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n4 N Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...146 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Optical Discs ...155 Display ...159 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...164 Speakers ...165 Keyboard...166 Floppy Disks ...167 PC Cards ...168 Audio/Video...170 Memory Stick Media ...173 Peripherals ...174 Support Options ...175 Sony Support Information ...175 Program Support Information...179
n4 N Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...146 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Optical Discs ...155 Display ...159 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...164 Speakers ...165 Keyboard...166 Floppy Disks ...167 PC Cards ...168 Audio/Video...170 Memory Stick Media ...173 Peripherals ...174 Support Options ...175 Sony Support Information ...175 Program Support Information...179
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... clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected 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...
... clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected 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...
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...(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and...
...(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and...
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...Security Keep your data safe and your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & ...Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO...
...Security Keep your data safe and your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & ...Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO...
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Sit in front of you more comfortable. Place the display directly in a chair with your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Keep your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Sit in a neutral, comfortable ...position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Excessive use of the computer may make you (1). A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Have breaks during sessions with your sides....
Sit in front of you more comfortable. Place the display directly in a chair with your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Keep your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Sit in a neutral, comfortable ...position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Excessive use of the computer may make you (1). A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Have breaks during sessions with your sides....
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Back n 13 N Getting Started A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 18). B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 101) C Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. D Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds. E OPTICAL OUT port (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) Connect an S/PDIF-compatible device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier. F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 98) G Prop-up stand * Support high-/full-/low-
Back n 13 N Getting Started A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 18). B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 101) C Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. D Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds. E OPTICAL OUT port (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) Connect an S/PDIF-compatible device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier. F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 98) G Prop-up stand * Support high-/full-/low-
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speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 42) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) C Drive eject button (page 43) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 98) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 42) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) C Drive eject button (page 43) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 98) * Support high-/full-/low-
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Left n 16 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 72) B PC Card release button (page 74) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 76) D Memory Stick slot* (page 81) E Media Access indicator (page 17) F SD memory card slot (page 86) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) * Your computer supports both standard-
Left n 16 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 72) B PC Card release button (page 74) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 76) D Memory Stick slot* (page 81) E Media Access indicator (page 17) F SD memory card slot (page 86) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) * Your computer supports both standard-
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... 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). n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page...
... 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). n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page...
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on models with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. P P P P - - RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD...177;RW/ P P P P PR P P - P P P P - - DVD-ROM DVD-ROM P P P P P P P - CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and...
... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on models with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. P P P P - - RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD...177;RW/ P P P P PR P P - P P P P - - DVD-ROM DVD-ROM P P P P P P P - CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are capable of reading 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, ...or the manufacturer of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is capable of reading 8cm discs with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital ...the Blu-ray Disc drive is not supported. A DualDisc is designed to Blu-ray Disc drives). n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are capable of reading 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, ...or the manufacturer of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is capable of reading 8cm discs with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital ...the Blu-ray Disc drive is not supported. A DualDisc is designed to Blu-ray Disc drives). n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the...
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... compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. To play copyright ...compatibility and viewing quality. It is not possible. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. If the region setting...
... compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. To play copyright ...compatibility and viewing quality. It is not possible. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. If the region setting...
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... on your software. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to copy files to use the...Discs (page 44) to find about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to Blu-ray Discs ! To play the disc. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Discs ! Copying Files ...
... on your software. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to copy files to use the...Discs (page 44) to find about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to Blu-ray Discs ! To play the disc. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Discs ! Copying Files ...
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... on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to...
... on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to...
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n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features, including TV channel selection.
n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features, including TV channel selection.
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...memorystick.com/en/. ! However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be sure to use any audio and/or image data you may not operate properly if it is not guaranteed... without prior consent from the slot. Besides for your personal enjoyment, it is the general name of compatibility. n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer).
...memorystick.com/en/. ! However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be sure to use any audio and/or image data you may not operate properly if it is not guaranteed... without prior consent from the slot. Besides for your personal enjoyment, it is the general name of compatibility. n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer).
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n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! If you want to view the list of the .... This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options...
n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! If you want to view the list of the .... This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options...
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...guaranteed of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with your computer. Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot and can ...card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 175) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Do not attempt to your computer. You can cause damage to insert a memory card or memory card ...
...guaranteed of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with your computer. Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot and can ...card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 175) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Do not attempt to your computer. You can cause damage to insert a memory card or memory card ...
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... is no need anymore to user authentication using WLAN products may be forward compatible with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of the IEEE 802.11n* standard, which specifies the used technology. WPA2...security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). WPA has been designed to secure all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. In addition, based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i...
... is no need anymore to user authentication using WLAN products may be forward compatible with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of the IEEE 802.11n* standard, which specifies the used technology. WPA2...security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). WPA has been designed to secure all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. In addition, based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i...