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...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 Updating Your Computer 21 Using Your VAIO Computer 22 Using the Keyboard 23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 25 Using the Optical Disc...53 Connecting a USB Device 54 Connecting an i.LINK Device 56 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 58 Setting the Password 59 Using the VAIO Control Center 64 Using the Power Saving Mode 65 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 67 Adding and Removing Memory 68 Precautions 74 Handling the LCD Screen 75 Using...
...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 Updating Your Computer 21 Using Your VAIO Computer 22 Using the Keyboard 23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 25 Using the Optical Disc...53 Connecting a USB Device 54 Connecting an i.LINK Device 56 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 58 Setting the Password 59 Using the VAIO Control Center 64 Using the Power Saving Mode 65 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 67 Adding and Removing Memory 68 Precautions 74 Handling the LCD Screen 75 Using...
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...supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For ...customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking ...
...supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For ...customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking ...
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...Sony support. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer... Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. You can find the answers you need. Information about your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information....
...Sony support. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer... Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. You can find the answers you need. Information about your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information....
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... from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up...Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility....
... from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up...Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility....
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... Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft...
... Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft...
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... the set up of the display on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you....sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the nearest location. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the ...
... the set up of the display on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you....sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the nearest location. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the ...
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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) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 21) 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) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 21) n 11 N
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 21 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 21 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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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 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 26) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 33) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Internet (page 41) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 42) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 43) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 47) n 22 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 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 26) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 33) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Internet (page 41) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 42) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 43) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 47) n 22 N
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...look smaller and further away (zoom out). The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. C S1 button Executes the task... or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65). See the help file included with your computer. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key.
...look smaller and further away (zoom out). The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. C S1 button Executes the task... or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65). See the help file included with your computer. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key.
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... state. (Scr Lk): Turns on while in combination with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. G Windows key Displays the Start menu.
... state. (Scr Lk): Turns on while in combination with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. G Windows key Displays the Start menu.
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...then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object movements...instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera....
...then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object movements...instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera....
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The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive.... See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 26 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it toward the drive tray until...
The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive.... See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 26 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it toward the drive tray until...
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Be sure to hold the back of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in Sleep mode. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
Be sure to hold the back of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in Sleep mode. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ...PR PR P PR*4 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to BD-R Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ...PR PR P PR*4 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to BD-R Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single...
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...of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Do not use with digital ...audio material on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does ...
...of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Do not use with digital ...audio material on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does ...
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...+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play some of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ ...
...+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play some of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ ...
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If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N Notes on region codes ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on what type of player you can play this disc in most regions of the world.
If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N Notes on region codes ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on what type of player you can play this disc in most regions of the world.
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... disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired software to use the software, see the help file included with the software. Close all...Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired disc burning software to copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing Discs To play ...
... disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired software to use the software, see the help file included with the software. Close all...Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired disc burning software to copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing Discs To play ...
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... be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Because it is a compact, portable, and ...
... be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Because it is a compact, portable, and ...