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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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...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..., and communications to provide a state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of your ...
...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..., and communications to provide a state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of your ...
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... settings - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help...
... settings - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help...
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...; Connection Utility Help - May be available on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications...
...; Connection Utility Help - May be available on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications...
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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 preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
...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 preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
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...information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it on your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the... nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support...
...information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it on your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the... nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support...
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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. ! 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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... for more information. C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the Fn key. The task associated with each function key... intensity of the LCD screen. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). 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). ...
... for more information. C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the Fn key. The task associated with each function key... intensity of the LCD screen. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). 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). ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on while in the Scroll Lock state. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in conjunction with ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on while in the Scroll Lock state. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in conjunction with ...
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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. ! Launching or exiting your instant ...
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. ! Launching or exiting your instant ...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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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. 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. ! 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. 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. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N !
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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 ...
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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... standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This unit is not supported. ! The AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ ...8 cm disc writing is designed to playback discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for some music discs encoded with this unit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the...
... standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This unit is not supported. ! The AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ ...8 cm disc writing is designed to playback discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for some music discs encoded with this unit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the...
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... saving mode while your computer is writing data to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ ...Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer ...
... saving mode while your computer is writing data to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ ...Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer ...
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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 for your residence area is different from the label, you can play the disc. 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 cannot play the disc on what type of the world. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you can play the disc. If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your computer.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. For instructions on how to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical ... to use the software, see the help file included with the software. 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 play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! Close all...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. For instructions on how to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical ... to use the software, see the help file included with the software. 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 play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! Close all...
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... digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. 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...
... digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. 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...