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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 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. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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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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... Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get 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 and ...general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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 with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery...
... Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get 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 and ...general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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 with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery...
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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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Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of your screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. See the...help file included with the Fn key. 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. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away ...
Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of your screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. See the...help file included with the Fn key. 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. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away ...
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... a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in combination with the Fn key. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on...
... a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in combination with the Fn key. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on...
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... MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. If another software application is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera... does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application.
... MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. If another software application is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera... does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application.
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... in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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...
... in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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 stop movie recording. The first scene of the ...
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 stop movie recording. The first scene of the ...
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with one hand, place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the tray by pushing it toward ...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with one hand, place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the tray by pushing it toward ...
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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 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. 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.
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... discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the Blu-ray Disc drive. 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- RW RW DL DL...
... discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the Blu-ray Disc drive. 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- RW RW DL DL...
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...CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent ... Be aware that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Some contents...audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is ...
...CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent ... Be aware that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Some contents...audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is ...
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... drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to indicate in most regions of player you can play the disc. This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑...
... drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to indicate in most regions of player you can play the disc. This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑...