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n5 N Mouse ...178 Speakers ...179 Touch Pad...181 Keyboard...182 Floppy Disks ...183 PC Cards ...184 Audio/Video...186 Memory Stick Media ...189 Peripherals ...190 Support Options ...191 Sony Support Information ...191 Program Support Information...195
n5 N Mouse ...178 Speakers ...179 Touch Pad...181 Keyboard...182 Floppy Disks ...183 PC Cards ...184 Audio/Video...186 Memory Stick Media ...189 Peripherals ...190 Support Options ...191 Sony Support Information ...191 Program Support Information...195
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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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... on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Other Documents...factory installed settings. Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑...
... on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Other Documents...factory installed settings. Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑...
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... 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 how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other...
... 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 how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other...
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Have breaks during sessions with good back support. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Adjust the level of you more comfortable. Excessive use of environments. Sit in a chair ...
Have breaks during sessions with good back support. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Adjust the level of you more comfortable. Excessive use of environments. Sit in a chair ...
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M Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp (page 116) G Touch pad (page 30) H Power indicator (page 20) I Battery indicator (page 20) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) K Memory Stick indicator (... slot*1 (page 71) P SD memory card slot (page 75) Q WIRELESS switch (page 79) R WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) S Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 20) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
M Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp (page 116) G Touch pad (page 30) H Power indicator (page 20) I Battery indicator (page 20) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) K Memory Stick indicator (... slot*1 (page 71) P SD memory card slot (page 75) Q WIRELESS switch (page 79) R WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) S Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 20) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
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Back n 16 N Getting Started A VHF/UHF input port*1 (page 44) B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector (page 23) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 105) F DC IN port (page 22) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
Back n 16 N Getting Started A VHF/UHF input port*1 (page 44) B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector (page 23) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 105) F DC IN port (page 22) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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...*2 *3 (page 52) I S VIDEO OUTPUT port (page 98) J HDMI port (page 98) K Monitor (VGA) port (page 96) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 111) M Modem port (page 78) *1 Support high-/full-/low-
...*2 *3 (page 52) I S VIDEO OUTPUT port (page 98) J HDMI port (page 98) K Monitor (VGA) port (page 96) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 111) M Modem port (page 78) *1 Support high-/full-/low-
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...edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Be sure to use only the keyboard for detailed instructions. ! n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3)...without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to place the pointer (2) on the pointing device and see the help file for ...
...edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Be sure to use only the keyboard for detailed instructions. ! n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3)...without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to place the pointer (2) on the pointing device and see the help file for ...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 36 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 optical disc drive supports. 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 model. n 36 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 optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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...Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *11 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P*11 Combo *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer... does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. P P P P - - DVD-ROM DVD-ROM P P P P P P P - CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not...
...Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *11 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P*11 Combo *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer... does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. P P P P - - DVD-ROM DVD-ROM P P P P P P P - CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not...
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... drives. It is not possible. As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is not supported. ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher ...of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony...
... drives. It is not possible. As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is not supported. ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher ...of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony...
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...the software, see the help file on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 36) to find about the supported disc media. See the online Specifications to find the type of your software. See the online Specifications to find the type of your Blu-ray...help file on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 36) to find about the supported disc media. Copying Files to the disc. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on ...
...the software, see the help file on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 36) to find about the supported disc media. See the online Specifications to find the type of your software. See the online Specifications to find the type of your Blu-ray...help file on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 36) to find about the supported disc media. Copying Files to the disc. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on ...
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... how to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. n 44 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 enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with the... details on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications....
... how to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. n 44 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 enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with the... details on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications....
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n 54 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 54 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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... the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. n 70 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). However, not all Memory Stick media... that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. ✍ You can accommodate both standard-...
... the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. n 70 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). However, not all Memory Stick media... that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. ✍ You can accommodate both standard-...
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n 72 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 ... the entire data on the media. The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed 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 the Memory Stick media...
n 72 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 ... the entire data on the media. The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed 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 the Memory Stick media...
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...slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 191) to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer does not support the copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of compatibility. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, ... compatible media are guaranteed of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of a different...
...slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 191) to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer does not support the copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of compatibility. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, ... compatible media are guaranteed of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of a different...
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...has been designed to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the draft form of data protection and access control for existing... and WPA are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as you move from one place to see whether your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with the IEEE 802.11i specification. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal...
...has been designed to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the draft form of data protection and access control for existing... and WPA are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as you move from one place to see whether your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with the IEEE 802.11i specification. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal...
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.... In addition, communications may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with IEEE 802.11b products. n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer IEEE 802.11b/g is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of up to 54 Mbps....cut off depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, the ambient environment that support the draft form of such walls, and the software in use . The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster ...
.... In addition, communications may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with IEEE 802.11b products. n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer IEEE 802.11b/g is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of up to 54 Mbps....cut off depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, the ambient environment that support the draft form of such walls, and the software in use . The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster ...