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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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... Connecting 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 Using the...
... Connecting 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 Using the...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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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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...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) - Explains features of your VAIO computer.... n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information ...
...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) - Explains features of your VAIO computer.... n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information ...
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..., system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for 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...
..., system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for 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...
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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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... Center (page 71) and find out more information. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. ✍ Illustrated above . Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. See the help file. ... Change the view size of the LCD screen. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks.
... Center (page 71) and find out more information. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. ✍ Illustrated above . Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. See the help file. ... Change the view size of the LCD screen. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks.
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... Lk): Turns on while in certain software applications. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. 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. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic...
... Lk): Turns on while in certain software applications. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. 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. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic...
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... MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 one software application. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built...
... MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 one software application. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built...
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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 Capture...
... 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 Capture...
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..., click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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 in...
..., click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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 in...
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... until the disc clicks into place. ! Be sure to open the drive. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with one hand, place a disc in gently. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of the...
... until the disc clicks into place. ! Be sure to open the drive. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with one hand, place a disc in gently. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of the...
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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. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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...RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the models with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. ...*4 Writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P...
...RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the models with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. ...*4 Writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P...
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...the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-DVD side...not play on this product because it does not conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray...
...the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-DVD side...not play on this product because it does not conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray...
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...created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD+R ...DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the...packages to indicate in most regions of player you can play this may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the ...strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. n 34 N Using Your...
...created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD+R ...DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the...packages to indicate in most regions of player you can play this may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the ...strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. n 34 N Using Your...