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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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... may look slightly different from those of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista...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 the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in the information when your purchase of this User...
... may look slightly different from those of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista...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 the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in the information when your purchase of this User...
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n6 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
n6 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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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... 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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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. n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD...S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Start menu of power consumption. 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... example. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). Fn+F6: Increases...
n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD...S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Start menu of power consumption. 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... example. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). Fn+F6: Increases...
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... Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. 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. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type...
... Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. 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. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type...
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n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! If another software application is using the ...activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the Microsoft...
n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! If another software application is using the ...activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the Microsoft...
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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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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in ...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in ...
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... the drive tray. 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 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 with an optical disc drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in the middle of...
... the drive tray. 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 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 with an optical disc drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in the middle of...
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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. 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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...Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with the capacity...with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is...BD-R*8/RE*9 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-
...Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with the capacity...with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is...BD-R*8/RE*9 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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...recommended that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to update the AACS key. As with your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to malfunction. It is not...optimum compatibility and viewing quality. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video...
...recommended that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to update the AACS key. As with your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to malfunction. It is not...optimum compatibility and viewing quality. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video...
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... on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to the Internet, see Using... the Internet (page 47). ! To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to the Internet. To play some of your computer is playing a disc. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc.
... on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to the Internet, see Using... the Internet (page 47). ! To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to the Internet. To play some of your computer is playing a disc. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc.