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... 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://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
... 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://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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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. 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.
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... information and technical assistance for you or show you how to find the answers you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. It can either perform the task for your...
... information and technical assistance for you or show you how to find the answers you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. It can either perform the task for your...
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Protect your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
Protect your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of you more comfortable. Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your computer - Sit in front of your feet are flat on the floor.
... account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of you more comfortable. Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your computer - Sit in front of your feet are flat on the floor.
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 15 N Getting Started A S1 button (page 34) B AV MODE button (page 34) C Previous track button (page 34) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page ... switch (page 61) O Memory Stick slot*2 (page 52) P SD memory card slot (page 56) Q Media Access indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 15 N Getting Started A S1 button (page 34) B AV MODE button (page 34) C Previous track button (page 34) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page ... switch (page 61) O Memory Stick slot*2 (page 52) P SD memory card slot (page 56) Q Media Access indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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Right n 16 N Getting Started A Headphones jack (page 76) B Microphone jack (page 86) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 87) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) F Drive eject button (page 37) G Manual eject hole (page 151) H DC IN port (page 22) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 16 N Getting Started A Headphones jack (page 76) B Microphone jack (page 86) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 87) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) F Drive eject button (page 37) G Manual eject hole (page 151) H DC IN port (page 22) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Left n 17 N Getting Started A Security slot B Air vent C HDMI port*1 (page 77) D S VIDEO OUT port (page 79) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 77) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 87) G i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 91) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) *1 On models with the NVIDIA video controller only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. speeds. !
Left n 17 N Getting Started A Security slot B Air vent C HDMI port*1 (page 77) D S VIDEO OUT port (page 79) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 77) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 87) G i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 91) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) *1 On models with the NVIDIA video controller only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. speeds. !
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... finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 98) to launch VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to place the pointer (2) on... select the topic on an item or object. Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button twice. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide...
... finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 98) to launch VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to place the pointer (2) on... select the topic on an item or object. Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button twice. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide...
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...image data stored on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Special-function button S1 button AV.../file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. Next track button > Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off. ✍ The default button assignment may ...
...image data stored on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Special-function button S1 button AV.../file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. Next track button > Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off. ✍ The default button assignment may ...
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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 39 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 39 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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... Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a cartridge. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD...
... Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a cartridge. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD...
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...pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. This product is designed to the Compact ...Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to be sure to read the...
...pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. This product is designed to the Compact ...Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to be sure to read the...
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC...on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing ...Optical Discs (page 39) to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. For instructions on how to Blu-...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC...on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing ...Optical Discs (page 39) to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. For instructions on how to Blu-...
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...Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick...meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed...
...Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick...meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed...
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If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to use . Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 ...that is ready for use the device that it may change. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. Do not remove the Memory Stick media...
If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to use . Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 ...that is ready for use the device that it may change. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. Do not remove the Memory Stick media...
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... card into the SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. ... copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of up to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 174) to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. SD memory cards ...
... card into the SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. ... copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of up to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 174) to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. SD memory cards ...
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So there is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). The Sony WLAN supports all versions of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that , there are specifications of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.... as : password protection, end-to pull cables or wires through a wireless (radio) connection. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. limited number of computers (ad-hoc...
So there is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). The Sony WLAN supports all versions of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that , there are specifications of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.... as : password protection, end-to pull cables or wires through a wireless (radio) connection. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. limited number of computers (ad-hoc...
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n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of such walls, and the software in use. Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices.... The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, the ambient environment that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster...
n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of such walls, and the software in use. Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices.... The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, the ambient environment that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster...
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...and click Next. 8 Follow the 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 IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4... or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on ad-hoc networks....
...and click Next. 8 Follow the 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 IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4... or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on ad-hoc networks....