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... problems. ❑ Specifications - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑...
... problems. ❑ Specifications - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑...
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... to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of environments. Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your feet are flat on the floor. Excessive use...
... to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of environments. Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your feet are flat on the floor. Excessive use...
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... 51) I Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 18) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) K SD memory card slot (page 47) L Media Access indicator (page 18) M Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 44) N Power indicator (page 18) O Battery indicator (page 18) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer...
... 51) I Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 18) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) K SD memory card slot (page 47) L Media Access indicator (page 18) M Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 44) N Power indicator (page 18) O Battery indicator (page 18) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer...
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speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A PC Card release button (page 42) B PC Card slot (page 40) C i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 112) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 107) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 94) * Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A PC Card release button (page 42) B PC Card slot (page 40) C i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 112) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 107) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 94) * Supports high-/full-/low-
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...right button (4) once. Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to suit your preference. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the devices to scroll vertically. Using the Touch Pad The ... touch pad and the pointing stick. Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is equipped with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button twice. Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger ...
...right button (4) once. Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to suit your preference. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the devices to scroll vertically. Using the Touch Pad The ... touch pad and the pointing stick. Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is equipped with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button twice. Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger ...
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). Action Description Point Push the pointing stick to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the pointing stick in the direction that support a pointing stick scroll feature.) ✍ The tip on an item...
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). Action Description Point Push the pointing stick to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the pointing stick in the direction that support a pointing stick scroll feature.) ✍ The tip on an item...
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...and sharing digital data with an erasure prevention switch to set or release write-protection. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. However, not all Memory Stick media that are designed with compatible products, such as ...erasure prevention switch. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Latin American countries or areas. !
...and sharing digital data with an erasure prevention switch to set or release write-protection. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. However, not all Memory Stick media that are designed with compatible products, such as ...erasure prevention switch. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Latin American countries or areas. !
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.... The Memory Stick media is compatible with both standard- Inserting the media improperly may damage your computer. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is automatically detected by your computer or the Memory Stick media, ...in the correct direction as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick...
.... The Memory Stick media is compatible with both standard- Inserting the media improperly may damage your computer. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is automatically detected by your computer or the Memory Stick media, ...in the correct direction as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick...
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... 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. !... However, not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as of the SD memory card. You can cause damage to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of...
... 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. !... However, not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as of the SD memory card. You can cause damage to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of...
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You can communicate without an access point, which a user can communicate between a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in which means that you can connect to a local area network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. A WLAN is... an access point, which allows you move from one place to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with each other through a powerful network.
You can communicate without an access point, which a user can communicate between a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in which means that you can connect to a local area network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. A WLAN is... an access point, which allows you move from one place to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with each other through a powerful network.
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On models that support the Bluetooth functionality*1 and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*1, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or...2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. button. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The WIRELESS ...the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... Except in Peru and Venezuela, you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is provided for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks.
On models that support the Bluetooth functionality*1 and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*1, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or...2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. button. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The WIRELESS ...the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... Except in Peru and Venezuela, you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is provided for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks.
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...their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. *2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers, you want. 13 Enter...confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with values of the window. 15 Click OK. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. wireless access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to configure all these computers in ...
...their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. *2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers, you want. 13 Enter...confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with values of the window. 15 Click OK. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. wireless access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to configure all these computers in ...
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... 802.11a/b/g standard. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device...
... 802.11a/b/g standard. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device...
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n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility ..., or resources may result in data loss. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . On models that came...up . The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to guide you...
n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility ..., or resources may result in data loss. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . On models that came...up . The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to guide you...
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... see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in ...open space. n 61 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...
... see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in ...open space. n 61 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...
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... the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is a two sided disc product which types of media your optical disc drive supports. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of your computer's optical disc drives. DVD-ROM DVD and most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double...notices on the disc packaging carefully to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for type of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. Due to check both playback and recording ...
... the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is a two sided disc product which types of media your optical disc drive supports. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of your computer's optical disc drives. DVD-ROM DVD and most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double...notices on the disc packaging carefully to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for type of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. Due to check both playback and recording ...
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n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. Writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. Supports writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording.
n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. Writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. Supports writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording.
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... on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Devices with Removable Storage. To copy files to find about the supported disc media. Do not strike or shake your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 71) to a disc !
... on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Devices with Removable Storage. To copy files to find about the supported disc media. Do not strike or shake your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 71) to a disc !
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... click Start, point to All Programs, and click to start the DVD software you want to use. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on...
... click Start, point to All Programs, and click to start the DVD software you want to use. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on...
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.... G LOCK/UNLOCK switch (page 82) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*(page 107) I Serial port Connect a serial device, such as an external modem or a terminal adapter. * Supports high-/full-/low- n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Locating Ports on the Multi Function Bay Docking Station Right A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the multi function...
.... G LOCK/UNLOCK switch (page 82) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*(page 107) I Serial port Connect a serial device, such as an external modem or a terminal adapter. * Supports high-/full-/low- n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Locating Ports on the Multi Function Bay Docking Station Right A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the multi function...