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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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... this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. You may look slightly different from those of your...
... this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. You may look slightly different from those of your...
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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
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... software 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries...
... software 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries...
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... and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 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 VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories...
... and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 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 VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories...
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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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...intensity of the LCD screen. For details on some software. ✍ Illustrated above . See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. Press to make the view look smaller and further away... function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the...in ). Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks.
...intensity of the LCD screen. For details on some software. ✍ Illustrated above . See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. Press to make the view look smaller and further away... function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the...in ). Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks.
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... menu in combination with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on and off.
... menu in combination with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on and off.
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... camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled...not indicate a malfunction. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting ... and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your...
... camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled...not indicate a malfunction. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting ... and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your...
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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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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Be sure to open the 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 with an optical disc drive. ...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 one hand, place a disc in gently. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive...
Be sure to open the 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 with an optical disc drive. ...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 one hand, place a disc in gently. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive...
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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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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. 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.
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...-RAM discs (2.6 GB) 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. Video ...Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only 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...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-
...-RAM discs (2.6 GB) 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. Video ...Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only 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...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-
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... output to check both playback and recording compatibility with other side. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is playing a disc or writing data to the CD Standard. If the region...because it does not conform to a disc. Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc, playback is not possible. Be aware that ...package carefully to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your computer's optical disc drives. To play on packaged media recorded...
... output to check both playback and recording compatibility with other side. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is playing a disc or writing data to the CD Standard. If the region...because it does not conform to a disc. Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc, playback is not possible. Be aware that ...package carefully to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your computer's optical disc drives. To play on packaged media recorded...
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See the online specifications to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer is available on selected models only. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Do not use circular discs. To download and install... the updates on the computer, it must be able to the Internet. For information on how to connect the computer to a disc ❑ ...
See the online specifications to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer is available on selected models only. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Do not use circular discs. To download and install... the updates on the computer, it must be able to the Internet. For information on how to connect the computer to a disc ❑ ...