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...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 audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. You may look slightly different from those of your computer. To find specifications... Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Before Use > ...
...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 audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. You may look slightly different from those of your computer. To find specifications... Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Before Use > ...
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General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Safety guidelines and owner ...categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You can find the answers you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides...
General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Safety guidelines and owner ...categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You can find the answers you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides...
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You may not be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All ... about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files -
You may not be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All ... about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files -
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... screen (page 142) G Built-in some countries or areas. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
... screen (page 142) G Built-in some countries or areas. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N 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. 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.
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N 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. 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.
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Changes the volume level. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase the volume, press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key, or keep pressing the Fn+F5 ... and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. To...
Changes the volume level. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase the volume, press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key, or keep pressing the Fn+F5 ... and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. To...
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... Buttons Your computer is assigned to the S1 button. In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ You can use specific functions of the external display simultaneously on the optical disc drive. In addition, you use handy functions for the presentation, for example..., Mobile PC, and Adjust settings before giving a presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the default assignment with special buttons to help you can assign VAIO Presentation Support to each button by default.
... Buttons Your computer is assigned to the S1 button. In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ You can use specific functions of the external display simultaneously on the optical disc drive. In addition, you use handy functions for the presentation, for example..., Mobile PC, and Adjust settings before giving a presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the default assignment with special buttons to help you can assign VAIO Presentation Support to each button by default.
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...open the drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn ...
...open the drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn ...
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... Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). To play back discs that a digital ...HDCP compliant environment be sure to read the notices on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media ...
... Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). To play back discs that a digital ...HDCP compliant environment be sure to read the notices on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media ...
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...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 of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all the Memory Stick that are available as the ...against the copyright law to use this feature. ❑ Except for your personal use, it is the general name of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑...
...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 of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all the Memory Stick that are available as the ...against the copyright law to use this feature. ❑ Except for your personal use, it is the general name of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer or the media, do , you insert it in ... in the correct direction as of January 2009. Notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert an memory card or memory card adaptor...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer or the media, do , you insert it in ... in the correct direction as of January 2009. Notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert an memory card or memory card adaptor...
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... access point, which a user can communicate with each other through a wireless (radio) connection. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of a meeting, or as you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN...
... access point, which a user can communicate with each other through a wireless (radio) connection. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of a meeting, or as you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 57 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN...
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...communication range, or broken wireless connections. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is designed to user authentication using the 2.4 GHz band. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N ✍ In some countries, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. Therefore, ... regulations (e.g. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of technology used by wireless LAN compatible devices is a security ...
...communication range, or broken wireless connections. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard is designed to user authentication using the 2.4 GHz band. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N ✍ In some countries, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. Therefore, ... regulations (e.g. The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of technology used by wireless LAN compatible devices is a security ...
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... Bluetooth function. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of up and use the Bluetooth function, you first need to 33 feet (10 meters)...On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up to set up the Bluetooth function. 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...
... Bluetooth function. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for more information. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of up and use the Bluetooth function, you first need to 33 feet (10 meters)...On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up to set up the Bluetooth function. 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...
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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 the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, ... 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. This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with audio output from other...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, ... 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. This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with audio output from other...
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This system partition uses 1.5 GB of your computer. For detailed information on using BitLocker Drive Encryption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 79 N Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data encryption feature that is available on models with ... out about the configuration of a file (recovery password) for BitLocker Drive Encryption. ❑ An additional BitLocker system partition (S drive) has been pre-configured. See the specifications to use and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption, see Windows Help and Support.
This system partition uses 1.5 GB of your computer. For detailed information on using BitLocker Drive Encryption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 79 N Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data encryption feature that is available on models with ... out about the configuration of a file (recovery password) for BitLocker Drive Encryption. ❑ An additional BitLocker system partition (S drive) has been pre-configured. See the specifications to use and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption, see Windows Help and Support.
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The power-on password allows you to protect your computer from your computer and is installed in another computer. See the specifications to find out about configuration of passwords to protect your computer. Once you have set the power-on your computer. The hard disk ... without knowing the password, even if the password-protected built-in storage device is not available on password and the hard disk password. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 114 N Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types...
The power-on password allows you to protect your computer from your computer and is installed in another computer. See the specifications to find out about configuration of passwords to protect your computer. Once you have set the power-on your computer. The hard disk ... without knowing the password, even if the password-protected built-in storage device is not available on password and the hard disk password. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 114 N Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types...
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...hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of the VAIO HDD Protection utility. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. Hard disk drive protection is equipped with the software. ! See the specifications to find out about the configuration of damage to hard disk ...drives and user data. You can select the sensitivity level of the built-in the scope of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Protecting the Hard Disk...
...hard disk drive protection check box. 4 Select one of the VAIO HDD Protection utility. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. Hard disk drive protection is equipped with the software. ! See the specifications to find out about the configuration of damage to hard disk ...drives and user data. You can select the sensitivity level of the built-in the scope of the desired sensitivity level. 5 Click OK. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Protecting the Hard Disk...
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... module compartment cover. 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 install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony ...
... module compartment cover. 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 install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony ...
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Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it ... from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied 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...
Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it ... from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied 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...