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...://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. The online specifications describe the...
...://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. The online specifications describe the...
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... and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities... software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
... and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities... software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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...Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page...To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ ...
...Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page...To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ ...
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... volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used...
... volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used...
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In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. See the help file on and off and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display... button assignments. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for changing the S button assignments. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. ✍ The default button...
In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. See the help file on and off and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display... button assignments. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for changing the S button assignments. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. ✍ The default button...
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... the computer is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot...-moving object. Note that launching or exiting your model is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box.
... the computer is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot...-moving object. Note that launching or exiting your model is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 38 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 38 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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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre... Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with discs that digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for some contents on packaged media recorded in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). For inquiries about ...ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 format at all. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Be aware that the...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre... Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with discs that digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for some contents on packaged media recorded in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). For inquiries about ...ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 format at all. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Be aware that the...
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...that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. Before using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be able to use this feature. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media... with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick media with capacity of up to insert it from the respective copyright holders. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick ...
...that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. Before using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be able to use this feature. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media... with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick media with capacity of up to insert it from the respective copyright holders. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick ...
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... Do not force the memory card adapter in removing from the ExpressCard slot. The MagicGate feature of the slot. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer is delivered with the memory card adapter for the Memory Stick PRO media..., only Sony branded media is not supported. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of a different type into the ExpressCard slot. Do not...
... Do not force the memory card adapter in removing from the ExpressCard slot. The MagicGate feature of the slot. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer is delivered with the memory card adapter for the Memory Stick PRO media..., only Sony branded media is not supported. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of a different type into the ExpressCard slot. Do not...
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n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with the IEEE 802.11i specification. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to see...the level of channels). Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high...
n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with the IEEE 802.11i specification. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to see...the level of channels). Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high...
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... Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the WIRELESS switch. If the VAIO Smart Network window is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to specify the... above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not displayed on the desktop, follow ...
... Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the WIRELESS switch. If the VAIO Smart Network window is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to specify the... above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not displayed on the desktop, follow ...
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n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. For details on how to select the channel that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access... wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range.
n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. For details on how to select the channel that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access... wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range.
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...the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the... button next to F. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All ...
...the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the... button next to F. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All ...
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... of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between... your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
... of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between... your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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..., regardless of the power management setting you select. ! n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery ...pack. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes...
..., regardless of the power management setting you select. ! n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery ...pack. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes...
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... not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 217). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we...to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 146 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
... not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 217). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we...to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 146 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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... problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to questions about your computer may be supplied with... the help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen...
... problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to questions about your computer may be supplied with... the help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen...
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... Support Information (page 221). VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 221). VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the...
... Support Information (page 221). VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 221). VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the...
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... or change the sound/display settings with the buttons on the launcher window. VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to import and export your specific VAIO computer model. VAIO® Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 221...). This software enables you to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for ...
... or change the sound/display settings with the buttons on the launcher window. VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to import and export your specific VAIO computer model. VAIO® Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 221...). This software enables you to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for ...