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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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... For customers in the information when your computer. To find differences in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may... find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this manual may ...
... For customers in the information when your computer. To find differences in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may... find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this manual may ...
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...answers you need. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - On-screen Documentation... ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑...
...answers you need. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - On-screen Documentation... ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑...
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... on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options...
... on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options...
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... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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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... program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your new... VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find it at our site, you ...
... program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your new... VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find it at our site, you ...
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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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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. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 21 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
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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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...key. B Sleep button Provides for more information. You can change the default assignment with your computer. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65)....English keyboard as an example. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. For details on some software. Press to the button by default. A Function ...
...key. B Sleep button Provides for more information. You can change the default assignment with your computer. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65)....English keyboard as an example. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. For details on some software. Press to the button by default. A Function ...
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... while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. G Windows key Displays the...
... while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. G Windows key Displays the...
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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. ! Launching ...
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. ! Launching ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 26 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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 ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 26 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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 ...
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Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. 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 ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. 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 ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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...-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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...
...-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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 digital audio material on the other optical ...the region coding on the disc, playback is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read the notices on packaged media recorded ...recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not supported. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with digital audio material on the other optical ...the region coding on the disc, playback is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read the notices on packaged media recorded ...recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not supported. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard...
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..., or the computer may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: .... ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray...
..., or the computer may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: .... ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray...
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If the region code for your computer. 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 residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc. 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 computer. 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 residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc. 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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... software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on how 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 the disc.
... software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on how 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 the disc.
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... slot on your computer can 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 is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially...
... slot on your computer can 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 is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially...