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... manual) - Explains features of your VAIO computer. To 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://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking...
... manual) - Explains features of your VAIO computer. To 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://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking...
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See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the function. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about ... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. n 10 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the function. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about ... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. n 10 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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... VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 11 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
... VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 11 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
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It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 15 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas.
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 15 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas.
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... models with a built-in optical disc drive. *4 On models without a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in optical disc drive. n 17 N Getting Started A Media Access indicator (page 22) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page...
... models with a built-in optical disc drive. *4 On models without a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in optical disc drive. n 17 N Getting Started A Media Access indicator (page 22) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page...
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... computer into Sleep mode or turn off or in use . Num lock Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more information. Normal typing resumes when...
... computer into Sleep mode or turn off or in use . Num lock Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more information. Normal typing resumes when...
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...; Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or n 33 N Using Your...
...; Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or n 33 N Using Your...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
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... your model is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. This is possible with the preinstalled image capture software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and... built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to find out whether your desired application. ! The built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object.
... your model is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. This is possible with the preinstalled image capture software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and... built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to find out whether your desired application. ! The built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object.
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... Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer,... and then turn on the optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the label side facing upward and gently... on your model is equipped with the optical disc drive. See the online specifications to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an built-...
... Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer,... and then turn on the optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the label side facing upward and gently... on your model is equipped with the optical disc drive. See the online specifications to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an built-...
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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 optical disc drive supports. n 42 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 model.
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 optical disc drive supports. n 42 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 model.
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...that conform to malfunction. Unless your computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). When you need to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. USING ...optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Be aware that are ...AACS key update requires Internet access. It is not possible. This product is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed ...
...that conform to malfunction. Unless your computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). When you need to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. USING ...optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Be aware that are ...AACS key update requires Internet access. It is not possible. This product is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed ...
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...on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of the video. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to find out about...running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to use the software, see the help file...
...on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the type of the video. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to find out about...running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to Blu-ray Disc Media ! Copying Files to use the software, see the help file...
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...N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick... with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters...
...N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick... with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters...
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...to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to your computer. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory... to visit the appropriate support web site. ! However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory.... The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 225) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of the slot...
...to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to your computer. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory... to visit the appropriate support web site. ! However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory.... The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 225) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of the slot...
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n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Your computer may not work properly. For the detailed instructions on connection setups of the phone cable (1) into the modem port ... find out whether your modem. Some of these connections may not work with party lines, cannot be equipped with a built-in modem, see the online specifications.
n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Your computer may not work properly. For the detailed instructions on connection setups of the phone cable (1) into the modem port ... find out whether your modem. Some of these connections may not work with party lines, cannot be equipped with a built-in modem, see the online specifications.
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...the IEEE 802.11a*/b/g standard or the IEEE 802.11n* draft standard, which is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to secure all versions of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. Although ...standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used by the local regulations (e.g. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may be forward compatible with devices using the 5 GHz bandwidth because the frequencies are...
...the IEEE 802.11a*/b/g standard or the IEEE 802.11n* draft standard, which is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to secure all versions of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. Although ...standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used by the local regulations (e.g. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may be forward compatible with devices using the 5 GHz bandwidth because the frequencies are...
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This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as...in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices...
This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as...in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices...
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The noise canceling headphones are equipped with a built-in microphone that catches ambient noise and outputs an antiphase sound to find out whether the noise canceling headphones are supplied with your computer. See the online specifications to reduce the noise. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Noise Canceling Headphones A pair of noise canceling headphones may be supplied with your computer depending on the model you purchased.
The noise canceling headphones are equipped with a built-in microphone that catches ambient noise and outputs an antiphase sound to find out whether the noise canceling headphones are supplied with your computer. See the online specifications to reduce the noise. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Noise Canceling Headphones A pair of noise canceling headphones may be supplied with your computer depending on the model you purchased.
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... a TV with an HDMI input port to your computer. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. See the online specifications to find out whether your computer is equipped on the computer and the other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of the TV...
... a TV with an HDMI input port to your computer. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. See the online specifications to find out whether your computer is equipped on the computer and the other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of the TV...