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... their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations 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.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport...
... their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations 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.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport...
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...VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 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 and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony ...
...VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 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 and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony ...
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. n 28 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. n 28 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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...key. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn... + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Toggles among your computer screen. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍...
...key. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn... + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Toggles among your computer screen. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍...
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Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the special button. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Special-function Button Your computer may be equipped with a special button to find out whether your computer is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to help file included with the software. For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of the computer.
Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the special button. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Special-function Button Your computer may be equipped with a special button to find out whether your computer is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to help file included with the software. For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of the computer.
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...over the playback control area. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. In the VAIO Launcher, you can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your computer is equipped with the AV MODE button. See the online specifications to select your desired software, and then press .... ✍ You can select and launch your fingertip over the playback control area or the volume control area. Some operations with the touch sensor buttons. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch ...
...over the playback control area. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. In the VAIO Launcher, you can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your computer is equipped with the AV MODE button. See the online specifications to select your desired software, and then press .... ✍ You can select and launch your fingertip over the playback control area or the volume control area. Some operations with the touch sensor buttons. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch ...
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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 model. 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.
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 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.
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... 8 cm disc writing is designed to play or view the contents on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Region settings are not compliant with other side. This product is not supported. ! If the region setting on the optical... AACS key update requires Internet access. As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. n 47 N...
... 8 cm disc writing is designed to play or view the contents on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Region settings are not compliant with other side. This product is not supported. ! If the region setting on the optical... AACS key update requires Internet access. As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. n 47 N...
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...packages to indicate in most regions of the world. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical ...be connected to the Internet. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for your computer. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and ...
...packages to indicate in most regions of the world. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical ...be connected to the Internet. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for your computer. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and ...
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...your Blu-ray Disc burning software. To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. n 52 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to use the software, see the help ...
...your Blu-ray Disc burning software. To play the disc. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. n 52 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to use the software, see the help ...
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...Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍...Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick ...memorystick.com/en/. ! Except for your personal use this feature. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support...
...Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍...Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick ...memorystick.com/en/. ! Except for your personal use this feature. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support...
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...a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video...correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to your computer. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC ... visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
...a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video...correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of up to your computer. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC ... visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
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... (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your modem. n 64 N Using Your...
... (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your modem. n 64 N Using Your...
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..., before starting the wireless LAN function. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up and using the wireless LAN ...802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to user authentication using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, is used technology. Besides that increase the level of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS...
..., before starting the wireless LAN function. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up and using the wireless LAN ...802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to user authentication using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, is used technology. Besides that increase the level of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS...
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n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ...; Size of the Bluetooth standard and 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 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ...; Size of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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... File Safe feature, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. See the online specifications to find out whether your finger, you with the fingerprint sensor.
... File Safe feature, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. See the online specifications to find out whether your finger, you with the fingerprint sensor.
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..., we recommend that: ❑ You should contact 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...
..., we recommend that: ❑ You should contact 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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... adapter as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer or genuine Sony products. n 123 N Precautions 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...
... adapter as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your computer or genuine Sony products. n 123 N Precautions 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...
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...10065; Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot play some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and ... CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to play Blu-ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could ...
...10065; Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ If you are using the VAIO Update. n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot play some Blu-ray Disc contents on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and ... CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to play Blu-ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could ...
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This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 161 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable.
This Q & A entry applies to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. n 161 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable.