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...10065; Quick Start Guide - An overview of your computer and information about your VAIO computer. 1. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer... n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about solving common problems. To view this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Documentation. 2 Open the folder for...
...10065; Quick Start Guide - An overview of your computer and information about your VAIO computer. 1. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer... n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about solving common problems. To view this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Documentation. 2 Open the folder for...
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... VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Support Web Sites If you can be found on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding...
... VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Support Web Sites If you can be found on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding...
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... of you. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - 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...
... of you. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - 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 11 N A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Num lock indicator (page 16) C Caps lock indicator (page 16) D Scroll lock indicator (page 16) E "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 43) F Media Access indicator (page 16) G SD memory card slot (page 51) H Power indicator (page 16) I Charge indicator (page 16) J Disc drive indicator (page 16) K WIRELESS switch (page 57), (page 62) L WIRELESS indicator (page 16) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 11 N A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Num lock indicator (page 16) C Caps lock indicator (page 16) D Scroll lock indicator (page 16) E "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 43) F Media Access indicator (page 16) G SD memory card slot (page 51) H Power indicator (page 16) I Charge indicator (page 16) J Disc drive indicator (page 16) K WIRELESS switch (page 57), (page 62) L WIRELESS indicator (page 16) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 13 N A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 49) B Optical disc drive (page 36) C Drive eject button (page 36) D Manual eject hole (page 139) E Headphones jack (page 69) F Microphone jack (page 78) G USB port* (page 79) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 13 N A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 49) B Optical disc drive (page 36) C Drive eject button (page 36) D Manual eject hole (page 139) E Headphones jack (page 69) F Microphone jack (page 78) G USB port* (page 79) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low-
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 14 N A Air vent B Monitor port (page 71) C HDMI output port*1 (page 73) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 81) E USB ports*2 (page 79) *1 There may be no sound from an output device connected to the HDMI output port for the first few seconds after playback starts. This is not a malfunction. *2 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 14 N A Air vent B Monitor port (page 71) C HDMI output port*1 (page 73) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 81) E USB ports*2 (page 79) *1 There may be no sound from an output device connected to the HDMI output port for the first few seconds after playback starts. This is not a malfunction. *2 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low-
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... then press the Enter key to switch the display output to both, and multiple displays with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the...
... then press the Enter key to switch the display output to both, and multiple displays with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the...
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... VAIO Control Center. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can pinch on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature).
... VAIO Control Center. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can pinch on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature).
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.... *2 Writing data to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM Layer) Layer) BD-R/RE*3 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR... the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs 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- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-
.... *2 Writing data to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM Layer) Layer) BD-R/RE*3 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR... the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs 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- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-
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...blank discs for some music discs encoded with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to check both...compatibility with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not supported. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. If the...
...blank discs for some music discs encoded with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to check both...compatibility with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not supported. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. If the...
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... accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not...
... accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not...
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... place. 3 Click Start and Computer. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! Be sure to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is...
... place. 3 Click Start and Computer. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! Be sure to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is...
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... Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site.
... Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site.
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... your computer or the media, do , you may cause difficulty in removing from the slot. However, not all memory cards are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with major memory cards available as you insert it into the memory card slot...
... your computer or the media, do , you may cause difficulty in removing from the slot. However, not all memory cards are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with major memory cards available as you insert it into the memory card slot...
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... only, are disabled by the access point, see the manual that came with your computer and an access point (not supplied). See Windows Help and Support for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 3 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on how to select the channel that will be a text string...
... only, are disabled by the access point, see the manual that came with your computer and an access point (not supplied). See Windows Help and Support for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 3 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on how to select the channel that will be a text string...
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For setting up the Bluetooth function. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on the taskbar. 3 Click the switch next to Bluetooth to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 64 N To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on .
For setting up the Bluetooth function. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on the taskbar. 3 Click the switch next to Bluetooth to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 64 N To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on .
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... can set different colors on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down list next to Normal mode. Certain software applications may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you set the display colors and resolution for...
... can set different colors on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down list next to Normal mode. Certain software applications may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you set the display colors and resolution for...
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...; The i.LINK connection may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be available in some countries or areas...
...; The i.LINK connection may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be available in some countries or areas...
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... access by entering the machine password. If you to protect your computer from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. ! To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. You can use BIOS functions to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the...
... access by entering the machine password. If you to protect your computer from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. ! To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. You can use BIOS functions to set the machine password. ✍ Entry of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the...
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... User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Change your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for your current password. 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. 7 Click Change password.
... User Accounts. 3 Click User Accounts. 4 Click Change your password. 5 In the Current password field, enter your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for your current password. 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter a new password. 7 Click Change password.