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... supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system.... Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer. To find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on ...
... supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system.... Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer. To find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on ...
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... Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Information about your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and...
... Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Information about your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and...
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...available on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about ...Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected ...
...available on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about ...Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected ...
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... A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 141) E Built-in specifications.
... A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 141) E Built-in specifications.
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... If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery... 26 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care ...function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click ...
... If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery... 26 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care ...function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click ...
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...F5 keys and then the m or < key. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4... keys and then the M or , key. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control ...
...F5 keys and then the m or < key. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4... keys and then the M or , key. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control ...
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See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Features and options in the middle of your computer.
See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Features and options in the middle of your computer.
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. The AACS key update requires Internet access. It is not possible. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n...use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Unless your external display is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. To play back ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. The AACS key update requires Internet access. It is not possible. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n...use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Unless your external display is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. To play back ...
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...However, not all the Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the media may...Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Improper insertion of January 2009. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within...use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel ...
...However, not all the Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the media may...Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Improper insertion of January 2009. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within...use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel ...
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...computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found... compatible with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as ...
...computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found... compatible with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as ...
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A WLAN is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of a meeting, or as you move from one place to another. The WLAN supports all your digital devices ...-hoc). Or you can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in this section may not be available on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 58 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other through...
A WLAN is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of a meeting, or as you move from one place to another. The WLAN supports all your digital devices ...-hoc). Or you can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in this section may not be available on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 58 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with each other through...
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...802.11g, and 802.11n draft standard, multi-band and multi-mode. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the type of technology used ... the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower...
...802.11g, and 802.11n draft standard, multi-band and multi-mode. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the type of technology used ... the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower...
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... in an open area. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer....Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. See the specifications to set up the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set ...
... in an open area. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer....Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. See the specifications to set up the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set ...
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... devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used by various devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 63 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ...and other devices that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be possible in all ...is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with audio output from other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type ...
... devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used by various devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 63 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ...and other devices that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be possible in all ...is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with audio output from other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type ...
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For detailed information, see Using the TPM (page 74). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 73 N Using Fingerprint Authentication with the Protector Suite QL. To erase the registered fingerprints 1 Turn on how to select Clear ...the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab. 4 Press the m key to use fingerprint authentication with the TPM, your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer or transferring...
For detailed information, see Using the TPM (page 74). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 73 N Using Fingerprint Authentication with the Protector Suite QL. To erase the registered fingerprints 1 Turn on how to select Clear ...the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab. 4 Press the m key to use fingerprint authentication with the TPM, your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer or transferring...
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In combination with basic security functions. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. See the specifications to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 74 N Using the TPM The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to find out about the configuration of your computer.
In combination with basic security functions. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. See the specifications to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 74 N Using the TPM The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to find out about the configuration of your computer.
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... An additional BitLocker system partition (S drive) has been pre-configured. This system partition uses 1.5 GB of your computer. See the specifications to initialize the TPM with the Infineon TPM Professional Package before enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption. If you will not be able to use and... configure BitLocker Drive Encryption, see Windows Help and Support. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 80 N Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data encryption feature that...
... An additional BitLocker system partition (S drive) has been pre-configured. This system partition uses 1.5 GB of your computer. See the specifications to initialize the TPM with the Infineon TPM Professional Package before enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption. If you will not be able to use and... configure BitLocker Drive Encryption, see Windows Help and Support. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 80 N Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data encryption feature that...
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... of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of the TV to external input...
... of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of the TV to external input...
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If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor. The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 104) for more information. See the specifications to work on the video controller used in the computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 101 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to find out about the configuration of your computer.
If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor. The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 104) for more information. See the specifications to work on the video controller used in the computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 101 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to find out about the configuration of your computer.
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You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor port, ...
You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor port, ...