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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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...32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. To find out about the configuration 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 ...
...32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. To find out about the configuration 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 ...
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...and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. On-... entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. You can find the answers you need. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start ...
...and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. On-... entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. You can find the answers you need. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start ...
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... specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options 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...
... specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options 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...
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... 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with...
... 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with...
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... support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below ... corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location...
... support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below ... corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location...
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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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...power consumption. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). D Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is assigned to the button by default. For details on some software. You... the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. See the help file included with your computer. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65)....
...power consumption. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). D Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is assigned to the button by default. For details on some software. You... the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. See the help file included with your computer. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65)....
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... control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in...
... control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in...
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... Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the main 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 ...the software, see the help file included with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 25 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your...
... Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the main 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 ...the software, see the help file included with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 25 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your...
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... 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 drive tray with an optical disc 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 push it toward the drive tray until ...
... 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 drive tray with an optical disc 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 push it toward the drive tray until ...
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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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...RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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 ...
...RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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 ...
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... rates. It is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! A DualDisc is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit ...is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. To play on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, ...
... rates. It is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! A DualDisc is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit ...is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. To play on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, ...
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To play some of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer is writing data to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs ... to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able 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 ...
To play some of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer is writing data to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs ... to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able 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 ...
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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 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 on what type of the world. If the region code indicates "all," you cannot 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 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 on what type of the world. If the region code indicates "all," you cannot play the disc.
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... appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with the software. 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 software to use the software, see the help file included...
... appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with the software. 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 software to use the software, see the help file included...
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...products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. 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. 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 ...
...products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. 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. 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 ...