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... drive partition(s) or your entire built-in storage device* to the original factory settings. * See the online specifications to find out about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ...about 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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries...
... drive partition(s) or your entire built-in storage device* to the original factory settings. * See the online specifications to find out about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ...about 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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries...
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To access this on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the function. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this ... Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n 10 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help...
To access this on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the function. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this ... Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n 10 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help...
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...is easy 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 Internet and...; Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose ...
...is easy 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 Internet and...; Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose ...
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It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 15 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications.
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 15 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications.
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...*3 indicator (page 22) F Built-in microphone (monaural) G SD memory card slot (page 59) H WIRELESS switch (page 65) I Built-in optical disc drive. 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. and Duo-size Memory Stick...
...*3 indicator (page 22) F Built-in microphone (monaural) G SD memory card slot (page 59) H WIRELESS switch (page 65) I Built-in optical disc drive. 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. and Duo-size Memory Stick...
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... drive*1 Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Letters appear in use . Press the key a second time to type letters in Hibernate mode. See the online specifications to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is reading or writing...
... drive*1 Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Letters appear in use . Press the key a second time to type letters in Hibernate mode. See the online specifications to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is reading or writing...
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...; Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5...
...; Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you 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 help you use specific functions of the computer.
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See the online specifications to find out whether your model is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is possible with ... software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! The built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and...
See the online specifications to find out whether your model is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is possible with ... software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! The built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and...
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... computer again to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an built-in optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it will take a while to... eject the drive tray. See the online specifications to open the drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by the...
... computer again to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an built-in optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it will take a while to... eject the drive tray. See the online specifications to open the drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by the...
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n 42 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 model. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your optical disc drive supports.
n 42 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 model. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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...computer's optical disc drives. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc ...play on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the other optical...cm disc writing is not possible. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Note that conform to update the ...
...computer's optical disc drives. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc ...play on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the other optical...cm disc writing is not possible. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Note that conform to update the ...
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n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 42) to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the... type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. To play the disc. 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 running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-...
n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 42) to find out about the supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out the... type of your Blu-ray Disc burning software. To play the disc. 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 running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-...
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...the law. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed... by Sony. n 54 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 (...
...the law. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed... by Sony. n 54 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 (...
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... has been tested and found compatible with your computer. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 225) to your computer. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC... type into the SD memory card slot. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card...
... has been tested and found compatible with your computer. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 225) to your computer. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC... type into the SD memory card slot. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card...
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n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Your computer may be connected to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with your modem. Otherwise, ... came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of an external modem device and modem configuration, see the online specifications. Some of these connections may not work with the following to your computer is equipped with a built-in the internal modem. If equipped, proceed with...
n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Your computer may be connected to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with your modem. Otherwise, ... came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of an external modem device and modem configuration, see the online specifications. Some of these connections may not work with the following to your computer is equipped with a built-in the internal modem. If equipped, proceed with...
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...of channels). Besides that, there are different. In addition, based on interoperable security enhancements that use the same bandwidth are specifications of standards based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by other typical LAN security mechanisms...carefully. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. ...
...of channels). Besides that, there are different. In addition, based on interoperable security enhancements that use the same bandwidth are specifications of standards based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by other typical LAN security mechanisms...carefully. The IEEE 802.11g standard provides high-speed communications, faster than the IEEE 802.11b standard. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. ...
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... devices ❑ Material used in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth technology and...
... devices ❑ Material used in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth technology and...
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See the online specifications to reduce the noise. The noise canceling headphones are equipped with a built-in microphone that catches ambient noise and outputs an antiphase sound to find out whether the noise canceling headphones are supplied with your computer depending on the model you purchased. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Noise Canceling Headphones A pair of noise canceling headphones may be supplied with your computer.
See the online specifications to reduce the noise. The noise canceling headphones are equipped with a built-in microphone that catches ambient noise and outputs an antiphase sound to find out whether the noise canceling headphones are supplied with your computer depending on the model you purchased. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Noise Canceling Headphones A pair of noise canceling headphones may be supplied with your computer.
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... port, you can connect a TV with the HDMI port. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. See the online specifications to find out whether your computer is equipped on the computer and the other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of the TV...
... port, you can connect a TV with the HDMI port. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. See the online specifications to find out whether your computer is equipped on the computer and the other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of the TV...