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... Discs ...136 On Using the Battery Pack...137 On Using Headphones...139 On Handling Memory Stick Media...140 On Handling the Hard Disk ...141 On Updating Your Computer ...142 Troubleshooting ...143 Computer ...145 System Security ...152 Battery...153 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...155 Internet ...158 Networking ...160 Bluetooth Technology ...163...
... Discs ...136 On Using the Battery Pack...137 On Using Headphones...139 On Handling Memory Stick Media...140 On Handling the Hard Disk ...141 On Updating Your Computer ...142 Troubleshooting ...143 Computer ...145 System Security ...152 Battery...153 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...155 Internet ...158 Networking ...160 Bluetooth Technology ...163...
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Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the answers you ...and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system...
Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the answers you ...and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system...
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... is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the CD Standard. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc...output at high bit rates. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. As with digital audio material on this product because it does not conform to update the AACS key. A DualDisc is designed to be implemented for some contents on one side with other...
... is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the CD Standard. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc...output at high bit rates. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. As with digital audio material on this product because it does not conform to update the AACS key. A DualDisc is designed to be implemented for some contents on one side with other...
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... another HDMI cable can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will not be heard. Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV. If a device driver other than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of your computer is more information... on your peripheral for more than the one provided by Sony is equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that you want to ...
... another HDMI cable can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will not be heard. Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV. If a device driver other than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of your computer is more information... on your peripheral for more than the one provided by Sony is equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that you want to ...
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n 129 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 130) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 131) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... 137) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 139) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 140) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 141) ❑ On Updating Your Computer (page 142)
n 129 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 130) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 131) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... 137) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 139) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 140) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 141) ❑ On Updating Your Computer (page 142)
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... to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 78). To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet. n 142 N Precautions On Updating Your Computer Confirm that the computer can run more efficiently. If you have been installed ...computer, follow these steps for each software application: ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 3 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 3, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on your computer using the following software...
... to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 78). To download and install the updates on how to connect the computer to the Internet. n 142 N Precautions On Updating Your Computer Confirm that the computer can run more efficiently. If you have been installed ...computer, follow these steps for each software application: ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 3 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 3, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on your computer using the following software...
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... crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On... some time before the desktop screen appears due to reset it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. A reset fee will be charged. If .... If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to network security checkups. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 191). n 150 N Troubleshooting What should ...
... crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On... some time before the desktop screen appears due to reset it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. A reset fee will be charged. If .... If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to network security checkups. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 191). n 150 N Troubleshooting What should ...
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.... 3 Follow the on -screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, and Norton Internet Security.... 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions to select and download updates. The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer against security threats,...
.... 3 Follow the on -screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates. How do I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, and Norton Internet Security.... 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions to select and download updates. The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer against security threats,...
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... is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Change the record format to display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. For changing the setting, see Using... the Power Saving Modes (page 117). Alternatively, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the...
... is in use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your camera and click Update Driver Software. Change the record format to display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box. For changing the setting, see Using... the Power Saving Modes (page 117). Alternatively, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the...
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... with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. You may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. n 184 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install driver software if you are...
... with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. You may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. n 184 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install driver software if you are...
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n 192 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site.
n 192 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site.
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...n 205 N Support Options VAIO Update 3 Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 195). WinDVD® software for your specific VAIO computer model. VAIO Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. This software ...VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 195). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 195). The VAIO Update utility helps you to import and export your VAIO® computer up to or from a DVD, digital...
...n 205 N Support Options VAIO Update 3 Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 195). WinDVD® software for your specific VAIO computer model. VAIO Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. This software ...VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 195). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 195). The VAIO Update utility helps you to import and export your VAIO® computer up to or from a DVD, digital...