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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
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... External Microphone ...72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...80 Setting the Password ...81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...80 Setting the Password ...81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 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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...safety guidelines and owner information. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go...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://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...
...safety guidelines and owner information. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go...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://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...
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... SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware...
... SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware...
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... Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and ...general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery...
... Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and ...general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery...
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with 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...
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with 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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...OK. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To make the battery life longer,... enable the battery care function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable...
...OK. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To make the battery life longer,... enable the battery care function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable...
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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 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) n 30 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 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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... (4) once. Slide your computer. Press the left button twice. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing...
... (4) once. Slide your computer. Press the left button twice. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing...
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You can change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. Launches the VAIO Launcher for the muting (S1) button assignment. See the help file included with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the... do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. Special-function button Muting (S1) button...
You can change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. Launches the VAIO Launcher for the muting (S1) button assignment. See the help file included with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the... do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. Special-function button Muting (S1) button...
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... model is possible with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether your...
... model is possible with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether your...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ...
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ...
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... to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon...
... to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down 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 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down 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.
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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 disc operation program. n 38 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 disc operation program. n 38 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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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 39 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 39 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.
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... Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *12 Playback of BD-R LTH TYPE media is not supported. RW ROM DVD- n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X...
... Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *12 Playback of BD-R LTH TYPE media is not supported. RW ROM DVD- n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X...
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...media continuously, you cannot play on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). VAIO computers may not play or view the contents on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with other side. ... Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is a two sided disc product with the ...
...media continuously, you cannot play on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). VAIO computers may not play or view the contents on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with other side. ... Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is a two sided disc product with the ...