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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 ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using PC Cards ...38 Using the Memory Stick Media ...41 Using the Internet...44 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...45
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 ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using PC Cards ...38 Using the Memory Stick Media ...41 Using the Internet...44 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...45
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n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A LCD screen (page 92) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 26) D Touch pad (page 28) E Power indicator (page 17) F Battery indicator (page 17) G Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 17) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 45) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) K Headphones jack (page 55) L Microphone jack (page 63)
n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A LCD screen (page 92) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 26) D Touch pad (page 28) E Power indicator (page 17) F Battery indicator (page 17) G Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 17) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 45) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) K Headphones jack (page 55) L Microphone jack (page 63)
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... or written to activate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in lowercase if you scroll the display. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is off...
... or written to activate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in lowercase if you scroll the display. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is off...
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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 28) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 44) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 45) 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 28) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 44) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 45) n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up and gently push it 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 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up and gently push it 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.
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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 launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! n 30 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 launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
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...DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* Records to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. CD-R and CD-RW CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD...DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* Optical disc drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD+R DL) DVD±RW/+R DL/RAM DVD... your specifications for the type of media your model. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your...
...DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* Records to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. CD-R and CD-RW CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD...DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* Optical disc drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD+R DL) DVD±RW/+R DL/RAM DVD... your specifications for the type of media your model. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your...
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... (Double Layer) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with DVD-R for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with removable cartridge. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the...-recorded or blank discs for General version 2.0/2.1. Due to the multiple formats of a DualDisc may not play on your computer's optical disc drives. This product is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. Writing data to DVD drives). n 32 ...
... (Double Layer) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with DVD-R for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with removable cartridge. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the...-recorded or blank discs for General version 2.0/2.1. Due to the multiple formats of a DualDisc may not play on your computer's optical disc drives. This product is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. Writing data to DVD drives). n 32 ...
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To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc.... ❑ Do not use the AC adapter to power the computer or make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive, you need to close the session when you exit and close all other applications. ❑ Never touch the ...pre-installed software and while using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑...
To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc.... ❑ Do not use the AC adapter to power the computer or make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive, you need to close the session when you exit and close all other applications. ❑ Never touch the ...pre-installed software and while using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑...
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... is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If the region code of your residence area is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are playing a DVD (video or audio...Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as USB-compatible speakers, make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has ...
... is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If the region code of your residence area is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are playing a DVD (video or audio...Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as USB-compatible speakers, make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has ...
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, 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 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
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... appears with Removable Storage. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click... Write these files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to a disc ! To copy files to find the type of your system...
... appears with Removable Storage. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click... Write these files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to a disc ! To copy files to find the type of your system...
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...click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open programs. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to use a program, see the help file included with.... To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open... help file included with the DVD program. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to use . Copying ...
...click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open programs. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to use a program, see the help file included with.... To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open... help file included with the DVD program. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to use . Copying ...
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What should I try to read may be dirty or damaged. If the disc is trying to read a disc? Right click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject from the optical disc drive. 3 Examine the disc for instructions on . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not...
What should I try to read may be dirty or damaged. If the disc is trying to read a disc? Right click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject from the optical disc drive. 3 Examine the disc for instructions on . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not...
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n 121 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc was inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of the following: ❑ Double-click the Volume icon on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ... Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you may need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 97) for dirt or...
n 121 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc was inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of the following: ❑ Double-click the Volume icon on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ... Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you may need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs (page 97) for dirt or...
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...Details. 8 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is compatible with the optical disc drive. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is not affixed to the CD or... DVD. Condensation can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it is running on your computer is not selected. n 122... N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open the submenu. 6 Double-click the listed drive, and select the Properties tab...
...Details. 8 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is compatible with the optical disc drive. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is not affixed to the CD or... DVD. Condensation can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it is running on your computer is not selected. n 122... N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open the submenu. 6 Double-click the listed drive, and select the Properties tab...
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... cancel the Enable CD recording on this check box. Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 Click Start and then My Computer. 2 Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Recording tab. 4 Click to difference in loss of the entire written data. To write data to such...
... cancel the Enable CD recording on this check box. Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 Click Start and then My Computer. 2 Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Recording tab. 4 Click to difference in loss of the entire written data. To write data to such...