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... out about the configuration 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 this manual may ...
... out about the configuration 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 this manual may ...
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... in storage device to the original factory settings - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide...
... in storage device to the original factory settings - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 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...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 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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...barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the problem 5. In Store ...problem 5 A brief description of the display on the Sony online support web site. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the ...
...barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the problem 5. In Store ...problem 5 A brief description of the display on the Sony online support web site. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the ...
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... mouse. Whenever possible, you (1). Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n9 N Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of the computer may make you more...
... mouse. Whenever possible, you (1). Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n9 N Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of the computer may make you more...
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... Access indicator (page 18) M SD memory card slot (page 49) N Memory Stick slot* (page 42) O Headphones jack (page 66) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to...
... Access indicator (page 18) M SD memory card slot (page 49) N Memory Stick slot* (page 42) O Headphones jack (page 66) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to...
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 80) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 142) F Power button/Power indicator (page 18) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 80) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 142) F Power button/Power indicator (page 18) * Support high-/full-/low-
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... Press the right button (4) once. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, 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 your computer. To change.... Press the left button (3) once. Slide 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 place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad.
... Press the right button (4) once. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, 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 your computer. To change.... Press the left button (3) once. Slide 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 place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad.
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...ray Disc P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to BD-R Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with.... DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray ...
...ray Disc P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to BD-R Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with.... DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray ...
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... for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. It is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to malfunction. VAIO computers may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Do not ...Drive n 38 N ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. This may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. To play or view the...
... for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. It is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to malfunction. VAIO computers may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Do not ...Drive n 38 N ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. This may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. To play or view the...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 42 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Before You Use the Memory ... 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...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 42 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Before You Use the Memory ... 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...
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Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow ... the factory default setting and is ready for use the device that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory...
Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow ... the factory default setting and is ready for use the device that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory...
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...may damage both your personal use, it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than one Memory... the law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of January 2009...
...may damage both your personal use, it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than one Memory... the law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of January 2009...
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...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.
...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.
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... the slot and can cause damage to hold the memory card with major memory cards available as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to your computer. However, not all memory cards that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ SD ... compatible only with the arrow pointing in or out of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the slot if you...
... the slot and can cause damage to hold the memory card with major memory cards available as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to your computer. However, not all memory cards that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ SD ... compatible only with the arrow pointing in or out of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the slot if you...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 56 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc). A WLAN is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a wireless (radio) connection. The WLAN supports all your digital devices...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 56 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc). A WLAN is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a wireless (radio) connection. The WLAN supports all your digital devices...
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...hoc networks. ❑ On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up the wireless LAN function. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set ... 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 turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without ...
...hoc networks. ❑ On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up the wireless LAN function. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set ... 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 turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without ...
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See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to 33 feet (10 meters) in this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On ... Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to find out about the configuration of up and use the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 60 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer.
See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to 33 feet (10 meters) in this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On ... Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to find out about the configuration of up and use the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 60 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on your computer.
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.... For setting up the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 64 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables...
.... For setting up the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 64 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables...
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...compliant monitor connected, you to play or view any copyright protected contents. ✍ DVI-D stands for Digital Visual Interface - Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. If your computer. A DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface - It has 29 pins. To view the copyright... protected contents, connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to play and view a wide variety of DVI port that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). Your computer is a type of copyright protected, high-quality contents. Using Peripheral ...
...compliant monitor connected, you to play or view any copyright protected contents. ✍ DVI-D stands for Digital Visual Interface - Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. If your computer. A DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface - It has 29 pins. To view the copyright... protected contents, connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to play and view a wide variety of DVI port that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). Your computer is a type of copyright protected, high-quality contents. Using Peripheral ...