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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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... preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in 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. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on...
... preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in 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. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on...
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Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety 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 safety guidelines and owner information.
Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety 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 safety guidelines and owner information.
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...guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Internet. ❑...; Specifications - 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 ...
...guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Internet. ❑...; Specifications - 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 ...
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..., backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more...
..., backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more...
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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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See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the Windows Media ... help file. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens... power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). For details on some software. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. ✍ Illustrated above . In such a case, you can change the assignment with ...
See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the Windows Media ... help file. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens... power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). For details on some software. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. ✍ Illustrated above . In such a case, you can change the assignment with ...
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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. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the... a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. 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. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the... a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on and off.
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... MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture 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 adds video functionality to capture still images and... 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 built-in MOTION EYE camera. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to ...
... MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture 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 adds video functionality to capture still images and... 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 built-in MOTION EYE camera. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to ...
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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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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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. 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 with the label side facing toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. ! n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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 with the label side facing toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. ! n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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...
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode. 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. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode. 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. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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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- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to...General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)...
... 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- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to...General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)...
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... to the CD Standard. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with other side. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the... on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy pre-recorded...
... to the CD Standard. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with other side. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the... on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy pre-recorded...
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...the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs... Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is available on selected models only. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a ...
...the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs... Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is available on selected models only. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a ...