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... well as information on your VAIO computer. 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...
... well as information on your VAIO computer. 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...
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...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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on selected models only. To access... 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.
...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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on selected models only. To access... 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.
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... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following...
... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following...
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...computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn...
...computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn...
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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. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on...button launches the Dolby Control Center. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio...
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. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on...button launches the Dolby Control Center. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio...
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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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..., be implemented for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the...-ray Disc media. It is not supported. ! Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. For inquiries about disc...
..., be implemented for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the...-ray Disc media. It is not supported. ! Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. For inquiries about disc...
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... the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. Copying Files to the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and ...the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. To play the disc. The...the software, see the help file included with your software. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
... the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. Copying Files to the disc. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and ...the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. To play the disc. The...the software, see the help file included with your software. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
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.... Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of May 2008. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick... of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Except for your personal use this feature. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be able to use any...
.... Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of May 2008. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick... of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Except for your personal use this feature. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be able to use any...
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However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. The SD ...memory card slot. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of up to 2 ...An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of compatibility. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of up to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders...
However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. The SD ...memory card slot. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of up to 2 ...An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of compatibility. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of up to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders...
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...LAN standard, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Proposed jointly by implementing the National Institute of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n draft...which is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth. Besides that increase the level 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.
...LAN standard, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Proposed jointly by implementing the National Institute of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n draft...which is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth. Besides that increase the level 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 SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to find out whether your computer... You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only.
.... ! See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to find out whether your computer... You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only.
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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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If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 76) for more information. The procedure for detailed information on the video controller. 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 the video controller used in the computer. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends 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 more information. The procedure for detailed information on the video controller. 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 the video controller used in the computer. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on your 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. Models with the S1 button. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function ! To change the S1...
... 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. Models with the S1 button. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function ! To change the S1...
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... are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 101 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 170). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 101 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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This device helps prevent damage to 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 it ... AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. 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 the AC adapter is not used...
This device helps prevent damage to 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 it ... AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. 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 the AC adapter is not used...
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To 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 recovery partition? Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. n 130 N Troubleshooting How do I check the volume of the C drive are displayed in storage device* contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored.
To 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 recovery partition? Your built-in the Disk 0 row on the left pane. n 130 N Troubleshooting How do I check the 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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... media? ! Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage... the supported disc media. n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 57). See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label.
... media? ! Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage... the supported disc media. n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 57). See the online specifications to find out the type of DVD recordable media do not work. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label.
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The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. 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 Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function.
The DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive does not support it. ❑ BD-R Disc media are not rewritable. This Q & A entry applies to or from the BD-R Disc media. You cannot add or erase data to selected models only. 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 Blu-ray Disc media? ! n 151 N Troubleshooting Why can't I write data to find out the type of your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function.