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...experience. ! How to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from... find 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 ...
...experience. ! How to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from... find 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 ...
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...and owner information. 2. You can find the answers you need. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start ...and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO...
...and owner information. 2. You can find the answers you need. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start ...and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO...
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...All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, ...wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help...
...All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, ...wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help...
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... 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. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Using the Battery Life Conserving... Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 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 Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5...
... 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. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Using the Battery Life Conserving... Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 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 Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5...
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... key. Toggles among your computer screen. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or... Fn+F10 keys. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Changes the volume level. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... key. Toggles among your computer screen. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or... Fn+F10 keys. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Changes the volume level. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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You can change the default assignment with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. Launches the VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default. ...Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. You can change the default ...
You can change the default assignment with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. Launches the VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default. ...Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. You can change the default ...
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See the specifications to open the drive. 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. Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on 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.
See the specifications to open the drive. 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. Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on 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.
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...does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Do not use...ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. As with your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may cause the computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or ...
...does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Do not use...ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. As with your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may cause the computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or ...
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... is against the copyright law 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 45 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ...slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of January 2009. Improper insertion of the copyright protection ...
... is against the copyright law 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 45 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ...slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of January 2009. Improper insertion of the copyright protection ...
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... cause difficulty in removing from the 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 32 GB have been tested and found ...access indicator light is lit. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it into the memory card slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data...
... cause difficulty in removing from the 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 32 GB have been tested and found ...access indicator light is lit. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it into the memory card slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data...
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...WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in which allows you move from one place to create a full infrastructure network. See the specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network. Features and options in the middle of computers (ad-hoc). Or you can communicate ...that you can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in this section may not be available on your computer. 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 ...
...WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in which allows you move from one place to create a full infrastructure network. See the specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network. Features and options in the middle of computers (ad-hoc). Or you can communicate ...that you can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in this section may not be available on your computer. 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 ...
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...11n draft standard, multi-band and multi-mode. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. Although technologies to minimize interference from other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy... standards based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 56 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication ...
...11n draft standard, multi-band and multi-mode. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. Although technologies to minimize interference from other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy... standards based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 56 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication ...
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If you can select either your computer. The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 65) for more information. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer screen or the connected display to work on the video controller used in the computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 63 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to use as the primary monitor.
If you can select either your computer. The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 65) for more information. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer screen or the connected display to work on the video controller used in the computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 63 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to use as the primary monitor.
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See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your desktop across separate displays. This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. The procedure for ...
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your desktop across separate displays. This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. The procedure for ...
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...the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. 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. To find out about Your VAIO Computer ...differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or ...
...the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. 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. To find out about Your VAIO Computer ...differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or ...
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Precautions > Using the Power Source n 96 N Using the Power Source See the specifications to find out about the configuration of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not ... cause a malfunction. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products.
Precautions > Using the Power Source n 96 N Using the Power Source See the specifications to find out about the configuration of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not ... cause a malfunction. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products.
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... place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in temperature. ❑ Do not remove the hard disk drive from your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Precautions > Handling the Built-in Storage Device n 106 N Handling the Built-in Storage Device The built...
... place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in temperature. ❑ Do not remove the hard disk drive from your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Precautions > Handling the Built-in Storage Device n 106 N Handling the Built-in Storage Device The built...
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... and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. If you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 142 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device...
... and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. If you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 142 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device...
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Trademarks > n 144 N All other trademarks are subject to change without notice. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. 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 subject to change without notice. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.