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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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... Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! You may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide...
... Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! You may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide...
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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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. Choose from the following categories to articles...
... 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. Choose from the following categories to articles...
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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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... 72). In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. 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. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. For... from the above is the English keyboard as an example. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks.
... 72). In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. 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. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. For... from the above is the English keyboard as an example. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks.
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... Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. 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...
... Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. 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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...in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and ...You cannot operate the built-in 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 possible with the appropriate software. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! Video conference is equipped...
...in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and ...You cannot operate the built-in 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 possible with the appropriate software. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! Video conference is equipped...
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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 ...
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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..., click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. 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...
..., click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. 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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... 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 gently. 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...
... 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 gently. 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...
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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. 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.
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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. 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... 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 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 ...Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4... P PR P P - Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- BD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
... 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 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 ...Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4... P PR P P - Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- BD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
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... check both playback and recording compatibility 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. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu...may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. To play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD...
... check both playback and recording compatibility 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. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu...may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. To play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD...
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n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to connect the computer to the Internet. Do not use circular discs. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find out the type ...of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may not be connected to the...
n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to connect the computer to the Internet. Do not use circular discs. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find out the type ...of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may not be connected to the...