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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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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use 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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... the answers you need. Choose from the following categories to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my...
... the answers you need. Choose from the following categories to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my...
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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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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. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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... may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out). Fn...Computer with the Fn key. Press to make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the VAIO Control Center. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. B Sleep button Provides for more in )....
... may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out). Fn...Computer with the Fn key. Press to make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the VAIO Control Center. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. B Sleep button Provides for more in )....
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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. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in...
.... 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. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in...
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... the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than...
... the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than...
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... low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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...
... low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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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... of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the tray by pushing it in the middle of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with an optical disc 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 toward the tray until...
... of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the tray by pushing it in the middle of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with an optical disc 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 toward the tray until...
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n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode. 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.
n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode. 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.
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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 optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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 optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... CD CD-R/ DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
... CD CD-R/ DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
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... "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may not play back discs that are required... playback on the disc, playback is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc.... pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform...DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM... a two sided disc product with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and...is not supported. ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be...
... "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may not play back discs that are required... playback on the disc, playback is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc.... pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform...DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM... a two sided disc product with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and...is not supported. ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be...
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... plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to indicate in most regions of the world. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer.
... plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to indicate in most regions of the world. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer.