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... their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www...
... their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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... connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. n9 N ...your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and ...
... connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. n9 N ...your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and ...
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The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas.
The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas.
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. To increase the ...
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. To increase the ...
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In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer that may be different from the above. To display this button once again. ✍ The default button assignment may disturb a presentation ...
In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer that may be different from the above. To display this button once again. ✍ The default button assignment may disturb a presentation ...
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... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! See the online specifications to capture still images and movies with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! See the online specifications to capture still images and movies with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
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n 40 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 40 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.
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...the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media devices, circumstances may... requires Internet access. Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Unless your computer's optical disc drives....
...the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media devices, circumstances may... requires Internet access. Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Unless your computer's optical disc drives....
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... inserted into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be sure to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- However, not all Memory... and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can be able to remove it is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. You cannot use Memory Stick media if you recorded without the...
... inserted into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be sure to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- However, not all Memory... and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can be able to remove it is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. You cannot use Memory Stick media if you recorded without the...
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However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of January 2008. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 211) to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type...
However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of January 2008. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 211) to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type...
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...speed communications, faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. Your computer may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to be restricted by the local regulations (e.g. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the... multi-band and multimode. Proposed jointly by implementing the National Institute of up to 54 Mbps. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality,...
...speed communications, faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. Your computer may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to be restricted by the local regulations (e.g. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the... multi-band and multimode. Proposed jointly by implementing the National Institute of up to 54 Mbps. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality,...
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.... 1 Turn on the left pane. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on ad-hoc networks. The Set up a connection or network on the WIRELESS...
.... 1 Turn on the left pane. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on ad-hoc networks. The Set up a connection or network on the WIRELESS...
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... network. ! 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. For details on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by...
... network. ! 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. For details on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by...
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... alphanumeric characters long or up . The passphrase is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure...
... alphanumeric characters long or up . The passphrase is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure...
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... your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. See the online specifications to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10...
... your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. See the online specifications to or above the Bluetooth icon in open space. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10...
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... at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
... at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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See the online specifications to a third person, it to find out whether your hard disk drive. For detailed information, see Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 122). Erasing the ...
See the online specifications to a third person, it to find out whether your hard disk drive. For detailed information, see Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 122). Erasing the ...
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n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is equipped with basic security functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your model is embedded in selected models and provides your computer with the TPM. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips.
n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is equipped with basic security functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your model is embedded in selected models and provides your computer with the TPM. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips.
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When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery ..., you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive.
When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery ..., you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive.