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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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..., and supplied items may not be available on 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 ...the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. How to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your ...
..., and supplied items may not be available on 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 ...the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. How to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your ...
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... technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless...
... technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about configuration of your computer. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS,... and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not be available on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about configuration of your computer. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS,... and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not be available on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen...
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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 nearest location. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below...find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Customer ...
...the nearest location. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below...find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Customer ...
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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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... lighting intensity of the LCD screen. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. You can change the default assignment with your computer. Press to the button by default. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of power consumption. B Sleep button Provides for more information. ...example. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. 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 assigned to ...
... lighting intensity of the LCD screen. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. You can change the default assignment with your computer. Press to the button by default. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of power consumption. B Sleep button Provides for more information. ...example. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. 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 assigned to ...
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... key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the...
... key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the...
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... operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a 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 software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a ...light compensation option in the properties window. Video conference is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object...
... operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a 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 software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a ...light compensation option in the properties window. Video conference is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object...
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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 the label side facing toward you, and gently push it toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the ...drive. 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 ...
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 disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the ...drive. 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 ...
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! 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 exert pressure on the drive tray.
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! 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 exert pressure on the drive tray.
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...). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs 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 your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray... disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge.
...). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs 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 your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray... disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge.
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... does not match the region coding on the other optical media devices, circumstances may cause the computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. ...Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with other side. As with digital audio material on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that conform to malfunction.
... does not match the region coding on the other optical media devices, circumstances may cause the computer to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. ...Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with other side. As with digital audio material on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that conform to malfunction.
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... become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is writing data to a disc. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these...as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer, or the computer 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 ...
... become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is writing data to a disc. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these...as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer, or the computer 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 ...
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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 most regions of player you can 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 residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc.
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 most regions of player you can 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 residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc.
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... nothing appears on how 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 disc burning software to copy files to a disc 1 Insert a ... a 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.
... nothing appears on how 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 disc burning software to copy files to a disc 1 Insert a ... a 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.
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...http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Because it can accommodate both standard- Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. and Duo-size media ...PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. 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...
...http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Because it can accommodate both standard- Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. and Duo-size media ...PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. 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...