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n5 N Touch Pad...192 Keyboard...193 Floppy Disks ...194 PC Cards ...195 Audio/Video...196 Memory Stick Media ...197 Peripherals ...198 Docking Station ...199 Support Options ...200 Sony Support Information ...200 Program Support Information...204
n5 N Touch Pad...192 Keyboard...193 Floppy Disks ...194 PC Cards ...195 Audio/Video...196 Memory Stick Media ...197 Peripherals ...198 Docking Station ...199 Support Options ...200 Sony Support Information ...200 Program Support Information...204
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... view the online Specifications: 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://esupport.sony.com/CA/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
... view the online Specifications: 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://esupport.sony.com/CA/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide.
n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide.
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... considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of environments. Sit in a variety of your computer as a portable device in a chair with good back support.
... considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of environments. Sit in a variety of your computer as a portable device in a chair with good back support.
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speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 33) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 181) D Drive eject button (page 33) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 93) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 99) H Modem port (page 58) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 33) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 181) D Drive eject button (page 33) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 93) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 99) H Modem port (page 58) * Support high-/full-/low-
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Left n 16 N Getting Started A Microphone jack (page 92) B Headphones jack (page 83) C Air vents D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 97) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 85) F PC Card slot (page 43) G PC Card release button (page 46) H Memory Stick indicator (page 18) I Memory Stick slot* (page 52) * Your computer supports Duo-size Memory Stick media only.
Left n 16 N Getting Started A Microphone jack (page 92) B Headphones jack (page 83) C Air vents D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 97) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 85) F PC Card slot (page 43) G PC Card release button (page 46) H Memory Stick indicator (page 18) I Memory Stick slot* (page 52) * Your computer supports Duo-size Memory Stick media only.
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Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once. Slide ...your finger 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 your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the...
Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once. Slide ...your finger 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 your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 35 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 35 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable... media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - P P P P - - Blu-... 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 DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on models with...
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable... media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - P P P P - - Blu-... 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 DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on models with...
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... display is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with a VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD... Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Due to the multiple formats of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Region settings are not compliant with other side. A DualDisc is compliant ...
... display is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with a VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD... Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Due to the multiple formats of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Region settings are not compliant with other side. A DualDisc is compliant ...
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n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is a compact, portable, ...Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate only Duo-size media and support Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo format with multiple conversion adapters is removable, it can be...developed by Sony. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick media with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ! The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit ...
n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is a compact, portable, ...Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate only Duo-size media and support Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo format with multiple conversion adapters is removable, it can be...developed by Sony. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick media with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ! The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit ...
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Be sure to use the device that it does not contain your computer, use . This could cause a malfunction. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the ...Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. If you want to reformat the media with your valuable data. See the help file on the...
Be sure to use the device that it does not contain your computer, use . This could cause a malfunction. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the ...Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. If you want to reformat the media with your valuable data. See the help file on the...
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...SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ xD-Picture Card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Do not attempt to insert a memory card adapter of the slot. An incompatible memory card adapter may ...capacity of the Memory Stick media and the Memory Stick PRO media is not supported. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer is ...
...SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ xD-Picture Card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Do not attempt to insert a memory card adapter of the slot. An incompatible memory card adapter may ...capacity of the Memory Stick media and the Memory Stick PRO media is not supported. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer is ...
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n 60 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 draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. The Sony WLAN supports all versions of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. You can communicate without...
n 60 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 draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. The Sony WLAN supports all versions of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. You can communicate without...
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....11n standard. In addition, communications may be cut off depending on the same wireless network may increase the communication speed. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer IEEE 802.11b/g is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of up to 54 Mbps...the IEEE 802.11g products are different. When the communication speed is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on models that support the draft form of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. The IEEE 802.11g...
....11n standard. In addition, communications may be cut off depending on the same wireless network may increase the communication speed. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer IEEE 802.11b/g is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of up to 54 Mbps...the IEEE 802.11g products are different. When the communication speed is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on models that support the draft form of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. The IEEE 802.11g...
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The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on ad-hoc networks. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless Network Connection Properties...
The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 2 Double-click ( / ) on ad-hoc networks. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless Network Connection Properties...
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The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 8 Follow the on the WIRELESS switch. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless .... 2 Turn on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard.
The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 8 Follow the on the WIRELESS switch. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless .... 2 Turn on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard.
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...) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 99) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 93) G DVI-D port (page 85) H MONITOR (VGA) port (page 85) * Support high-/full-/low- Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; The docking station...
...) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 99) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 93) G DVI-D port (page 85) H MONITOR (VGA) port (page 85) * Support high-/full-/low- Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; The docking station...
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It has 24 pins. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 102) for Digital Visual Interface - Integrated) connector supports digital video and analog video signals. You can connect a computer display (monitor) either directly to your computer is a type of the display's power cord (1) into .../DVI monitor only when your computer or via the optional docking station. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). Digital.
It has 24 pins. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 102) for Digital Visual Interface - Integrated) connector supports digital video and analog video signals. You can connect a computer display (monitor) either directly to your computer is a type of the display's power cord (1) into .../DVI monitor only when your computer or via the optional docking station. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). Digital.
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otherwise your software may not support the Multiple Monitors function. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor (VGA) port, your computer screen and the external display ...
otherwise your software may not support the Multiple Monitors function. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor (VGA) port, your computer screen and the external display ...