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...kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - To view the online Specifications ...sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the ...
...kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - To view the online Specifications ...sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the ...
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For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link. nN 33 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.
For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link. nN 33 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.
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You can also link to help you execute often. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer. nN 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your VAIO computer is provided with VAIO Control Center (page 106). VGN-S400 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device.
You can also link to help you execute often. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer. nN 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your VAIO computer is provided with VAIO Control Center (page 106). VGN-S400 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device.
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... one side with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is a two sided disc product which types of VAIO CD drives with discs ... the type of the recordable disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Please be sure to read the notices ... CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD±RW * On selected models only. Check your specifications for use with digital audio material on the other side. CD-R and CD-RW CD-R and CD...
... one side with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is a two sided disc product which types of VAIO CD drives with discs ... the type of the recordable disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Please be sure to read the notices ... CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD±RW * On selected models only. Check your specifications for use with digital audio material on the other side. CD-R and CD-RW CD-R and CD...
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... writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using your model is supported. See the online Specifications sheet to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery is at least ...Ultra-speed CD-RW is equipped with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2.* Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on discs. This may damage the optical disc drive...
... writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using your model is supported. See the online Specifications sheet to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery is at least ...Ultra-speed CD-RW is equipped with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2.* Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on discs. This may damage the optical disc drive...
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... program you want to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. For instructions on Selected Models Only) See the online Specifications sheet to use a program, see whether your model is equipped with the DVD software program. Copying Files to DVDs (on how to see the help...
... program you want to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. For instructions on Selected Models Only) See the online Specifications sheet to use a program, see whether your model is equipped with the DVD software program. Copying Files to DVDs (on how to see the help...
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... utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to be forward compatible with the IEEE802.11i specification. Besides that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks. The standard includes the encryption method...: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used technology. nN 58 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ WLAN uses the IEEE802.11b/g standard, which is a specification of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that , there are different. WPA has been designed to...
... utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to be forward compatible with the IEEE802.11i specification. Besides that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks. The standard includes the encryption method...: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used technology. nN 58 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ WLAN uses the IEEE802.11b/g standard, which is a specification of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that , there are different. WPA has been designed to...
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... you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all these computers the exact same way. nN 61 Using Your VAIO Computer 13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is equipped with values of the screen. ...hoc) network; Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications sheet to see whether your model is a computer-to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select...
... you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all these computers the exact same way. nN 61 Using Your VAIO Computer 13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is equipped with values of the screen. ...hoc) network; Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications sheet to see whether your model is a computer-to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select...
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The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. nN 63 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for the Wireless LAN. 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. nN 63 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for the Wireless LAN. The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
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...( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications sheet to see whether your model is set up . Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to contain at least 8 characters. The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. 4 Follow the on the taskbar to display...wireless connections. 1 Make sure an access point is equipped with the Bluetooth functionality. nN 64 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network Use the VAIO Wireless Utility to guide you through the set up process and provide you with the Bluetooth functionality*) or WIRELESS...
...( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications sheet to see whether your model is set up . Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to contain at least 8 characters. The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. 4 Follow the on the taskbar to display...wireless connections. 1 Make sure an access point is equipped with the Bluetooth functionality. nN 64 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network Use the VAIO Wireless Utility to guide you through the set up process and provide you with the Bluetooth functionality*) or WIRELESS...
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... meters) range in Canada and Latin American countries or areas Please see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications sheet to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To connect to a Bluetooth... SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality. ❑ VGN-S400 Series models Please see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. ❑ Users in open space. nN 66 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality (on the taskbar to display the...
... meters) range in Canada and Latin American countries or areas Please see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications sheet to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To connect to a Bluetooth... SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality. ❑ VGN-S400 Series models Please see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. ❑ Users in open space. nN 66 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality (on the taskbar to display the...
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Even if standards are maintained. nN 67 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑... interference 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. Data exchange may not be possible in walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference...
Even if standards are maintained. nN 67 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑... interference 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. Data exchange may not be possible in walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference...
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nN 87 Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can also toggle the display output between the LCD and external device with VAIO Control Center (page 106) for detailed information on the model you want to the computer. The procedure for selecting a display depends on the ...when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your VAIO computer. See Setting Up Your Computer with the S2 button or the DVD button, depending on the video controller. See the online Specifications Sheet for more information. By default, you can select which display to be ...
nN 87 Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can also toggle the display output between the LCD and external device with VAIO Control Center (page 106) for detailed information on the model you want to the computer. The procedure for selecting a display depends on the ...when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your VAIO computer. See Setting Up Your Computer with the S2 button or the DVD button, depending on the video controller. See the online Specifications Sheet for more information. By default, you can select which display to be ...
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Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the printer cable (2) supplied with your printer into the printer port (3) replicator*. * Depending on the (optional) port ✍ Before connecting the printer, turn off your model. nN 98 Using Peripheral Devices on the computer or on the model you purchased. See the online Specifications sheet for details on your computer and the printer, and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord.
Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the printer cable (2) supplied with your printer into the printer port (3) replicator*. * Depending on the (optional) port ✍ Before connecting the printer, turn off your model. nN 98 Using Peripheral Devices on the computer or on the model you purchased. See the online Specifications sheet for details on your computer and the printer, and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord.
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... needed to connect to the network, see whether your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks* via an Ethernet network cable. See the online Specifications sheet to see your Network Administrator. * Depending on the model you can be connected to your network. If the main unit is docked, you purchased...
... needed to connect to the network, see whether your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks* via an Ethernet network cable. See the online Specifications sheet to see your Network Administrator. * Depending on the model you can be connected to your network. If the main unit is docked, you purchased...
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... This is the normal state of power management settings to conserve battery life. 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. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you ...shut down your computer, you can take advantage of your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. nN 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you ...
... This is the normal state of power management settings to conserve battery life. 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. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you ...shut down your computer, you can take advantage of your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. nN 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you ...
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... activated. ✍ You must have computer administrator rights on the taskbar. 2 Select Adjust Power Properties. For more information on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes, see that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to no power management. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3 Select the...
... activated. ✍ You must have computer administrator rights on the taskbar. 2 Select Adjust Power Properties. For more information on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes, see that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to no power management. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3 Select the...
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...VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications... sheet. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. For the type of module and amount of your guarantee due to ...
...VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications... sheet. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. For the type of module and amount of your guarantee due to ...
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... not use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. nN 139 Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications sheet to check the power operation of your computer or genuine...
... not use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. nN 139 Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications sheet to check the power operation of your computer or genuine...
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The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your computer. We recommend ...
The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your computer. We recommend ...