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... with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to the on your computer. To find out about the ...
... with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to the on your computer. To find out about the ...
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... Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Printed Documentation...
... Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Printed Documentation...
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... out 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) - May be available on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on...
... out 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) - May be available on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications.
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n 26 N 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. 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.
n 26 N 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. 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.
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... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. 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 ... headphones. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. To increase ...
... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. 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 ... headphones. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. To increase ...
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...browser assigned to the button by default. Press any special-function button. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. While the computer is in ... WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the button assignment with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the following: - See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35) for...
...browser assigned to the button by default. Press any special-function button. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. While the computer is in ... WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the button assignment with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the following: - See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35) for...
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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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 37 N 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. See the specifications to open the drive.
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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 37 N 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. See the specifications to open the drive.
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...non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not play... on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). To play back discs that are required for some contents on copyright protected... Blu-ray Disc media. Do not use with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is...
...non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not play... on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). To play back discs that are required for some contents on copyright protected... Blu-ray Disc media. Do not use with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N Notes on your computer and the media. However, not all the Memory Stick that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ ... the law. ❑ 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 available as of the copyright protection technology developed by...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N Notes on your computer and the media. However, not all the Memory Stick that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ ... the law. ❑ 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 available as of the copyright protection technology developed by...
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... is lit. If you do not force the memory card into the slot if you may cause difficulty in removing from the 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 ... with 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 does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD...
... is lit. If you do not force the memory card into the slot if you may cause difficulty in removing from the 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 ... with 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 does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD...
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.... Or you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. A WLAN is a network in this section may not be available on your computer. See the specifications 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 the added...
.... Or you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. A WLAN is a network in this section may not be available on your computer. See the specifications 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 the added...
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...2.4 GHz band. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. WPA is backward compatible with WPA. * See the specifications to be restricted by the local regulations (e.g. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 ...standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz band. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower ...
...2.4 GHz band. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. WPA is backward compatible with WPA. * See the specifications to be restricted by the local regulations (e.g. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 ...standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz band. 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 procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 72 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to work on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to use as the primary monitor. If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to find out about the configuration of your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 74) for more information.
The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 72 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to work on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to use as the primary monitor. If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to find out about the configuration of your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 74) for more information.
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... can move the cursor from one display to the other . For example, if you to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays.
... can move the cursor from one display to the other . For example, if you to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays.
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... or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You ...should contact your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To ...
... or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You ...should contact your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To ...
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... ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by holding the plug. 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. ❑ When the AC adapter is not... used, unplug it from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer. ...
... ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by holding the plug. 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. ❑ When the AC adapter is not... used, unplug it from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer. ...
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... or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer in a short time. See the specifications to extreme changes in this section may not be restored. Features and options in temperature. ❑ Do not remove the hard disk drive from your...
... or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer in a short time. See the specifications to extreme changes in this section may not be restored. Features and options in temperature. ❑ Do not remove the hard disk drive from your...
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... a mouse to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connect the device directly to test if the port is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. The driver software could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try...
... a mouse to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connect the device directly to test if the port is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. The driver software could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try...
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"AVCHD" is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. 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.
"AVCHD" is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. 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.