Quick Start Guide
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.... VPCL2 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may make scratches on the LCD screen/ touch...
.... VPCL2 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may make scratches on the LCD screen/ touch...
Safety Information
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...be identical to current retail versions. 2 All rights reserved. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or ...inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et...
...be identical to current retail versions. 2 All rights reserved. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or ...inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et...
Safety Information
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... may apply). 3 Updates and additions to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may...
... may apply). 3 Updates and additions to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may...
User Guide
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...on your purchase of your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ How to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of... this VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, ...
...on your purchase of your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ How to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of... this VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, ...
User Guide
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...assistance for your computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. You may be included with your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, ..., security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer. The available information varies depending on a specific program. May be able to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles...
...assistance for your computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. You may be included with your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, ..., security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer. The available information varies depending on a specific program. May be able to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles...
User Guide
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The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in specifications. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 12 N
The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in specifications. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 12 N
User Guide
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The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
User Guide
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... with the touch screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Screen n 49 N Notes on the screen, the touch screen sensitivity varies. This is beyond specifications of the touch screen function, your computer may even respond to a touch made by an insect that no other parts of your body, including your...
... with the touch screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Screen n 49 N Notes on the screen, the touch screen sensitivity varies. This is beyond specifications of the touch screen function, your computer may even respond to a touch made by an insect that no other parts of your body, including your...
User Guide
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... is off the LCD backlight. While the HDMI input or the video input is selected as the audio/video input source. See the specifications to help you use specific functions of your computer. While the computer is off both the LCD backlight and the volume. ! While the computer is selected as the...
... is off the LCD backlight. While the HDMI input or the video input is selected as the audio/video input source. See the specifications to help you use specific functions of your computer. While the computer is off both the LCD backlight and the volume. ! While the computer is selected as the...
User Guide
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See the specifications to open the drive. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. The drive tray slides out. Some features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to find out about the configuration of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.
See the specifications to open the drive. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. The drive tray slides out. Some features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to find out about the configuration of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.
User Guide
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...-ray Disc drive and Blu-ray 3D-capable display adaptors* but not a 3D-capable LCD screen, you to the Enjoying 3D: Information Guide. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer is equipped with an HDMI cable. For detailed information on how to play 3D content and...
...-ray Disc drive and Blu-ray 3D-capable display adaptors* but not a 3D-capable LCD screen, you to the Enjoying 3D: Information Guide. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer is equipped with an HDMI cable. For detailed information on how to play 3D content and...
User Guide
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Some features and options in your TV connection setup to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to switch the receiving signal type. The Windows Media Center included in this section may have a TV tuner board installed. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 65 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your computer. ! The hybrid TV tuner board supports both NTSC and ATSC signals but you must change your operating system enables TV program viewing, recording and playback.
Some features and options in your TV connection setup to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to switch the receiving signal type. The Windows Media Center included in this section may have a TV tuner board installed. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 65 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your computer. ! The hybrid TV tuner board supports both NTSC and ATSC signals but you must change your operating system enables TV program viewing, recording and playback.
User Guide
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... remote commander is supplied with the remote commander. Some features and options in this section may need to be available on your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer supports the TV function (page 65), then a remote commander is not going to replace the batteries...
... remote commander is supplied with the remote commander. Some features and options in this section may need to be available on your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer supports the TV function (page 65), then a remote commander is not going to replace the batteries...
User Guide
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...-screen TV, press to return to backspace and delete entered text. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 79 N G Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) H CLEAR button Press to the previous channel. K Start button Press to switch...
...-screen TV, press to return to backspace and delete entered text. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 79 N G Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) H CLEAR button Press to the previous channel. K Start button Press to switch...
User Guide
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... 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 . See the specifications to a network through a wireless connection. The WLAN uses the following IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard, which specifies the type of your computer. The IEEE 802.11g...
... 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 . See the specifications to a network through a wireless connection. The WLAN uses the following IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard, which specifies the type of your computer. The IEEE 802.11g...
User Guide
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Besides that, there are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n ..., based on the data encryption The WLAN standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. WPA2 is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 95 N Note...
Besides that, there are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n ..., based on the data encryption The WLAN standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. WPA2 is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 95 N Note...
User Guide
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... walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other devices that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be certified to minimize radio interference from a connected BLUETOOTH device.
... walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other devices that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be certified to minimize radio interference from a connected BLUETOOTH device.
User Guide
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... Function n 102 N ❑ The BLUETOOTH function may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of your computer may not work with BLUETOOTH Core Specification Version 3.0 + HS. See the specifications to your computer. This is normal with BLUETOOTH technology and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ High-speed communications between your computer and BLUETOOTH...
... Function n 102 N ❑ The BLUETOOTH function may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of your computer may not work with BLUETOOTH Core Specification Version 3.0 + HS. See the specifications to your computer. This is normal with BLUETOOTH technology and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ High-speed communications between your computer and BLUETOOTH...
User Guide
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... screen, refer to the Enjoying 3D: Information Guide to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. ❑ If your computer is not Blu-ray 3D-capable.) ! See the specifications to an external display. On models not equipped with an HDMI cable. * NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M GPU, NVIDIA GeForce 315M GPU, and Intel HD Graphics...
... screen, refer to the Enjoying 3D: Information Guide to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. ❑ If your computer is not Blu-ray 3D-capable.) ! See the specifications to an external display. On models not equipped with an HDMI cable. * NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M GPU, NVIDIA GeForce 315M GPU, and Intel HD Graphics...
User Guide
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...module and the amount of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend ... the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision...
...module and the amount of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend ... the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision...