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... original factory installed settings. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Contains features of your computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www...
... original factory installed settings. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Contains features of your computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www...
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... your computer's RAID array, or to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. It lists detailed procedures for using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help...
... your computer's RAID array, or to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. It lists detailed procedures for using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help...
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.../Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very...
.../Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very...
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You can change these button assignments on and off. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the LCD screen and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output... Series Models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Muting button VOL buttons (Volume down and Volume up and down. VGN-AR300 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button Functions Change TV channels up ) Functions...
You can change these button assignments on and off. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the LCD screen and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output... Series Models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Muting button VOL buttons (Volume down and Volume up and down. VGN-AR300 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button Functions Change TV channels up ) Functions...
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... available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. Check your specifications for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to see which types of optical disc drive installed...
... available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. Check your specifications for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to see which types of optical disc drive installed...
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...recording compatibility with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with...read the notices on the other side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video...
...recording compatibility with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with...read the notices on the other side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video...
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... MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. This section describes how to set up your model is VGN-AR300 Series, your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to find whether your... TV, set-top box, and other equipment. To access this on Media Center features. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If...
... MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. This section describes how to set up your model is VGN-AR300 Series, your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to find whether your... TV, set-top box, and other equipment. To access this on Media Center features. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If...
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... your area. This button works the same as the Alt+Tab keys. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press...
... your area. This button works the same as the Alt+Tab keys. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press...
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... National Institute of channels). Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that you to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. You can communicate ...TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in WLAN functionality communicate freely with the IEEE 802.11i specification. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard.
... National Institute of channels). Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that you to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. You can communicate ...TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in WLAN functionality communicate freely with the IEEE 802.11i specification. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard.
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... the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
... the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
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... by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. For details on an infrastructure...
... by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. For details on an infrastructure...
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...the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See ...that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to 64 alphanumeric characters long. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources ...
...the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See ...that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to 64 alphanumeric characters long. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources ...
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See the online Specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to see whether your ... 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device...
See the online Specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to see whether your ... 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device...
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... files may not be possible in walls ❑ Proximity to electromagnetic interference from the connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between... be certified to make sure that due to limitations of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
... files may not be possible in walls ❑ Proximity to electromagnetic interference from the connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between... be certified to make sure that due to limitations of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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...used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is VGN-FE800 Series, the procedure for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. To select a display VGN-FE800 Series Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the ...peripheral devices. n 124 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be able to work on the type of your external display or projector. See the online Specifications for...
...used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is VGN-FE800 Series, the procedure for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. To select a display VGN-FE800 Series Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the ...peripheral devices. n 124 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be able to work on the type of your external display or projector. See the online Specifications for...
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To change the settings. VGN-FE800 Series Models with the corresponding S button. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the S button assignments, press and hold ... video controller your model includes. For details on the S buttons, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 39). ✍ Additionally, you purchased is VGN-FE800 Series, see the online Specifications to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to display the window for each...
To change the settings. VGN-FE800 Series Models with the corresponding S button. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the S button assignments, press and hold ... video controller your model includes. For details on the S buttons, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 39). ✍ Additionally, you purchased is VGN-FE800 Series, see the online Specifications to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to display the window for each...
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... and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of power management settings to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows... Mode This is the normal state of the power management setting you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
... and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of power management settings to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows... Mode This is the normal state of the power management setting you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
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... these steps: 3 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. 5 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select a power... plan. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes. You can change the items in the list. 6 Click OK. Each power...
... these steps: 3 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. 5 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select a power... plan. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes. You can change the items in the list. 6 Click OK. Each power...
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...period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 214) or visit the Sony online support Web site. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a... You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 148 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
...period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 214) or visit the Sony online support Web site. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a... You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 148 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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n 159 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, ...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device prevents damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for...
n 159 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, ...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device prevents damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for...