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... sites described in Brazil 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...
... sites described in Brazil 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...
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... restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on selected models... SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. n8 N ...
... restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. See the online specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on selected models... SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. n8 N ...
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...my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers you need. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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 ...
...my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers you need. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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 ...
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n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep...
n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep...
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...Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file included with a Blu-ray Disc ...window. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Special-function...
...Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file included with a Blu-ray Disc ...window. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Special-function...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 38 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.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 38 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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... not supported. ! Do not use with your computer's optical disc drives. Unless your computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to malfunction. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is a two sided disc product with the High...
... not supported. ! Do not use with your computer's optical disc drives. Unless your computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to malfunction. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is a two sided disc product with the High...
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... of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to use the software, see the... the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to the disc.
... of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to use the software, see the... the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to the disc.
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... Stick with multiple conversion adapters is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Except for your personal use, it is the general name of compatibility. Use... not be sure to remove it into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can insert a Duo... media are guaranteed of May 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use any audio and/or image data you...
... Stick with multiple conversion adapters is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Except for your personal use, it is the general name of compatibility. Use... not be sure to remove it into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can insert a Duo... media are guaranteed of May 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use any audio and/or image data you...
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... SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with major memory ...cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of May 2008. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer ...
... SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with major memory ...cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of May 2008. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer ...
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... designed to user authentication using the 5 GHz bandwidth because the frequencies are specifications of standards based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the..., using the 5 GHz bandwidth. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. WPA2, the second generation of 802.11... the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth.
... designed to user authentication using the 5 GHz bandwidth because the frequencies are specifications of standards based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the..., using the 5 GHz bandwidth. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. WPA2, the second generation of 802.11... the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth.
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Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To use the Bluetooth function ..., All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only.
Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To use the Bluetooth function ..., All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only.
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... may not be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such...
... may not be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such...
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See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for more information. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) for selecting a display depends on the video controller.
See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for more information. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) for selecting a display depends on the video controller.
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... the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video...
... the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the S1 button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video...
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... not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. 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 warranty period, we recommend that: ❑... You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology...
... not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. 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 warranty period, we recommend that: ❑... You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 101 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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...the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. n 110 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by holding the plug. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by...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...
...the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. n 110 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by holding the plug. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by...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...
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n 130 N Troubleshooting How do I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane. Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. To check the volume of the recovery partition? The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored.
n 130 N Troubleshooting How do I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane. Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. To check the volume of the recovery partition? The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored.
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... about the supported disc media. What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error...
... about the supported disc media. What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error...
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n 151 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. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function.
n 151 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. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function.