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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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...-screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in 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...
...-screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in 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...
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n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
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... to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Explains features of 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...
... to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Explains features of 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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... system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers you...
... system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers you...
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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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✍ Illustrated above . n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity .... The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. For details on some software. Press to make... bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the Fn key. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity...
✍ Illustrated above . n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity .... The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. For details on some software. Press to make... bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the Fn key. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity...
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... keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps...
... keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps...
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... to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. 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. Video conference is normal and does not indicate ...a malfunction. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! This is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one...
... to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. 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. Video conference is normal and does not indicate ...a malfunction. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! This is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one...
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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 ...
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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... 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 in...
... 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 in...
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...the drive tray with an optical disc 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 the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. ! 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 when ...by pushing it toward you, and gently push it in the middle of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently.
...the drive tray with an optical disc 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 the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. ! 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 when ...by pushing it toward you, and gently push it in the middle of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently.
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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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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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. 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 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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...discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 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 supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL ... 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 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- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-
...discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 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 supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL ... 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 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- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-
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...playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. To play copyright ... For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not...
...playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. To play copyright ... For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not...
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... Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on your computer, or the computer may become unstable..., download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use circular discs. To download and install the updates on selected models only. To play some of your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑...
... Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on your computer, or the computer may become unstable..., download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use circular discs. To download and install the updates on selected models only. To play some of your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑...