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... > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience...
... > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience...
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May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications to access the help files from ... software programs on your computer. To access this on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications to access the help files from ... software programs on your computer. To access this on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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...and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at a U.S. In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the problem... you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of...
...and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at a U.S. In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the problem... you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of...
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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, hold the left ... (if any). F CONNECT button (page 39) Press 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). B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button...
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, hold the left ... (if any). F CONNECT button (page 39) Press 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). B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button...
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n 47 N Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. 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.
n 47 N Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. 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.
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... setup to switch the receiving signal type. 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 available on your computer. Features and options in conjunction with...
... setup to switch the receiving signal type. 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 available on your computer. Features and options in conjunction with...
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...standard cable access (CATV) To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) to 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. No TV coaxial cables are supplied with... of receiving TV signals widely varies depending on the computer. The state of TV coaxial cables ready beforehand. The following connections may not be available in your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 55 N Setting Up TV Connections !
...standard cable access (CATV) To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) to 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. No TV coaxial cables are supplied with... of receiving TV signals widely varies depending on the computer. The state of TV coaxial cables ready beforehand. The following connections may not be available in your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 55 N Setting Up TV Connections !
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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 HDMI INPUT port ... to connect an external audio/video device, such as an HDD video recorder and a video game player. Features and options in this section may be available on your computer. ! You cannot capture audio/video signals coming through the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks and save them into a file...
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 HDMI INPUT port ... to connect an external audio/video device, such as an HDD video recorder and a video game player. Features and options in this section may be available on your computer. ! You cannot capture audio/video signals coming through the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks and save them into a file...
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...with the HDMI/ VIDEO input function, including input source selections and On-Screen Display (OSD) menu operations. Executes your computer screen. ! The respective buttons on the wireless keyboard, however, work only ...use the V/v button to increase/decrease the volume as the audio/video input source. Touch screen operations are located on the right of the current audio/video input source. Navigates ... button on the remote commander (if supplied) to each control button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 63 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Control ...
...with the HDMI/ VIDEO input function, including input source selections and On-Screen Display (OSD) menu operations. Executes your computer screen. ! The respective buttons on the wireless keyboard, however, work only ...use the V/v button to increase/decrease the volume as the audio/video input source. Touch screen operations are located on the right of the current audio/video input source. Navigates ... button on the remote commander (if supplied) to each control button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 63 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Control ...
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...a small sub window on the main window. Skip B? Swap S button While the sub window is in view, press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. Replay ?b button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. n 67 N A HDMI/VIDEO ...audio/video input source among the computer input, the HDMI input, and the video input. Play N button Press to begin media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander ✍ Some button functions may not be available. Record z button Press to begin recording.
...a small sub window on the main window. Skip B? Swap S button While the sub window is in view, press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. Replay ?b button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. n 67 N A HDMI/VIDEO ...audio/video input source among the computer input, the HDMI input, and the video input. Play N button Press to begin media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander ✍ Some button functions may not be available. Record z button Press to begin recording.
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...to view TV programs. Q DVD menu button / MENU button Press to view additional options that are available for your desired action or window option. D Volume control buttons*2 Press to switch between channels. Press...to restore the sound. Press again to view the TV program guide for features on the screen. OK button Press to backspace and delete entered text. G Alphanumeric buttons Press to select ... button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to the previous window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 68 N C Back button Press to return to reduce power...
...to view TV programs. Q DVD menu button / MENU button Press to view additional options that are available for your desired action or window option. D Volume control buttons*2 Press to switch between channels. Press...to restore the sound. Press again to view the TV program guide for features on the screen. OK button Press to backspace and delete entered text. G Alphanumeric buttons Press to select ... button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to the previous window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 68 N C Back button Press to return to reduce power...
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... Press to activate a feature or an action, such as the Alt+Tab keys. S ENTER button Press to switch among open applications. 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 your computer does not support the HDMI/VIDEO input function. *2 Available with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61) as well. U APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to activate/deactivate teletext TV program mode.
... Press to activate a feature or an action, such as the Alt+Tab keys. S ENTER button Press to switch among open applications. 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 your computer does not support the HDMI/VIDEO input function. *2 Available with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61) as well. U APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to activate/deactivate teletext TV program mode.
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...the media. Accordingly, "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 the media may damage both your personal use any audio and/or image data you recorded... Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is against the copyright law to 16 GB that are available as of May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 75 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible...
...the media. Accordingly, "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 the media may damage both your personal use any audio and/or image data you recorded... Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is against the copyright law to 16 GB that are available as of May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 75 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible...
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... SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as you insert it into the slot. 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...
... SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as you insert it into the slot. 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...
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..., you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. When you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ ...the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 80 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network...
..., you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. When you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ ...the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 80 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 82 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in which allows ...). The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 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. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. Use the...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 82 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in which allows ...). The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 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. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. Use the...
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...i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW..., such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other . If the external device requires external power, be...
...i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW..., such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other . If the external device requires external power, be...
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...10065; ESD can damage memory modules and other components. If a memory module is not available, do not work in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with.... ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is not detected by the... cause damage to your system. The package protects the module from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want ...
...10065; ESD can damage memory modules and other components. If a memory module is not available, do not work in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with.... ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is not detected by the... cause damage to your system. The package protects the module from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want ...
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Built-in Camera Clean the lens protection cover of the LCD screen/touch screen. Do not rub the cover, as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray) which may damage the finish of the disc from the center out. ❑ If the disc is sensitive to ..., moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it off any remaining moisture with a blower brush or a soft brush. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface of your computer. ❑ Make sure you unplug the power cord before cleaning your computer. If the...
Built-in Camera Clean the lens protection cover of the LCD screen/touch screen. Do not rub the cover, as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray) which may damage the finish of the disc from the center out. ❑ If the disc is sensitive to ..., moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it off any remaining moisture with a blower brush or a soft brush. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface of your computer. ❑ Make sure you unplug the power cord before cleaning your computer. If the...
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... the specifications to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position. ❑ Do not move your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot 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...
... the specifications to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position. ❑ Do not move your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot 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...