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... 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 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. 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 Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual)...
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... the original factory installed settings. 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) - Provides information about using RAID systems. To... Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - 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) -
... the original factory installed settings. 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) - Provides information about using RAID systems. To... Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - 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) -
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...find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to...step by step. It can either perform the task for you or show you accomplish a task. 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 connections including ...
...find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to...step by step. It can either perform the task for you or show you accomplish a task. 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 connections including ...
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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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... volume level. 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-specific tasks. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn...
... volume level. 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-specific tasks. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn...
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... Settings window. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to help file on the optical disc drive. In such a case, you use handy functions for the presentation, for...this button once again. To bring the computer back into Presentation mode. See the help you can use specific functions of the computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to select the display method in Presentation...
... Settings window. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to help file on the optical disc drive. In such a case, you use handy functions for the presentation, for...this button once again. To bring the computer back into Presentation mode. See the help you can use specific functions of the computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to select the display method in Presentation...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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 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 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 optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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...of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check ...High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). As with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation ... the AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the multiple formats of...
...of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check ...High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). As with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation ... the AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the multiple formats of...
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n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to find out about the supported ... Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to play a Blu-ray Disc media...
n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to find out about the supported ... Disc software to find out about the supported disc media. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to play a Blu-ray Disc media...
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...in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Accordingly, Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. ... Except for your personal use, it into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-... (high speed data transfer). MagicGate is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats...
...in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Accordingly, Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. ... Except for your personal use, it into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-... (high speed data transfer). MagicGate is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats...
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... only with an SD memory card slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of January 2008. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer is...card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer does...card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to visit the appropriate support Web site. !
... only with an SD memory card slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of January 2008. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer is...card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer does...card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to visit the appropriate support Web site. !
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...virtual private networks, and authentication. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also...between clients and access points. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with WPA. * See the online specifications to secure all versions of 802.11 devices, including ...
...virtual private networks, and authentication. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also...between clients and access points. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with WPA. * See the online specifications to secure all versions of 802.11 devices, including ...
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-.... 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator 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...
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-.... 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator 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...
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... devices by the access point, see the manual that will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network. ! 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 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 will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates...
... devices by the access point, see the manual that will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network. ! 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 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 will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates...
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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 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is lit. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS switch.... 3 Click the button next 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...
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 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is lit. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS switch.... 3 Click the button next 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...
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n 72 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 ... corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in walls ❑ Proximity 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...
n 72 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 ... corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in walls ❑ Proximity 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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.... Those models are equipped with the RAID configuration. If you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your storage device configuration. ! See the online specifications to find out about your computer: power-on the models with two built-in flash memory storages. See the... online specifications to find out about your computer. Once you have set the power-on password, you set two types of passwords to protect your computer from ...
.... Those models are equipped with the RAID configuration. If you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your storage device configuration. ! See the online specifications to find out about your computer: power-on the models with two built-in flash memory storages. See the... online specifications to find out about your computer. Once you have set the power-on password, you set two types of passwords to protect your computer from ...
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...is critical to replace the built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive at your storage device configuration. See the online specifications to find out about your own expense and lose all the data originally stored on the flash memory storage or the hard disk ...drive. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 122). n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for users with administrator rights on the computer to reset the ...
...is critical to replace the built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive at your storage device configuration. See the online specifications to find out about your own expense and lose all the data originally stored on the flash memory storage or the hard disk ...drive. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 122). n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for users with administrator rights on the computer to reset the ...
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...built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to be lost. Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have to malfunction. * Your computer ...covered with dirt across the fingerprint sensor ❑ Discharge static electricity from your storage device configuration. n 123 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑ The fingerprint authentication technology does not ensure complete user authentication or complete protection of...
...built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to be lost. Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have to malfunction. * Your computer ...covered with dirt across the fingerprint sensor ❑ Discharge static electricity from your storage device configuration. n 123 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑ The fingerprint authentication technology does not ensure complete user authentication or complete protection of...