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... sites described in Brazil The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer must be connected 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...
... sites described in Brazil The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer must be connected 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...
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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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...Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery ... from the following categories to find the answers you how 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 you or show you need.
...Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery ... from the following categories to find the answers you how 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 you or show you need.
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... Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. n 27 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...
... Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. n 27 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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...assignment. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. See the help you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer .... Special-function button S1 button AV MODE button Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. Launches VAIO Launcher for the S1 button assignment. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to ...
...assignment. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. See the help you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer .... Special-function button S1 button AV MODE button Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. Launches VAIO Launcher for the S1 button assignment. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to ...
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Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 33 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 33 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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... Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Note that are required for optimum...settings are not compliant with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play copyright protected Blu-ray...some contents on one side with your external display is not supported. ! As with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. It is...
... Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Note that are required for optimum...settings are not compliant with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play copyright protected Blu-ray...some contents on one side with your external display is not supported. ! As with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. It is...
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...Inserting a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Before using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be sure to use , it... within the law. Except for your personal use any audio and/or image data you recorded without using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- Use a ...
...Inserting a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Before using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be sure to use , it... within the law. Except for your personal use any audio and/or image data you recorded without using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- Use a ...
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...may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of September 2007. Do not force the memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. Use... card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer does not support ...Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 145) to visit the appropriate support Web site. !
...may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of September 2007. Do not force the memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. Use... card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer does not support ...Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 145) to visit the appropriate support Web site. !
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n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such ... activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. Or you can communicate through a network. WPA2 is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The Sony WLAN supports all versions of channels). Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are other through an access point...
n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such ... activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. Or you can communicate through a network. WPA2 is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The Sony WLAN supports all versions of channels). Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are other through an access point...
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The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to specify the ad-hoc network settings ...desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click...
The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to specify the ad-hoc network settings ...desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click...
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... 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. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing...
... 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. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing...
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See the online specifications to see the help file on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . If the VAIO Smart Network window is case ..., follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the taskbar and...
See the online specifications to see the help file on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . If the VAIO Smart Network window is case ..., follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the taskbar and...
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... devices connected, avoid any shock or force to use your model. Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse is supplied with selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with your USB mouse (3).
... devices connected, avoid any shock or force to use your model. Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse is supplied with selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with your USB mouse (3).
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... the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of... the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the ...
... the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of... the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the ...
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To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the ... contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page...
To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the ... contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page...
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n 98 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You ... the plug. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. Do not use the computer for...
n 98 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You ... the plug. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. Do not use the computer for...
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... and using a printer, check if the power cable is charged. If you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to test if the port is working because of the distribution of power.
... and using a printer, check if the power cable is charged. If you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to test if the port is working because of the distribution of power.
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...for answers to maximize your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. Sony Support Information See 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 ... VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to questions about your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on -screen help menu under the specific ...
...for answers to maximize your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. Sony Support Information See 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 ... VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to questions about your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on -screen help menu under the specific ...
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... Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that...
... Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that...