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... 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 Drive 26 Using the Memory ...Headphones ..........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...
... 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 Drive 26 Using the Memory ...Headphones ..........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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...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 Latin ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the information when your ...
...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 Latin ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the information when your ...
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... the following categories to the original factory settings - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety...
... the following categories to the original factory settings - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety...
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... only) - To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... only) - To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
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... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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..., or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at ...a U.S. In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do ...
..., or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at ...a U.S. In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do ...
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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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... view look smaller and further away (zoom out). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management,...functions. ✍ Illustrated above is supplied with your computer. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is the English keyboard as an example. B Sleep button Provides for more...
... view look smaller and further away (zoom out). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management,...functions. ✍ Illustrated above is supplied with your computer. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is the English keyboard as an example. B Sleep button Provides for more...
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... calculations. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off. G Windows key Displays the Start menu.
... calculations. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off. G Windows key Displays the Start menu.
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... is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 25 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software...
... is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 25 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software...
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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 ... of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. 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...
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 ... of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. 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...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! 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. 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. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! 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. 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. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
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... DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- 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...
... DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- 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...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side).... Region settings are not compliant with other side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This product is not possible. The AACS key update requires ...the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with digital audio material on one side with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because it does not conform to ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side).... Region settings are not compliant with other side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This product is not possible. The AACS key update requires ...the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with digital audio material on one side with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because it does not conform to ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer, or the computer...or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may not be able to play some of Blu-ray Disc...contents on writing data to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on how to use circular discs.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer, or the computer...or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may not be able to play some of Blu-ray Disc...contents on writing data to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on how to use circular discs.
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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 most regions of player you cannot play the disc on what type of the world. If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your computer. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you can 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 most regions of player you cannot play the disc on what type of the world. If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your computer. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you can play the disc.
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... how to use the software, see the help file included with the software. Copying Files to Discs To copy files to the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing Discs To play the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired...
... how to use the software, see the help file included with the software. Copying Files to Discs To copy files to the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing Discs To play the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired...
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For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially ...
For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially ...