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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 find differences in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views ... of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined 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...
You may find differences in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views ... of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined 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...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use 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 - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use 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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... drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of 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...
... drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of 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...
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... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the 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...
... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the 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...
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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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...the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). For details on some software. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. ✍ Illustrated above . See the help file. n 23 N Using Your... VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of an image or a document ...
...the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). For details on some software. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. ✍ Illustrated above . See the help file. n 23 N Using Your... VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of an image or a document ...
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G Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock ... menu in combination with the Fn key. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on and off. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.
G Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock ... menu in combination with the Fn key. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on and off. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.
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... possible with the appropriate software. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 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. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! You cannot ...operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application...
... possible with the appropriate software. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 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. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! You cannot ...operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application...
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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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... 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. 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 stop movie recording.
... 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. 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 stop movie recording.
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... eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc 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 the middle of the drive tray when placing... until the disc clicks into place. ! Be sure to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray.
... eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc 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 the middle of the drive tray when placing... until the disc clicks into place. ! Be sure to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray.
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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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Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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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 - n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray ...with a removable cartridge. *4 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 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to single-sided ...
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 - n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray ...with a removable cartridge. *4 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 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to single-sided ...
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... with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Do not use with your computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is strongly recommended... DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a ...
... with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Do not use with your computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is strongly recommended... DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a ...
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...See the online specifications to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the computer, it must be able to play some of your computer is writing data to a disc. To play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW,...play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use circular discs. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to connect the computer to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the ...
...See the online specifications to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the computer, it must be able to play some of your computer is writing data to a disc. To play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW,...play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use circular discs. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to connect the computer to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the ...