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... 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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO...
... 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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO...
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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 - 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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... how to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the answers you accomplish a task. It can...
... how to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the answers you accomplish a task. It can...
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... the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting 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...
... the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting 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...
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...the builtin MOTION EYE camera. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. CAPTURE button DISPLAY OFF button Launches VAIO Camera Capture Utility to enable you use specific functions of the computer. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to play CDs, DVDs, and music files... and view the image data stored on Instant Mode. You can change the default software options in Hibernate mode. Turns off or in VAIO Launcher. See...
...the builtin MOTION EYE camera. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. CAPTURE button DISPLAY OFF button Launches VAIO Camera Capture Utility to enable you use specific functions of the computer. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to play CDs, DVDs, and music files... and view the image data stored on Instant Mode. You can change the default software options in Hibernate mode. Turns off or in VAIO Launcher. See...
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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 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 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 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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... circumstances may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless your computer's optical disc drives. This product is not supported. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of... the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ...
... circumstances may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless your computer's optical disc drives. This product is not supported. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of... the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ...
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.../. ! 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 the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is not guaranteed of compatibility. The Memory Stick slot... on your computer can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick media directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be sure to insert it from the respective copyright holders. n 51 N Using Your VAIO...
.../. ! 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 the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is not guaranteed of compatibility. The Memory Stick slot... on your computer can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick media directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be sure to insert it from the respective copyright holders. n 51 N Using Your VAIO...
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...cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 182) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer... are guaranteed of September 2007. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Do not attempt to insert a memory ...
...cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 182) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer... are guaranteed of September 2007. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Do not attempt to insert a memory ...
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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. A WLAN is a network in WLAN ...). You can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in addition to secure all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the IEEE 802.11i specification. WLAN uses the IEEE 802.11a*/b/g standard or the IEEE 802.11n* draft standard, which is also designed to user authentication using WLAN products may...
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. A WLAN is a network in WLAN ...). You can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in addition to secure all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the IEEE 802.11i specification. WLAN uses the IEEE 802.11a*/b/g standard or the IEEE 802.11n* draft standard, which is also designed to user authentication using WLAN products may...
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n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The WIRELESS indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless ... 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 display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n...
n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The WIRELESS indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless ... 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 display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n...
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... point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. 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...
... point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. 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...
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The WIRELESS indicator lights up . See the online specifications to a network. 6 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric ... Switch window. 4 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to see...
The WIRELESS indicator lights up . See the online specifications to a network. 6 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric ... Switch window. 4 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to see...
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You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. The 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 computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.
You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. The 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 computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.
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..., large files may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. n 68 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... 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.
..., large files may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. n 68 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... 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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Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse is supplied with your model. See the online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with selected models only. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent ...
Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse is supplied with your model. See the online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with selected models only. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent ...
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... A small horizontal bar located between the left and right touch pad buttons is equipped with the fingerprint sensor. See the online specifications to provide you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information (user accounts, passwords, etc.) required to access the password-protected Web...feature to encrypt/decrypt data (page 105) With the File Safe feature, you with additional convenience. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to see whether your model is the sensor of the ...
... A small horizontal bar located between the left and right touch pad buttons is equipped with the fingerprint sensor. See the online specifications to provide you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information (user accounts, passwords, etc.) required to access the password-protected Web...feature to encrypt/decrypt data (page 105) With the File Safe feature, you with additional convenience. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to see whether your model is the sensor of the ...
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... the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you select. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . The green power indicator light is in this mode. To save power while not working, you... down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you to turn off...
... the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you select. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . The green power indicator light is in this mode. To save power while not working, you... down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you to turn off...
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...warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 182). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑... on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. 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.
...warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 182). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑... on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. 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.
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... AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. 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...not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with 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...
... AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. 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...not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with 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...