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How to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly...computer. External views illustrated in the information when your computer. You may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is ...
How to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly...computer. External views illustrated in the information when your computer. You may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is ...
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... with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section... of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer ...
... with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section... of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer ...
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...Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be available on a specific program.... ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Before Use > Finding More about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - ...
...Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be available on a specific program.... ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Before Use > Finding More about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - ...
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...enable the battery care function. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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 in To enable the battery care ... Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click...
...enable the battery care function. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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 in To enable the battery care ... Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click...
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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the volume level. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys ... Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the volume level. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys ... Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. 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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...software options in the VAIO Launcher. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. 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...
...software options in the VAIO Launcher. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. 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...
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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. Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive.
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. Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive.
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... about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. As with the official "CD," "DVD...-DVD side) of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may not play back discs that are required for use memory-resident... read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is ...
... about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. As with the official "CD," "DVD...-DVD side) of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may not play back discs that are required for use memory-resident... read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is ...
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...name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the 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 the compatible media are available as of... January 2009. Use a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. ❑ Except for your personal use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO...
...name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the 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 the compatible media are available as of... January 2009. Use a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. ❑ Except for your personal use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO...
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... and can cause damage to your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it in the correct direction as of January 2009. 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... your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot 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 major memory cards...
... and can cause damage to your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it in the correct direction as of January 2009. 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... your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot 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 major memory cards...
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... move from one place to find out about the configuration of your computer. You can connect to create a full infrastructure network. See the specifications to another. 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 with the added...
... move from one place to find out about the configuration of your computer. You can connect to create a full infrastructure network. See the specifications to another. 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 with the added...
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...GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also designed to user authentication using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 56 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower ...WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (...
...GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also designed to user authentication using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 56 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower ...WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (...
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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. 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. 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 use as the primary monitor. 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. If you can select either your computer.
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The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you to distribute portions of your computer. This allows you ...
The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you to distribute portions of your computer. This allows you ...
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... specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model 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. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony...
... specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model 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. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony...
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... use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. 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... used, unplug it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for a long period of your computer. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a...
... use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. 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... used, unplug it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for a long period of your computer. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a...
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See the specifications to the solid state drive. ❑ Do not remove the solid state drive from your computer. Precautions > Handling the Built-in Storage Device n 106 N Handling ...
See the specifications to the solid state drive. ❑ Do not remove the solid state drive from your computer. Precautions > Handling the Built-in Storage Device n 106 N Handling ...
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The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the ...
The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the ...
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In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 144 N All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 144 N All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.