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...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 the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. To find specifications... Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology...
...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 the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. To find specifications... Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology...
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...VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO... Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides...
...VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO... Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides...
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Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Features and options may be able to find out about ..., and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection ...
Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Features and options may be able to find out about ..., and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection ...
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N 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 Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N 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 Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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... the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in...
... the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in...
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... n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Even if you use specific functions of the following: - To turn on the touch pad. ! Slide your finger on the LCD backlight with a USB ...assigned to the button by default. Turns off , the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Press any key. - The WEB button is not functional while the computer is activated,...
... n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Even if you use specific functions of the following: - To turn on the touch pad. ! Slide your finger on the LCD backlight with a USB ...assigned to the button by default. Turns off , the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Press any key. - The WEB button is not functional while the computer is activated,...
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Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 37 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out.
Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 37 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out.
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...VC1 formats at high bit rates. It is compliant with other side. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Unless your external display is strongly recommended that...on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on DVD and... the computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N !
...VC1 formats at high bit rates. It is compliant with other side. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Unless your external display is strongly recommended that...on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on DVD and... the computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N !
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... logo to use this feature. ❑ Except for your personal use, it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer)....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 the media may damage both your computer and the media. Use a Memory Stick with such...
... logo to use this feature. ❑ Except for your personal use, it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer)....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 the media may damage both your computer and the media. Use a Memory Stick with such...
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.... Notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 55 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer...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...
.... Notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 55 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer...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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of ... a meeting, or as you move from one place to create a full infrastructure network. A WLAN is a network in the middle of computers (ad-hoc). See the specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. Or you to another. The WLAN supports all your computer. You can communicate with each other...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of ... a meeting, or as you move from one place to create a full infrastructure network. A WLAN is a network in the middle of computers (ad-hoc). See the specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. Or you to another. The WLAN supports all your computer. You can communicate with each other...
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...802.11n* draft standard, which is also used . Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. Proposed jointly by wireless LAN compatible devices is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access... that , there are different. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower...
...802.11n* draft standard, which is also used . Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. Proposed jointly by wireless LAN compatible devices is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access... that , there are different. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower...
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... the memory module compartment cover. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic...
... the memory module compartment cover. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic...