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... 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.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet...
... 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.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet...
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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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... on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. 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 you or... & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you how to do it step by step.
... on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. 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 you or... & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you how to do it step by step.
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... keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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...
... keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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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.... You can change the default software options in the window for changing the S1 button assignment. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. Special-function button S1 button...
.... You can change the default software options in the window for changing the S1 button assignment. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. Special-function button S1 button...
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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 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 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 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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A DualDisc is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. For...mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). It is not supported. ! Due to read the notices on the other side. Some contents may limit ...
A DualDisc is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. For...mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). It is not supported. ! Due to read the notices on the other side. Some contents may limit ...
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... law. MagicGate is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! 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. If you insert ... Memory Stick media directly into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Except for your personal use, it is against the copyright law to insert it from the respective copyright holders. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on ...
... law. MagicGate is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! 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. If you insert ... Memory Stick media directly into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Except for your personal use, it is against the copyright law to insert it from the respective copyright holders. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on ...
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...from the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. SD memory cards with capacity of up...visit the appropriate support Web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 145) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio... slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to your computer. An incompatible memory card or memory card...
...from the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. SD memory cards with capacity of up...visit the appropriate support Web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 145) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio... slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to your computer. An incompatible memory card or memory card...
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...are other through walls and ceilings. Besides that increase the level of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that , there are specifications of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety ...with WPA. * See the online specifications to pull cables or wires through a network. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model...
...are other through walls and ceilings. Besides that increase the level of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that , there are specifications of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety ...with WPA. * See the online specifications to pull cables or wires through a network. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model...
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... Network software, see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . The ... or network on ad-hoc networks. 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 or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the...
... Network software, see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . The ... or network on ad-hoc networks. 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 or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the...
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The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see ... manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The...
The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see ... manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The...
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See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, ...for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to F. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters ...
See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, ...for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to F. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters ...
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... find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with your model. Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse is supplied with selected models only. See the online specifications to the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port. You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag...
... find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with your model. Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse is supplied with selected models only. See the online specifications to the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port. You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag...
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...advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the ...becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is in this mode. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you to recharge the battery...
...advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the ...becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is in this mode. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you to recharge the battery...
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...a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ...are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 145). 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 ...
...a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ...are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 145). 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 ...
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n 98 N Precautions On 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, ... a surge protector. 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 out by holding the plug. Do not use the...
n 98 N Precautions On 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, ... a surge protector. 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 out by holding the plug. Do not use the...
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... connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. n 144 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot...
... connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. n 144 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot...
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....microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to questions about your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System...hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. 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 speaking Latin American ...
....microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to questions about your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System...hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. 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 speaking Latin American ...
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...; Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). n 156 N Support Options VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page...
...; Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). n 156 N Support Options VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page...