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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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... (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...
... (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...
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... your computer. Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase...
... your computer. Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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...with http://, 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.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 Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide...
...with http://, 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.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 Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide...
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To 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. n8 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 ...
To 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. n8 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 ...
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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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...and further away (zoom out). ✍ Illustrated above . B Sleep button Provides for more in ). See the help file. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Start menu of the Windows Media Center. ✍ The...Up Your Computer with the Fn key. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed on ...
...and further away (zoom out). ✍ Illustrated above . B Sleep button Provides for more in ). See the help file. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Start menu of the Windows Media Center. ✍ The...Up Your Computer with the Fn key. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed on ...
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... keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used...
... keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used...
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...-moving object. This is possible with the appropriate software. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera...activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! If another software...
...-moving object. This is possible with the appropriate software. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera...activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! If another software...
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... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. 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...
... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. 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...
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... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. 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...
... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. 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...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. n 28 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 drive tray ... tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in the middle of the drive tray 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. Be sure to...
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. n 28 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 drive tray ... tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in the middle of the drive tray 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. Be sure to...
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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. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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 optical disc drive supports.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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 optical disc drive supports.
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...-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL...
...-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL...
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...the notices on the disc, playback is a two sided disc product with your computer to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly...are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. To play on ... not compliant with other side. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This may ...
...the notices on the disc, playback is a two sided disc product with your computer to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly...are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. To play on ... not compliant with other side. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This may ...
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... the computer, it must be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. n 33 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 may damage...
... the computer, it must be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. n 33 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 may damage...