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Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35) D LCD screen (page 108) E ASSIST button* (page 34) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 34) G VAIO button* (page 34) H Power button I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 33) K Right button (page 33) L Left button (page 33) * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 10 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35) D LCD screen (page 108) E ASSIST button* (page 34) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 34) G VAIO button* (page 34) H Power button I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 33) K Right button (page 33) L Left button (page 33) * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 10 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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... or , key. Switches the display output between your computer while an external display is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with both that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key...then the m or < key. Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer ...
... or , key. Switches the display output between your computer while an external display is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with both that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key...then the m or < key. Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer ...
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... while the computer is off or in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. Press any key. - Some features and options in Normal mode or Sleep mode. Press any special-function button. - To turn on the LCD ... any of the following: - See the specifications to help you use specific functions of the computer. Slide your finger on your model. You cannot turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with a USB device, such as...
... while the computer is off or in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. Press any key. - Some features and options in Normal mode or Sleep mode. Press any special-function button. - To turn on the LCD ... any of the following: - See the specifications to help you use specific functions of the computer. Slide your finger on your model. You cannot turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with a USB device, such as...
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... which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on... not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased.
... which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on... not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN (WLAN) allows your computer. See the specifications to a network through a wireless connection. The ... connect to find out about the configuration of technology used . The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higherspeed communications than the IEEE 802.11b standard. On models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only the 2.4 GHz band can be used . n 57 N WLAN standard IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN (WLAN) allows your computer. See the specifications to a network through a wireless connection. The ... connect to find out about the configuration of technology used . The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higherspeed communications than the IEEE 802.11b standard. On models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only the 2.4 GHz band can be used . n 57 N WLAN standard IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802...
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.... ! See the manual that came with your access point. To enable 5 GHz band communication, you must be used by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N Starting Wireless LAN Communications You first need to select the option to use the 5 GHz band ... toggle it to establish wireless LAN communications between 8 and 63 characters in the VAIO Smart Network window. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on. ! 5 GHz band wireless LAN communications, available on selected models only, are disabled by the access point, see the manual that came with ...
.... ! See the manual that came with your access point. To enable 5 GHz band communication, you must be used by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 60 N Starting Wireless LAN Communications You first need to select the option to use the 5 GHz band ... toggle it to establish wireless LAN communications between 8 and 63 characters in the VAIO Smart Network window. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on. ! 5 GHz band wireless LAN communications, available on selected models only, are disabled by the access point, see the manual that came with ...
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... memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. Contact VAIO-Link if you purchased. To avoid ...invalidation of your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model...
... memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. Contact VAIO-Link if you purchased. To avoid ...invalidation of your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model...
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... the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is case sensitive, so be sure to check letters for the current case before you enter a wrong power-on password three times...
... the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is case sensitive, so be sure to check letters for the current case before you enter a wrong power-on password three times...
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... should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is selected for Wireless LAN Settings in the VAIO Smart Network settings window. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you want to use the... WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on selected models only, is disabled by distance and obstructions. Wireless LAN communication (IEEE 802.11a standard) using only the 5 GHz band, available on . ❑ If...
... should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is selected for Wireless LAN Settings in the VAIO Smart Network settings window. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you want to use the... WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on selected models only, is disabled by distance and obstructions. Wireless LAN communication (IEEE 802.11a standard) using only the 5 GHz band, available on . ❑ If...