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...find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the...
...find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the...
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...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing...
...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing...
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...; For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled...
...; For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled...
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...fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not... program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on your VAIO PC. In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More ...
...fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not... program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on your VAIO PC. In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More ...
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.... ❑ Furniture and posture - Place the computer directly in a chair with your computer. Whenever possible, you more comfortable. Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Sit in front of the computer may make you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments...
.... ❑ Furniture and posture - Place the computer directly in a chair with your computer. Whenever possible, you more comfortable. Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Sit in front of the computer may make you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Num lock indicator (page 18) C Caps lock indicator (page 18) D Scroll lock indicator (page 18) E "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 46) F Media Access indicator (page 18) G SD memory card slot (page 54) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Disc drive indicator (page 18) K WIRELESS switch (page 60), (page 63) L WIRELESS indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Num lock indicator (page 18) C Caps lock indicator (page 18) D Scroll lock indicator (page 18) E "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 46) F Media Access indicator (page 18) G SD memory card slot (page 54) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Disc drive indicator (page 18) K WIRELESS switch (page 60), (page 63) L WIRELESS indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 52) B Optical disc drive (page 39) C Drive eject button (page 39) D Manual eject hole (page 147) E Headphones jack (page 77) F Microphone jack (page 87) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 88) * Supports high-/full-/low- n 15 N speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 52) B Optical disc drive (page 39) C Drive eject button (page 39) D Manual eject hole (page 147) E Headphones jack (page 77) F Microphone jack (page 87) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 88) * Supports high-/full-/low- n 15 N speeds.
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speeds. This is not a malfunction. *2 Support high-/full-/low- Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A Air vent B Monitor port (page 79) C HDMI output port*1 (page 82) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 90) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 88) *1 There may be no sound from an output device connected to the HDMI output port for the first few seconds after playback starts.
speeds. This is not a malfunction. *2 Support high-/full-/low- Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A Air vent B Monitor port (page 79) C HDMI output port*1 (page 82) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 90) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 88) *1 There may be no sound from an output device connected to the HDMI output port for the first few seconds after playback starts.
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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... the display output to select the display output. ! If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen. Multiple displays may not be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 ...keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Switches the display output between your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen...
... the display output to select the display output. ! If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen. Multiple displays may not be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 ...keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Switches the display output between your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen...
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... item or object. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Pinch open to zoom in circles on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to keep... in or pinch close to zoom out. ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). On web browser software or image viewer software, you can pinch on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left...
... item or object. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Pinch open to zoom in circles on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to keep... in or pinch close to zoom out. ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). On web browser software or image viewer software, you can pinch on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to BD...single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB) and BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- BD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -:...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to BD...single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB) and BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- BD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -:...
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...and viewing quality. Some content may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright... protected Blu-ray Disc media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 42 N ! DualDiscs and some contents of the recordable...
...and viewing quality. Some content may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright... protected Blu-ray Disc media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 42 N ! DualDiscs and some contents of the recordable...
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... Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of...
... Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 49 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is ready for use the ... not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 3 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Be sure to reformat the media with your valuable data. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 49 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is ready for use the ... not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 3 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Be sure to reformat the media with your valuable data. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 54 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 54 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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...memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a ...different type into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on... force it in the correct direction as of May 2009. Notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. If...
...memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a ...different type into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on... force it in the correct direction as of May 2009. Notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. If...
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...Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on ad-hoc networks. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in WLAN function communicate freely with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. See the SmartWi Connection .... A WLAN is a network in which allows you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with each...
...Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on ad-hoc networks. The WLAN supports all your digital devices with the built-in WLAN function communicate freely with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. See the SmartWi Connection .... A WLAN is a network in which allows you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with each...
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Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 66 N To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 66 N To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
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... purpose of copyright protection, which enables you will not be able to connect a TFT/DVI monitor. Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. Your computer is a type of DVI port that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). To view the copyright protected content, connect an HDCP-compliant...
... purpose of copyright protection, which enables you will not be able to connect a TFT/DVI monitor. Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. Your computer is a type of DVI port that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). To view the copyright protected content, connect an HDCP-compliant...