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n5 N Printing ...209 Microphone ...210 Mouse ...211 Speakers ...212 Touch Pad...213 Keyboard...214 Floppy Disks ...215 Audio/Video...216 Memory Stick Media ...218 Peripherals ...220 Docking Station ...221 Support Options ...222 Sony Support Information ...222 Program Support Information...226 Trademarks ...238
n5 N Printing ...209 Microphone ...210 Mouse ...211 Speakers ...212 Touch Pad...213 Keyboard...214 Floppy Disks ...215 Audio/Video...216 Memory Stick Media ...218 Peripherals ...220 Docking Station ...221 Support Options ...222 Sony Support Information ...222 Program Support Information...226 Trademarks ...238
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..., and drive partition(s) or 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.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http...
..., and drive partition(s) or 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.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http...
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...you how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ... step. 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 you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...
...you how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ... step. 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 you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...
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n 12 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
n 12 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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Excessive use of your computer as a portable device in a chair with good back support. Sit in front of you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of the ...
Excessive use of your computer as a portable device in a chair with good back support. Sit in front of you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of the ...
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...) O S button*3 (page 37) P WIRELESS switch (page 66) Q Bluetooth indicator (page 22) R WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 22) S WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator*4 (page 22) *1 Your computer supports both standard- n 17 N Getting Started A Headphones jack (page 92) B Microphone jack (page 100) C Memory Stick slot*1 (page 55) D Media Access indicator (page 22) E Battery indicator...
...) O S button*3 (page 37) P WIRELESS switch (page 66) Q Bluetooth indicator (page 22) R WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 22) S WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator*4 (page 22) *1 Your computer supports both standard- n 17 N Getting Started A Headphones jack (page 92) B Microphone jack (page 100) C Memory Stick slot*1 (page 55) D Media Access indicator (page 22) E Battery indicator...
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speeds on models without the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Right n 19 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive*1 (page 40) B Manual eject hole*1 (page 201) C Optical disc drive indicator*1 (page 22) D Substitute drive eject button*1 (page 40) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 93) F Power button / Power indicator (page 22) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 101) *1 On models with the built-in optical disc drive.
speeds on models without the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Right n 19 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive*1 (page 40) B Manual eject hole*1 (page 201) C Optical disc drive indicator*1 (page 22) D Substitute drive eject button*1 (page 40) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 93) F Power button / Power indicator (page 22) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 101) *1 On models with the built-in optical disc drive.
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speeds. Left n 20 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 24) B Modem port (page 64) C Network (Ethernet) port (page 107) D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 105) E Air vents F ExpressCard/34 slot (page 49) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 101) H Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Left n 20 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 24) B Modem port (page 64) C Network (Ethernet) port (page 107) D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 105) E Air vents F ExpressCard/34 slot (page 49) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 101) H Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
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...Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is... lit. Press the left button (3) once. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad to scroll vertically. Once launched, select the topic on an ...
...Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is... lit. Press the left button (3) once. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad to scroll vertically. Once launched, select the topic on an ...
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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*. 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.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
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...-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *11 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P*11 Combo *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer...dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a cartridge. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- RW RW DL ...
...-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *11 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 P*11 Combo *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer...dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a cartridge. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- RW RW DL ...
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.... Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. A DualDisc is not supported. ! As with digital audio material on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Unless your computer's...standard, you need to the CD Standard. Be aware that are required for use with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. For inquiries about...on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at all. It is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank ...
.... Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. A DualDisc is not supported. ! As with digital audio material on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Unless your computer's...standard, you need to the CD Standard. Be aware that are required for use with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. For inquiries about...on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at all. It is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank ...
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Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of September 2007. ... capacity of compatibility. To change the settings, see Protecting Data from the respective copyright holders. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with VAIO Power Management (page 144). If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without the Adaptor, you...
Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of September 2007. ... capacity of compatibility. To change the settings, see Protecting Data from the respective copyright holders. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with VAIO Power Management (page 144). If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without the Adaptor, you...
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... the media with your valuable data. The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it may... change. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in...
... the media with your valuable data. The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it may... change. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in...
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...card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in removing from Unauthorized Use (page 147) or Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 144). To change the settings, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media ... your computer. Do not force the memory card in the Power Options window. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC)...
...card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in removing from Unauthorized Use (page 147) or Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 144). To change the settings, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media ... your computer. Do not force the memory card in the Power Options window. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC)...
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...access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in the middle of a meeting, or as you can connect to another. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in which allows you to create a full infrastructure network. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the ...Non-printed Documentation (page 9). ❑ Other models See the following for setting up wireless LAN functionality. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc).
...access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in the middle of a meeting, or as you can connect to another. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in which allows you to create a full infrastructure network. ❑ Wireless WAN models See the ...Non-printed Documentation (page 9). ❑ Other models See the following for setting up wireless LAN functionality. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc).
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... 802.11b/g standard is also designed to 300 Mbps* on the 5 GHz bandwidth. * Actual communication speed varies depending on your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information ...See the online specifications to 54 Mbps. WPA has been designed to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. 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 802.11i...
... 802.11b/g standard is also designed to 300 Mbps* on the 5 GHz bandwidth. * Actual communication speed varies depending on your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information ...See the online specifications to 54 Mbps. WPA has been designed to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. 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 802.11i...
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...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 whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click...2 Click the button next to see the help file on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, ...
...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 whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click...2 Click the button next to see the help file on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, ...
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... LAN indicator lights up . 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. See the manual that came with your access point... must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. If the...
... LAN indicator lights up . 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. See the manual that came with your access point... must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. If the...