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... 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 Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet...
... 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 Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet...
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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. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive ... wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - n9 N Before Use ❑...
...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. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive ... wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - n9 N Before Use ❑...
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... and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites 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...
... and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites 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...
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... 33) I Touch pad (page 34) J Fingerprint sensor (page 122) * On selected models only. n 15 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
... 33) I Touch pad (page 34) J Fingerprint sensor (page 122) * On selected models only. n 15 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
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n 22 N Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on, provided that one or more wireless options are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window. * Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration.
n 22 N Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on, provided that one or more wireless options are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window. * Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration.
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... switch Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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...
... switch Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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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...saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. Selecting any display... method places your computer into Normal mode, press this button once again. In such a case, you can use specific functions of the computer. In addition, you use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document for changing the S button ...
...saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. Selecting any display... method places your computer into Normal mode, press this button once again. In such a case, you can use specific functions of the computer. In addition, you use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document for changing the S button ...
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n 41 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. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your optical disc drive supports.
n 41 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. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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...USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). If the region setting on the ... ! Be aware that digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for use with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing...
...USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). If the region setting on the ... ! Be aware that digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for use with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing...
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... the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to play the disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all... the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to the disc. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on...
... the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to play the disc. See the online specifications to find out the type of your software. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all... the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to the disc. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on...
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...copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! MagicGate is not guaranteed of compatibility. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it is against the copyright law to use any...a Memory Stick media with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick Micro media in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be sure to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick media that are available ...
...copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! MagicGate is not guaranteed of compatibility. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it is against the copyright law to use any...a Memory Stick media with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick Micro media in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be sure to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick media that are available ...
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However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of January 2008. Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. Always ... memory card slot. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer...
However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of January 2008. Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. Always ... memory card slot. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer...
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... The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used technology. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Your computer may be forward compatible with ...the IEEE 802.11i specification. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may...
... The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which specifies the used technology. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Your computer may be forward compatible with ...the IEEE 802.11i specification. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may...
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... 802.11a standard, on the left pane. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE...-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window.
... 802.11a standard, on the left pane. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE...-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window.
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n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to select the channel that came ... which channel to use 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. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and...
n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to select the channel that came ... which channel to use 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. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and...
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... the WIRELESS indicator is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. See the online specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. The passphrase is lit. 4 Right-click or on the...
... the WIRELESS indicator is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. See the online specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. The passphrase is lit. 4 Right-click or on the...
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n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. ... of Bluetooth technology, video and audio may go out of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. ... of Bluetooth technology, video and audio may go out of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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...The power-on password allows you to protect your computer from your computer: power-on password and hard disk password. See the online specifications to find out about your computer. Those models are equipped with the RAID configuration. The hard disk password provides additional security for the ... available on the models with two built-in flash memory storages. See the online specifications to find out about your built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS ...
...The power-on password allows you to protect your computer from your computer: power-on password and hard disk password. See the online specifications to find out about your computer. Those models are equipped with the RAID configuration. The hard disk password provides additional security for the ... available on the models with two built-in flash memory storages. See the online specifications to find out about your built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS ...
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...you have to enter the password along with the power-on password (if set both the master and user passwords. See the online specifications to find out about your computer. The master password is provided to lock your built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*....the data stored on your built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for users with administrator ...
...you have to enter the password along with the power-on password (if set both the master and user passwords. See the online specifications to find out about your computer. The master password is provided to lock your built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*....the data stored on your built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for users with administrator ...
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... drive*, especially in the encrypted archives created with a built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. See the online specifications to find out about your fingerprint. Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have to malfunction. * Your computer is strongly recommended... data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk. winter) before sending your data and hardware. n 123 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on the model you purchased. Static electricity may malfunction or be lost.
... drive*, especially in the encrypted archives created with a built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. See the online specifications to find out about your fingerprint. Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have to malfunction. * Your computer is strongly recommended... data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk. winter) before sending your data and hardware. n 123 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on the model you purchased. Static electricity may malfunction or be lost.