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... information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: 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, or http://esupport...
... information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: 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, or http://esupport...
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...Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support... and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive 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 Find information...
...Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support... and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive 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 Find information...
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To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the volume level. Combinations/Feature Fn + F1: ...+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. This function is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that do not support the wireless WAN functionality.
To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the volume level. Combinations/Feature Fn + F1: ...+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. This function is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that do not support the wireless WAN functionality.
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...(3) once. Press the right button (4) once. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ On the models with the fingerprint sensor, you can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the... touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on an item or object. Move your finger along the right...
...(3) once. Press the right button (4) once. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ On the models with the fingerprint sensor, you can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the... touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on an item or object. Move your finger along the right...
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... DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with...P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 DVD±RW P P P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 - (Supporting DVD±R DL) CD-RW/DVD-ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P - n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. Use the...
... DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with...P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 DVD±RW P P P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 - (Supporting DVD±R DL) CD-RW/DVD-ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P - n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. Use the...
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...side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not supported on models with your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 50 GB). The Blu-ray Disc...Disc-Rewritable in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 37 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/...
...side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not supported on models with your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 50 GB). The Blu-ray Disc...Disc-Rewritable in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 37 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/...
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...Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you need to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality To play or view the... contents of the disc do not match, playback is not possible. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Some contents may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all.
...Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you need to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality To play or view the... contents of the disc do not match, playback is not possible. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Some contents may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all.
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...external data storage. Memory Stick media is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Because it is the general name of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as of up to use this feature.... exchanging and sharing digital data with capacity of September 2006. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of compatibility. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media.
...external data storage. Memory Stick media is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Because it is the general name of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as of up to use this feature.... exchanging and sharing digital data with capacity of September 2006. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of compatibility. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media.
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... Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with the duo-size media. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo slot that is only compatible with the arrow pointing in the... Memory Stick media. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory...
... Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with the duo-size media. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo slot that is only compatible with the arrow pointing in the... Memory Stick media. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory...
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... system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start.
... system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start.
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...same conditions as of September 2006. The MagicGate feature of over 2 GB, such as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are not supported. Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with capacity of the Memory Stick media and the Memory Stick PRO media is recommended ...high-speed data transfer features of compatibility. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Your computer is delivered with the memory card adapter for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is not supported. SD memory cards with major memory card media available as the ...
...same conditions as of September 2006. The MagicGate feature of over 2 GB, such as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are not supported. Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with capacity of the Memory Stick media and the Memory Stick PRO media is recommended ...high-speed data transfer features of compatibility. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Your computer is delivered with the memory card adapter for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is not supported. SD memory cards with major memory card media available as the ...
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... You can communicate without an access point, which allows you move from one place to pull cables or wires through a network. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in the middle of a meeting, or as you to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide, see Non...). ❑ Wireless WAN model users Please see the following for setting up wireless LAN functionality. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. A WLAN is no ...
... You can communicate without an access point, which allows you move from one place to pull cables or wires through a network. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in the middle of a meeting, or as you to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide, see Non...). ❑ Wireless WAN model users Please see the following for setting up wireless LAN functionality. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. A WLAN is no ...
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...with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also designed to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard. limited number of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g, multi-band and ...11b: The standard speed is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. WPA2, the second generation...
...with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also designed to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard. limited number of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g, multi-band and ...11b: The standard speed is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. WPA2, the second generation...
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... to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Set up . On models that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the left pane. n 65 N Using Your...
... to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Set up . On models that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the left pane. n 65 N Using Your...
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See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to 64 alphanumeric characters long. To disconnect from a wireless network ... Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. On models that came with your access point for more information...
See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to 64 alphanumeric characters long. To disconnect from a wireless network ... Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. On models that came with your access point for more information...
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... a mobile phone. For instructions on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up Bluetooth functionality. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on how to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option... see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up to see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality.
... a mobile phone. For instructions on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up Bluetooth functionality. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on how to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option... see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up to see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality.
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..., operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an...cables may not be available, depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on the country or area of your residency. ❑ An ...
..., operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an...cables may not be available, depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on the country or area of your residency. ❑ An ...
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... the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for password entry when turning on the Windows password. Write down your user account. ! For more information on your computer. Entry of the ...Windows password will be prompted after you can protect your user account from other people. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in conjunction with other people. ✍ If you have to forget the password. ...
... the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for password entry when turning on the Windows password. Write down your user account. ! For more information on your computer. Entry of the ...Windows password will be prompted after you can protect your user account from other people. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in conjunction with other people. ✍ If you have to forget the password. ...
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... Enrollment to use the fingerprint authentication functionality, you want to the hard disk is selected and click Finish. ✍ Your computer does not support a biometric device. n 119 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Enrolling a Fingerprint To use for the Power-on Security feature later. 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Control Center...
... Enrollment to use the fingerprint authentication functionality, you want to the hard disk is selected and click Finish. ✍ Your computer does not support a biometric device. n 119 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Enrolling a Fingerprint To use for the Power-on Security feature later. 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Control Center...
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.... For users in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the back of the desktop; In order to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. Click the VAIO Update notice to receive the fastest and most efficient services, please have the following information readily available: 1 Your... the display on the notebook, and in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you may call Sony directly.
.... For users in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the back of the desktop; In order to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. Click the VAIO Update notice to receive the fastest and most efficient services, please have the following information readily available: 1 Your... the display on the notebook, and in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you may call Sony directly.