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n5 N Mouse ...197 Speakers ...198 Touch Pad...199 Keyboard...200 Floppy Disks ...201 Audio/Video...202 Memory Stick ...206 Peripherals ...207 Docking Station ...208 Support Options ...209 Sony Support Information ...210 Program Support Information...213 Trademarks ...225
n5 N Mouse ...197 Speakers ...198 Touch Pad...199 Keyboard...200 Floppy Disks ...201 Audio/Video...202 Memory Stick ...206 Peripherals ...207 Docking Station ...208 Support Options ...209 Sony Support Information ...210 Program Support Information...213 Trademarks ...225
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...includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual...
...includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual...
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...Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about...programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the function. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions.
...Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about...programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the function. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions.
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... and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to...
... and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to...
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... the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Keep your computer as a portable device in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Take frequent breaks while using your sides. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Whenever possible, you (1). Adjust the level of...
... the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Keep your computer as a portable device in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Take frequent breaks while using your sides. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Whenever possible, you (1). Adjust the level of...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front n 15 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 21) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D LCD screen (page 147) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 111) I WIRELESS switch (page 60) J WIRELESS indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 21) M SD memory card slot (page 56) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front n 15 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 21) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D LCD screen (page 147) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 111) I WIRELESS switch (page 60) J WIRELESS indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 21) M SD memory card slot (page 56) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) B Manual eject hole (page 185) C Drive eject button (page 38) D Optical disc drive (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 90) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 96) G Modem port (page 59) H Power button/Power indicator (page 21) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) B Manual eject hole (page 185) C Drive eject button (page 38) D Optical disc drive (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 90) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 96) G Modem port (page 59) H Power button/Power indicator (page 21) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left ...a mouse is connected to your computer. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger on an item or object. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the...
... pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left ...a mouse is connected to your computer. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger on an item or object. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your model.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your model.
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... in Version 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 ... data to BD-R LTH TYPE media is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or...
... in Version 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 ... data to BD-R LTH TYPE media is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or...
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... your external display is playing a disc or writing data to a disc. Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. If the region setting on the optical... a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Region settings are not compliant with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Some contents ...
... your external display is playing a disc or writing data to a disc. Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. If the region setting on the optical... a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Region settings are not compliant with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Some contents ...
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... Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to the disc. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to... software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 40) to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only.
... Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to the disc. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to... software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 40) to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only.
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... additionally inserted into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory...Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor....
... additionally inserted into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory...Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor....
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n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Formatting the Memory Stick ... the slot while formatting. It may change. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media.
n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Formatting the Memory Stick ... the slot while formatting. It may change. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media.
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...into the SD memory card slot. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. However, not... SDHC memory cards with capacity of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 210) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. Use care when inserting or removing...
...into the SD memory card slot. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. However, not... SDHC memory cards with capacity of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 210) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. Use care when inserting or removing...
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n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. This eliminates the need to set up the wireless ... can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in WLAN function communicate freely with built-in the middle of computers (ad-hoc). The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with each other through a wireless (radio) connection.
n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. This eliminates the need to set up the wireless ... can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in WLAN function communicate freely with built-in the middle of computers (ad-hoc). The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with each other through a wireless (radio) connection.
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...data protection and network access control and is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, ...faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Besides that...
...data protection and network access control and is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, ...faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Besides that...
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... with the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the SmartWi... Connection Utility Help. ! Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only.
... with the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the SmartWi... Connection Utility Help. ! Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only.
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support.
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support.
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... 71) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 96) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 90) G DVI-D port*2 (page 78) H MONITOR port (page 78) *1 Support high-/full-/low- The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the ATI video controller. ! Locating Ports on the Docking...
... 71) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 96) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 90) G DVI-D port*2 (page 78) H MONITOR port (page 78) *1 Support high-/full-/low- The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the ATI video controller. ! Locating Ports on the Docking...