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... Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking...
... Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking...
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...Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access 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) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software ... partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.
...Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access 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) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software ... partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.
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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. n 10 N Before...system and software information for you or show you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links 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...
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. n 10 N Before...system and software information for you or show you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links 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...
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... camera (page 38) F LCD screen (page 160) G Built-in some countries or areas. n 15 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 33) I Touch pad (page 35) J Fingerprint sensor (page 121)
... camera (page 38) F LCD screen (page 160) G Built-in some countries or areas. n 15 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 33) I Touch pad (page 35) J Fingerprint sensor (page 121)
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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 22 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 22 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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... with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Adjusts the volume level. n 33 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...
... with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Adjusts the volume level. n 33 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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... drive as the primary storage device, depending on the power. When your storage device configuration. When you purchased. 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...screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The ...
... drive as the primary storage device, depending on the power. When your storage device configuration. When you purchased. 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...screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The ...
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The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant 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. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in Hibernate mode.
The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant 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. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in Hibernate mode.
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...button *3 By default, the S button turns off the sound volume. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. See the online specifications to display the setup window. You can change the assignment in the window for the S button assignment. *1 On models with a built-in optical disc... drive. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in VAIO Launcher. Disc drive eject button *1 Ejects the optical disc drive tray. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through...
...button *3 By default, the S button turns off the sound volume. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. See the online specifications to display the setup window. You can change the assignment in the window for the S button assignment. *1 On models with a built-in optical disc... drive. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in VAIO Launcher. Disc drive eject button *1 Ejects the optical disc drive tray. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through...
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...on your recovery disc into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on the optical disc drive. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with 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 start the recovery process. Insert your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the ...
...on your recovery disc into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on the optical disc drive. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with 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 start the recovery process. Insert your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the ...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 43 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. 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 43 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Region settings are not compliant with digital audio material on the disc, playback is not supported. ! VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video...
... the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Region settings are not compliant with digital audio material on the disc, playback is not supported. ! VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video...
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...into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Inserting a Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data can be sure to the Memory Stick slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be able to use a Memory Stick media if you recorded without using a ...option to disable the Memory Stick slot with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick media with the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility or the...
...into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Inserting a Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data can be sure to the Memory Stick slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be able to use a Memory Stick media if you recorded without using a ...option to disable the Memory Stick slot with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick media with the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility or the...
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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the ... cards with capacity of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in or out of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. Always insert the correct memory ...memory card in the Power Options window. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with VAIO Power Management (page 146). To change the settings, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to the SD memory card slot on your computer. However, ...
n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the ... cards with capacity of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in or out of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. Always insert the correct memory ...memory card in the Power Options window. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with VAIO Power Management (page 146). To change the settings, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to the SD memory card slot on your computer. However, ...
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...Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to user authentication using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. limited number of 802.11 devices, including... read the Safety Information carefully. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. 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 ...
...Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to user authentication using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. limited number of 802.11 devices, including... read the Safety Information carefully. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. 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 ...
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...next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, 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. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
...next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, 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. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) !
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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 and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will... access point (not supplied), 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. For details on an infrastructure network. !
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 and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will... access point (not supplied), 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. For details on an infrastructure network. !
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See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 5 Select ... 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 a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase.
See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 5 Select ... 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 a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase.
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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 ... your computer ❑ Size 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.
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 ... your computer ❑ Size 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.
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n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of... set the hard disk password, other users will be able to find out about your computer. Once you purchased. See the online specifications to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected flash memory storage or hard disk drive is equipped with ... and/or a hard disk drive, depending on password, you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your storage device configuration.
n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of... set the hard disk password, other users will be able to find out about your computer. Once you purchased. See the online specifications to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected flash memory storage or hard disk drive is equipped with ... and/or a hard disk drive, depending on password, you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your storage device configuration.