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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using PC Cards ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using the Internet...46 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...47
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using PC Cards ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using the Internet...46 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...47
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... External Microphone ...71 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...72 Connecting a Printer ...75 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...81 Setting the Password ...82 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...85 Using the Power Saving Modes ...86 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...71 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...72 Connecting a Printer ...75 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...81 Setting the Password ...82 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...85 Using the Power Saving Modes ...86 Managing Power with...
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Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide.
Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide.
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...programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at ...http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide -
...programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at ...http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide -
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 10 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 10 N Getting Started
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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 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using the Internet (page 46) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 47) n 26 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 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using the Internet (page 46) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 47) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, ...
n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, ...
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... applying a lower resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 86). Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it...
... applying a lower resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 86). Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it...
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.... Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. n 29 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.
.... Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. n 29 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.
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To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device.
To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device.
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... camera. ! The viewer window may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. This is activated before using such software. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to interactive communication software, for example horizontal lines...
... camera. ! The viewer window may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. This is activated before using such software. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to interactive communication software, for example horizontal lines...
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Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to open the drive. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when the computer ...
Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to open the drive. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when the computer ...
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... sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your specifications for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for ...conform to the CD Standard. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Check your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. DVD+R,...
... sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your specifications for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for ...conform to the CD Standard. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Check your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. DVD+R,...
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... computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your...
... computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your...
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... software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. You can change it to indicate in most regions of player you can play the disc. n 35 N Using Your...
... software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. You can change it to indicate in most regions of player you can play the disc. n 35 N Using Your...
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... to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you...
... to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you...
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... the optical disc drive icon in the Files Stored on your computer supports, see Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 33). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R ! To copy files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration.
... the optical disc drive icon in the Files Stored on your computer supports, see Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 33). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R ! To copy files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration.
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... program to play the DVD. For instructions on how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs...
... program to play the DVD. For instructions on how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs...
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The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer To insert a PC Card 1 Hold the PC Card with the computer. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot. You do not need to your system. Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card !
The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer To insert a PC Card 1 Hold the PC Card with the computer. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot. You do not need to your system. Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card !
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... have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. It may enter Standby mode. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. mark appears on use...
... have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. It may enter Standby mode. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. mark appears on use...