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n5 N Mouse ...170 Speakers ...171 Touch Pad...173 Keyboard...174 Floppy Disks ...175 PC Cards ...176 Audio/Video...178 Memory Stick Media ...181 Peripherals ...182 Support Options ...183 Sony Support Information ...183 e-Support ...184 Trademarks ...186
n5 N Mouse ...170 Speakers ...171 Touch Pad...173 Keyboard...174 Floppy Disks ...175 PC Cards ...176 Audio/Video...178 Memory Stick Media ...181 Peripherals ...182 Support Options ...183 Sony Support Information ...183 e-Support ...184 Trademarks ...186
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... from unpacking to computer malfunctions. ❑ Booklets containing the following information: Sony GUARANTEE conditions, Safety / Regulations, Modem Regulations, Wireless LAN Regulations, Bluetooth Regulations, End User Software License Agreement, and Sony Support services. Contains solutions to the Sony online support Web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu. Contains features of your VAIO. ❑ Troubleshooting Guide - n8 N Before...
... from unpacking to computer malfunctions. ❑ Booklets containing the following information: Sony GUARANTEE conditions, Safety / Regulations, Modem Regulations, Wireless LAN Regulations, Bluetooth Regulations, End User Software License Agreement, and Sony Support services. Contains solutions to the Sony online support Web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu. Contains features of your VAIO. ❑ Troubleshooting Guide - n8 N Before...
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...use these features confidently and safely, connect peripheral devices and more. ❑ Access to the User Guide. This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center. ❑ Important information about your computer in the form of notices and announcements. Click this icon for an overview of your software and check... out our upgrade options. ❑ Wallpapers Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO Web sites. n9 N Before Use My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can find: Documentation, which gives you can also ...
...use these features confidently and safely, connect peripheral devices and more. ❑ Access to the User Guide. This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center. ❑ Important information about your computer in the form of notices and announcements. Click this icon for an overview of your software and check... out our upgrade options. ❑ Wallpapers Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO Web sites. n9 N Before Use My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can find: Documentation, which gives you can also ...
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... help files on the software you learn to use your favorite VAIO software. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 10 N Before Use Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support is a comprehensive resource for detailed information on features and troubleshooting. ❑ Go to http://www.club-vaio.com..., or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources, including those that are using for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key.
... help files on the software you learn to use your favorite VAIO software. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 10 N Before Use Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support is a comprehensive resource for detailed information on features and troubleshooting. ❑ Go to http://www.club-vaio.com..., or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources, including those that are using for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key.
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... with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer as a portable device in front of environments. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Place the computer directly in a variety of you (1). Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Adjust the level of the computer may make...
... with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer as a portable device in front of environments. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Place the computer directly in a variety of you (1). Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Adjust the level of the computer may make...
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M Infrared receiver*1 Point the supplied remote commander to this switch to slide this sensor for operations. N Infrared signal indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 22) G Touch pad (page 33) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 21) K ...(page 66) S WIRELESS switch (page 70) T WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 21) U Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 21) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
M Infrared receiver*1 Point the supplied remote commander to this switch to slide this sensor for operations. N Infrared signal indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 22) G Touch pad (page 33) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 21) K ...(page 66) S WIRELESS switch (page 70) T WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 21) U Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 21) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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Back n 17 N Getting Started A VHF/UHF port*1 (page 46) B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector (page 24) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 97) F DC IN port (page 23) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
Back n 17 N Getting Started A VHF/UHF port*1 (page 46) B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector (page 24) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 97) F DC IN port (page 23) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... as a VCR. I S VIDEO OUTPUT port*4 (page 90) J HDMI port (page 90) K Monitor (VGA) port (page 88) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 103) M Modem port (page 69) *1 Support high-/full-/low- Right n 18 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 97) B PC Card release button (page 55) C PC Card slot (page 53...
... as a VCR. I S VIDEO OUTPUT port*4 (page 90) J HDMI port (page 90) K Monitor (VGA) port (page 88) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 103) M Modem port (page 69) *1 Support high-/full-/low- Right n 18 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 97) B PC Card release button (page 55) C PC Card slot (page 53...
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... is very similar to help you use the keyboard. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or The VAIO-Link Web site (http://support.vaio.sony.eu) also contains glossary information to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn...
... is very similar to help you use the keyboard. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or The VAIO-Link Web site (http://support.vaio.sony.eu) also contains glossary information to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn...
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... VAIO Control Center (page 108) to suit 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 place the pointer (2) on the screen using the mouse. Drag Slide your finger on the touch...
... VAIO Control Center (page 108) to suit 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 place the pointer (2) on the screen using the mouse. Drag Slide your finger on the touch...
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.... Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. By default, the S1 button launches VAIO Help and Support Center and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the computer. See the help you use specific functions of the SonicStage...
.... Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. By default, the S1 button launches VAIO Help and Support Center and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the computer. See the help you use specific functions of the SonicStage...
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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 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or 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 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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...recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on models with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray... Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not...
...recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on models with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray... Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not...
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.... Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS ...AACS key. If the region setting and the region of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is compliant with your external display is not supported. ! Unless your computer's optical disc drives. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is a two sided disc product which mates ...
.... Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS ...AACS key. If the region setting and the region of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is compliant with your external display is not supported. ! Unless your computer's optical disc drives. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is a two sided disc product which mates ...
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... the Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system which includes Windows Media Center that enables TV program viewing, recording, and playback. The hybrid TV-tuner supports the following broadcasts: ❑ Analog cable and land-based (terrestrial) TV: Systems: B/G/I/D/K/L/L' Color systems: PAL and SECAM Frequency band: 48.25 MHz - 855.25 MHz...
... the Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system which includes Windows Media Center that enables TV program viewing, recording, and playback. The hybrid TV-tuner supports the following broadcasts: ❑ Analog cable and land-based (terrestrial) TV: Systems: B/G/I/D/K/L/L' Color systems: PAL and SECAM Frequency band: 48.25 MHz - 855.25 MHz...
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n 47 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 47 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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... especially designed for external data storage. Inserting a Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick media with capacity of up to use this feature. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of... N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. MagicGate is not guaranteed of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet...
... especially designed for external data storage. Inserting a Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick media with capacity of up to use this feature. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of... N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. MagicGate is not guaranteed of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet...
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To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with both standardand duo-size media.
To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with both standardand duo-size media.
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... the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in...
... the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in...
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... an SD memory card slot to your computer. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot. Use care when inserting ..., music players, and other memory cards. You can cause damage to accommodate other audio/video devices. The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on your computer does not...
... an SD memory card slot to your computer. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot. Use care when inserting ..., music players, and other memory cards. You can cause damage to accommodate other audio/video devices. The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on your computer does not...