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.... Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode* - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with the Intel Graphics ...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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Provides a guide to the Internet. ❑ Specifications...
.... Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode* - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with the Intel Graphics ...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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Provides a guide to the Internet. ❑ Specifications...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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... N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides a single location for information and ...VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on how to find interesting and useful. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...
... N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides a single location for information and ...VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on how to find interesting and useful. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...
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n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display ...
n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display ...
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.... ✍ The default button assignment may be off or in the window for changing the S1 button assignment. When the computer is off or in VAIO Launcher. Starts or pauses playback of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on... AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator only. To do so, press and hold...
.... ✍ The default button assignment may be off or in the window for changing the S1 button assignment. When the computer is off or in VAIO Launcher. Starts or pauses playback of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on... AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator only. To do so, press and hold...
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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 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs, 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 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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...discs for use with digital audio material on packaged media recorded in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are not compliant with your external display is not supported. ! If the region setting...USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This product is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict...
...discs for use with digital audio material on packaged media recorded in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are not compliant with your external display is not supported. ! If the region setting...USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This product is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict...
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...The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on your software. For instructions on your software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Discs ! See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu...about the supported disc media. Copying Files to find about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to use the software, see...
...The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on your software. For instructions on your software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Discs ! See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu...about the supported disc media. Copying Files to find about the supported disc media. For instructions on selected models only. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to use the software, see...
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...number of computers (ad-hoc). The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which means that , there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. WPA ...a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. A WLAN is a ...
...number of computers (ad-hoc). The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which means that , there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. WPA ...a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. A WLAN is a ...
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n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on ad-hoc networks. The IEEE 802.11n standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard...and click Next. 8 Follow the on the left pane. The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft ...
n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on ad-hoc networks. The IEEE 802.11n standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard...and click Next. 8 Follow the on the left pane. The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft ...
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n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with an Access Point (... network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For details on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by...
n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with an Access Point (... network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For details on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by...
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... point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 6 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. ...802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 5 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.
... point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 6 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. ...802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 5 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.
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... between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the... Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on...
... between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the... Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on...
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n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ... audio output from the 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. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible in walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones...
n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ... audio output from the 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. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible in walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones...
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If you want to work on the video controller. See the online Specifications for more information. The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) for detailed information on your computer. n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used in the computer.
If you want to work on the video controller. See the online Specifications for more information. The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) for detailed information on your computer. n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used in the computer.
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...-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the S1 button, see the online Specifications. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization...
...-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the S1 button, see the online Specifications. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization...
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...regardless of the power management setting you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter...the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal ...
...regardless of the power management setting you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter...the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal ...
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... or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed...
... or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed...
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...; Do not 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. This device helps prevent damage to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When... the AC adapter is not used, unplug it may cause a malfunction. n 113 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to your computer caused by holding the plug.
...; Do not 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. This device helps prevent damage to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When... the AC adapter is not used, unplug it may cause a malfunction. n 113 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to your computer caused by holding the plug.
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... recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. See the online Specifications to find the type of DVD recordable media do not support it. ❑ BD-R Discs are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed...
... recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive supports the Blu-ray Disc writing function. See the online Specifications to find the type of DVD recordable media do not support it. ❑ BD-R Discs are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed...