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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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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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...software configuration of your entire hard disk drive 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 -...
...software configuration of your entire hard disk drive 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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... not originally come with your computer. Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your VAIO computer. ! n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
... not originally come with your computer. Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your VAIO computer. ! n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
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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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... Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very...
... Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very...
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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. 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). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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. 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). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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Press the left button twice. Slide one finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. 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. Press the left button (3) ...
Press the left button twice. Slide one finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. 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. Press the left button (3) ...
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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. 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 upward 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.
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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 CD/DVD program. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby 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 CD/DVD program. 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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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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD...
... with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD...
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... Extra RW ROM DVD- Please be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility ...supported. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of 50 GB). n 33 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD...
... Extra RW ROM DVD- Please be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility ...supported. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of 50 GB). n 33 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD...
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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 DVD) Other software programs may not be able to play DVDs created on ... at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be fully compatible and errors may result. 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...
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 DVD) Other software programs may not be able to play DVDs created on ... at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be fully compatible and errors may result. 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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... when playing DVDs, 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 you change the DVD region code only a limited number of the world. If the DVD is activated, playing DVDs may cause... your computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on such software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play this count.
... when playing DVDs, 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 you change the DVD region code only a limited number of the world. If the DVD is activated, playing DVDs may cause... your computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on such software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play this count.
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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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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. 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.
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... copy listed under Devices with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy, right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to a disc ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to Send To, and then click the optical disc drive* name. 4 Close the window. 5 Click Start and...
... copy listed under Devices with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy, right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to a disc ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to Send To, and then click the optical disc drive* name. 4 Close the window. 5 Click Start and...
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For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. For instructions on how to use . n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then ...
For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. For instructions on how to use . n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then ...