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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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... (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...
... (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...
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... in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer comes preinstalled with the...
... in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer comes preinstalled with the...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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... 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... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this manual by clicking their respective URLs...
... 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... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this manual by clicking their respective URLs...
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... for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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. To access Help and Support, click Start...
... for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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. 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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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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Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ Illustrated above . B Sleep button Provides for more in ). Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed ...its help file included with the Fn key. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the Windows Media Center. ✍...
Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ Illustrated above . B Sleep button Provides for more in ). Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed ...its help file included with the Fn key. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the Windows Media Center. ✍...
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... control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. 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. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move...
... control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. 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. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move...
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... exiting your desired application. ! n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built...
... exiting your desired application. ! n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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 ...
n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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 ...
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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. 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.
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... is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 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-
... is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 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-
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...DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE...individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for some ...or VC1 format at high bit rates. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not... with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not supported. ! VAIO computers may limit...both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media...
...DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE...individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for some ...or VC1 format at high bit rates. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not... with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not supported. ! VAIO computers may limit...both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media...
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... the computer, it must be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is playing a disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). !
... the computer, it must be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is playing a disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). !