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... Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...39 Using the Mouse ...40 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...43 Using the... Optical Disc Drive ...47 Using the TV Function ...56 Using the HDMI Input Function ...75 Using the ExpressCard Module ...82 Using the Memory Stick ...86 Using the SD Memory Card ...92 Using...
... Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...39 Using the Mouse ...40 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...43 Using the... Optical Disc Drive ...47 Using the TV Function ...56 Using the HDMI Input Function ...75 Using the ExpressCard Module ...82 Using the Memory Stick ...86 Using the SD Memory Card ...92 Using...
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... a Printer ...109 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...110 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...114 Setting the Password ...115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Mode...121 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...124 Adding and Removing Memory...125 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...132 Precautions...
... a Printer ...109 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...110 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...114 Setting the Password ...115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Mode...121 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...124 Adding and Removing Memory...125 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...132 Precautions...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...152 Computer ...154 System Security ...160 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...161 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...167 Optical Discs ...171 Display ...176 Printing ...177 Microphone ...178 Mouse ...179 Speakers ...180 Touch Pad...182 Keyboard...183 Floppy Disks ...184 Audio/Video...185 HDMI ...188 Memory Stick ...190 Peripherals ...191 Support Options ...192 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...196 Trademarks ...206
n4 N Troubleshooting ...152 Computer ...154 System Security ...160 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...161 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...167 Optical Discs ...171 Display ...176 Printing ...177 Microphone ...178 Mouse ...179 Speakers ...180 Touch Pad...182 Keyboard...183 Floppy Disks ...184 Audio/Video...185 HDMI ...188 Memory Stick ...190 Peripherals ...191 Support Options ...192 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...196 Trademarks ...206
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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...on your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual)...
...on your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual)...
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... up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. See the online specifications to the original factory settings. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support.... 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click ...
... up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. See the online specifications to the original factory settings. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support.... 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click ...
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... for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click...
... for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click...
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Excessive use of the computer may make you more comfortable. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Adjust the level of your computer. Place the display directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer - Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of you should attempt to take account of...
Excessive use of the computer may make you more comfortable. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Adjust the level of your computer. Place the display directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer - Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of you should attempt to take account of...
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You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ! Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Ventilation - Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Adjust the brightness level of the display to eliminate a risk of the display - While adjusting the viewing angle, do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use the display's tilting feature to your computer, especially on each side of the main unit. Make sure you leave at ...
You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ! Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Ventilation - Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Adjust the brightness level of the display to eliminate a risk of the display - While adjusting the viewing angle, do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use the display's tilting feature to your computer, especially on each side of the main unit. Make sure you leave at ...
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...; Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Be sure 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 only the supplied accessories connected and set up...
...; Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Be sure 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 only the supplied accessories connected and set up...
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It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139) I HDMI SELECT indicator* (page 17) J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard disk drive/...
It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139) I HDMI SELECT indicator* (page 17) J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard disk drive/...
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Back n 13 N Getting Started A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button Press this button also turns off the LCD backlight. While the HDMI input is selected (page 76), pressing this button to keep them tidy (page 18). E CONNECT button (page 26), (page 28) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 110) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 105) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 107) I Base stand cover Remove the base stand cover to bundle cables to turn off the volume. J Base stand (page 143) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds. C Capture angle adjuster (...
Back n 13 N Getting Started A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button Press this button also turns off the LCD backlight. While the HDMI input is selected (page 76), pressing this button to keep them tidy (page 18). E CONNECT button (page 26), (page 28) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 110) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 105) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 107) I Base stand cover Remove the base stand cover to bundle cables to turn off the volume. J Base stand (page 143) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds. C Capture angle adjuster (...
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Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. n 14 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 142) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 133) C Memory module compartment cover (page 127) D AC In port (page 23) E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port* (page 63) F CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port* (page 56) G HDMI INPUT port* (page 75) H Cable clamps (page 25) I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack* (page 73) J S VIDEO input port* (page 64) K A/V INPUT jack* (page 64) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 112) * On selected models only. ! The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while...
Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. n 14 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 142) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 133) C Memory module compartment cover (page 127) D AC In port (page 23) E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port* (page 63) F CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port* (page 56) G HDMI INPUT port* (page 75) H Cable clamps (page 25) I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack* (page 73) J S VIDEO input port* (page 64) K A/V INPUT jack* (page 64) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 112) * On selected models only. ! The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while...
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Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Drive eject button (page 48) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 107) D WIRELESS switch (page 96) E HDMI SELECT button*2 (page 76) F MENU button*2 (page 76) G Up/Down buttons*2 (page 76) H OK button*2 (page 76) *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Drive eject button (page 48) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 107) D WIRELESS switch (page 96) E HDMI SELECT button*2 (page 76) F MENU button*2 (page 76) G Up/Down buttons*2 (page 76) H OK button*2 (page 76) *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Left n 16 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 82) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page 86) C Media Access indicator (page 17) D SD memory card slot (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 105) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 107) *1 Your computer supports both standard- speeds. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Left n 16 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 82) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page 86) C Media Access indicator (page 17) D SD memory card slot (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 105) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 107) *1 Your computer supports both standard- speeds. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
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Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates when the drive is turned on , illuminates in orange while the computer is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off. Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off. Illuminates in green while the HDMI input is lit. Do ...
Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates when the drive is turned on , illuminates in orange while the computer is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off. Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off. Illuminates in green while the HDMI input is lit. Do ...
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To remove the back panel cover and the base stand cover 1 Gently face down your computer, be sure to place it on a flat surface. ! When facing down your computer, you first need to remove the back panel cover from the computer and the base stand cover from the base stand. n 18 N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Covers Before accessing some ports and jacks on the back of your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen.
To remove the back panel cover and the base stand cover 1 Gently face down your computer, be sure to place it on a flat surface. ! When facing down your computer, you first need to remove the back panel cover from the computer and the base stand cover from the base stand. n 18 N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Covers Before accessing some ports and jacks on the back of your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen.
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2 Grasp the back panel cover (1) with both hands, gently lift it, and remove it from the computer. Put your fingertips underneath the back panel cover (2) when removing the cover from the computer. n 19 N Getting Started !
2 Grasp the back panel cover (1) with both hands, gently lift it, and remove it from the computer. Put your fingertips underneath the back panel cover (2) when removing the cover from the computer. n 19 N Getting Started !
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n 20 N Getting Started 3 Slide the base stand cover (3) in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the base stand.
n 20 N Getting Started 3 Slide the base stand cover (3) in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the base stand.
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To replace the back panel cover and the base stand cover 1 Put the base stand cover (1) back on the base stand and slide it in the direction of the arrow. n 21 N Getting Started
To replace the back panel cover and the base stand cover 1 Put the base stand cover (1) back on the base stand and slide it in the direction of the arrow. n 21 N Getting Started