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... ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - It also includes information...Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Contains features of your computer. Provides 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...
... ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - It also includes information...Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Contains features of your computer. Provides 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...
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... ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find interesting and useful. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows ... the answers you need. 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 information...
... ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find interesting and useful. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows ... the answers you need. 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 information...
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... 30) I Touch pad (page 32) J Fingerprint sensor (page 115) * On selected models only. n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the country or area of your...
... 30) I Touch pad (page 32) J Fingerprint sensor (page 115) * On selected models only. n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the country or area of your...
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n 19 N Getting Started Indicator Functions Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased. Wireless WAN*1 Illuminates when the wireless WAN functionality is enabled. *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer is enabled. See the online Specifications to find about your storage device configuration.
n 19 N Getting Started Indicator Functions Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased. Wireless WAN*1 Illuminates when the wireless WAN functionality is enabled. *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer is enabled. See the online Specifications to find about your storage device configuration.
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... the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used...
... the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used...
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...equipped with either the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive as it is implemented by changing the resolution. See the online Specifications to turn on the power. When your computer's screen view is turned off. To return the system to its original state, use ...the power button to find about your storage device configuration. When you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is...
...equipped with either the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive as it is implemented by changing the resolution. See the online Specifications to turn on the power. When your computer's screen view is turned off. To return the system to its original state, use ...the power button to find about your storage device configuration. When you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is...
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... or hard disk drive*. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. See the online Specifications to display the setup window. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard... disk drive, depending on the model you use specific functions of the computer. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for...
... or hard disk drive*. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. See the online Specifications to display the setup window. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard... disk drive, depending on the model you use specific functions of the computer. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for...
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See the online Specifications to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in a dark place, click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. If ... frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to instant messaging software and video editing software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using such software. The built-in MOTION...
See the online Specifications to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in a dark place, click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. If ... frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to instant messaging software and video editing software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using such software. The built-in MOTION...
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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 model. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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 model. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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... this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). It is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing...protected Blu-ray Discs. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be sure to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. If the region setting and the region of a DualDisc...
... this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). It is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing...protected Blu-ray Discs. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be sure to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. If the region setting and the region of a DualDisc...
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...Protocol). It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to an access point that , there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. In ...addition, based on . Proposed jointly by the local regulations (e.g. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with the IEEE 802....
...Protocol). It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to an access point that , there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. In ...addition, based on . Proposed jointly by the local regulations (e.g. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with the IEEE 802....
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...-N technology. Deploying IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may increase the communication speed. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer * See the online Specifications to minimize interference from other devices that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls, and the software in use.
...-N technology. Deploying IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may increase the communication speed. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer * See the online Specifications to minimize interference from other devices that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls, and the software in use.
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... option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The IEEE 802.11n standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is...
... option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The IEEE 802.11n standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is...
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... came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network. ! n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the...
... came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network. ! n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the...
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... click OK. 4 Right-click or on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. To disconnect from a wireless network... using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F.
... click OK. 4 Right-click or on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. To disconnect from a wireless network... using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F.
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Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may occasionally be certified to electromagnetic interference from the connected Bluetooth device. n 67 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, located between.... ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be corrupted during continuous transfer due 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 occasionally be certified to electromagnetic interference from the connected Bluetooth device. n 67 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, located between.... ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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The power-on password, you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. Once you have set the power-on password allows you to access the data without knowing the password, even ... protect your computer from unauthorized access. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to find about your storage device configuration. See the online Specifications to protect your computer: power-on password and hard disk...
The power-on password, you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. Once you have set the power-on password allows you to access the data without knowing the password, even ... protect your computer from unauthorized access. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to find about your storage device configuration. See the online Specifications to protect your computer: power-on password and hard disk...
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Once you set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your storage device configuration. See the online Specifications to replace the hard disk drive at your computer. When adding the hard disk password, you...
Once you set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your storage device configuration. See the online Specifications to replace the hard disk drive at your computer. When adding the hard disk password, you...
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...must be carried out at your own risk. Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management. ❑ Before disposing of your storage device configuration. See the online Specifications to find about your computer or transferring it ...to a third person, it is equipped with the File Safe feature, before sending your computer for repair. n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑...
...must be carried out at your own risk. Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management. ❑ Before disposing of your storage device configuration. See the online Specifications to find about your computer or transferring it ...to a third person, it is equipped with the File Safe feature, before sending your computer for repair. n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑...
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...page 123). The BIOS setup screen appears. To erase the enrolled fingerprints 1 Turn on the model you purchased. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature, using fingerprint authentication with the TPM, click Start, All Programs, ...Protector Suite QL, and Help to read the help file. See the online Specifications to find whether your model is erased automatically after erasing the data stored on how to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the...
...page 123). The BIOS setup screen appears. To erase the enrolled fingerprints 1 Turn on the model you purchased. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature, using fingerprint authentication with the TPM, click Start, All Programs, ...Protector Suite QL, and Help to read the help file. See the online Specifications to find whether your model is erased automatically after erasing the data stored on how to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the...