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...Guide is intended for users of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing,...
...Guide is intended for users of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing,...
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... device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. General...
... device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. General...
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For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered ... searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered ... searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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... find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at...problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your computer 4 The...
... find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at...problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your computer 4 The...
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... a portable device in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Take frequent breaks while using your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support.
... a portable device in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Take frequent breaks while using your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A STAMINA mode indicator (page 18) B Performance selector switch (page 112) C SPEED mode indicator (page 18) D S1/S2 buttons (page 34) E Drive eject button (page 34) F Charge indicator (page 18) G Disc drive indicator (page 18) H Media Access indicator (page 18) I WIRELESS indicator (page 18) J SD memory card slot (page 50) K Memory Stick slot* (page 43) L WIRELESS switch (page 57), (page 61) M Built-in microphone (monaural) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A STAMINA mode indicator (page 18) B Performance selector switch (page 112) C SPEED mode indicator (page 18) D S1/S2 buttons (page 34) E Drive eject button (page 34) F Charge indicator (page 18) G Disc drive indicator (page 18) H Media Access indicator (page 18) I WIRELESS indicator (page 18) J SD memory card slot (page 50) K Memory Stick slot* (page 43) L WIRELESS switch (page 57), (page 61) M Built-in microphone (monaural) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick.
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speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Optical disc drive (page 36) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 180) D Substitute drive eject button (page 36) E HDMI output port*1 (page 97) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 107) G Monitor port*3 (page 93) H Power button/Power indicator (page 18) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Optical disc drive (page 36) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 180) D Substitute drive eject button (page 36) E HDMI output port*1 (page 97) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 107) G Monitor port*3 (page 93) H Power button/Power indicator (page 18) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 56) C Air vent D ExpressCard/34 slot (page 48) E Security slot F Modem port (page 54) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 107) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 109) I Microphone jack (page 106) J Headphones jack (page 91) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 56) C Air vent D ExpressCard/34 slot (page 48) E Security slot F Modem port (page 54) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 107) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 109) I Microphone jack (page 106) J Headphones jack (page 91) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. !
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... objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to use the... connecting a mouse, you will be able to your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations....
... objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to use the... connecting a mouse, you will be able to your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations....
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... image of the external display simultaneously on the optical disc drive. In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer. You can assign VAIO Presentation Support to each button by default. Drive eject button To change the Presentation mode settings, click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and ..., and change the default assignment with special buttons to help you can use specific functions of the computer that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ You can change the settings in the Presentation Settings window. To bring the computer back into Normal mode, ...
... image of the external display simultaneously on the optical disc drive. In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer. You can assign VAIO Presentation Support to each button by default. Drive eject button To change the Presentation mode settings, click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and ..., and change the default assignment with special buttons to help you can use specific functions of the computer that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ You can change the settings in the Presentation Settings window. To bring the computer back into Normal mode, ...
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... *5 Writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-...ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and...
... *5 Writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-...ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and...
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... the region coding on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit...continually, update the AACS key. Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This product is a two sided... material on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL ...
... the region coding on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit...continually, update the AACS key. Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This product is a two sided... material on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL ...
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...computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, ...and other devices. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 43 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard-
...computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, ...and other devices. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 43 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard-
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...Stick depending on the media type. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Be sure to reformat the media with your valuable data. The size of the allocation unit .... ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to use . Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click ...
...Stick depending on the media type. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Be sure to reformat the media with your valuable data. The size of the allocation unit .... ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to use . Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click ...
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Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than ...is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ The Memory Stick...Except for your personal use, it is the general name of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Notes on your computer and the media.
Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than ...is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ The Memory Stick...Except for your personal use, it is the general name of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Notes on your computer and the media.
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...card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital... cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory...
...card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital... cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory...
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...do , you may cause difficulty in removing from the slot. Notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card ...the memory card into the slot if you cannot insert it into the memory card slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes ... use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with major memory cards available...
...do , you may cause difficulty in removing from the slot. Notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card ...the memory card into the slot if you cannot insert it into the memory card slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes ... use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with major memory cards available...
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... which allows you to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to create a full infrastructure network. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in which a user can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in this ...be available on your computer. You can connect to another. Or you can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with ...
... which allows you to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to create a full infrastructure network. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in which a user can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in this ...be available on your computer. You can connect to another. Or you can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with ...
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... up the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. ! To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Be sure to turn on... All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 58 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function.
... up the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up the wireless LAN function. ! To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Be sure to turn on... All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 58 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function.