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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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... a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in this manual may not be available on your purchase... 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 audio, video, computing, ...
... a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in this manual may not be available on your purchase... 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 audio, video, computing, ...
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..., system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and...
..., system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and...
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... setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be available on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs...
... setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be available on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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...
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....com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Visit ...the web site at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. The serial number is causing the problem 5 ...
....com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Visit ...the web site at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. The serial number is causing the problem 5 ...
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... 21) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 23) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your...
... 21) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 23) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. 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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... the LCD screen. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21). ...specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the Fn key. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. ...
... the LCD screen. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21). ...specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the Fn key. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. ...
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... keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. 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...
... keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. 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...
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... in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in 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...
... in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in 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...
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...specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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 drive tray with an optical disc drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. 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 ...
...specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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 drive tray with an optical disc drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. 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 ...
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Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. 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. 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. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. !
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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 ...
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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...all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. The AACS key update requires Internet access. ...does not match the region coding on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Using...
...all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. The AACS key update requires Internet access. ...does not match the region coding on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Using...
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... use circular discs. To play some of disc playback, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer, or the computer may become ...on how to use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may not be able to a disc. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer optical...
... use circular discs. To play some of disc playback, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer, or the computer may become ...on how to use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may not be able to a disc. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer optical...
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If the region code for your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 33 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 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 can play the disc.
If the region code for your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 33 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 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 can play the disc.
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...disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! Close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! For instructions on how ...to use the software, see the help file included with the software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. For instructions on how to use the software, see...
...disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! Close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! For instructions on how ...to use the software, see the help file included with the software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. For instructions on how to use the software, see...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ...