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.../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) - Explains features of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection...
.../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) - Explains features of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection...
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... your model supports the function. To access this on selected models only. See the online specifications to the original factory settings. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs.... 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 -
... your model supports the function. To access this on selected models only. See the online specifications to the original factory settings. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs.... 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 -
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.... ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 10 N ...Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need. 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...
.... ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 10 N ...Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need. 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...
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The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. 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 some countries or areas. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
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...Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or... To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6):...
...Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or... To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6):...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with your model is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to instant messaging software and video editing...
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with your model is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to instant messaging software and video editing...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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.
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not ... this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Be aware that the AACS key update requires Internet access. 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...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not ... this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Be aware that the AACS key update requires Internet access. 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...
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... Optical Discs (page 40) to use the software, see the help file included with your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only... Disc burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only.
... Optical Discs (page 40) to use the software, see the help file included with your software. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only... Disc burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only.
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... be sure to insert it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of May...Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of compatibility. MagicGate is additionally inserted ...or image data you recorded without prior consent from the slot. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can insert...
... be sure to insert it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of May...Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of compatibility. MagicGate is additionally inserted ...or image data you recorded without prior consent from the slot. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can insert...
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...computer has been tested and found compatible with an SD memory card slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Before You Use the SD... removing from the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of the SD... media are guaranteed of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 210) to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature ...
...computer has been tested and found compatible with an SD memory card slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Before You Use the SD... removing from the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of the SD... media are guaranteed of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 210) to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature ...
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...National Institute of channels). Besides that, there are different. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. WPA2 is a wireless LAN standard, using 802.1X and ... (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to minimize interference from other various devices. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections.
...National Institute of channels). Besides that, there are different. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. WPA2 is a wireless LAN standard, using 802.1X and ... (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to minimize interference from other various devices. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections.
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...transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other... these devices without cables at a range of up to set up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 ...
...transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. See the online specifications to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other... these devices without cables at a range of up to set up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 ...
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n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ... limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play...
n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ... limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play...
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Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV If your computer is ... input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! To connect a TV to find out whether your computer. See the online specifications to your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. If a device driver other than the one end of the TV to your computer is equipped on...
Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV If your computer is ... input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! To connect a TV to find out whether your computer. See the online specifications to your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. If a device driver other than the one end of the TV to your computer is equipped on...
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n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 87) for more information. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller. The procedure for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer.
n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 87) for more information. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller. The procedure for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer.
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... the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your model includes, see the online specifications. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function...
... the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your model includes, see the online specifications. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function...
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See the online specifications to find out whether your model is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with the ... to encrypt/decrypt data (page 117) With the File Safe feature, you can encrypt files and folder to create an encrypted archive. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter.
See the online specifications to find out whether your model is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with the ... to encrypt/decrypt data (page 117) With the File Safe feature, you can encrypt files and folder to create an encrypted archive. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter.
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... data registered on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. For detailed information, see Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 119). See the online specifications to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key. 5 At ...the confirmation prompt, select Continue and press the Enter key. n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the Protector Suite QL. For ...
... data registered on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. For detailed information, see Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 119). See the online specifications to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key. 5 At ...the confirmation prompt, select Continue and press the Enter key. n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the Protector Suite QL. For ...
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See the online specifications to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to find out whether your model is embedded in selected models and provides your computer with the TPM. n 119 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is equipped with basic security functions.
See the online specifications to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to find out whether your model is embedded in selected models and provides your computer with the TPM. n 119 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is equipped with basic security functions.