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... to the Internet. 2 Go to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat ...includes printed information and user guides 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 ...
... to the Internet. 2 Go to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat ...includes printed information and user guides 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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...information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. To access this on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click... 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 restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive ...
...information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. To access this on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click... 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 restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive ...
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... location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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. To access Help and Support, click Start...
... location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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. To access Help and Support, click Start...
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... system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn...
... system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn...
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... the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button launches the Dolby Control Center. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. See the help you use specific functions of...file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. 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 drive only. Use ...
... the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the S1 button launches the Dolby Control Center. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. See the help you use specific functions of...file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. 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 drive only. Use ...
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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 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 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 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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... CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. This may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is playing a disc or writing ... read the notices on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with other side. It is not supported. ! n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! As with your computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard).
... CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. This may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is playing a disc or writing ... read the notices on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with other side. It is not supported. ! n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! As with your computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard).
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. Copying Files to find out ... help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find...
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. Copying Files to find out ... help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find...
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... it from the respective copyright holders. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use any audio and/or image data you... 2008. Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion ... not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both...
... it from the respective copyright holders. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use any audio and/or image data you... 2008. Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion ... not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both...
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However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. The SD memory card slot on your computer. ...memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed... web site. ! Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. ...
However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. The SD memory card slot on your computer. ...memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed... web site. ! Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. ...
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...2.4 GHz bandwidth. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to user authentication using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth. The IEEE 802.11a standard is also designed to minimize interference from other various devices... control for existing Wi-Fi networks. Although technologies to secure all versions of channels). n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections.
...2.4 GHz bandwidth. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to user authentication using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth. The IEEE 802.11a standard is also designed to minimize interference from other various devices... control for existing Wi-Fi networks. Although technologies to secure all versions of channels). n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections.
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See the online specifications to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports ... cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility...
See the online specifications to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports ... cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility...
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... environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be certified 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 your computer with Bluetooth technology and...
... environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be certified 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 your computer with Bluetooth technology and...
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The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller. See the online specifications 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 detailed information on the video controller used in the computer.
The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller. See the online specifications 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 detailed information on the video controller used in the computer.
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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. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the...
... 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. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Additionally, you can also change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the...
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...you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer.... ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer...
...you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer.... ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer...
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... disconnect the cord, pull it from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 110 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...
... disconnect the cord, pull it from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 110 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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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. Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. To check the volume of the recovery partition? 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.
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. Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. To check the volume of the recovery partition? 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.
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What should I do not work. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. What should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot ... neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is...
What should I do not work. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. What should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot ... neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. This Q & A entry applies to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is...
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n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media.
n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Disc media? ! The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media.