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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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... find out about the configuration of 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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide ...
... find out about the configuration of 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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide ...
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On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - You can find the answers you need. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and ...
On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - You can find the answers you need. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and ...
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... the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless...
... the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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....sonystyle.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. You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the problem 5. In...
....sonystyle.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. You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the problem 5. In...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This ...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 23) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This ...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 23) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. 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. !
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. 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. !
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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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is assigned to the button by default...look smaller and further away (zoom out). The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that is supplied 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.... The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. 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 assigned to the button by default...look smaller and further away (zoom out). The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that is supplied 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.... The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in).
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J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in the ...
J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in the ...
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..., ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
..., ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
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... tray slides out. 3 Hold the back 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 one hand, place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive...
... tray slides out. 3 Hold the back 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 one hand, place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive...
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Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! 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 remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! 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- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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 ...
DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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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..., circumstances may cause the computer to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. 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 some music discs encoded with your... VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. For ...
..., circumstances may cause the computer to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. 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 some music discs encoded with your... VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. For ...
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... contents on system environment, you 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, or the computer may damage the optical disc drive. ❑...Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data 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 play such contents successfully...
... contents on system environment, you 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, or the computer may damage the optical disc drive. ❑...Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data 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 play such contents successfully...
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If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, 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 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 can play the disc.
If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, 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 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 can play the disc.
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...disc into the optical disc drive. ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files 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. Close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs...
...disc into the optical disc drive. ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files 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. Close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs...
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... http://www.memorystick.com/en/. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). 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...
... http://www.memorystick.com/en/. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). 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...