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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
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...) Device...67 Connecting a Printer ...70 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...71 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...73 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...74 Setting the Password ...75 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...78 Using the Power Saving Modes ...79 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...83 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...85 Adding and Removing Memory...86
...) Device...67 Connecting a Printer ...70 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...71 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...73 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...74 Setting the Password ...75 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...78 Using the Power Saving Modes ...79 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...83 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...85 Adding and Removing Memory...86
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... information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the...
... information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the...
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... about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http...
... about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http...
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... system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet ...sites you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless...
... system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet ...sites you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless...
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... computer with your computer. Make sure to get started using your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
... computer with your computer. Make sure to get started using your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before the operating system launches. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 27 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 decrease the...
... the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before the operating system launches. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 27 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 decrease the...
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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. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 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 79). For details on the power.
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. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 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 79). For details on the power.
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..., and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button twice. Press the left button (3) once. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to place the pointer (2) on an item...
..., and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button twice. Press the left button (3) once. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to place the pointer (2) on an item...
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n 30 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 30 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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n 31 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 CD/DVD program.
n 31 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 CD/DVD program.
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... DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - PR*3 *4 PR*7 P - P P P P - - CD CD Extra RW ROM P P P PR P P P P PR P P P P P P P P P PR*8 P DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your model. P P PR*1 *2 PR P PR*5 P PR...
... DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - PR*3 *4 PR*7 P - P P P P - - CD CD Extra RW ROM P P P PR P P P P PR P P P P P P P P P PR*8 P DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your model. P P PR*1 *2 PR P PR*5 P PR...
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...to playback discs that conform to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to the CD Standard. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing ...not play on your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of 50 GB). A DualDisc is not supported. n 33 N ...
...to playback discs that conform to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to the CD Standard. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing ...not play on your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of 50 GB). A DualDisc is not supported. n 33 N ...
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... VC1 formats at all. It is not possible. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. n 34 N Using Your...
... VC1 formats at all. It is not possible. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. n 34 N Using Your...
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... memory-resident utility software while writing data to the same disc. To complete this may cause a failure. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to...
... memory-resident utility software while writing data to the same disc. To complete this may cause a failure. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to...
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... to play the disc. If the DVD is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on what type of the world. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer.
... to play the disc. If the DVD is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on what type of the world. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer.
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into ...
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into ...
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.... 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to copy files to the disc. n 38 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...
.... 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to copy files to the disc. n 38 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...
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...™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide...
...™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide...