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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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... your purchase of 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 -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating...
... your purchase of 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 -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating...
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n6 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
n6 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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...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 - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. ...
...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 - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. ...
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... my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. 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...
... my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. 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...
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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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... view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. ✍ 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. In such a case, ...
... view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. ✍ 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. In such a case, ...
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... pointer on and off. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. F Volume control buttons...
... pointer on and off. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. F Volume control buttons...
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... MOTION EYE camera. If another software application is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than...
... MOTION EYE camera. If another software application is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than...
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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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... in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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.
... in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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.
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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 placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive ... pushing it toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. ! Be sure 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the...
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 placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive ... pushing it toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. ! Be sure 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the...
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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 ! 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.
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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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... RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - BD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with... DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 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 the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P ...
... RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - BD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with... DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 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 the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P ...
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...is a two sided disc product with your computer's optical disc drives. A DualDisc is designed to play back discs that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the ... settings are not compliant with your computer to the CD Standard. It is not possible. 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. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the...
...is a two sided disc product with your computer's optical disc drives. A DualDisc is designed to play back discs that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the ... settings are not compliant with your computer to the CD Standard. It is not possible. 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. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the...
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...-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created ...Notes on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power... disc media. ❑ Depending on how to connect the computer to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on...optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc....(page 47). ! To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to a disc. The Blu-ray Disc...
...-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created ...Notes on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power... disc media. ❑ Depending on how to connect the computer to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on...optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc....(page 47). ! To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to a disc. The Blu-ray Disc...