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...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. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of 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 ...
...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. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of 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 Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your entire ...partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can ...
... and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your entire ...partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can ...
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... be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this...
... be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
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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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. 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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. n 26 N
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... Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the...
... Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the...
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...is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. Even if you use specific functions of the following: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change... Center, the button works only as a mouse. To turn on the touch pad. ! You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. You cannot turn on and off. ! See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35) for more information. ! Turns off , the WEB...
...is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. Even if you use specific functions of the following: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change... Center, the button works only as a mouse. To turn on the touch pad. ! You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. You cannot turn on and off. ! See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35) for more information. ! Turns off , the WEB...
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n 37 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the drive.
n 37 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the drive.
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... of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). As with the official "CD," ... are not compliant with other side. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is a two sided disc product...
... of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). As with the official "CD," ... are not compliant with other side. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is a two sided disc product...
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... 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N Notes on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested... Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not ...
... 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N Notes on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested... Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not ...
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... 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 insert an memory card or memory card adaptor... insert it into the slot if you insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 55 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data...
... 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 insert an memory card or memory card adaptor... insert it into the slot if you insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 55 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data...
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... find out about the configuration of your computer. 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 mobility and roaming. See the specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network. Features and options...
... find out about the configuration of your computer. 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 mobility and roaming. See the specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network. Features and options...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N ✍ In some countries, using the 2.4 GHz band. WPA ...the IEEE 802.11b standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the specifications to secure all versions of technology used by wireless LAN compatible devices is backward compatible with devices using 802.1X and ... grade security by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N ✍ In some countries, using the 2.4 GHz band. WPA ...the IEEE 802.11b standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with WPA. * See the specifications to secure all versions of technology used by wireless LAN compatible devices is backward compatible with devices using 802.1X and ... grade security by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i...
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See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer screen or the connected display to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 74) for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 72 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 more information.
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer screen or the connected display to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 74) for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 72 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 more information.
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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. For example, if ...
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. For example, if ...
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...warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of memory installed on your dealer to install a ...you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of your computer. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components...
...warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of memory installed on your dealer to install a ...you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of your computer. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components...
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... computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer or genuine Sony products. Precautions > Using the Power Source n 105 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. ❑...
... computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer or genuine Sony products. Precautions > Using the Power Source n 105 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. ❑...
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... solid state drive) has a high storage density and reads or writes data in this section may not be careful when handling your computer. See the specifications to extreme changes in temperature. ❑ Do not remove the hard disk drive from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to...
... solid state drive) has a high storage density and reads or writes data in this section may not be careful when handling your computer. See the specifications to extreme changes in temperature. ❑ Do not remove the hard disk drive from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to...
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... you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. 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. You may prevent a device from working because of a power...
... you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. 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. You may prevent a device from working because of a power...
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All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. "AVCHD" is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Features and specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Trademarks > n 155 N HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are subject to change without notice. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. "AVCHD" is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Features and specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Trademarks > n 155 N HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are subject to change without notice. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.