hold the memory card with the arrow pointing...
... card or memory card adaptor of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has ... not force it into the memory card slot. Notes 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 hold the memory card with the arrow pointing...
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... place to create a full infrastructure network. Or you can connect to find out about the configuration of computers (ad-hoc). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 54 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but... of mobility and roaming. You can communicate without an access point, which a user can communicate with a limited number of your computer. See the specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. You can communicate through a network. A WLAN is a network in which...
... place to create a full infrastructure network. Or you can connect to find out about the configuration of computers (ad-hoc). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 54 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but... of mobility and roaming. You can communicate without an access point, which a user can communicate with a limited number of your computer. See the specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. You can communicate through a network. A WLAN is a network in which...
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..., narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. WPA2 is designed to user authentication using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are specifications of standards based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both... and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 56 N ✍ In some countries, using the 2.4 GHz band. limited number of 802.11 devices...
..., narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. WPA2 is designed to user authentication using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are specifications of standards based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both... and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 56 N ✍ In some countries, using the 2.4 GHz band. limited number of 802.11 devices...
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The procedure for more information. See the specifications to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 65) for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. If you can select either your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 63 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to find out about the configuration of your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor.
The procedure for more information. See the specifications to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 65) for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. If you can select either your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 63 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to find out about the configuration of your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor.
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... as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your desktop across separate displays. Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function n 65 N Using the Multiple Monitors...
... as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your desktop across separate displays. Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function n 65 N Using the Multiple Monitors...
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... find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of memory installed on your computer. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover...should not install it yourself, if you purchased. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 87 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
... find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of memory installed on your computer. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover...should not install it yourself, if you purchased. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 87 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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... the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Precautions > Using the Power Source n 96 N Using the Power Source See the specifications to use any other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with other power-consuming equipment, such as it out... is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to find out about the configuration of your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by holding the plug.
... the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Precautions > Using the Power Source n 96 N Using the Power Source See the specifications to use any other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with other power-consuming equipment, such as it out... is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to find out about the configuration of your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by holding the plug.
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... your computer while reading or writing data to the solid state drive. ❑ Do not remove the solid state drive from your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to mechanical vibration...
... your computer while reading or writing data to the solid state drive. ❑ Do not remove the solid state drive from your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to mechanical vibration...
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... working at all. ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to test if the port is charged...
... working at all. ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to test if the port is charged...
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Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Trademarks > n 144 N All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice.
Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Trademarks > n 144 N All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice.