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.... Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive 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...
.... Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive 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...
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To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 29 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 similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 29 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 similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. The LED turns on when the volume is turned off . Turns the volume on when the camera is turned off . Muting button The LED ... Functions By default, the S1 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both and the S2 button places the computer in...
To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. The LED turns on when the volume is turned off . Turns the volume on when the camera is turned off . Muting button The LED ... Functions By default, the S1 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both and the S2 button places the computer in...
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...may be shared by more than one software application. Note that the camera is activated before using such software. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. If another software ...for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online Specifications to indicate the off the camera, press the CAMERA OFF button located above the keyboard. Turning on the computer activates the built-in...
...may be shared by more than one software application. Note that the camera is activated before using such software. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. If another software ...for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online Specifications to indicate the off the camera, press the CAMERA OFF button located above the keyboard. Turning on the computer activates the built-in...
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer About bay unit protection against theft To protect the HDD bay unit against theft, secure the bay unit on your computer using a security screw* and L-shaped screwdriver*. * Supplied with optional or supplied HDD bay accessories. See the online Specifications for details about accessories.
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer About bay unit protection against theft To protect the HDD bay unit against theft, secure the bay unit on your computer using a security screw* and L-shaped screwdriver*. * Supplied with optional or supplied HDD bay accessories. See the online Specifications for details about accessories.
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... devices, existence of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by implementing the National Institute of obstacles between clients and access points. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read ...number of channels). n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may be forward compatible with WPA. IEEE 802.11b: The standard speed is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. In addition, communications may be cut off ...
... devices, existence of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by implementing the National Institute of obstacles between clients and access points. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read ...number of channels). n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may be forward compatible with WPA. IEEE 802.11b: The standard speed is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. In addition, communications may be cut off ...
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... number representation using the digits 0-9, with 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... OK. The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*3 characters long. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to -computer (ad hoc) network;
... number representation using the digits 0-9, with 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... OK. The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*3 characters long. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to -computer (ad hoc) network;
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... providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point.
... providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point.
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n 59 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 . The Wireless Network Connection window ...-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. On models that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard.
n 59 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 . The Wireless Network Connection window ...-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. On models that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard.
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n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the .... 2 Turn on the taskbar to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to display the Wireless Device Switch window. To disconnect from a wireless network...
n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the .... 2 Turn on the taskbar to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to display the Wireless Device Switch window. To disconnect from a wireless network...
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See the online Specifications to 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 ... (10 meters) range in open space. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. 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 Bluetooth Device...
See the online Specifications to 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 ... (10 meters) range in open space. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. 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 Bluetooth Device...
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...situations. ❑ As general characteristics of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. n 62 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... standard, large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
...situations. ❑ As general characteristics of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. n 62 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... standard, large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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...RW CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW - Please be sure to read the notices on the other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of media your optical disc drive bay unit. DVD-ROM DVD and most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double...optical disc drive bay unit you purchased. Use the table below to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is a two sided disc product which types of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with...
...RW CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW - Please be sure to read the notices on the other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of media your optical disc drive bay unit. DVD-ROM DVD and most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double...optical disc drive bay unit you purchased. Use the table below to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is a two sided disc product which types of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with...
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A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. To copy files to copy ...
A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. To copy files to copy ...
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... how to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on a computer with the DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive bay unit. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing...
... how to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on a computer with the DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive bay unit. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing...
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See the online Specifications for detailed information on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 103) for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for more information. n 100 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on the video controller.
See the online Specifications for detailed information on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 103) for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for more information. n 100 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on the video controller.
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If the Monitor Settings window appears, click Yes. To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click Display. 4 Select the Settings tab. 5 Click the monitor icon marked 2. 6 Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option. 7 Click Apply and then OK. n 104 N Using Peripheral Devices To find which video controller your model includes, see the printed Specifications sheet.
If the Monitor Settings window appears, click Yes. To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click Display. 4 Select the Settings tab. 5 Click the monitor icon marked 2. 6 Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option. 7 Click Apply and then OK. n 104 N Using Peripheral Devices To find which video controller your model includes, see the printed Specifications sheet.
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... cannot start your computer without knowing the password, even if the hard disk is installed in conjunction with the RAID configuration. See the online Specifications to start the computer. The user password is provided for password entry when turning on your computer. Once you have set the machine password.... your computer from other users will allow for the data stored on your hard disk. Once you have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to find whether your password and keep it , a password reset fee will have set the power-on password, you must ...
... cannot start your computer without knowing the password, even if the hard disk is installed in conjunction with the RAID configuration. See the online Specifications to start the computer. The user password is provided for password entry when turning on your computer. Once you have set the machine password.... your computer from other users will allow for the data stored on your hard disk. Once you have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to find whether your password and keep it , a password reset fee will have set the power-on password, you must ...
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...fingerprint authentication functionality, you have set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! You cannot start your computer. Make sure to find whether your own expense and lose all the data stored in the original hard disk. See the online Specifications to write down the master password and keep it ... lock your hard disk. The user password is possible and the data stored in conjunction with the master password. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password* provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk. Once you set...
...fingerprint authentication functionality, you have set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! You cannot start your computer. Make sure to find whether your own expense and lose all the data stored in the original hard disk. See the online Specifications to write down the master password and keep it ... lock your hard disk. The user password is possible and the data stored in conjunction with the master password. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password* provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk. Once you set...
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...Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is provided with the modules. TPMs are embedded...decrypt your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. n 144 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides...10065; The maintenance and management of your data maintenance and management. Sony Corporation assumes no liabilities for repair. Sony Corporation assumes no liabilities for repair. The data stored in such...
...Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is provided with the modules. TPMs are embedded...decrypt your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. n 144 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides...10065; The maintenance and management of your data maintenance and management. Sony Corporation assumes no liabilities for repair. Sony Corporation assumes no liabilities for repair. The data stored in such...