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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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... in this User Guide is intended for users of your computer. Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. n5 ... on 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. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista...
... in this User Guide is intended for users of your computer. Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. n5 ... on 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. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista...
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Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use 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 -
Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use 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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... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this...
... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this...
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.... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-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...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,...
.... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-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...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,...
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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 power consumption. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. 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. For details on some software. See the help file. C S1 button By ...
n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. 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. For details on some software. See the help file. C S1 button By ...
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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 computer screen. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in the Scroll Lock state. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num ...
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 computer screen. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in the Scroll Lock state. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num ...
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...desired application. ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera 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 a built-in MOTION EYE camera. The built-in MOTION EYE camera .... ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. If another software application is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 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.
...desired application. ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera 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 a built-in MOTION EYE camera. The built-in MOTION EYE camera .... ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. If another software application is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 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.
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... in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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...
... in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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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... to stop movie recording. 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...
... to stop movie recording. 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 by pushing it in the middle 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 one hand, place a disc in gently. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with the label...
... the drive tray by pushing it in the middle 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 one hand, place a disc in gently. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with the label...
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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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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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... drive on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing ...data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs 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 ...
... drive on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing ...data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs 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 ...
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...disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. When you need to... while the optical disc drive is not possible. Some contents may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. It is not supported. ...
...disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. When you need to... while the optical disc drive is not possible. Some contents may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. It is not supported. ...
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... normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment... performance when playing discs, you may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart...
... normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. See the online specifications to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment... performance when playing discs, you may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart...