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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. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. 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. !
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 computer. 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. !
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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. 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 -
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... information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http...
... information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http...
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... access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer.
... access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer.
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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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... intensity of the LCD screen. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). D Zoom buttons Change the view size of power consumption. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of your screen. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). Press to... Center Start menu. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key.
... intensity of the LCD screen. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). D Zoom buttons Change the view size of power consumption. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of your screen. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). Press to... Center Start menu. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key.
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... control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the...
... control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the...
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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. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! The ... EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing...
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. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! The ... EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing...
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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 ...
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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... 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. 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.
... 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. 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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... tray by pushing it toward the tray 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 the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in the middle of the tray with an optical... disc drive. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on...
... tray by pushing it toward the tray 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 the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in the middle of the tray with an optical... disc drive. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on...
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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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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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double...Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media 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 the models with certain types of BD-R LTH...
... writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double...Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media 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 the models with certain types of BD-R LTH...
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... Standard. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media devices, ... compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on packaged media ... designed to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. As with your computer's optical disc drives. This product is...
... Standard. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media devices, ... compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on packaged media ... designed to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. As with your computer's optical disc drives. This product is...
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...to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may cause your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart...+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive...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. Do not use circular discs.
...to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may cause your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart...+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive...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. Do not use circular discs.