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... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...41 Using...
... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...41 Using...
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... External Microphone ...130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...135 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...139 Setting the Password ...140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...135 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...139 Setting the Password ...140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with...
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Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide.
Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide.
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...the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for using the RAID Recovery program... to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer's RAID array, or to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected VGN...
...the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for using the RAID Recovery program... to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer's RAID array, or to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected VGN...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) -
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... system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer for...
... system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer for...
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...VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo... media indicator (page 25) M LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer. VGN-AR200 Series ...microphone (monaural) O SD memory card indicator (page 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 78) Q SD memory card slot (page 83) R WIRELESS switch (page 88) S WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25)...
...VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo... media indicator (page 25) M LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer. VGN-AR200 Series ...microphone (monaural) O SD memory card indicator (page 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 78) Q SD memory card slot (page 83) R WIRELESS switch (page 88) S WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25)...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 81) ❑ Using the Internet (page 86) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 97) n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 81) ❑ Using the Internet (page 86) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 97) n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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.../Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
.../Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 144). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off.
Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 144). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off.
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.... Slide one finger on the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right...
.... Slide one finger on the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right...
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To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. VGN-AR200 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button Functions Change TV channels up ) Functions By default... display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. To resume playback or recording, press again. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. You can change these button assignments on and off. Starts media...
To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. VGN-AR200 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button Functions Change TV channels up ) Functions By default... display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. To resume playback or recording, press again. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. You can change these button assignments on and off. Starts media...
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... button assignments. and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the VAIO logo lamp; To display this utility, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Launches AV Mode Launcher. Ejects the ... MODE button assignment. See the help file on and off status of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Previous track button Next track button AV MODE button S1/S2 buttons VOLUME buttons Disc drive eject button Muting button...
... button assignments. and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the VAIO logo lamp; To display this utility, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Launches AV Mode Launcher. Ejects the ... MODE button assignment. See the help file on and off status of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Previous track button Next track button AV MODE button S1/S2 buttons VOLUME buttons Disc drive eject button Muting button...
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See the online Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using such software. If another software application is ...
See the online Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using such software. If another software application is ...
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... and Ports (page 12). 1 Turn on the optical disc drive. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR200 Series models: If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the... by pushing it will take a while to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you purchased. If power supply to launch the VAIO Recovery utility. 3 Place a disc in gently. ! Insert your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on ...
... and Ports (page 12). 1 Turn on the optical disc drive. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR200 Series models: If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the... by pushing it will take a while to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you purchased. If power supply to launch the VAIO Recovery utility. 3 Place a disc in gently. ! Insert your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on ...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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...*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 - (Supporting DVD±R DL) DVD±RW P P P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 P - (Supporting DVD+R DL) CD-RW/DVD-ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P - n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
...*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 - (Supporting DVD±R DL) DVD±RW P P P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 P - (Supporting DVD+R DL) CD-RW/DVD-ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P - n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
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...RE*10 Blu-ray P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*6 PR*7 Disc Drive *7 Supports writing data to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of 50 GB). Due to the multiple formats of discs now.... A Dual Disc is not supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that are not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN...
...RE*10 Blu-ray P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*6 PR*7 Disc Drive *7 Supports writing data to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of 50 GB). Due to the multiple formats of discs now.... A Dual Disc is not supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that are not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN...
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Video recording to the Internet when playing copyright protected Blu-ray discs. Region settings are required for Movies and BD-ROM contents. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in MPEG2 format only. If the region setting and the region of copyright protected Blu-.... Unless your external display is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may need to connect to Blu-ray Disc media is not possible. On VGN-AR200 Series models: You may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray disc playback. n 46 N Using Your...
Video recording to the Internet when playing copyright protected Blu-ray discs. Region settings are required for Movies and BD-ROM contents. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in MPEG2 format only. If the region setting and the region of copyright protected Blu-.... Unless your external display is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may need to connect to Blu-ray Disc media is not possible. On VGN-AR200 Series models: You may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray disc playback. n 46 N Using Your...
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n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure you eject it. To complete this process, follow the instructions included with your battery .... ❑ Do not strike or shake your software application to burn discs, make data on a disc readable on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors...
n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure you eject it. To complete this process, follow the instructions included with your battery .... ❑ Do not strike or shake your software application to burn discs, make data on a disc readable on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors...