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... or show you need. Run utilities that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on ...-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO...
... or show you need. Run utilities that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on ...-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO...
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...not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using 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) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely...
...not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using 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) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely...
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...) 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 slot* (page 49) O Headphones jack (page 73) P Microphone jack (page 86) * Your computer supports both standard...
...) 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 slot* (page 49) O Headphones jack (page 73) P Microphone jack (page 86) * Your computer supports both standard...
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A Num lock indicator (page 20) B Caps lock indicator (page 20) C Scroll lock indicator (page 20) D S1 button (page 32) E VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 32) F Play/Pause button (page 32) G Stop button (page 32) H Previous track button (page 32) I Next track button (page 32) J AV MODE button (page 32) n 15 N Getting Started
A Num lock indicator (page 20) B Caps lock indicator (page 20) C Scroll lock indicator (page 20) D S1 button (page 32) E VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 32) F Play/Pause button (page 32) G Stop button (page 32) H Previous track button (page 32) I Next track button (page 32) J AV MODE button (page 32) n 15 N Getting Started
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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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When one port has an external display connected, the other is disabled. Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) E Modem port (page 58) F Monitor port* (page 75) G HDMI port* (page 75) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 91) I ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) * These two ports are mutually exclusive.
When one port has an external display connected, the other is disabled. Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) E Modem port (page 58) F Monitor port* (page 75) G HDMI port* (page 75) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 91) I ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) * These two ports are mutually exclusive.
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... display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off . Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera... second time to the optical disc media. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off , the memory card is not in the VAIO Smart Network window. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to turn it off when this indicator is on. Press it a second...
... display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off . Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera... second time to the optical disc media. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off , the memory card is not in the VAIO Smart Network window. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to turn it off when this indicator is on. Press it a second...
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... the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 104). The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use your computer for...
... the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 104). The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use your computer for...
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... EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 49) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 66) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 49) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 66) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. 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. To increase lighting...
... screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. 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. To increase lighting...
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... instructions on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to use the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software... to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on selected models only.
... instructions on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 38) to use the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software... to copy files to find out about the supported disc media. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on selected models only.
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...cause damage to your computer does not support the copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of January 2008. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer supports the following memory cards: ...10065; SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 175) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot.
...cause damage to your computer does not support the copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of January 2008. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer supports the following memory cards: ...10065; SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 175) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot.
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... Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 73) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 74) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 81) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 86) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus...
... Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 73) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 74) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 81) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 86) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus...
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... which display to be able to your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) for more information. If you want to the HDMI port. Before turning on your computer. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on...
... which display to be able to your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 83) for more information. If you want to the HDMI port. Before turning on your computer. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on...
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n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (page 95) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 100) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 101) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (page 95) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 100) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 101) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
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To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑... on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 175). n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑... on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 175). n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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... ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing... terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by ...
... ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing... terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by ...
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... precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 114) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 115) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 116) ❑ On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 118) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 119) ❑ On Handling Discs...
... precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 114) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 115) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 116) ❑ On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 118) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 119) ❑ On Handling Discs...
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...case specially designed to carry your computer is damaged, back up your computer. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To carry the computer with the lid open the computer, hold the computer with the other. If this case, allow at ...least one , moisture may condense inside the computer. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the power cord and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges...
...case specially designed to carry your computer is damaged, back up your computer. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To carry the computer with the lid open the computer, hold the computer with the other. If this case, allow at ...least one , moisture may condense inside the computer. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the power cord and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges...
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... http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 129) ❑ System Security (page 135) ❑ Battery (page 136) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 138) ❑ Internet (page 141) ❑ Networking (page 143) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 147) ❑ Optical Discs (page 151) ❑ Display (page 156) ❑ Printing (page 161) ❑ Microphone (page 162) ❑...
... http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 129) ❑ System Security (page 135) ❑ Battery (page 136) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 138) ❑ Internet (page 141) ❑ Networking (page 143) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 147) ❑ Optical Discs (page 151) ❑ Display (page 156) ❑ Printing (page 161) ❑ Microphone (page 162) ❑...