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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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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 your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-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 purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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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. 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.
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... programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected 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...
... programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected 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...
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..., backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more...
..., backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more...
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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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... the help file. ✍ Illustrated above . 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 for the lower level of the LCD screen. C S1 button By... 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. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your screen....
... the help file. ✍ Illustrated above . 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 for the lower level of the LCD screen. C S1 button By... 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. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your screen....
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... numbers or to perform basic math calculations. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. n 25 N Using Your...
... numbers or to perform basic math calculations. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. n 25 N Using Your...
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... operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is possible with the appropriate software. 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 with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is normal...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. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing ...
... operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is possible with the appropriate software. 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 with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is normal...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. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing ...
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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 Capture...
... 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 Capture...
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... once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. 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 WebCam Companion 2 provides many more...
... once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. 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 WebCam Companion 2 provides many more...
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... a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. 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...
... a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. 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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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 ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode.
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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. 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.
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...a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-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 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *12 Playback of the Blu-ray Disc... RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported...
...a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-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 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *12 Playback of the Blu-ray Disc... RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported...
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...blank discs for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on this product because it... (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the CD Standard. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! It is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing ...
...blank discs for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on this product because it... (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the CD Standard. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! It is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing ...
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...data to indicate in most regions of player you cannot play the disc on what type of the world. If the region code for your computer. Do not use circular discs. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play this may not be ...drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc.
...data to indicate in most regions of player you cannot play the disc on what type of the world. If the region code for your computer. Do not use circular discs. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play this may not be ...drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc.