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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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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 your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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 your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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n6 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
n6 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
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...also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support....computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony...
...also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support....computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony...
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... system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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 VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers you...
... system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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 VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers you...
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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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n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. Press to make the screen view look ...; The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of your screen. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). For details on power management,...
n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. Press to make the screen view look ...; The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of your screen. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). For details on power management,...
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...the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on and off. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on while in the Scroll Lock state. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or... decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray ...
...the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on and off. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on while in the Scroll Lock state. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or... decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray ...
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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 MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. If ... functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! This is possible with the appropriate software. The...
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 MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. If ... functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! This is possible with the appropriate software. The...
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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 Capture ...
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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... in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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.
... in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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.
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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 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. Be sure... to open the drive. 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...
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 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. Be sure... to open the drive. 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...
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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 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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...-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD... is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
...-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD... is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM 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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...package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to...standard definition or prohibit analog video output. It is not possible. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may not play on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to read ... with discs that conform to update the AACS key. This product is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is...
...package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to...standard definition or prohibit analog video output. It is not possible. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may not play on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to read ... with discs that conform to update the AACS key. This product is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is...
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... region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on your residence area is different from the label, you can play this may cause your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is ...writing data to a disc. Do not use circular discs. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this disc in which region and...
... region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on your residence area is different from the label, you can play this may cause your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is ...writing data to a disc. Do not use circular discs. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this disc in which region and...