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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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... the on-screen User Guide. 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 provide state-of-the-art personal computing. !
... the on-screen User Guide. 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 provide state-of-the-art personal computing. !
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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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...Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections ...including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your ...
...Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections ...including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your ...
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Make sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Make sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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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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... built-in speaker volume. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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. Combinations and Functions...
... built-in speaker volume. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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. Combinations and Functions...
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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). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power.
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). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power.
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In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, ...
In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, ...
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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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n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep 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 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep 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. !
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... PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - P P PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- P - 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 optical disc drive supports. Check...
... PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - P P PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- P - 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 optical disc drive supports. Check...
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... DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to the CD Standard. Due to the ...discs that conform to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. This product is not supported on your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double...
... DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to the CD Standard. Due to the ...discs that conform to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. This product is not supported on your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double...
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..., playback is not possible. As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. n 34 N Using Your... VAIO Computer ! It is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Some contents may limit compatibility or ...
..., playback is not possible. As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. n 34 N Using Your... VAIO Computer ! It is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Some contents may limit compatibility or ...
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... before you eject it. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors 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...
... before you eject it. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors 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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... indicate in most regions of your residence area is labeled "all," this means that you can play the disc on your computer. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play this DVD in which region and on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing...
... indicate in most regions of your residence area is labeled "all," this means that you can play the disc on your computer. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play this DVD in which region and on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing ...
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing ...
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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 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. 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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... module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard™/34 slot*. * Hereinafter, referred to as shown below; 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...
... module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard™/34 slot*. * Hereinafter, referred to as shown below; 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...