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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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.... ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system.
.... ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system.
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n6 N Before Use 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n6 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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... 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 must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n7 N Before ...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...
... 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 must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n7 N Before ...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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..., 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 DVDs and more. ❑ Use...
..., 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 DVDs and more. ❑ Use...
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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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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. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
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...with the Fn key. ✍ Illustrated above . n 23 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 details on some software. D Zoom buttons Changes the size ...of the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more in ). See the help file. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of an ...
...with the Fn key. ✍ Illustrated above . n 23 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 details on some software. D Zoom buttons Changes the size ...of the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more in ). See the help file. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of an ...
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.... (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on while in certain software applications. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow...
.... (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on while in certain software applications. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow...
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... software. If another software application is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 with your instant messaging or... video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one...
... software. If another software application is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 with your instant messaging or... video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one...
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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 ...
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 stop movie recording. See the help file included with ...
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 stop movie recording. See the help file included with ...
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... open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. 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 with an optical disc drive. 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 in the middle of the drive tray when placing...
... open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. 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 with an optical disc drive. 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 in the middle of the drive tray when placing...
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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 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 ! 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 media your specifications for the type 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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... Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports 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 DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1...DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray ...
... Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports 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 DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1...DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray ...
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...to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play back discs that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. To ... some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not use 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 DVDs ...
...to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play back discs that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. To ... some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not use 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 DVDs ...
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...use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is... become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to play some of your optical disc drive, and ...
...use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is... become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to play some of your optical disc drive, and ...