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... online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Contains features of your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. To access this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site...
... online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Contains features of your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. To access this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F1): wireless switching (Selected VGN- Toggles between Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities. TX700 Series only) Fn + % (F2): speaker switch (VGN-FJ200 Series only) Turns on and off the built-in speaker and headphone volume. Fn + 2 (F3... the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F1): wireless switching (Selected VGN- Toggles between Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities. TX700 Series only) Fn + % (F2): speaker switch (VGN-FJ200 Series only) Turns on and off the built-in speaker and headphone volume. Fn + 2 (F3... the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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VGN-TX700 Series models Special-function button Functions AV MODE button Play/Pause button When Windows is NOT launched: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of the computer. To start this button assignment with the Sonic Stage software. See the help you immediately to ... in Instant Mode as well as when Windows is launched and running : Launches the WinDVD software by default. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the Sonic Stage software. Stops DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback...
VGN-TX700 Series models Special-function button Functions AV MODE button Play/Pause button When Windows is NOT launched: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of the computer. To start this button assignment with the Sonic Stage software. See the help you immediately to ... in Instant Mode as well as when Windows is launched and running : Launches the WinDVD software by default. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the Sonic Stage software. Stops DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback...
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...Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. Make sure that launching or exiting your model is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is available on selected VGN...-FJ200 Series models only. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ...
...Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. Make sure that launching or exiting your model is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is available on selected VGN...-FJ200 Series models only. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ...
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Use the table below to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to see which mates DVD recorded material ... - Check your model. Please be sure to the CD Standard. ! Optical disc drive Plays Records to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased. For inquiries...
Use the table below to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to see which mates DVD recorded material ... - Check your model. Please be sure to the CD Standard. ! Optical disc drive Plays Records to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased. For inquiries...
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... to a disc ! Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media.
... to a disc ! Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media.
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... use from the submenu. For instructions on how to use a program, see the help file included with the DVD software program. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on selected models only. Copying Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on how... to find about the supported disc media. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 43) to use a program, see the...
... use from the submenu. For instructions on how to use a program, see the help file included with the DVD software program. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on selected models only. Copying Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on how... to find about the supported disc media. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 43) to use a program, see the...
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... protection, end-to-end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that , there are different. IEEE802.11b: The standard speed is 11 Mbps, or about 5 times faster than... devices using the IEEE802.11a standard and the ones using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ WLAN uses the IEEE802.11b/g standard, which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access (WPA -
... protection, end-to-end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that , there are different. IEEE802.11b: The standard speed is 11 Mbps, or about 5 times faster than... devices using the IEEE802.11a standard and the ones using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ WLAN uses the IEEE802.11b/g standard, which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access (WPA -
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... configure. *3 Hexadecimal: A number representation using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. *2 If you need to communicate with values of the screen. 15 Click OK. The network key... Network key again, for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to configure all these computers the exact same way. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the Network key*2.
... configure. *3 Hexadecimal: A number representation using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. *2 If you need to communicate with values of the screen. 15 Click OK. The network key... Network key again, for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to configure all these computers the exact same way. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the Network key*2.
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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 coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for the Wireless LAN.
The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for the Wireless LAN.
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...window. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network... and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To...
...window. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network... and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To...
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Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to contain at least 8 characters. The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. 4 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more detailed ...-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models with more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 68 N Using Your...
Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to contain at least 8 characters. The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. 4 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more detailed ...-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models with more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 68 N Using Your...
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Data exchange 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. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the computer ❑ Size...
Data exchange 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. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the computer ❑ Size...
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speeds. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Port Replicator Attaching a port replicator enables you purchased. See the online Specifications to your model is supplied with your computer, depending on the Port Replicator Port replicator for VGN-TX700 Series models A DC In port (page 26) B Network (Ethernet) port (100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 102) C Monitor (VGA...
speeds. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Port Replicator Attaching a port replicator enables you purchased. See the online Specifications to your model is supplied with your computer, depending on the Port Replicator Port replicator for VGN-TX700 Series models A DC In port (page 26) B Network (Ethernet) port (100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 102) C Monitor (VGA...
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If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you select. ! n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when ... short, regardless of the power management setting you should either attach the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off specific devices, your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery as the LCD or the hard disk. In...
If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you select. ! n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when ... short, regardless of the power management setting you should either attach the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off specific devices, your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery as the LCD or the hard disk. In...
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..., you can change the items in the list, for power scheme settings. 5 Select a power scheme from the drop-down list. 6 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab, you see that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to set up a power scheme. To activate...
..., you can change the items in the list, for power scheme settings. 5 Select a power scheme from the drop-down list. 6 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab, you see that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to set up a power scheme. To activate...
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... not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. For the type of module and amount of... install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications.
... not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. For the type of module and amount of... install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications.
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... the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. n 128 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to not use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. This device prevents damage to the computer caused by sudden power...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with the computer or genuine Sony products.
... the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. n 128 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to not use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. This device prevents damage to the computer caused by sudden power...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with the computer or genuine Sony products.
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... or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. This could cause a write error or other damage. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with the computer's built-in DVD recorder (DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW).... Note the possibility that has a label affixed to it. What should I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on VGN-FJ200 Series models does not support copying DVD movies. Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal. n 166 N Troubleshooting What should ...
... or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. This could cause a write error or other damage. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with the computer's built-in DVD recorder (DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW).... Note the possibility that has a label affixed to it. What should I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on VGN-FJ200 Series models does not support copying DVD movies. Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal. n 166 N Troubleshooting What should ...
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... a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting. Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! See the online Specifications to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Attempt to add data to difference in loss of the entire written data. To write to such discs, make...
... a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting. Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! See the online Specifications to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Attempt to add data to difference in loss of the entire written data. To write to such discs, make...