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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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... > n4 N Before Use Congratulations 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 ... computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of this manual may ...
... > n4 N Before Use Congratulations 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 ... computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of this manual may ...
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...Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page,... below: - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. 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,...
...Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page,... below: - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. 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,...
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... files - May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about configuration of your computer. Features and options may...
... files - May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about configuration of your computer. Features and options may...
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... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the 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...
... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the 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...
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... find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Customer... Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) ...
... find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Customer... Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) ...
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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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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. ! 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.
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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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... file included with your computer. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Press to the button by default. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more information.... D Zoom buttons Changes the size of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is assigned to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom...
... file included with your computer. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Press to the button by default. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more information.... D Zoom buttons Changes the size of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is assigned to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom...
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... while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease...
... while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease...
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...-in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the main window. Video conferences are using 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 a built-in the properties window.
...-in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the main window. Video conferences are using 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 a built-in the properties window.
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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. 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...
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. 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. 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. 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 exert pressure on the drive tray. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N !
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... Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD- 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...
... Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD- 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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...coding on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Therefore, these discs may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. Region settings are not compliant with... this unit. 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 use with your computer's optical disc ...
...coding on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Therefore, these discs may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. Region settings are not compliant with... this unit. 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 use with your computer's optical disc ...
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...on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of the Blu-ray Disc contents on writing data to a disc. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and...playback, you may not be able to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer while the ...
...on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of the Blu-ray Disc contents on writing data to a disc. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and...playback, you may not be able to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer while the ...
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If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on what type 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 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 your computer.
If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on what type 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 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 your computer.
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...before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to play a disc 1 Insert a 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 a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ...! Copying Files to Discs To copy files 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 copying files to a disc...
...before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to play a disc 1 Insert a 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 a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ...! Copying Files to Discs To copy files 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 copying files to a disc...
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... Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! 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...
... Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! 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...