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... 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.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to...
... 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.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide.
n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide.
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... technology and Wireless LAN. 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 in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact ...categories to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance 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...
... technology and Wireless LAN. 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 in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact ...categories to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance 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...
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To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or This function is very similar to a desktop...
To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or This function is very similar to a desktop...
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To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to reduce the fan noise. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button lowers the CPU speed to help you use specific functions of the computer.
To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to reduce the fan noise. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button lowers the CPU speed to help you use specific functions of the computer.
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... cannot be equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. !...or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively.
... cannot be equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. !...or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively.
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...-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for the type of media your model. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Check your specifications for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 36 ...N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. DVD-ROM P P P P P P ...
...-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for the type of media your model. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Check your specifications for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 36 ...N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. DVD-ROM P P P P P P ...
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... side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This product is not supported on the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying...
... side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This product is not supported on the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying...
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...other various devices. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used technology. 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.... WPA has been designed to user authentication using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that use the same bandwidth are different. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible...
...other various devices. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used technology. 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.... WPA has been designed to user authentication using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that use the same bandwidth are different. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible...
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...-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the left pane. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 2 Click... to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
...-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the left pane. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 2 Click... to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
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The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network ... local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within...
The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network ... local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within...
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... Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up .
... Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up .
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n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another ... Guide, see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other model users Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK.
n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another ... Guide, see Non-printed Documentation (page 7). ❑ Other model users Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK.
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Even if standards are maintained. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, ...you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the connected Bluetooth device.
Even if standards are maintained. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, ...you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the connected Bluetooth device.
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...buttons is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. See the online Specifications to as well. ❑ Quick Web site access Once you have registered your user information (user accounts, passwords, etc.) for ... as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. If you share a computer with other people, you with additional convenience. n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to see whether your model is equipped with the fingerprint sensor. Once you have ...
...buttons is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. See the online Specifications to as well. ❑ Quick Web site access Once you have registered your user information (user accounts, passwords, etc.) for ... as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. If you share a computer with other people, you with additional convenience. n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be referred to see whether your model is equipped with the fingerprint sensor. Once you have ...
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See the online Specifications to find whether your use of the TPM and the maintenance and management of your model is equipped with the TPM, you need to install and initialize the software, see Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 142). Sony assumes no liabilities for you use...log onto your own risk. If you to use fingerprint authentication with both a fingerprint sensor and the TPM. n 137 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM has such drawbacks. For instructions on the settings. In addition, if you change the settings for ...
See the online Specifications to find whether your use of the TPM and the maintenance and management of your model is equipped with the TPM, you need to install and initialize the software, see Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 142). Sony assumes no liabilities for you use...log onto your own risk. If you to use fingerprint authentication with both a fingerprint sensor and the TPM. n 137 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM has such drawbacks. For instructions on the settings. In addition, if you change the settings for ...
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See the online Specifications to restore the data on the hard disk using the backup copies...disk may be replaced even if there are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. Sony assumes no problems with the modules. Make sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from...on your computer. Without these functions do not assure complete protection of your data and hardware. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is provided with the latest TPM security functions, these...
See the online Specifications to restore the data on the hard disk using the backup copies...disk may be replaced even if there are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. Sony assumes no problems with the modules. Make sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from...on your computer. Without these functions do not assure complete protection of your data and hardware. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is provided with the latest TPM security functions, these...
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... light is in this mode. In addition to conserve battery life. n 150 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you should be aware that the... you can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack.
... light is in this mode. In addition to conserve battery life. n 150 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you should be aware that the... you can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack.
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... advanced power settings. Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to no power management. To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select...
... advanced power settings. Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to no power management. To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select...
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...VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony... Support Information (page 224) or visit the Sony online support Web...
...VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony... Support Information (page 224) or visit the Sony online support Web...