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...items may look slightly different from those of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on 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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries...
...items may look slightly different from those of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on 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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries...
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Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N
Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N
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.... General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access this on your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Get assistance with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your computer. You can find out about setting up Bluetooth...and wireless WAN functions. Some features and options may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2.
.... General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access this on your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Get assistance with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your computer. You can find out about setting up Bluetooth...and wireless WAN functions. Some features and options may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2.
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... > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a... ❑ 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 American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in...
... > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a... ❑ 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 American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in...
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In order to find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information ...can find it at a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the information you may call...
In order to find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information ...can find it at a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the information you may call...
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.... Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Whenever possible, you more comfortable. Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n9 N Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of the chair so your feet are...
.... Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Whenever possible, you more comfortable. Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n9 N Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of the chair so your feet are...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 38) B Play/Pause button (page 38) C Stop button (page 38) D Previous track button (page 38) E Next track button (page 38) F ASSIST button (page 38) G S1 button (page 38) H VAIO button (page 38) I Charge indicator (page 17) J Disc drive indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS indicator (page 17) L Media Access indicator (page 17) M WIRELESS switch (page 63), (page 67), (page 72) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 47) O SD memory card slot (page 57) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 38) B Play/Pause button (page 38) C Stop button (page 38) D Previous track button (page 38) E Next track button (page 38) F ASSIST button (page 38) G S1 button (page 38) H VAIO button (page 38) I Charge indicator (page 17) J Disc drive indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS indicator (page 17) L Media Access indicator (page 17) M WIRELESS switch (page 63), (page 67), (page 72) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 47) O SD memory card slot (page 57) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 14 N A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 76) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 85) C USB ports* (page 86) D Optical disc drive (page 40) E Drive eject button (page 40) F Manual eject hole (page 148) G Power button/Power indicator (page 17) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 14 N A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 76) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 85) C USB ports* (page 86) D Optical disc drive (page 40) E Drive eject button (page 40) F Manual eject hole (page 148) G Power button/Power indicator (page 17) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... shape of the USB dedicated ports. - The computer may be no sound from an output device connected to the port simultaneously. - The port does not support an eSATA port multiplier. Notes on the taskbar and select the device before removal. - When disconnecting an eSATA device, click the Safely Remove Hardware and...) port (page 62) E Monitor port (page 77) F HDMI output port*1 (page 80) G eSATA/USB port*2 Connect an external device compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low-
... shape of the USB dedicated ports. - The computer may be no sound from an output device connected to the port simultaneously. - The port does not support an eSATA port multiplier. Notes on the taskbar and select the device before removal. - When disconnecting an eSATA device, click the Safely Remove Hardware and...) port (page 62) E Monitor port (page 77) F HDMI output port*1 (page 80) G eSATA/USB port*2 Connect an external device compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low-
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... the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn...
... the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn...
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With some software applications, you can pinch on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Be sure to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can flick left button (3) ...
With some software applications, you can pinch on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Be sure to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can flick left button (3) ...
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... PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P ROM Drive with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the...Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive...
... PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P ROM Drive with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the...Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive...
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... media devices, circumstances may not be implemented for some music discs encoded with your computer's optical disc drives. Some content may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing ...media continually, update the AACS key. As with this unit. Therefore, these discs may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. This unit is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "...
... media devices, circumstances may not be implemented for some music discs encoded with your computer's optical disc drives. Some content may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing ...media continually, update the AACS key. As with this unit. Therefore, these discs may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. This unit is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "...
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... Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Because it can accommodate the ...
... Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Because it can accommodate the ...
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..." from the File system drop-down list as it may change. Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in Format options. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. The size...
..." from the File system drop-down list as it may change. Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in Format options. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. The size...
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You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer can accommodate 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. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer can accommodate 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. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
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... found compatible only with major memory cards available as you insert it into the slot. However, not all memory cards are compliant with the standards supported by your computer or the media, do , you may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while...
... found compatible only with major memory cards available as you insert it into the slot. However, not all memory cards are compliant with the standards supported by your computer or the media, do , you may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while...
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... to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function.
... to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information. ! For setting up the Bluetooth function.
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... work properly. 1 Right-click 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 different colors on each display, do...
... work properly. 1 Right-click 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 different colors on each display, do...
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...; The i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other compatible devices is a trademark of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information ... The procedure to establish an i.LINK connection may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK ...
...; The i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other compatible devices is a trademark of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information ... The procedure to establish an i.LINK connection may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK ...