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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 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to... the on your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations...
...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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to... the on your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations...
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..., etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. You can find the answers you need. Information about your...
..., etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. You can find the answers you need. Information about your...
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May be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about configuration of your computer. See ...
May be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about configuration of your computer. See ...
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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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.... Visit the web site at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You... might need. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment...
.... Visit the web site at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You... might need. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment...
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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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... away (zoom out). A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more information. 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, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65). D...of the LCD screen. Press to the button by default. For details on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that is the English ...
... away (zoom out). A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more information. 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, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65). D...of the LCD screen. Press to the button by default. For details on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that is the English ...
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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. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease...
... 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. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease...
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... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option 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...
... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option 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 .... Features and options in the middle of your computer. 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 .... Features and options in the middle of your computer. 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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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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
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... 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 the model you purchased. 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...
... 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 the model you purchased. 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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... A DualDisc 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. When you buy pre-...VC1 formats at high bit rates. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with discs that the audio side (non...and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with other side. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent...
... A DualDisc 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. When you buy pre-...VC1 formats at high bit rates. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with discs that the audio side (non...and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with other side. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent...
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... ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on how to use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card,... the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs...
... ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on how to use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card,... the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs...
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If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on what type of the world. 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 can play the disc. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on your computer.
If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on what type of the world. 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 can play the disc. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on your computer.
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... help file included with the software. Copying Files to Discs To copy files to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! 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...
... help file included with the software. Copying Files to Discs To copy files to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! 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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... data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. 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-
... data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. 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-