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...Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Updating Your Computer 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive 28 Using "Memory Stick 35 ... Speakers or Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance Information 77...
...Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Updating Your Computer 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive 28 Using "Memory Stick 35 ... Speakers or Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance Information 77...
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... following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. To...
... following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. To...
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..., backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and 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...
..., backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and 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...
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...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the specifications to access the help files from the...
...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the specifications to access the help files from the...
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...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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/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 ...
...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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/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 ...
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... support web site. Customer Information Center If you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only...5. You can find the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call...
... support web site. Customer Information Center If you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only...5. You can find the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call...
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...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 23) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your...
...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 23) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 23 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 23 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support 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 25) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 24 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 25) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 24 N
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...screen. See the help file included with the Fn key. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page... for more information. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. You can change the default assignment with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is assigned to the button by default.
...screen. See the help file included with the Fn key. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page... for more information. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. You can change the default assignment with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is assigned to the button by default.
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... control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. L Numeric keypad...
... control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. L Numeric keypad...
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... icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in camera. Launching or exiting your desired icon in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the main window. With the preinstalled...
... icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in camera. Launching or exiting your desired icon in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the main window. With the preinstalled...
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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 ... drive tray with an optical disc drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 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 ... drive tray with an optical disc drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 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 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 29 N ! Do not remove the optical disc while 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 29 N ! Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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...-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
...-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
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...HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to playback discs that .... To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. DualDiscs and some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit ...
...HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to playback discs that .... To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. DualDiscs and some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in ... your computer, or the computer may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on your computer is writing data to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in ... your computer, or the computer may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on your computer is writing data to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 33 N Notes on region codes Region code indicators are labeled on your residence area is different from the label, you can play this disc in which region and on what type of player you cannot play the disc. If the region code for your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of the world.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 33 N Notes on region codes Region code indicators are labeled on your residence area is different from the label, you can play this disc in which region and on what type of player you cannot play the disc. If the region code for your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of the world.
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...disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! Close all running software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software 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 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Close all running software applications before copying files to a...
...disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! Close all running software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software 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 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Close all running software applications before copying files to a...
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... your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external...
... your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external...