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... purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look...
... purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be available on your computer. You may not be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, ...wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about configuration of your computer. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be available on your computer. You may not be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, ...wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about configuration of your computer. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click...
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...and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find it on your VAIO PC. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the ...lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make ...
...and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find it on your VAIO PC. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the ...lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make ...
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... scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). Press the wheel once to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 38 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to...
... scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). Press the wheel once to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 38 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to...
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Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 47 N See the specifications to find out about the configuration of 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.
Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 47 N See the specifications to find out about the configuration of 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.
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... and playback. The Windows Media Center provides you must change your TV and other equipment. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 54 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your computer. This section describes how to set up your TV connection setup to switch the receiving... you with the Windows Media Center. ! Features and options in conjunction with a wide range of your audio and visual experience in this section may have one hybrid TV tuner board installed to enhance your computer.
... and playback. The Windows Media Center provides you must change your TV and other equipment. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 54 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your computer. This section describes how to set up your TV connection setup to switch the receiving... you with the Windows Media Center. ! Features and options in conjunction with a wide range of your audio and visual experience in this section may have one hybrid TV tuner board installed to enhance your computer.
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.... Make sure that you have a sufficient number of the TV coaxial cable (1) to the CABLE/ANT (DIGITAL/ANALOG) input port (3) on services available in some countries or areas. No TV coaxial cables are supplied with your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to ...your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 55 N Setting Up TV Connections ! The state of receiving TV signals widely varies depending on the computer. ...
.... Make sure that you have a sufficient number of the TV coaxial cable (1) to the CABLE/ANT (DIGITAL/ANALOG) input port (3) on services available in some countries or areas. No TV coaxial cables are supplied with your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to ...your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 55 N Setting Up TV Connections ! The state of receiving TV signals widely varies depending on the computer. ...
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See the specifications to connect an external audio/video device, such as an HDD video recorder and a video game player. 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 ... the VIDEO INPUT jacks and save them into a file on your computer without turning on your computer. Features and options in this section may be available on the computer and starting Windows.
See the specifications to connect an external audio/video device, such as an HDD video recorder and a video game player. 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 ... the VIDEO INPUT jacks and save them into a file on your computer without turning on your computer. Features and options in this section may be available on the computer and starting Windows.
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...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 operations are located on the right of the current audio/video input source. While the OSD menu is not displayed and.../decrease the volume as the audio/video input source. 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. Executes your selection on your computer (page...
...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 operations are located on the right of the current audio/video input source. While the OSD menu is not displayed and.../decrease the volume as the audio/video input source. 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. Executes your selection on your computer (page...
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...media playback or TV recording session. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander ✍ Some button functions may not be available. While the sub window is the English remote commander as the INPUT SELECT button for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or... video. Stop x button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7...
...media playback or TV recording session. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander ✍ Some button functions may not be available. While the sub window is the English remote commander as the INPUT SELECT button for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or... video. Stop x button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7...
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... Red 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 the red shortcut link in teletext TV program mode. While watching full-screen TV, press to return to open the Start menu of the... computer into Sleep mode to select your area. OK button Press to reduce power consumption. 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 up/down channels (no number input required). M...
... Red 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 the red shortcut link in teletext TV program mode. While watching full-screen TV, press to return to open the Start menu of the... computer into Sleep mode to select your area. OK button Press to reduce power consumption. 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 up/down channels (no number input required). M...
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... the Alt+Tab keys. S ENTER button Press to switch among open applications. 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...
... the Alt+Tab keys. S ENTER button Press to switch among open applications. 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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...developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is against the copyright law to 16 GB that are available as of... up to use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Accordingly, "Memory Stick" with capacity 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 with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with ...
...developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is against the copyright law to 16 GB that are available as of... up to use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Accordingly, "Memory Stick" with capacity 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 with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with ...
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... slot. If you do not force the memory card into the slot if you may cause difficulty in or out 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 been... tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. To avoid damaging your computer. ❑...
... slot. If you do not force the memory card into the slot if you may cause difficulty in or out 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 been... tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. To avoid damaging your computer. ❑...
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... modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on the service contract with your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial... manual that came with your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. 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...
... modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on the service contract with your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial... manual that came with your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. 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...
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...access this on ad-hoc networks. You can communicate without an access point, which means that you to create a full infrastructure network. 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... 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. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up the...
...access this on ad-hoc networks. You can communicate without an access point, which means that you to create a full infrastructure network. 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... 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. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up the...
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...i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device.... ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other . Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port...
...i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device.... ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other . Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port...
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... performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer,...telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you upgrade your computer. Improper installation of your system. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If a memory module is not available, do not work in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components....
... performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer,...telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you upgrade your computer. Improper installation of your system. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If a memory module is not available, do not work in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components....
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...such as alcohol or benzine, as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray) which may cause damage to wipe the surface of the built-in Camera Clean the lens protection cover of the LCD screen/touch screen. Precautions > Care and Maintenance Information n 114 N Care and ...with a dry soft cloth. Do not use it is extremely dirty, wipe it off any remaining moisture with a mild detergent solution. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Use a soft, dry cloth to the disc. ❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its continuous reliability. If the cover ...
...such as alcohol or benzine, as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray) which may cause damage to wipe the surface of the built-in Camera Clean the lens protection cover of the LCD screen/touch screen. Precautions > Care and Maintenance Information n 114 N Care and ...with a dry soft cloth. Do not use it is extremely dirty, wipe it off any remaining moisture with a mild detergent solution. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Use a soft, dry cloth to the disc. ❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its continuous reliability. If the cover ...
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... not be restored. If the built-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...
... not be restored. If the built-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...