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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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... computing, and communications to the on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the 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... look slightly different from those of your computer. How to find out about the configuration of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations...
... computing, and communications to the on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the 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... look slightly different from those of your computer. How to find out about the configuration of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations...
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...setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and ...Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software...
...setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and ...Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software...
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... included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions...
... included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions...
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...Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 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... 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...
...Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 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... 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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... Visit the web site at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief ...The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for at the lower right corner...
... Visit the web site at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief ...The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for at the lower right corner...
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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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... Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is the English keyboard as an example. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD ...). D Zoom 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. A Function keys Perform certain tasks.
... Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is the English keyboard as an example. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD ...). D Zoom 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. 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. G Windows key...
... 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. G Windows key...
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... select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Launching or exiting your desired icon in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Video conferences are using the...
... select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Launching or exiting your desired icon in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Video conferences are using the...
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See the specifications to open the drive. 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. 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...
See the specifications to open the drive. 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. 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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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 exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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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Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- 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 ...
Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- 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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...in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. When you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video...disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with this unit. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The AACS key update requires Internet access. As with other optical media devices, ...
...in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. When you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video...disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with this unit. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The AACS key update requires Internet access. As with other optical media devices, ...
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..., card, etc.), as this may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to a disc. 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 the...-RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of disc playback, you may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data...
..., card, etc.), as this may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to a disc. 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 the...-RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of disc playback, you may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data...
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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 which region and on what type of player you cannot play the disc on your residence area is different from the label, you can play this disc in most regions of the world. If the region code indicates "all," 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 which region and on what type of player you cannot play the disc on your residence area is different from the label, you can play this disc in most regions of the world. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. 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 the disc....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 use the software, see the help file included with the software. Copying Files to ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. 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 the disc....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 use the software, see the help file included with the software. Copying Files to ...
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... parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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...
... parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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...