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...your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in ... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome ...
...your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in ... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome ...
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...; SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection...
...; SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection...
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... the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at a U.S. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your... VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not ...
... the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at a U.S. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your... VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not ...
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...C Right button Press the right button once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). D Battery indicator light Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. F CONNECT button (page 39...then release the button to drop the item. E Power switch Slide the switch to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 38 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, ...
...C Right button Press the right button once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). D Battery indicator light Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. F CONNECT button (page 39...then release the button to drop the item. E Power switch Slide the switch to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 38 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, ...
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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. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 47 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 47 N
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... your TV and other equipment. Features and options in conjunction with a wide range of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 54 N Using the TV Function Your computer may have one hybrid TV tuner board installed to enhance your audio and visual experience in this section may not be...
... your TV and other equipment. Features and options in conjunction with a wide range of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 54 N Using the TV Function Your computer may have one hybrid TV tuner board installed to enhance your audio and visual experience in this section may not be...
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... Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) to your computer. The following connections may not be available in your country area as well as connection types. No TV coaxial cables are supplied with your... cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to the CABLE/ANT (DIGITAL/ANALOG) input port (3) on services available in some countries or areas. The state of TV coaxial cables ready beforehand. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 55 N Setting Up TV Connections !
... Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) to your computer. The following connections may not be available in your country area as well as connection types. No TV coaxial cables are supplied with your... cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to the CABLE/ANT (DIGITAL/ANALOG) input port (3) on services available in some countries or areas. The state of TV coaxial cables ready beforehand. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 55 N Setting Up TV Connections !
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... INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks and save them into a file on your computer. ! Features and options in this section may be available on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 61 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function Your computer may not be equipped with an...
... INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks and save them into a file on your computer. ! Features and options in this section may be available on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 61 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function Your computer may not be equipped with an...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 63 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Control Buttons The HDMI/VIDEO input control buttons are not available on the OSD menu. The following table describes the task(s) assigned to increase/decrease ...the volume as the audio/video input source. See Using the Remote Commander (page 66) for operations with the HDMI/ VIDEO input function, including input source selections and On-Screen Display (OSD) menu operations. Touch screen...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 63 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Control Buttons The HDMI/VIDEO input control buttons are not available on the OSD menu. The following table describes the task(s) assigned to increase/decrease ...the volume as the audio/video input source. See Using the Remote Commander (page 66) for operations with the HDMI/ VIDEO input function, including input source selections and On-Screen Display (OSD) menu operations. Touch screen...
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.... Stop x button Press to show a small sub window on the main window. Replay ?b button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. While the sub window is in view, press to begin recording. Play N button ... signals between the main and sub windows. PinP A button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. Skip B? Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander ✍ Some button functions may not be available. Illustrated above is in view, this button works as an example.
.... Stop x button Press to show a small sub window on the main window. Replay ?b button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. While the sub window is in view, press to begin recording. Play N button ... signals between the main and sub windows. PinP A button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. Skip B? Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander ✍ Some button functions may not be available. Illustrated above is in view, this button works as an example.
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...software applications, such as a DVD media. O Channel/Page buttons Press to the previous window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 68 N C Back button Press to return to change or page ... activate the channel selection.) H CLEAR button Press to the previous channel. While watching full-screen TV, press to return to backspace and delete entered text. Press again to reduce power ...teletext TV program mode. Green button Press to jump to view additional options that are available for your desired action or window option. L More button / OPTIONS button Press to ...
...software applications, such as a DVD media. O Channel/Page buttons Press to the previous window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 68 N C Back button Press to return to change or page ... activate the channel selection.) H CLEAR button Press to the previous channel. While watching full-screen TV, press to return to backspace and delete entered text. Press again to reduce power ...teletext TV program mode. Green button Press to jump to view additional options that are available for your desired action or window option. L More button / OPTIONS button Press to ...
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... to activate a feature or an action, such as the Alt+Tab keys. U APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to activate/deactivate teletext TV program mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 69 N R Teletext TV program mode selection button Press to close the active application window. *1 Pressing these buttons displays a message if...
... to activate a feature or an action, such as the Alt+Tab keys. U APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to activate/deactivate teletext TV program mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 69 N R Teletext TV program mode selection button Press to close the active application window. *1 Pressing these buttons displays a message if...
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However, not all "Memory Stick" are available as of this technology. ❑ Except for your computer and the ... from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 75 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data... can be used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into the slot. Improper insertion of...
However, not all "Memory Stick" are available as of this technology. ❑ Except for your computer and the ... from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 75 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data... can be used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into the slot. Improper insertion of...
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... of compatibility. ❑ SD memory cards with capacity of up to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 79 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has...memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow ...
... of compatibility. ❑ SD memory cards with capacity of up to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 79 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has...memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow ...
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... modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 80 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL...
... modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 80 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL...
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... 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, are not available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 82 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all...
... 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, are not available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 82 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all...
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...i.LINK port on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. If the external device requires external power, be available depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection.... compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating ...
...i.LINK port on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. If the external device requires external power, be available depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection.... compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating ...
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... or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is not detected by installing optional... Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If a memory module is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may result in this document ... described in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to ...
... or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is not detected by installing optional... Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If a memory module is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may result in this document ... described in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to ...
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...the power cord before cleaning your computer. Do not rub the cover, as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray) which may damage the finish of the LCD screen/touch screen. Do not use solvents (such as it is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring...of the disc is extremely dirty, wipe it to the disc. ❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its continuous reliability. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Use a soft, dry cloth to pressure. If the cover is essential to its edges and use it off any remaining moisture with a ...
...the power cord before cleaning your computer. Do not rub the cover, as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray) which may damage the finish of the LCD screen/touch screen. Do not use solvents (such as it is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring...of the disc is extremely dirty, wipe it to the disc. ❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its continuous reliability. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Use a soft, dry cloth to pressure. If the cover is essential to its edges and use it off any remaining moisture with a ...
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... your computer while reading or writing data to find out about the configuration of your computer. Features and options in this section may not be available on . ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not...
... your computer while reading or writing data to find out about the configuration of your computer. Features and options in this section may not be available on . ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not...