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... ❑ Welcome mat - 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://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American...
... ❑ Welcome mat - 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://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ 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. 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, software 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.
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...find the answers you how to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you need. It can either perform...To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to do it step by step...
...find the answers you how to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you need. It can either perform...To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to do it step by step...
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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. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some ...
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. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some ...
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...the default software options in Hibernate mode. CAPTURE button DISPLAY OFF button Launches VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture still images and movies in the finder view with special buttons to enable you use specific functions of the computer. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be... off or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. Special-function button AV MODE button Functions ...
...the default software options in Hibernate mode. CAPTURE button DISPLAY OFF button Launches VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture still images and movies in the finder view with special buttons to enable you use specific functions of the computer. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be... off or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. Special-function button AV MODE button Functions ...
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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 optical disc drive supports. n 39 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 model.
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 optical disc drive supports. n 39 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 model.
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...Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is strongly recommended that digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO...standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is not possible. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot ...
...Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is strongly recommended that digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO...standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is not possible. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot ...
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...memorystick.com/en/. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick media that are available... as the compatible media are guaranteed of September 2007. Except for your personal use, it is the general name of compatibility. MagicGate is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size or M2 Duo-size Adaptor. n 51 N Using Your VAIO...
...memorystick.com/en/. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick media that are available... as the compatible media are guaranteed of September 2007. Except for your personal use, it is the general name of compatibility. MagicGate is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size or M2 Duo-size Adaptor. n 51 N Using Your VAIO...
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...information on your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 182) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. Do not attempt to ...insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to...
...information on your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 182) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. Do not attempt to ...insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to...
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...network access control and is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to create a full infrastructure network. ✍ In some countries, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of channels... the National Institute of a meeting, or as : password protection, end-to another. 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 IEEE 802.11n draft standard...
...network access control and is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to create a full infrastructure network. ✍ In some countries, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of channels... the National Institute of a meeting, or as : password protection, end-to another. 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 IEEE 802.11n draft standard...
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... IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, 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. 8 Follow the on ad-hoc networks. n 63 N Using Your...
... IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, 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. 8 Follow the on ad-hoc networks. n 63 N Using Your...
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... 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 an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. For details on an infrastructure ...network. ! The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the...
... 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 an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. For details on an infrastructure ...network. ! The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the...
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See the online specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. The passphrase is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the...
See the online specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. The passphrase is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the...
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...on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. The WIRELESS indicator lights up to display the Wireless Device Switch... window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. See the online specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.
...on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. The WIRELESS indicator lights up to display the Wireless Device Switch... window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. See the online specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.
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... due to electromagnetic interference in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with audio output from...
... due to electromagnetic interference in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with audio output from...
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... models only. You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with your model. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your...
... models only. You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with your model. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your...
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... (page 105) With the File Safe feature, you can encrypt files and folder to create an encrypted archive. See the online specifications to see whether your finger, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. n 99 N Customizing... Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. A small horizontal bar located between the left...
... (page 105) With the File Safe feature, you can encrypt files and folder to create an encrypted archive. See the online specifications to see whether your finger, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. n 99 N Customizing... Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. A small horizontal bar located between the left...
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... mode, which allows you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the computer when it is... on in use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, 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...
... mode, which allows you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the computer when it is... on in use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, 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...
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product...
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... 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 out by holding the plug. n 126 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to use any other power...
... 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 out by holding the plug. n 126 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to use any other power...