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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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... the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in the information when your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may find differences in this User Guide...
... the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in the information when your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may find differences in this User Guide...
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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. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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... 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 Spanish-speaking Latin American...
... 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 Spanish-speaking Latin American...
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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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... . Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Fn+F6: Increases lighting ...zoom out). The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. For details on some software. See the help file. C S1 button By default, the...above is the English keyboard as an example. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more in ).
... . Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Fn+F6: Increases lighting ...zoom out). The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. For details on some software. See the help file. C S1 button By default, the...above is the English keyboard as an example. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more in ).
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... keys Move the pointer on and off. 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 the...
... keys Move the pointer on and off. 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 the...
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Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and ... does not 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 built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is...
Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and ... does not 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 built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is...
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... low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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...
... low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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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... in the properties window. 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 stop movie recording.
... in the properties window. 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 stop movie recording.
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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. 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. 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...
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. 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. 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...
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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. 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 ! 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 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... recording. *7 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. 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 DVD-R discs compliant 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±...
... recording. *7 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. 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 DVD-R discs compliant 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±...
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...for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This may cause your computer's optical disc drives. A DualDisc is designed to play... match the region coding on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to a disc. Some...-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the ...
...for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This may cause your computer's optical disc drives. A DualDisc is designed to play... match the region coding on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to a disc. Some...-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the ...
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...and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on your computer, or the computer may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not... Optical Discs (page 30) to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to a disc....
...and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on your computer, or the computer may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not... Optical Discs (page 30) to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to a disc....