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... to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer. To find differences in the information when 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 ...
... to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer. To find differences in the information when 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 ...
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..., 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. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information...
..., 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. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
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... the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page...
... the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N
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... LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating... make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key, or ...
... LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating... make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key, or ...
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... Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the S1 button. You can use specific functions of the computer that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ You can assign VAIO Presentation Support to each button by default. In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer. Drive eject button...
... Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the S1 button. You can use specific functions of the computer that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ You can assign VAIO Presentation Support to each button by default. In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer. Drive eject button...
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... > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. The drive tray slides out. ! See the specifications to open the drive. If the power supply to eject the drive tray with an optical disc drive. The substitute drive ...eject button, however, is not functional if the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will...
... > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. The drive tray slides out. ! See the specifications to open the drive. If the power supply to eject the drive tray with an optical disc drive. The substitute drive ...eject button, however, is not functional if the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will...
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.... ! This product is designed to play on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media...
.... ! This product is designed to play on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Notes on your computer and the media. Improper insertion of January 2009. Use a Memory...10065; Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the media... Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Notes on your computer and the media. Improper insertion of January 2009. Use a Memory...10065; Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is against the copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of the media... Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been ... with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as you may cause difficulty in removing from the slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been ... with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as you may cause difficulty in removing from the slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt...
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... move from one place to create a full infrastructure network. 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 a limited number of mobility and roaming. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of a meeting, or as...
... move from one place to create a full infrastructure network. 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 a limited number of mobility and roaming. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of a meeting, or as...
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...band because the frequencies are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent ...WPA). It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) in addition to secure all versions of channels). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, ...
...band because the frequencies are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Therefore, before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent ...WPA). It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) in addition to secure all versions of channels). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, ...
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... the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 61 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the specifications to turn on your computer. Features and options in an...
... the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 61 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the specifications to turn on your computer. Features and options in an...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with which Bluetooth ... walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other devices that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with which Bluetooth ... walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other devices that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained.
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... Encryption in conjunction with the Infineon TPM Professional Package before enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption. See the specifications to initialize the TPM with the TPM encrypts all data on models with Windows Vista Ultimate. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 79 N Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM BitLocker Drive Encryption is...
... Encryption in conjunction with the Infineon TPM Professional Package before enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption. See the specifications to initialize the TPM with the TPM encrypts all data on models with Windows Vista Ultimate. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 79 N Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM BitLocker Drive Encryption is...
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The hard disk password is installed in another computer. See the specifications to start your computer. Once you have set the power-on...solid state drives in RAID configuration. If you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to find out about configuration of passwords to protect your computer: the power-on password, ...able to protect your computer from your computer and is not available on your built-in storage device. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 114 N Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you to ...
The hard disk password is installed in another computer. See the specifications to start your computer. Once you have set the power-on...solid state drives in RAID configuration. If you will not be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to find out about configuration of passwords to protect your computer: the power-on password, ...able to protect your computer from your computer and is not available on your built-in storage device. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 114 N Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you to ...
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... of damage to find out about the configuration of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. See the specifications to hard disk drives and user data. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection...
... of damage to find out about the configuration of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. See the specifications to hard disk drives and user data. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings. 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection...
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... upgrading memory on your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 135 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not...
... upgrading memory on your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 135 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not...
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... as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. Precautions > Using the Power Source n 143 N Using the Power Source See the specifications to find out about the configuration of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not...
... as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. Precautions > Using the Power Source n 143 N Using the Power Source See the specifications to find out about the configuration of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not...