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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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... the information when your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! You may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-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 this User Guide...
... the information when your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! You may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-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 this User Guide...
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n6 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
n6 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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... http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center...
... http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center...
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... 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 my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start...
... 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 my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start...
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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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...See the help file. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the ... information. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on power management..., see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). ✍ Illustrated above . 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 power ...
...See the help file. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the ... information. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on power management..., see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). ✍ Illustrated above . 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 power ...
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... 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. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform...
... 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. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform...
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... another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 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. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than...
... another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 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. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than...
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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 Capture...
... 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 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 slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. 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 ... it in the middle of 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. ! To insert a disc 1 Turn on...
The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. 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 ... it in the middle of 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. ! To insert a disc 1 Turn on...
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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. 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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...Version 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a cartridge. 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- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED... Disc media 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 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3...
...Version 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a cartridge. 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- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED... Disc media 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 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3...
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...the notices on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray ... AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is not supported. ! To play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded...
...the notices on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray ... AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is not supported. ! To play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded...
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.... The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to the Internet. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on selected models only. To play some of your computer, or the computer may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. See the online specifications to find ...out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on how to connect the computer to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may not be connected to a disc...
.... The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to the Internet. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on selected models only. To play some of your computer, or the computer may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. See the online specifications to find ...out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on how to connect the computer to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may not be connected to a disc...