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n5 N Speakers ...149 Pointing Device ...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Card ...156 Peripherals ...158 Support Options ...159 Sony Support Information ...159 Trademarks ...163
n5 N Speakers ...149 Pointing Device ...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Card ...156 Peripherals ...158 Support Options ...159 Sony Support Information ...159 Trademarks ...163
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...software configurations of your computer must be connected 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) ...
...software configurations of your computer must be connected 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) ...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * Available on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth®*, wireless LAN, GPS*, and wireless WAN* functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions. n9 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * Available on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth®*, wireless LAN, GPS*, and wireless WAN* functions. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions. n9 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
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... software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need. 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.
... software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need. 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.
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Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. n 11 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer. Take frequent breaks while using your computer as a portable device in a variety of your ...
Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. n 11 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer. Take frequent breaks while using your computer as a portable device in a variety of your ...
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... a built-in microphone (monaural) J Keyboard (page 30) K Power switch L Power indicator (page 19) M Charge indicator (page 19) N Hard disk drive*2 indicator (page 19) *1 Your computer supports only the Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. See the online specifications to identify the controls and ports shown on...
... a built-in microphone (monaural) J Keyboard (page 30) K Power switch L Power indicator (page 19) M Charge indicator (page 19) N Hard disk drive*2 indicator (page 19) *1 Your computer supports only the Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. See the online specifications to identify the controls and ports shown on...
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Right n 17 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 78) B I/O port (page 69) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 17 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 78) B I/O port (page 69) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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speeds. Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 20) B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 78) C Headphones jack (page 62), (page 72) * Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 20) B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 78) C Headphones jack (page 62), (page 72) * Supports high-/full-/low-
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...pointing stick while pressing the left button (3) or tap on the pointing stick is a consumable. You can replace it with applications that support a pointing stick scroll feature.) ✍ The pointer may move on the pointing stick twice. To change the pointing stick settings, click Start, ...All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! You can disable/enable the pointing stick while a mouse is available only with one...
...pointing stick while pressing the left button (3) or tap on the pointing stick is a consumable. You can replace it with applications that support a pointing stick scroll feature.) ✍ The pointer may move on the pointing stick twice. To change the pointing stick settings, click Start, ...All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! You can disable/enable the pointing stick while a mouse is available only with one...
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... remove it can be used for your computer can accommodate Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with such copyrighted data... can be used only within the law. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Before... the slot. MagicGate is against the copyright law to use this feature. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media ...
... remove it can be used for your computer can accommodate Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with such copyrighted data... can be used only within the law. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Before... the slot. MagicGate is against the copyright law to use this feature. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media ...
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... malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! 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. It may change. Be sure to format the Memory Stick depending on the media.
... malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! 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. It may change. Be sure to format the Memory Stick depending on the media.
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... computer. 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 159) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of a different type into the SD memory card slot. Do not...slot and can use this slot to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the slot. Your...
... computer. 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 159) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of a different type into the SD memory card slot. Do not...slot and can use this slot to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the slot. Your...
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Or you can communicate through walls and ceilings. You can communicate with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in which allows you to pull cables or wires through an access point, which a user can ...resources, even in the middle of a meeting, or as you move from one place to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). A WLAN is...
Or you can communicate through walls and ceilings. You can communicate with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in which allows you to pull cables or wires through an access point, which a user can ...resources, even in the middle of a meeting, or as you move from one place to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). A WLAN is...
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...networks. Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up the wireless LAN function. ❑ For models with the ... Help. ! You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which is not available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. To access this on ad-hoc networks. To open Windows Help and...
...networks. Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up the wireless LAN function. ❑ For models with the ... Help. ! You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which is not available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function. To access this on ad-hoc networks. To open Windows Help and...
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... (WPA). The IEEE 802.11a standard is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate ..., and authentication. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Although technologies ...
... (WPA). The IEEE 802.11a standard is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate ..., and authentication. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Although technologies ...
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n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, ... without cables at a range of up and use the Bluetooth function. To open area. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up the Bluetooth function....the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and...
n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, ... without cables at a range of up and use the Bluetooth function. To open area. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up the Bluetooth function....the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help and...
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... using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device... You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 60 N Using Your VAIO...
... using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device... You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 60 N Using Your VAIO...
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... the noise canceling function ❑ Sound output devices connected to the earpieces by default and there should be fully in effect unless you feel that supports this function. ❑ The noise canceling function does not work on sound output with the headphones. If you properly wear the headphones.
... the noise canceling function ❑ Sound output devices connected to the earpieces by default and there should be fully in effect unless you feel that supports this function. ❑ The noise canceling function does not work on sound output with the headphones. If you properly wear the headphones.
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Make sure that your software may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Otherwise, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function. For example, if ...
Make sure that your software may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Otherwise, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function. For example, if ...
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... from other people. By setting the Windows password, you can protect your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password. Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your account under Make changes to forget... the password. n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people. To add the...
... from other people. By setting the Windows password, you can protect your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password. Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your account under Make changes to forget... the password. n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people. To add the...