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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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You may look slightly different from those 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating...
You may look slightly different from those 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating...
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n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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... on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to the original factory settings. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to... the Internet. 2 Go 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/...
... on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to the original factory settings. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to... the Internet. 2 Go 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/...
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... find the answers you need. Choose from the following categories 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. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my...
... find the answers you need. Choose from the following categories 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. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my...
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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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...displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). C S1 button By default, the... of the LCD screen. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the Windows Media Center. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the ...
...displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). C S1 button By default, the... of the LCD screen. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the Windows Media Center. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the ...
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... tray when used in certain software applications. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while... in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on and off.
... tray when used in certain software applications. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while... in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on and off.
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... streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION...-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is possible with the appropriate software. 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 adds...
... streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION...-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is possible with the appropriate software. 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 adds...
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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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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. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more ...
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. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more ...
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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 ... tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. Be sure to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. 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...
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 ... tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. Be sure to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. 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...
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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. 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. 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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...-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in 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- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu...
...-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in 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- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu...
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... malfunction. Note that are required for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not supported. ! VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. A DualDisc is not possible. Be aware that a digital...one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO...
... malfunction. Note that are required for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not supported. ! VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. A DualDisc is not possible. Be aware that a digital...one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO...
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... must be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only 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 ...
... must be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only 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 ...