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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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... 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...of -the-art personal computing experience. ! How to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to ...
... 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...of -the-art personal computing experience. ! How to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to ...
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... such as below: - Information about your VAIO computer. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring...
... such as below: - Information about your VAIO computer. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring...
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Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen ...guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. 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 setting up Bluetooth®,...
Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen ...guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. 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 setting up Bluetooth®,...
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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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... most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below... the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find...
... most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below... the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find...
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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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...for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65). 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 keyboard as an...buttons Changes the size of power consumption. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is assigned to make the view look...
...for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65). 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 keyboard as an...buttons Changes the size of power consumption. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is assigned to make the view look...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns ...
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... 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. ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE...window. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera 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 ...
... 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. ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE...window. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera 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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...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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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 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. 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 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.
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... DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. BD- 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... DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge.
... DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. BD- 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... DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge.
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on the disc, playback is not supported. ! If ... individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play back discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read... not use with digital audio material on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on one side with your computer's optical disc drives.
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on the disc, playback is not supported. ! If ... individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play back discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read... not use with digital audio material on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on one side with your computer's optical disc drives.
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... how 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 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 ...
... how 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 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 ...
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If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc 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 this disc in which region and on your computer. If the region code for 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 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 this disc in which region and on your computer. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc.
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...disc burning software to copy files to the disc. Close all running software applications before 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 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 how to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc ...
...disc burning software to copy files to the disc. Close all running software applications before 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 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 how to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc ...
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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. Because it can accommodate both standard- ..., and other devices. 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 IC recording media especially designed...
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. Because it can accommodate both standard- ..., and other devices. 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 IC recording media especially designed...