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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
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... External Microphone ...70 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...70 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with...
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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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...on your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual)...
...on your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual)...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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...data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the answers you accomplish a task. It can either perform the... following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find...
...data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the answers you accomplish a task. It can either perform the... following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find...
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Protect your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
Protect your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that...
... 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that...
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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 Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 50) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) 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 Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 50) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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 + % (...
Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 83). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive 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 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 83). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off.
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... with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to scroll vertically. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with... VAIO Control Center (page 82) to launch VAIO Control Center. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger on the touch...
... with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to scroll vertically. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with... VAIO Control Center (page 82) to launch VAIO Control Center. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger on the touch...
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.... You can change the default software options in the window for changing the S1 button assignment. Launches VAIO Launcher for the S1 button assignment. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. In such a... specific functions of the computer. Special-function button S1 button AV MODE button Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to help file on and ...
.... You can change the default software options in the window for changing the S1 button assignment. Launches VAIO Launcher for the S1 button assignment. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. In such a... specific functions of the computer. Special-function button S1 button AV MODE button Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to help file on and ...
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n 31 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 31 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 32 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 disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
n 32 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 disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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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 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, 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 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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...- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with a cartridge. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD... discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM ...
...- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with a cartridge. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD... discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM ...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to Blu-ray Disc drives). Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. If the region setting on the optical...disc, playback is not supported. ! Due to the multiple formats of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to Blu-ray Disc drives). Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. If the region setting on the optical...disc, playback is not supported. ! Due to the multiple formats of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-...
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..., if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer, to write data to a disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you eject it. Other software programs may not be...
..., if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer, to write data to a disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you eject it. Other software programs may not be...
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... recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc drives may not be able to speed up disc access when playing a disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- If the DVD...
... recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc drives may not be able to speed up disc access when playing a disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- If the DVD...