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... Center User Guide. To access this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport...
... Center User Guide. To access this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport...
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... Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data ...warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you will find the answers you how to do it step by step. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you accomplish ...
... Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data ...warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you will find the answers you how to do it step by step. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you accomplish ...
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... 34) I Touch pad (page 36) J Fingerprint sensor (page 122) * On selected models only. n 16 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 following pages. !
... 34) I Touch pad (page 36) J Fingerprint sensor (page 122) * On selected models only. n 16 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 following pages. !
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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. 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.
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... output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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...
... output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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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See the online specifications to find out about your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. ..., depending on the model you execute this key combination changes the resolution. For details on the power. When your storage device configuration. 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 view is not as...
See the online specifications to find out about your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. ..., depending on the model you execute this key combination changes the resolution. For details on the power. When your storage device configuration. 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 view is not as...
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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. 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. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in optical disc drive only. 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. 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. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in optical disc drive only. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*.
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... drive. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the built-in VAIO Launcher. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. In such a case,... disc drive. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. See the online specifications to display the setup window. S button *3 By default, the S button turns off the sound volume. ✍ The default button assignment...
... drive. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the built-in VAIO Launcher. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. In such a case,... disc drive. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. See the online specifications to display the setup window. S button *3 By default, the S button turns off the sound volume. ✍ The default button assignment...
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... your model is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. n 39 N Using Your... MOTION EYE camera. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Turning on the computer activates the 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...
... your model is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. n 39 N Using Your... MOTION EYE camera. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Turning on the computer activates the 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...
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..., turn off the computer, and then turn on your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. See the online specifications to eject the drive tray. 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 find out whether your system, turn on the computer. 2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to start the ...
..., turn off the computer, and then turn on your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. See the online specifications to eject the drive tray. 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 find out whether your system, turn on the computer. 2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to start the ...
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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. 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.
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...not compliant with other side. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc... media playback. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE...
...not compliant with other side. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc... media playback. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE...
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...window. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick... slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may ...
...window. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick... slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may ...
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... different type into the SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to the SD memory card slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options window. Do not force the memory card in removing from the slot and...only with your computer. To change the settings, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to disable the SD memory card slot with VAIO Power Management (page 144). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory ...slot on your computer. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card.
... different type into the SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to the SD memory card slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options window. Do not force the memory card in removing from the slot and...only with your computer. To change the settings, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to disable the SD memory card slot with VAIO Power Management (page 144). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory ...slot on your computer. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card.
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...(e.g. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to 54 Mbps. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2 is a wireless LAN standard, using 802.... Protocol). The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with the IEEE...
...(e.g. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to 54 Mbps. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. WPA2 is a wireless LAN standard, using 802.... Protocol). The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with the IEEE...
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... is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to... Internet. 5 Click Set up . n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE ...
... is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 2 Click the button next to... Internet. 5 Click Set up . n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE ...
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... details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point coordinates transmission...
... details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point coordinates transmission...
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... long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS switch. See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to F. If the... VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍...
... long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS switch. See the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to F. If the... VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍...
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Even if standards are maintained. 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 ...operating system ❑ Use of file being exchanged ❑ Note that due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology, video and audio may...
Even if standards are maintained. 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 ...operating system ❑ Use of file being exchanged ❑ Note that due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology, video and audio may...
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... drive*. The power-on password allows you to protect your computer: power-on password and hard disk password. n 110 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 protect your... computer from your computer. Once you have set the power-on password, you purchased. See the online specifications to start your computer and is installed in another computer. * Your computer is removed from unauthorized access. The hard disk password provides additional...
... drive*. The power-on password allows you to protect your computer: power-on password and hard disk password. n 110 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 protect your... computer from your computer. Once you have set the power-on password, you purchased. See the online specifications to start your computer and is installed in another computer. * Your computer is removed from unauthorized access. The hard disk password provides additional...