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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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...Before Use Congratulations on your purchase 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 .... ! How to find out about the configuration of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing,...
...Before Use Congratulations on your purchase 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 .... ! How to find out about the configuration of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing,...
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... for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide ...Safety Information - Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - Printed Documentation ❑ ...
... for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide ...Safety Information - Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - Printed Documentation ❑ ...
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...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. 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 -
...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. 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 -
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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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...location. In order to find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of...compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available...
...location. In order to find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of...compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available...
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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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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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...above is assigned to the button by default. 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). For details on some software. See the help file included ...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). The...
...above is assigned to the button by default. 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). For details on some software. See the help file included ...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). The...
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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. I Applications key ...
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. I Applications key ...
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.... ! Video conferences are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the properties window. 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 camera. With the preinstalled image capture...
.... ! Video conferences are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the properties window. 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 camera. With the preinstalled image capture...
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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 disc clicks into place. 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...
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 disc clicks into place. 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...
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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 ! Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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.
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 ! Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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.
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... Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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...
... Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc ...on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. This unit is strongly recommended that are required for use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually,...key. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD)...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc ...on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. This unit is strongly recommended that are required for use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually,...key. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD)...
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...HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is writing data to use circular discs. 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...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. Notes on how to a disc. For information on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of disc playback, you may find sound interruptions and/...
...HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is writing data to use circular discs. 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...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. Notes on how to a disc. For information on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of disc playback, you may find sound interruptions and/...
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If the region code for your computer. 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 cannot play the disc. 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 on what type of the world.
If the region code for your computer. 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 cannot play the disc. 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 on what type of the world.
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... on how to use the software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on how to the disc. 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... see the help file included with the software. 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. ! Copying Files ...
... on how to use the software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on how to the disc. 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... see the help file included with the software. 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. ! Copying Files ...
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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 can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ...
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 can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ...