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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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... External Microphone ...66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) 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...
... External Microphone ...66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) 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...
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... - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Contains safety guidelines and owner information. External views illustrated in...
... - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Contains safety guidelines and owner information. External views illustrated in...
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... with your computer. Contains features of 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...
... with your computer. Contains features of 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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... Here you will find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to access and provides a single...up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless ...
... Here you will find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to access and provides a single...up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless ...
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Make sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
Make sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
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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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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. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (...
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. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (...
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For details on the power. 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). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
For details on the power. 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). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is ...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is ...
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The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc 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. 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 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive.
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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. 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. !
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... Music CD CD-R/ DVD- P P P P - - Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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.
... Music CD CD-R/ DVD- P P P P - - Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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.
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...). A DualDisc is available only on the other side. Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs... for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on models with the Blu-ray Disc ...
...). A DualDisc is available only on the other side. Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs... for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on models with the Blu-ray Disc ...
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... display is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may restrict video...
... display is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may restrict video...
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....), as this process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. 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 memory-resident utility software while writing...
....), as this process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. 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 memory-resident utility software while writing...
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...-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of the world. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on what type of player you can play this DVD in...
...-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of the world. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on what type of player you can play this DVD in...
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... the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc...
... the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc...
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... help file on your DVD software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a disc...
... help file on your DVD software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a disc...
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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...