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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
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... Bus (USB) Device...60 Connecting a Printer ...62 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...63 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the...
... Bus (USB) Device...60 Connecting a Printer ...62 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...63 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the...
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... Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may find differences in the information when your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations... on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers...
... Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may find differences in the information when your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations... on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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... this manual) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer...
... this manual) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer...
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... 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 my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles...
... 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 my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles...
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 17) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) n 11 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 17) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) n 11 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 22) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 52) n 21 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 22) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 52) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 22 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 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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... of the LCD screen. For details on some software. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. See the help file. Press to make the view look smaller and further away...
... of the LCD screen. For details on some software. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. See the help file. Press to make the view look smaller and further away...
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G Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on ...
G Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on ...
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n 25 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. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the computer activates the built-in...
n 25 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. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the computer activates the built-in...
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... below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 26 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...
... below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 26 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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n 27 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 ...
n 27 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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... to open the drive. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with one hand, place a disc in gently. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or...
... to open the drive. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with one hand, place a disc in gently. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or...
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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 29 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 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. n 30 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. 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 optical disc drive supports. n 30 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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...writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media 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 the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable ...
...writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media 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 the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable ...
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...two sided disc product with other side. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to the CD Standard. It is not possible. A DualDisc is not supported. !...recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because ...
...two sided disc product with other side. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to the CD Standard. It is not possible. A DualDisc is not supported. !...recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because ...
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...page 47). ! To play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to play some of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page...to a disc. Do not use circular discs. For information on selected models only. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW...
...page 47). ! To play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to play some of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page...to a disc. Do not use circular discs. For information on selected models only. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW...