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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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... in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web...; For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before ...
... in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web...; For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before ...
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... information. 2. General information and 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. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing...
... information. 2. General information and 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. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing...
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... may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on...
... may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on...
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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 of the problem and the ...://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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes ...
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 of the problem and the ...://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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes ...
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... find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of...
... find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of...
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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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...that is assigned to the button by default. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement 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 supplied with the ...the English keyboard as an example. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with your computer. For details on some software. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed on power management, see...
...that is assigned to the button by default. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement 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 supplied with the ...the English keyboard as an example. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with your computer. For details on some software. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed on power management, see...
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... used in the Scroll Lock state. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the...
... used in the Scroll Lock state. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on 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. ! Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the .... You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is equipped with a built-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 for ...
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. ! Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the .... You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is equipped with a built-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 for ...
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... toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. 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...
... toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. 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...
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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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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. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Use non-... PR PR 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 Ultra Speed CD-RW...
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. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Use non-... PR PR 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 Ultra Speed CD-RW...
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...The AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. When you buy pre-recorded .... A DualDisc is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to check both playback... product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your computer's optical disc drives. It is strongly recommended that are required for use ...
...The AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. When you buy pre-recorded .... A DualDisc is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to check both playback... product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your computer's optical disc drives. It is strongly recommended that are required for use ...
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... interruptions and/or dropped frames during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer, or the computer may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive... Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing 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 recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and...
... interruptions and/or dropped frames during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer, or the computer may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive... Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing 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 recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and...
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If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on what type 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 most regions of player you cannot play this disc in which region and on your residence area is different from the label, you can play the disc.
If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on what type 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 most regions of player you cannot play this disc in which region and on your residence area is different from the label, you can play the disc.
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... playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired software to use the software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on how to the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing... Discs To play the disc. Close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired disc ...
... playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired software to use the software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on how to the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing... Discs To play the disc. Close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired disc ...
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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 ...