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.../Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n9 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑...
.../Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n9 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑...
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...Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. n 11 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need. Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media ...click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you how to do it step by step. It can either perform the task for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, ...
...Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. n 11 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need. Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media ...click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you how to do it step by step. It can either perform the task for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, ...
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.... The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. n 16 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
.... The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. n 16 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
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Wireless WAN*1 Illuminates when the wireless WAN functionality is enabled. *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer is enabled. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. n 23 N Getting Started Indicator Functions Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased.
Wireless WAN*1 Illuminates when the wireless WAN functionality is enabled. *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer is enabled. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. n 23 N Getting Started Indicator Functions Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased.
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... Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model...
... Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model...
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...a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive as the primary storage device, depending on the power. See the online specifications to the computer screen with graphic images as it is implemented by changing the resolution. The location and size of software windows may not...its original state, use the power button to turn on the model you execute this key combination changes the resolution. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified ...
...a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive as the primary storage device, depending on the power. See the online specifications to the computer screen with graphic images as it is implemented by changing the resolution. The location and size of software windows may not...its original state, use the power button to turn on the model you execute this key combination changes the resolution. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified ...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in Hibernate mode. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in optical disc drive only. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on Instant Mode. * On models with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*.
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in Hibernate mode. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in optical disc drive only. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on Instant Mode. * On models with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*.
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.... If this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to find out about your storage device configuration. *3 On models without the built-in VAIO Launcher. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the model you can change the assignment in flash memory... storage or the hard disk drive*2. See the online specifications to display the setup window. Stop button Stops playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the built-in flash ...
.... If this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to find out about your storage device configuration. *3 On models without the built-in VAIO Launcher. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the model you can change the assignment in flash memory... storage or the hard disk drive*2. See the online specifications to display the setup window. Stop button Stops playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the built-in flash ...
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... EYE camera. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. See the online specifications to find out whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION... EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to ...
... EYE camera. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. See the online specifications to find out whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION... EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to ...
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... Press the disc drive eject button (1) to eject the drive tray. See the online specifications to start the recovery process. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. n 40 N Using... Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the optical disc drive. Insert...
... Press the disc drive eject button (1) to eject the drive tray. See the online specifications to start the recovery process. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. n 40 N Using... Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the optical disc drive. Insert...
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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 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 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 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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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are required for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Note that conform to the CD ... packaging carefully to be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Due to Blu-ray Disc drives). Region settings are not compliant with your external display is designed to play or view...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are required for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Note that conform to the CD ... packaging carefully to be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Due to Blu-ray Disc drives). Region settings are not compliant with your external display is designed to play or view...
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... and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with capacity of up to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can... audio and/or image data you may not operate properly if it is the general name of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick media with VAIO Power Management (page 144). Use a Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Accordingly, Memory Stick media with the...
... and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with capacity of up to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can... audio and/or image data you may not operate properly if it is the general name of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick media with VAIO Power Management (page 144). Use a Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Accordingly, Memory Stick media with the...
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However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of September 2007. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2...memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of compatibility. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the copyright protection...; SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory ...
However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of September 2007. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2...memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of compatibility. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the copyright protection...; SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory ...
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...the National Institute of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. WPA2, the second generation of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 ..., read the Safety Information carefully. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2...
...the National Institute of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is backward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. WPA2, the second generation of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 ..., read the Safety Information carefully. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2...
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.... 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-...hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Wireless LAN...
.... 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-...hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Wireless LAN...
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... wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will be used by the access point...
... wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will be used by the access point...
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The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. See the online specifications to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or ... is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to ...
The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. See the online specifications to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or ... is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to ...
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.... Data exchange may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between... corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
.... Data exchange may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between... corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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... If you set the hard disk password, other users will be able to find out about your storage device configuration. See the online specifications to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected flash memory storage or hard disk drive is removed from unauthorized... access. The power-on password allows you to protect your computer: power-on the model you purchased. n 110 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 ...
... If you set the hard disk password, other users will be able to find out about your storage device configuration. See the online specifications to access the data without knowing the password, even if the password-protected flash memory storage or hard disk drive is removed from unauthorized... access. The power-on password allows you to protect your computer: power-on the model you purchased. n 110 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 ...