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...Accessories Supplied Accessories 100x100mm Yes Wireless Keyboard (VGP-WKB11), Wireless Laser Mouse (VGPWMS30), AA Batteries x 2, AC Adapter, Power Cord ©2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Blu-ray Disc and its affiliates in other countries. Availability may use technological measures for the product to change.... LED Display Technology Full HD, Touchscreen Memory Memory Type/ Speed DDR3/1333MHz Max. Allocation of their respective owners. Not all models applicable. Dolby and Dolby Home Theater are trademarks of system memory to be less. 5.
...Accessories Supplied Accessories 100x100mm Yes Wireless Keyboard (VGP-WKB11), Wireless Laser Mouse (VGPWMS30), AA Batteries x 2, AC Adapter, Power Cord ©2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Blu-ray Disc and its affiliates in other countries. Availability may use technological measures for the product to change.... LED Display Technology Full HD, Touchscreen Memory Memory Type/ Speed DDR3/1333MHz Max. Allocation of their respective owners. Not all models applicable. Dolby and Dolby Home Theater are trademarks of system memory to be less. 5.
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An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Regulations - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the ...
An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Regulations - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the ...
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... with your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on a specific program. Use my VAIO Get assistance with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO... computer. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. You can find the answers you purchased....
... with your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on a specific program. Use my VAIO Get assistance with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO... computer. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. You can find the answers you purchased....
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... Center If you do not find it at a U.S. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment...on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding...software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for at www.sony.com/store to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have...
... Center If you do not find it at a U.S. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment...on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding...software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for at www.sony.com/store to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have...
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...*1 J Built-in camera (page 55) K Built-in the background. M (Edge Access Operation Guide button) (page 50) N 3D button*1 (page 51) O SONY logo lamp (page 129) P Remote sensor*2 Point the supplied remote commander to this button switches the audio/ video input source to the mechanical design of ... an extended period of the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. *1 On models equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen only. *2 On selected models only. Due to the computer input or starts the Windows operating system in camera indicator (page 18) L LCD...
...*1 J Built-in camera (page 55) K Built-in the background. M (Edge Access Operation Guide button) (page 50) N 3D button*1 (page 51) O SONY logo lamp (page 129) P Remote sensor*2 Point the supplied remote commander to this button switches the audio/ video input source to the mechanical design of ... an extended period of the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. *1 On models equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen only. *2 On selected models only. Due to the computer input or starts the Windows operating system in camera indicator (page 18) L LCD...
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... port (page 19) F HDMI OUTPUT port*2 (page 105) G HDMI INPUT port (page 72) H VIDEO INPUT jacks (page 72) I USB ports*3 (page 116) *1 On selected models only. *2 On models with the USB 2.0 standard. ! Be sure to the HDMI OUTPUT port for the first few seconds after playback starts. This is on. The area...
... port (page 19) F HDMI OUTPUT port*2 (page 105) G HDMI INPUT port (page 72) H VIDEO INPUT jacks (page 72) I USB ports*3 (page 116) *1 On selected models only. *2 On models with the USB 2.0 standard. ! Be sure to the HDMI OUTPUT port for the first few seconds after playback starts. This is on. The area...
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... the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum ... be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button...
... the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum ... be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button...
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To do so, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Display, and Set custom text size (DPI), and then specify your preference. Depending on the model you are using a non-compatible software application or viewing a non-compatible web site. Changing the DPI, however, may distort the screen view while you purchased, ...
To do so, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Display, and Set custom text size (DPI), and then specify your preference. Depending on the model you are using a non-compatible software application or viewing a non-compatible web site. Changing the DPI, however, may distort the screen view while you purchased, ...
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... input is assigned to your computer. The 3D button does not work while: - You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. *1 On models equipped with an HDMI cable. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 52 N Special-function button Functions 3D button*1 Activates or deactivates the 3D...
... input is assigned to your computer. The 3D button does not work while: - You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. *1 On models equipped with an HDMI cable. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 52 N Special-function button Functions 3D button*1 Activates or deactivates the 3D...
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...-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. See the reference chart below to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. PR: playable and recordable P: playable...
...-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. See the reference chart below to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. PR: playable and recordable P: playable...
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... as the audio/video input source. ❑ Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV connected to the computer with an HDMI cable (page 110) ❑ On models equipped without a 3D-capable LCD screen ❑ Viewing 3D images on your computer screen This function enables you to the computer with a 3D-capable LCD... on the computer ❑ Using the simulated 3D function (the 2D to 3D conversion function) while you can do with the 3D function ❑ On models equipped with an HDMI cable (page 110) Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the 3D Function n 64 N What you are viewing 3D content on a 3D TV...
... as the audio/video input source. ❑ Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV connected to the computer with an HDMI cable (page 110) ❑ On models equipped without a 3D-capable LCD screen ❑ Viewing 3D images on your computer screen This function enables you to the computer with a 3D-capable LCD... on the computer ❑ Using the simulated 3D function (the 2D to 3D conversion function) while you can do with the 3D function ❑ On models equipped with an HDMI cable (page 110) Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the 3D Function n 64 N What you are viewing 3D content on a 3D TV...
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The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b standard. See the specifications to a network through a wireless connection. On models compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. The WLAN uses the following IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard, which specifies the type of your computer to connect ...) allows your computer. n 93 N WLAN standard IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802.11n Frequency band 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Remarks Available only on models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only the 2.4 GHz band can be used .
The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b standard. See the specifications to a network through a wireless connection. On models compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. The WLAN uses the following IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard, which specifies the type of your computer to connect ...) allows your computer. n 93 N WLAN standard IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802.11n Frequency band 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Remarks Available only on models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only the 2.4 GHz band can be used .
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...on a 3D-capable display, you first need to complete the initial setup. ✍ On models with the Intel HD Graphics 3000, you do not have to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. &#...screen, follow the instructions in To connect a TV to your VAIO computer when viewing 3D images. On models with the Blu-ray Disc Drive and Blu-ray 3D-capable display adaptors*, you can play Blu-ray ...3D Disc media and view 3D images on your computer. On models not equipped with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an...
...on a 3D-capable display, you first need to complete the initial setup. ✍ On models with the Intel HD Graphics 3000, you do not have to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. &#...screen, follow the instructions in To connect a TV to your VAIO computer when viewing 3D images. On models with the Blu-ray Disc Drive and Blu-ray 3D-capable display adaptors*, you can play Blu-ray ...3D Disc media and view 3D images on your computer. On models not equipped with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an...
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To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover.... should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading...
To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover.... should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading...
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... game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 154 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode?
... game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 154 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode?
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... light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in camera suspended for a few seconds? On models with the Fn key is the video input from the built-in camera cannot be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with Media...
... light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in camera suspended for a few seconds? On models with the Fn key is the video input from the built-in camera cannot be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with Media...
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... or ® marks are registered U.S. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. and is licensed by Sony Corporation is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of Koozyt, Inc. Not all the software listed... above may be delivered with your model. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are not specified. Features and ...
... or ® marks are registered U.S. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. and is licensed by Sony Corporation is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of Koozyt, Inc. Not all the software listed... above may be delivered with your model. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are not specified. Features and ...
