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... manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-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.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the information when...
... manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-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.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the information when...
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... User Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more.
... User Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more.
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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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... 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the number below the...the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the ...
... 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the number below the...the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the ...
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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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...pad. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! n 33 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the... 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. ...
...pad. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! n 33 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the... 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. ...
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... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM Layer) Layer) BD-R/RE*3 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P PR ...PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ 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...
... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM Layer) Layer) BD-R/RE*3 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P PR ...PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ 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...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not supported. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with other side. To...Internet access. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! This may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to the Compact ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not supported. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with other side. To...Internet access. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! This may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to the Compact ...
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... slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. 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. 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...
... slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. 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. 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...
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...the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. 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 ... your computer, follow these steps. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Be sure to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not remove the Memory Stick ...
...the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. 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 ... your computer, follow these steps. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Be sure to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not remove the Memory Stick ...
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Improper insertion 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...The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are ...law to 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 and the media.
Improper insertion 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...The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are ...law to 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 and the media.
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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. 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. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site.
...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. 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. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site.
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... force it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot and can cause damage to your computer. 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...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 of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory ...
... force it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot and can cause damage to your computer. 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...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 of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory ...
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... can connect to another. Or you to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to create a full infrastructure network. 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... communicate freely with the built-in this section may not be available on your digital devices with each other through a wireless (radio) connection. The WLAN supports all your computer.
... can connect to another. Or you to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to create a full infrastructure network. 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... communicate freely with the built-in this section may not be available on your digital devices with each other through a wireless (radio) connection. The WLAN supports all your computer.
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... 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. Be sure 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...
... 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. Be sure 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...
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... (page 143) Many problems have simple solutions. 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...
... (page 143) Many problems have simple solutions. 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...
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...Aero? To change the settings for the external display with the VAIO Control Center. 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. If you cannot change the display output with the Fn+F7... keys, you need to change the settings, launch the VAIO Control Center, select the control item for the external display, and then click to ...
...Aero? To change the settings for the external display with the VAIO Control Center. 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. If you cannot change the display output with the Fn+F7... keys, you need to change the settings, launch the VAIO Control Center, select the control item for the external display, and then click to ...