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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...26 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48 Using the Bluetooth Function ...51
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...26 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48 Using the Bluetooth Function ...51
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... a Printer ...61 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...62 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...64 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...74 Adding and Removing Memory...75 Precautions ...81 Handling the LCD Screen ...82...
... a Printer ...61 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...62 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...64 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...74 Adding and Removing Memory...75 Precautions ...81 Handling the LCD Screen ...82...
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n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
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Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
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... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas... http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual ...
... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas... http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual ...
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...started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, ...specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help ...
...started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, ...specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help ...
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 21) n 12 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 21) n 12 N Getting Started
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 26) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 26) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
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The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key. ✍ Illustrated ... screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out). For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Press to make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file. B Sleep button Provides for...
The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key. ✍ Illustrated ... screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out). For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Press to make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file. B Sleep button Provides for...
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.... K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on and off.
.... K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on and off.
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n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. You cannot operate the built-in .... ! If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is possible with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively...
n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. You cannot operate the built-in .... ! If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is possible with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively...
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n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ...
n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ...
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n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ...
n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in the middle of ... the tray by pushing it toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. Be sure to open the drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in the middle of ... the tray by pushing it toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. Be sure to open the drive.
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Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your model.
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 ...
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 ...
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... for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for use with the official "CD," "DVD,"...non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be...
... for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for use with the official "CD," "DVD,"...non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be...
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... is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. This may not be able to play the disc on writing data to a disc. Notes on playing discs To achieve...
... is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. This may not be able to play the disc on writing data to a disc. Notes on playing discs To achieve...