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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 ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 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 the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 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 the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
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... External Microphone ...69 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...70 Connecting a Printer ...73 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...74 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...76 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...77 Setting the Password ...78 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...81 Using the Power Saving Modes ...82 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...69 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...70 Connecting a Printer ...73 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...74 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...76 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...77 Setting the Password ...78 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...81 Using the Power Saving Modes ...82 Managing Power with...
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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... this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas, or at http...://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - ...
... this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas, or at http...://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - ...
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... your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with using your VAIO computer. !
... your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with using your VAIO computer. !
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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 the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) 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 the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (...
n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (...
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To return the system to its original state, use the power button 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 27 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 82).
To return the system to its original state, use the power button 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 27 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 82).
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... (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the screen using the touch pad.
... (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the screen using the touch pad.
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it 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 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it 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.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your 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 your 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.
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Video RW RW DL DL RAM...
... Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Video RW RW DL DL RAM...
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..., when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 Blu-ray P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5... the capacity of a DualDisc may not play on the other side. The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of 50 GB). BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD-...
..., when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 Blu-ray P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5... the capacity of a DualDisc may not play on the other side. The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of 50 GB). BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD-...
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... drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to a disc. This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ ...of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure you eject it. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you need to close the session...
... drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to a disc. This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ ...of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure you eject it. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you need to close the session...
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...WinDVD software is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in audio and video. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on such software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you will not be able to change it to make the new...number of player 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 your residence area is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded...
...WinDVD software is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in audio and video. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on such software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you will not be able to change it to make the new...number of player 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 your residence area is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded...
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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. 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.
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n 37 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 start the desired CD software, such as the SonicStage software.
n 37 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 start the desired CD software, such as the SonicStage software.
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... then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on your computer while writing data to a disc ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. A new window appears with the file(s) or...
... then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on your computer while writing data to a disc ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. A new window appears with the file(s) or...
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... to play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your DVD software. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. Copying Files...
... to play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your DVD software. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. Copying Files...