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......14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33... Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the ExpressCard Module ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...49 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN...
......14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33... Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the ExpressCard Module ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...49 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN...
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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. !
... up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. !
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...-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 114) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 30) G Touch pad (page 31) H Charge indicator (page 20) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) J WIRELESS switch (page 59) K WIRELESS indicator (page 20) L Media Access indicator (page 20) M SD memory card slot (page 55) N Memory Stick...
...-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 114) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 30) G Touch pad (page 31) H Charge indicator (page 20) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) J WIRELESS switch (page 59) K WIRELESS indicator (page 20) L Media Access indicator (page 20) M SD memory card slot (page 55) N Memory Stick...
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speeds. Right n 17 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 87) B Optical disc drive (page 36) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) D Drive eject button (page 36) E Manual eject hole (page 151) F Power button/Power indicator (page 20) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 17 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 87) B Optical disc drive (page 36) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) D Drive eject button (page 36) E Manual eject hole (page 151) F Power button/Power indicator (page 20) * Support high-/full-/low-
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.... Press the Caps Lock key to turn it off when this indicator is not in the VAIO Smart Network window. Letters appear in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is placed... a second time to type letters in use . Press the Scr Lk key to the hard disk drive or the optical disc media. Illuminates while data is off . The numeric keypad is not active when...in use. Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is ...
.... Press the Caps Lock key to turn it off when this indicator is not in the VAIO Smart Network window. Letters appear in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is placed... a second time to type letters in use . Press the Scr Lk key to the hard disk drive or the optical disc media. Illuminates while data is off . The numeric keypad is not active when...in use. Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is ...
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... get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module...
... get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module...
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.../F6): brightness control Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 30 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. Combinations and Functions...
.../F6): brightness control Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 30 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. Combinations and Functions...
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... selecting the desired software. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to help file on the hard disk drive. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. * On models with a Blu...-ray Disc drive only. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on VAIO Control Center for changing the S1 button assignment. Previous track button Plays the previous ...
... selecting the desired software. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to help file on the hard disk drive. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. * On models with a Blu...-ray Disc drive only. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on VAIO Control Center for changing the S1 button assignment. Previous track button Plays the previous ...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! 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 disc operation program. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! 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 disc operation program. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM...11 Combo *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to ...
... data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM...11 Combo *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to ...
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...back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Note that conform to update the AACS key. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. A DualDisc is compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard...or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be aware that are required for some contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in...
...back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Note that conform to update the AACS key. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. A DualDisc is compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard...or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be aware that are required for some contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure ... software or any other applications. ❑ Do not place your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the ...may cause a failure. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the...
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure ... software or any other applications. ❑ Do not place your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the ...may cause a failure. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the...
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n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc drives may not be able to speed up disc access when playing a disc. If the DVD is labeled "all," this means that you can... in most regions of player you cannot play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media...
n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc drives may not be able to speed up disc access when playing a disc. If the DVD is labeled "all," this means that you can... in most regions of player you cannot play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media...
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... Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag... them to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD...
... Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag... them to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD...
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...copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to use the software, ...file on your DVD software. For instructions on how to play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to use the software, see the help file...
...copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to use the software, ...file on your DVD software. For instructions on how to play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to use the software, see the help file...
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n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the ... the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy ...the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc ...
n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to find out the ... the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy ...the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc ...
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n 88 N Using Peripheral Devices ! This may cause a malfunction. To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to your computer. Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to use . When using a USB floppy disk drive, do not apply force on the USB port. Your USB floppy disk drive (3) is now ready for use . 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable (2) into the USB port.
n 88 N Using Peripheral Devices ! This may cause a malfunction. To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to your computer. Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to use . When using a USB floppy disk drive, do not apply force on the USB port. Your USB floppy disk drive (3) is now ready for use . 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable (2) into the USB port.