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...items may not be available on 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 American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find differences...
...items may not be available on 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 American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find differences...
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... from the following categories to the original factory settings - 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 support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire...
... from the following categories to the original factory settings - 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 support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire...
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... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ 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...
... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ 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...
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... You can find the information you might need. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem ...find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at a U.S. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle....
... You can find the information you might need. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem ...find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at a U.S. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle....
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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... to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Press the left button twice in circles on the ...touch pad can keep scrolling without taking your finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically. Press the left button...
... to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Press the left button twice in circles on the ...touch pad can keep scrolling without taking your finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically. Press the left button...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM ...50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM ...50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 ...
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...access. Unless your external display is compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. It is not supported. ! To play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc ...is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing ...is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact ...
...access. Unless your external display is compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. It is not supported. ! To play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc ...is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing ...is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact ...
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and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. ... data capacity capabilities. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 44 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially...
and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. ... data capacity capabilities. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 44 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially...
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Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 ...device that it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. ...
Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 ...device that it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. ...
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... the MagicGate logo to use , it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ ... media are available as of the media may damage both your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than one... Memory Stick into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N Notes on your computer and the media. However, ...
... the MagicGate logo to use , it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ ... media are available as of the media may damage both your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than one... Memory Stick into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N Notes on your computer and the media. However, ...
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...the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following... memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras,...
...the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following... memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras,...
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... arrow pointing in the correct direction as of January 2009. 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 ... 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 compatible with major memory cards available as you insert it...
... arrow pointing in the correct direction as of January 2009. 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 ... 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 compatible with major memory cards available as you insert it...
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... roaming. See the specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in this section may not be available on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all...
... roaming. See the specifications to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in this section may not be available on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all...
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... function. The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. Be sure...
... function. The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. Be sure...
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...may not be available on your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site 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 American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features and options...
...may not be available on your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site 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 American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features and options...
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.... How do I do if the external display remains blank? For information about the Windows Aero features, such as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. Troubleshooting > Display n 142 N What should I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and...the external display with the Fn+F7 keys, you cannot change the display output with the VAIO Control Center. Then, use the Fn+F7 keys to change the settings, launch the VAIO Control Center, select the control item for the external display, and then click to select the...
.... How do I do if the external display remains blank? For information about the Windows Aero features, such as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. Troubleshooting > Display n 142 N What should I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and...the external display with the Fn+F7 keys, you cannot change the display output with the VAIO Control Center. Then, use the Fn+F7 keys to change the settings, launch the VAIO Control Center, select the control item for the external display, and then click to select the...