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...❑ Specifications - 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/LA...for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and...
...❑ Specifications - 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/LA...for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and...
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...10065; RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click ... Connection Utility Help. * Available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. See the online specifications to find out whether your entire built-in storage device to the original factory settings. Provides information about using RAID systems...
...10065; RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click ... Connection Utility Help. * Available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. See the online specifications to find out whether your entire built-in storage device to the original factory settings. Provides information about using RAID systems...
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... categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use...
... categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use...
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... speakers (stereo) H Keyboard (page 32) I Touch pad (page 34) J Fingerprint sensor (page 120) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
... speakers (stereo) H Keyboard (page 32) I Touch pad (page 34) J Fingerprint sensor (page 120) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
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See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. n 14 N Getting Started A STAMINA mode ...
See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. n 14 N Getting Started A STAMINA mode ...
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n 20 N Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. * The storage device configuration of your configuration. See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased.
n 20 N Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. * The storage device configuration of your configuration. See the online specifications to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased.
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Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 28 N Getting Started To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 28 N Getting Started To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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..., an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off ...8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the volume level. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys.
..., an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off ...8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the volume level. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys.
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... a presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the S button assignments, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to help you can use specific functions of the computer. To change the settings in Presentation mode between Mirror and Extend Desktop. In addition, you use handy functions...
... a presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the S button assignments, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to help you can use specific functions of the computer. To change the settings in Presentation mode between Mirror and Extend Desktop. In addition, you use handy functions...
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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 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 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. 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.
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... this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless your external display is playing a disc or writing data to...drives. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. It is strongly recommended ...need to malfunction. A DualDisc is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing ...
... this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless your external display is playing a disc or writing data to...drives. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. It is strongly recommended ...need to malfunction. A DualDisc is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing ...
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n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc ... the type of the world. To play the disc on selected models only. See the online specifications to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 61). ! If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is different from the label, you may find...
n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc ... the type of the world. To play the disc on selected models only. See the online specifications to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 61). ! If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is different from the label, you may find...
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...All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical.... The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. To play the disc. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close...
...All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical.... The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. To play the disc. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close...
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...of September 2008. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be used only within the law. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data ... ! Use a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo...
...of September 2008. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be used only within the law. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data ... ! Use a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo...
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...and found compatible with an SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of September 2008. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 216) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! An incompatible memory card or... (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. You can cause damage to insert an SD memory card or SD...
...and found compatible with an SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of September 2008. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 216) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! An incompatible memory card or... (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. You can cause damage to insert an SD memory card or SD...
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...your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, you need to set up devices required for more information. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑...Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (...
...your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, you need to set up devices required for more information. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑...Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (...
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...Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to secure all versions of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz band....11n draft standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The 2.4 GHz band used by the local regulations (e.g. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are different. WLAN ...
...Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to secure all versions of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz band....11n draft standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. The 2.4 GHz band used by the local regulations (e.g. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are different. WLAN ...
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... functions at the same time on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between... software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
... functions at the same time on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between... software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use 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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... provides additional security for the data stored on password allows you to protect your computer from your storage device configuration. See the online specifications to find out about your computer and is installed in another computer. * The hard disk password is removed from unauthorized access. If... if the password-protected built-in storage device is not available on password and the hard disk password*. n 108 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...
... provides additional security for the data stored on password allows you to protect your computer from your storage device configuration. See the online specifications to find out about your computer and is installed in another computer. * The hard disk password is removed from unauthorized access. If... if the password-protected built-in storage device is not available on password and the hard disk password*. n 108 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...
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... set the user password, you will not be accessible. You cannot start your computer with the fingerprint authentication function, you must set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! There is NO RESET of security. The user password is possible and the data stored on password (if set both the master...administrative rights on models with the power-on the built-in storage device will have to replace the built-in RAID configuration. See the online specifications to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people. ✍ If you have set the hard disk ...
... set the user password, you will not be accessible. You cannot start your computer with the fingerprint authentication function, you must set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! There is NO RESET of security. The user password is possible and the data stored on password (if set both the master...administrative rights on models with the power-on the built-in storage device will have to replace the built-in RAID configuration. See the online specifications to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people. ✍ If you have set the hard disk ...