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n5 N Mouse ...194 Speakers ...195 Touch Pad...197 Keyboard...198 Floppy Disks ...199 Audio/Video...200 Memory Stick Media ...201 Peripherals ...202 Docking Station ...203 Support Options ...204 Sony Support Information ...205 Program Support Information...208 Trademarks ...220
n5 N Mouse ...194 Speakers ...195 Touch Pad...197 Keyboard...198 Floppy Disks ...199 Audio/Video...200 Memory Stick Media ...201 Peripherals ...202 Docking Station ...203 Support Options ...204 Sony Support Information ...205 Program Support Information...208 Trademarks ...220
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... 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://www.sony.ca/support/ 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)...
... 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://www.sony.ca/support/ 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)...
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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware 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. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware 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. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... or show you how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. It can either perform the...
... or show you how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. It can either perform the...
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n 11 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment 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. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
n 11 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment 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. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... using your computer as a portable device in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Adjust the level of environments. n 12 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse.
... using your computer as a portable device in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Adjust the level of environments. n 12 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse.
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Front n 16 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 22) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 146) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 33) G Touch pad (page 34) H Fingerprint sensor (page 113) I WIRELESS switch (page 62) J WIRELESS indicator (page 22) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 51) L Media Access indicator (page 22) M SD memory card slot (page 57) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media.
Front n 16 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 22) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 146) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 33) G Touch pad (page 34) H Fingerprint sensor (page 113) I WIRELESS switch (page 62) J WIRELESS indicator (page 22) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 51) L Media Access indicator (page 22) M SD memory card slot (page 57) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media.
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speeds. Right n 19 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive indicator (page 22) B Manual eject hole (page 183) C Drive eject button (page 39) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 93) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 99) G Modem port (page 60) H Power button/Power indicator (page 22) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 19 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive indicator (page 22) B Manual eject hole (page 183) C Drive eject button (page 39) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 93) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 99) G Modem port (page 60) H Power button/Power indicator (page 22) * Support high-/full-/low-
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...right edge of the touch pad to your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. If...connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger on the touch...
...right edge of the touch pad to your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. If...connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger on the touch...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 41 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 41 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.
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...GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. n 42 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... P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *11 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P*11 Combo *1 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with a cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD...
...GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. n 42 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... P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *11 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P*11 Combo *1 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with a cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD...
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... recommended that are required for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. A DualDisc is not supported. ! As with a VAIO computer, be implemented for use with other side. VAIO computers may restrict video output to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 ...circumstances may not play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc ...
... recommended that are required for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. A DualDisc is not supported. ! As with a VAIO computer, be implemented for use with other side. VAIO computers may restrict video output to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 ...circumstances may not play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc ...
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....com/en/. ! Accordingly, Memory Stick media with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot...not operate properly if it is not guaranteed of January 2008. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate... both standard- and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with high speed data transfer and ...
....com/en/. ! Accordingly, Memory Stick media with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot...not operate properly if it is not guaranteed of January 2008. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate... both standard- and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with high speed data transfer and ...
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.... 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. It may change. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device ... the factory default setting and is designed to use . Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ...
.... 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. It may change. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device ... the factory default setting and is designed to use . Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ...
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n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot ... memory card adapter of January 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot. Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from.../video devices. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 205) to your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC...
n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot ... memory card adapter of January 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot. Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from.../video devices. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 205) to your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC...
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... and network access control and is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of channels). Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points....Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are other through walls and ceilings. n 62 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. Proposed jointly by ...
... and network access control and is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of channels). Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points....Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are other through walls and ceilings. n 62 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. Proposed jointly by ...
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n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also used by other because the frequencies are different. Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products ... access point settings and so on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, the ambient environment that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other...
n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also used by other because the frequencies are different. Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products ... access point settings and so on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, the ambient environment that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other...
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... 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 IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Set up a connection or network on ad-hoc...-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
... 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 IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Set up a connection or network on ad-hoc...-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
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...-PSK authentication, you must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up . n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. The passphrase is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters ...from A to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE...
...-PSK authentication, you must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up . n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. The passphrase is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters ...from A to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE...
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n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with your computer. 2 Click the button next to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth ...communications 1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with another Bluetooth device, you need first to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window. To open...
n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with your computer. 2 Click the button next to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth ...communications 1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with another Bluetooth device, you need first to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window. To open...