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.../BR/ You may look slightly different from those 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 American countries or areas http://esupport...
.../BR/ You may look slightly different from those 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 American countries or areas http://esupport...
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... restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. 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...
... restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. 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...
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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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... fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you might need. Visit the web site at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of...
... fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you might need. Visit the web site at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of...
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Adjust the level of the chair so your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your sides. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n9 N ...
Adjust the level of the chair so your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your sides. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n9 N ...
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... Stick slot* (page 44) H SD memory card slot (page 52) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick. !
... Stick slot* (page 44) H SD memory card slot (page 52) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick. !
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 64) B Microphone jack (page 77) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 78) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Drive eject button (page 37) F Manual eject hole (page 133) G Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- For information on the Quick Web Access function, see Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35). speeds. ! While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the headphones jack and the USB ports are functional.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 64) B Microphone jack (page 77) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 78) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Drive eject button (page 37) F Manual eject hole (page 133) G Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- For information on the Quick Web Access function, see Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35). speeds. ! While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the headphones jack and the USB ports are functional.
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For information on the Quick Web Access function, see Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35). While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the DC IN port, the network (Ethernet) port, and the USB port are functional. speeds. ! Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 58) C Air vent D Monitor port (page 66) E HDMI output port (page 66) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 80) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 78) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 49) * Supports high-/full-/low-
For information on the Quick Web Access function, see Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35). While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the DC IN port, the network (Ethernet) port, and the USB port are functional. speeds. ! Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 58) C Air vent D Monitor port (page 66) E HDMI output port (page 66) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 80) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 78) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 49) * Supports high-/full-/low-
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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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support 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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... objects 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 disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, moving your finger in a row. ...If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Be sure to scroll horizontally. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to connect a mouse before ...
... objects 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 disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, moving your finger in a row. ...If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Be sure to scroll horizontally. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to connect a mouse before ...
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... P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to BD-R Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, ...
... P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to BD-R Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, ...
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...to read the notices on the disc package carefully to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not play or view the contents on DVD and BD-ROM Disc ... > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! The AACS key update requires Internet access. It is compliant with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not...
...to read the notices on the disc package carefully to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not play or view the contents on DVD and BD-ROM Disc ... > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! The AACS key update requires Internet access. It is compliant with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not...
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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 designed for external data storage. Because it can accommodate both standard- and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and...
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 designed for external data storage. Because it can accommodate both standard- and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and...
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...more quickly if you want to use . Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. It may take time to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it does not ... the media with your valuable data. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it may change. 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 Click Start....
...more quickly if you want to use . Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. It may take time to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it does not ... the media with your valuable data. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it may change. 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 Click Start....
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...audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Improper insertion of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all the Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory ... the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of January 2009. 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). ❑ Do not insert more than one ...
...audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Improper insertion of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all the Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory ... the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of January 2009. 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). ❑ Do not insert more than one ...
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...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, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit 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 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, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit 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...
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... SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. Do not force it in the correct direction as of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. To avoid damaging...; Do not attempt to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in or out of a different type into the memory card slot. 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 has been...
... SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. Do not force it in the correct direction as of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. To avoid damaging...; Do not attempt to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in or out of a different type into the memory card slot. 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 has been...
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... an access point, which a user can connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through an access point, which allows you to another. 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 a limited ... the built-in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a network. Features and options in the middle of mobility and roaming. The WLAN supports all your computer. A WLAN is a network in which means that you can communicate with the added benefits of a meeting, or as you...
... an access point, which a user can connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through an access point, which allows you to another. 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 a limited ... the built-in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a network. Features and options in the middle of mobility and roaming. The WLAN supports all your computer. A WLAN is a network in which means that you can communicate with the added benefits of a meeting, or as you...
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...and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. See the SmartWi Connection ...Utility Help for wireless LAN information using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. ! To access this on ad-hoc networks. ❑ On models with the SmartWi Connection...
...and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. See the SmartWi Connection ...Utility Help for wireless LAN information using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. ! To access this on ad-hoc networks. ❑ On models with the SmartWi Connection...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 67 N ! A DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface - It has 29 pins. Digital. Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. Your computer is a type of copyright protected, high-quality contents. It is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable ...; DVI-D stands for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you will not be able to play and view a wide variety of DVI port that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals).
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 67 N ! A DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface - It has 29 pins. Digital. Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. Your computer is a type of copyright protected, high-quality contents. It is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable ...; DVI-D stands for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you will not be able to play and view a wide variety of DVI port that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals).