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...be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n9 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to Web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - It also ...sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO...
...be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n9 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to Web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - It also ...sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO...
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...Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless ... how to do it step by step. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need.
...Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless ... how to do it step by step. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need.
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... camera* (page 39) F LCD screen (page 159) G Built-in some countries or areas. n 16 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in speakers (stereo) H Keyboard (page 34) I Touch pad (page 36) J Fingerprint sensor (page 122) * On selected models...
... camera* (page 39) F LCD screen (page 159) G Built-in some countries or areas. n 16 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in speakers (stereo) H Keyboard (page 34) I Touch pad (page 36) J Fingerprint sensor (page 122) * On selected models...
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See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. n 23 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 out about your storage device configuration. n 23 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.
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... + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. n 34 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...
... + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. n 34 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...
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... original state, use the power button to turn on the model you execute this key combination changes the resolution. n 35 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 ...storage device*2 and the system power is magnified, switching the view to find out about your storage device configuration. See the online specifications to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving ...
... original state, use the power button to turn on the model you execute this key combination changes the resolution. n 35 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 ...storage device*2 and the system power is magnified, switching the view to find out about your storage device configuration. See the online specifications to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving ...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in Hibernate mode. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in optical disc drive only. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on Instant Mode. * On models with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*.
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in Hibernate mode. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in optical disc drive only. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on Instant Mode. * On models with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*.
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...DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the model you purchased. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. *1 On models with the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in the window for selecting the ... may be different from the above. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the built-in VAIO Launcher. See the online specifications to display the setup window. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file ...
...DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the model you purchased. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. *1 On models with the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in the window for selecting the ... may be different from the above. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the built-in VAIO Launcher. See the online specifications to display the setup window. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file ...
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...is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Click the Camera button to capture more than one software application. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE ...-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. See the online specifications to find out whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively....
...is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Click the Camera button to capture more than one software application. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE ...-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. See the online specifications to find out whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively....
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Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to eject the drive tray. If the power supply to start the recovery process. To insert a disc 1 Turn on ... button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on your model is equipped with an built-in optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the optical disc drive. Insert your recovery disc into the optical disc drive...
Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to eject the drive tray. If the power supply to start the recovery process. To insert a disc 1 Turn on ... button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on your model is equipped with an built-in optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the optical disc drive. Insert your recovery disc into the optical disc drive...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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 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 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 optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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...is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or ... to Blu-ray Disc drives). To play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Due to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). As with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard...
...is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or ... to Blu-ray Disc drives). To play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Due to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). As with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard...
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... Data from Unauthorized Use (page 147) or Managing Power with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO...a Memory Stick media with the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility or power supply to the Memory Stick slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be able to disable the Memory Stick slot with multiple conversion adapters is ...
... Data from Unauthorized Use (page 147) or Managing Power with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO...a Memory Stick media with the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility or power supply to the Memory Stick slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be able to disable the Memory Stick slot with multiple conversion adapters is ...
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However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of September 2007. You cannot use a memory card if you select...as the compatible media are guaranteed of a different type into the SD memory card slot. To change the settings, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory...in or out of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. The SD memory card slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in removing from the slot and can cause damage to visit the appropriate support Web site. ...
However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of September 2007. You cannot use a memory card if you select...as the compatible media are guaranteed of a different type into the SD memory card slot. To change the settings, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory...in or out of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. The SD memory card slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in removing from the slot and can cause damage to visit the appropriate support Web site. ...
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may employ ...security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to 54 Mbps. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Your computer may be ... the IEEE 802.11b standard. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. WPA2 is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired...
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may employ ...security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to 54 Mbps. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Your computer may be ... the IEEE 802.11b standard. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is backward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. WPA2 is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired...
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... window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on... 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on...
... window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on... 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on...
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n 71 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 Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will select which channel to use on...
n 71 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 Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will select which channel to use on...
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...enter a passphrase. See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. If the... VAIO Smart Network window is set up. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and ...
...enter a passphrase. See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. If the... VAIO Smart Network window is set up. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and ...
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n 75 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 ... at the same time 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 go out of Bluetooth technology, video and audio may not be certified to make sure that due...
n 75 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 ... at the same time 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 go out of Bluetooth technology, video and audio may not be certified to make sure that due...
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... storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on your storage device configuration. See the online specifications to find out about your built-in another computer. * Your computer is removed from unauthorized access. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to...-on password and hard disk password. Once you have set the power-on password, you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer and is installed in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*.
... storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on your storage device configuration. See the online specifications to find out about your built-in another computer. * Your computer is removed from unauthorized access. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to...-on password and hard disk password. Once you have set the power-on password, you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer and is installed in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*.