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.... ❑ Safety Information - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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...
.... ❑ Safety Information - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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...
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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. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless 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...
Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless 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...
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... intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 30 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/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom...
... intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 30 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/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom...
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..., and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. Special-function button AV MODE button Functions When the computer is on or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE... button to capture still images and movies in VAIO Launcher. When the computer is off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of the computer. For more information on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. To...
..., and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. Special-function button AV MODE button Functions When the computer is on or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE... button to capture still images and movies in VAIO Launcher. When the computer is off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of the computer. For more information on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. To...
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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...Blu-ray Disc drives). Due to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC ... is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is strongly recommended that conform to playback discs that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-...
...Blu-ray Disc drives). Due to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC ... is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is strongly recommended that conform to playback discs that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-...
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... Or you can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in WLAN functionality communicate freely with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. In addition, based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard... Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. n 60 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 the ...
... Or you can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in WLAN functionality communicate freely with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. In addition, based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard... Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. n 60 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 the ...
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... is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on ad-hoc networks. The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on the left pane. The WIRELESS indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the... your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
... is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on ad-hoc networks. The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on the left pane. The WIRELESS indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the... your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
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The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be ... a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the...
The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be ... a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the...
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...information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 6 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form ...of the IEEE 802.11n standard. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see ...
...information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 6 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form ...of the IEEE 802.11n standard. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see ...
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.... n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. See the online Specifications to see whether your...
.... n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. See the online Specifications to see whether your...
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... N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with audio output from the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and...
... N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with audio output from the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and...
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... not put the computer into the USB port. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your model. See the online Specifications to find whether the USB mouse is supplied with USB devices connected, avoid any shock or force to use your USB mouse (3). You can now...
... not put the computer into the USB port. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your model. See the online Specifications to find whether the USB mouse is supplied with USB devices connected, avoid any shock or force to use your USB mouse (3). You can now...
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n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to create an encrypted archive. To decrypt or access such encrypted archives, you can use the ... Windows. ❑ Power-on Security feature (page 104) If you have assigned an application to your finger, you with the fingerprint sensor. See the online Specifications to see whether your computer. ❑ Password bank for quick Web site access (page 105) You can encrypt files and folder to as the fingerprint...
n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to create an encrypted archive. To decrypt or access such encrypted archives, you can use the ... Windows. ❑ Power-on Security feature (page 104) If you have assigned an application to your finger, you with the fingerprint sensor. See the online Specifications to see whether your computer. ❑ Password bank for quick Web site access (page 105) You can encrypt files and folder to as the fingerprint...
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... when it is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is on in use a battery... distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
... when it is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is on in use a battery... distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact ... your model, see Sony Support Information (page 181). To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact ... your model, see Sony Support Information (page 181). To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory...
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n 126 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, ... computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it...
n 126 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, ... computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it...
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... the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port...
... the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port...
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...as on-screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant ...be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Sony Support Information See 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 ...
...as on-screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant ...be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Sony Support Information See 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 ...