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... computer, as well as information on your computer. Provides a guide to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer must be connected to use Instant Mode. Contains an overview of...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://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin...
... computer, as well as information on your computer. Provides a guide to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer must be connected to use Instant Mode. Contains an overview of...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://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin...
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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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... Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the... you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you how to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need.
... Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the... you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you how to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need.
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... intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 31 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...
... intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 31 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...
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...the window for changing the S1 button assignment. When the computer is on or in VAIO Launcher. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/...Hibernate mode. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information on and off. ✍ The default button assignment may be off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to ...
...the window for changing the S1 button assignment. When the computer is on or in VAIO Launcher. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/...Hibernate mode. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information on and off. ✍ The default button assignment may be off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to ...
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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" standard in AVC or VC1 format at all. Be aware that conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. For inquiries about disc formats, contact ...requires Internet access. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard).
... Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 format at all. Be aware that conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. For inquiries about disc formats, contact ...requires Internet access. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard).
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out about the supported ...disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out about the supported...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out about the supported ...disc media. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on your Blu-ray Disc burning software. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out about the supported...
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... media directly into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is against the copyright law to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory ...supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can accommodate both standard- Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data ...
... media directly into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is against the copyright law to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory ...supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can accommodate both standard- Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data ...
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However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of September 2007. Do not force the memory card in...protection and high-speed data transfer features of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 174) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! SD memory cards with capacity of up... card slot. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. You can ...
However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of September 2007. Do not force the memory card in...protection and high-speed data transfer features of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 174) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! SD memory cards with capacity of up... card slot. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. You can ...
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...some countries, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). You can communicate without an access point, which means that , there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of a meeting, or as : password protection, end-to secure all versions ...in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other typical LAN security mechanisms to another. 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...
...some countries, using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). You can communicate without an access point, which means that , there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of a meeting, or as : password protection, end-to secure all versions ...in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other typical LAN security mechanisms to another. 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...
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..., 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. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the ...802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control...
..., 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. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on the ...802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control...
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... access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For details on an infrastructure network. ! n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access...
... access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For details on an infrastructure network. ! n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access...
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n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. See the manual that came with your ... characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See the online specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n...
n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. See the manual that came with your ... characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See the online specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n...
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... space. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. See the online specifications 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. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such...
... space. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. See the online specifications 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. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such...
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... of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. n 69 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... your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
... of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. n 69 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... your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used in the computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 84) for selecting a display depends on the video controller. The procedure for more information.
See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used in the computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 84) for selecting a display depends on the video controller. The procedure for more information.
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... appears. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To change the...
... appears. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on the S1 button, see the online specifications. To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To change the...
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...working, you can take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode.... n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will ...
...working, you can take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode.... n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will ...
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...install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 174). For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend... compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
...install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 174). For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend... compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.