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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://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) -...
... 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) -...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click 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 settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click 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 settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet...
To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet...
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.... Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button (3) once. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch... pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your ...
.... Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button (3) once. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch... pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your ...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 45 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. 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 45 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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...Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*12 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P Combo Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*12 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *11 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW...
...Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*12 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P Combo Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*12 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *11 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW...
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...definition or prohibit analog video output. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Unless your external display is not supported. ! Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This may ...not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs...
...definition or prohibit analog video output. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Unless your external display is not supported. ! Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This may ...not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs...
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... your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑... selected models only. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to the Internet. n ...49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these ...
... your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑... selected models only. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to the Internet. n ...49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these ...
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... out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported disc media. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then... the software, see the help file included with your software. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on how to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. To copy files to a...
... out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported disc media. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then... the software, see the help file included with your software. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on how to find out about the supported disc media. Copying Files to use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. To copy files to a...
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...you may not operate properly if it from the respective copyright holders. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Except for your computer can insert a ...guaranteed of September 2008. The Memory Stick slot on your personal use this feature. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor. Use a Memory ...
...you may not operate properly if it from the respective copyright holders. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Except for your computer can insert a ...guaranteed of September 2008. The Memory Stick slot on your personal use this feature. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor. Use a Memory ...
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.... ! It may change. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the...
.... ! It may change. The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the...
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...memory card from the slot and can use this slot to your computer. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. However, not all memory ...10065; SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of compatibility. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory... The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of the slot.
...memory card from the slot and can use this slot to your computer. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. However, not all memory ...10065; SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of compatibility. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory... The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of the slot.
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This eliminates the need to pull cables or wires through a wireless (radio) connection. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in the middle of a meeting, or as you move from one place to another. You can communicate without ... function communicate freely with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc). Or you can communicate with a limited number of mobility and roaming. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other through an access point, which allows...
This eliminates the need to pull cables or wires through a wireless (radio) connection. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in the middle of a meeting, or as you move from one place to another. You can communicate without ... function communicate freely with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc). Or you can communicate with a limited number of mobility and roaming. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other through an access point, which allows...
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...all versions of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. Be sure to set up and using Windows Help and Support. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch ...before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! The IEEE 802.11n...
...all versions of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. Be sure to set up and using Windows Help and Support. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch ...before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! The IEEE 802.11n...
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.... n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth® devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. For setting up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To open area. To... establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support.
.... n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth® devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. For setting up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To open area. To... establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support.
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To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! Be sure to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device,... you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To communicate with another...
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! Be sure to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device,... you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To communicate with another...
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... keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. For more information on your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for your computer. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people. ✍...
... keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. For more information on your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for your computer. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people. ✍...
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... are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 178). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors...
... are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 178). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors...
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... to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American...
... to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American...
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Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. 6 Program Support You can view detailed information on the software products preinstalled on your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support web site. n 179 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer through Help and Support. Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and Software Information.
Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. 6 Program Support You can view detailed information on the software products preinstalled on your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support web site. n 179 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer through Help and Support. Click Start, Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and Software Information.