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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 ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the TV Function ...40 Using PC Cards ...41 Using the Memory Stick Media ...45 Using the Internet...48 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the TV Function ...40 Using PC Cards ...41 Using the Memory Stick Media ...45 Using the Internet...48 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49
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... External Microphone ...88 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...89 Connecting a Printer ...92 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...101 Using the Power Saving Modes ...102 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...88 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...89 Connecting a Printer ...92 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...101 Using the Power Saving Modes ...102 Managing Power with...
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer.
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer.
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... with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com for customers in USA and Latin American countries or areas, or at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - n7 N Before Use ...Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide...
... with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com for customers in USA and Latin American countries or areas, or at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - n7 N Before Use ...Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery 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 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) 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 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) 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 26) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 40) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 45) ❑ Using the Internet (page 48) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) n 25 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 26) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 40) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 45) ❑ Using the Internet (page 48) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. For more information on the standard keys, see Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link.
n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. For more information on the standard keys, see Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link.
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Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is launched. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): switch to the external display Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume.
Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is launched. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): switch to the external display Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume.
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Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 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 102). To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 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 102). To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide ...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide ...
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Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 101). You can also link to help you execute often. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer.
Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 101). You can also link to help you execute often. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer.
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place.
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Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you purchased. The location of the drive eject button depends on the model you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! See Locating Controls and Ports (page 11). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you purchased. The location of the drive eject button depends on the model you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! See Locating Controls and Ports (page 11). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
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... and DVD+RW * On selected models only. ! Please be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to the CD Standard. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on the other side. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that not compliant with the... pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to DVD drives). n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. This product is a two sided...
... and DVD+RW * On selected models only. ! Please be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to the CD Standard. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on the other side. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that not compliant with the... pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to DVD drives). n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. This product is a two sided...
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...8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. This may not be able to play DVDs created on discs. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make...other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your software application to malfunction. ❑ When using the VAIO Zone software. Writing to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may...
...8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. This may not be able to play DVDs created on discs. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make...other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your software application to malfunction. ❑ When using the VAIO Zone software. Writing to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may...
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..., restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. When you have audio devices connected, this count. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you can play this player. ! See the help file on such software for... means that you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If the region code of times. Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this may damage your residence area is activated, playing DVDs...
..., restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. When you have audio devices connected, this count. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you can play this player. ! See the help file on such software for... means that you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If the region code of times. Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this may damage your residence area is activated, playing DVDs...
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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 stop the DVD first. 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 stop the DVD first. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction.
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
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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 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data...
... the optical disc drive icon in the Files Stored on your computer supports, see Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 33). n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data...
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... writing. Copying Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is equipped with the DVD software program. For instructions on selected models only. n 39 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...
... writing. Copying Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is equipped with the DVD software program. For instructions on selected models only. n 39 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...