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... with the 64-bit operating system. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on...
... with the 64-bit operating system. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on...
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... Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my...
... Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my...
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... help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - May be able to find out about...
... help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - May be able to find out about...
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... screen (page 141) E Built-in some countries or areas. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor (page 67) I WIRELESS switch (page...
... screen (page 141) E Built-in some countries or areas. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor (page 67) I WIRELESS switch (page...
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If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long ...N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4...
If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long ...N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4...
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... or , key. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in speaker volume level....make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen. See the help file included with the Fn Key ...
... or , key. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in speaker volume level....make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen. See the help file included with the Fn Key ...
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Features and options in the middle of your computer. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. See the specifications to open the drive.
Features and options in the middle of your computer. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. See the specifications to open the drive.
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... computer's optical disc drives. It is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is strongly recommended that are required for some contents on ... (HDCP) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not...disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read ...
... computer's optical disc drives. It is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is strongly recommended that are required for some contents on ... (HDCP) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not...disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read ...
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...computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of January 2009. However, not ...all the Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it is the general name of the media may damage both your computer and the media. Using Your VAIO...
...computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of January 2009. However, not ...all the Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it is the general name of the media may damage both your computer and the media. Using Your VAIO...
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... and found compatible only with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has... your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with major memory cards...
... and found compatible only with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has... your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with major memory cards...
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... built-in WLAN function communicate freely with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). You can communicate with each other through a wireless (radio) connection. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 58 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of... find out about the configuration of a meeting, or as you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network. The WLAN supports all your computer. See the specifications to another.
... built-in WLAN function communicate freely with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). You can communicate with each other through a wireless (radio) connection. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 58 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of... find out about the configuration of a meeting, or as you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network. The WLAN supports all your computer. See the specifications to another.
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...points. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with devices using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802....based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the specifications to user authentication using 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products...
...points. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with devices using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802....based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the specifications to user authentication using 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products...
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...To access this section may be available on your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer. See ..., and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables at a range of your computer. See the specifications to set up and use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up to set up the Bluetooth function. ! Features and options in ...
...To access this section may be available on your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer. See ..., and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables at a range of your computer. See the specifications to set up and use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up to set up the Bluetooth function. ! Features and options in ...
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... radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. Even if standards are maintained. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 63 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies,...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. This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is used by various devices. Bluetooth...
... radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. Even if standards are maintained. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 63 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies,...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. This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is used by various devices. Bluetooth...
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For detailed information, see Using the TPM (page 74). If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab. 4 Press the m key to use fingerprint authentication with the... on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your built-in storage device. The fingerprint data registered on your system restarts. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer or transferring it to be equipped with the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature,...
For detailed information, see Using the TPM (page 74). If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab. 4 Press the m key to use fingerprint authentication with the... on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your built-in storage device. The fingerprint data registered on your system restarts. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer or transferring it to be equipped with the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature,...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 74 N Using the TPM The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. In combination with basic security functions.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 74 N Using the TPM The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. In combination with basic security functions.
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... device volume. ❑ You must enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen in storage device. See the specifications to use and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption, see Windows Help and Support. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 80 N Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data encryption...
... device volume. ❑ You must enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen in storage device. See the specifications to use and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption, see Windows Help and Support. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 80 N Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data encryption...
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... instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of the TV to the HDMI output port (3) on the computer and the other than the one provided by Sony for sound output. If a device driver other end to change the sound.... 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable (2) to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is equipped with an HDMI output port, you need to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External...
... instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of the TV to the HDMI output port (3) on the computer and the other than the one provided by Sony for sound output. If a device driver other end to change the sound.... 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable (2) to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is equipped with an HDMI output port, you need to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External...
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See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor. The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 104) for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 101 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to work on the video controller used in the computer.
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor. The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 104) for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 101 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to work on the video controller used in the computer.
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See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your desktop across separate displays. The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller ...
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your desktop across separate displays. The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller ...