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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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... leading-edge technology 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 audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External...
... leading-edge technology 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 audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External...
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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 - 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.
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... drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. 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/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish...
... drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. 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/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish...
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... VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 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 support...
... VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 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 support...
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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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...look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the Fn key. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of... menu of the LCD screen. 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. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). See...
...look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the Fn key. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of... menu of the LCD screen. 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. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). See...
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... state. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications.
... state. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications.
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...if you to capture still images and movies with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Note that launching... or exiting your desired application. ! n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a...
...if you to capture still images and movies with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Note that launching... or exiting your desired application. ! n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a...
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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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... 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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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...insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. 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 when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive tray. 4 Close ...the drive tray by pushing it toward you, and gently push it in gently. 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...insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. 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 when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive tray. 4 Close ...the drive tray by pushing it toward you, and gently push it in gently. 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. !
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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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.... DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-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 the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- BD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P ...a cartridge. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - DVD- 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 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 the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- BD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P ...a cartridge. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - DVD- 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-
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.... VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. It is not possible. Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side...side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may cause your computer to update the AACS key. This may not play on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. To play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍...
.... VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. It is not possible. Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side...side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may cause your computer to update the AACS key. This may not play on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. To play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍...
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... Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical... disc drive is writing data to the Internet. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page...
... Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical... disc drive is writing data to the Internet. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page...