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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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... may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. 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...
... may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. 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...
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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. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use
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. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use
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... factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your... entire hard disk drive 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 ...
... factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your... entire hard disk drive 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 ...
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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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...applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. For details on some software. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. ✍ Illustrated above . n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Press... to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the VAIO Control Center.
...applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. For details on some software. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. ✍ Illustrated above . n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Press... to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with the VAIO Control Center.
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... (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on and off.
... (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. 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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... still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or video editing... noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software.
... still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or video editing... noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software.
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... below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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...
... below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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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... movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. 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...
... movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. 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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n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. ! To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray 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 by pushing it toward you, and gently push it in gently. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button...
n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. ! To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray 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 by pushing it toward you, and gently push it in gently. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button...
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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. 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.
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...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-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on ...format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports 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- BD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not...
...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-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on ...format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports 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- BD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not...
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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 read the notices on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to update the AACS key. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on DVDs and ... discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your computer to the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region ...
... disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to read the notices on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to update the AACS key. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on DVDs and ... discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your computer to the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region ...
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...❑ You may not be connected to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on the computer, it must be able to play some of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to... data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other ...
...❑ You may not be connected to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on the computer, it must be able to play some of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 30) to... data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other ...