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n5 N Mouse ...197 Speakers ...198 Touch Pad...199 Keyboard...200 Floppy Disks ...201 Audio/Video...202 Memory Stick ...206 Peripherals ...207 Docking Station ...208 Support Options ...209 Sony Support Information ...210 Program Support Information...213 Trademarks ...225
n5 N Mouse ...197 Speakers ...198 Touch Pad...199 Keyboard...200 Floppy Disks ...201 Audio/Video...202 Memory Stick ...206 Peripherals ...207 Docking Station ...208 Support Options ...209 Sony Support Information ...210 Program Support Information...213 Trademarks ...225
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... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas... http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual)...
... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas... http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual)...
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... Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth...
... Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth...
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To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location...
To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location...
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... breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. n 11 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support.
... breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. n 11 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support.
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front n 15 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 21) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D LCD screen (page 147) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 111) I WIRELESS switch (page 60) J WIRELESS indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 21) M SD memory card slot (page 56) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front n 15 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 21) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D LCD screen (page 147) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 111) I WIRELESS switch (page 60) J WIRELESS indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 21) M SD memory card slot (page 56) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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speeds. Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) B Manual eject hole (page 185) C Drive eject button (page 38) D Optical disc drive (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 90) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 96) G Modem port (page 59) H Power button/Power indicator (page 21) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) B Manual eject hole (page 185) C Drive eject button (page 38) D Optical disc drive (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 90) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 96) G Modem port (page 59) H Power button/Power indicator (page 21) * Support high-/full-/low-
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... keyboard for pointer operations. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the... bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You ...
... keyboard for pointer operations. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the... bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You ...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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.../RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P*10 Combo Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR P P PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *11 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on discs... data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ROM CD CD Extra ...
.../RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P*10 Combo Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR P P PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *11 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on discs... data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ROM CD CD Extra ...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless your computer's optical.... To play on the disc package carefully to update the AACS key. Some contents may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless your computer's optical.... To play on the disc package carefully to update the AACS key. Some contents may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not...
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on...click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive..., and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 40) to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on...click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. To play the disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive..., and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 40) to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running...
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...that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up to ... if it into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard...
...that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up to ... if it into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard...
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...the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Be ...the factory default setting and is designed to format the Memory Stick depending on the media. 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 may ...
...the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Be ...the factory default setting and is designed to format the Memory Stick depending on the media. 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 may ...
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However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 210) to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of the slot. Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card ... memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of up to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter ...
However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 210) to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of the slot. Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card ... memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of up to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter ...
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... connection. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which a user can communicate with a limited number of mobility and roaming. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through walls and ceilings. To use the wireless LAN ...with the SmartWi Connection Utility. This eliminates the need to turn on ad-hoc networks. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc). A WLAN is...
... connection. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which a user can communicate with a limited number of mobility and roaming. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through walls and ceilings. To use the wireless LAN ...with the SmartWi Connection Utility. This eliminates the need to turn on ad-hoc networks. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc). A WLAN is...
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... by other devices that increase the level of channels). Although technologies to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or...
... by other devices that increase the level of channels). Although technologies to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or...
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... without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to turn on selected models only. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the online specifications to... access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function.
... without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to turn on selected models only. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the online specifications to... access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function.
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To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
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... 71) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 96) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 90) G DVI-D port*2 (page 78) H MONITOR port (page 78) *1 Support high-/full-/low- Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station. This may cause...
... 71) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 96) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 90) G DVI-D port*2 (page 78) H MONITOR port (page 78) *1 Support high-/full-/low- Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station. This may cause...