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... Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the... Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN...
... Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the... Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 65) B Microphone jack (page 75) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 76) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Drive eject button (page 39) F Manual eject hole (page 131) G Modem port*2 (page 58) H Security slot *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 65) B Microphone jack (page 75) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 76) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Drive eject button (page 39) F Manual eject hole (page 131) G Modem port*2 (page 58) H Security slot *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
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... scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is turned off . Press the Num Lk key to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is charging. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 ... the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is on the program you are using and does not work...
... scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is turned off . Press the Num Lk key to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is charging. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 ... the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is on the program you are using and does not work...
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... out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using...
... out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using...
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Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. The drive tray slides out. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.
Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. The drive tray slides out. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.
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Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
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...PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P PR*4 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. See the reference chart below to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the...GB, dual-layer discs with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB) and BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc...
...PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P PR*4 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. See the reference chart below to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the...GB, dual-layer discs with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB) and BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc...
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... CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may restrict video output to playback discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some content...8 cm disc writing is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. To play or view the contents of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region setting on the...
... CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may restrict video output to playback discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some content...8 cm disc writing is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. To play or view the contents of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region setting on the...
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...not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. For information on how to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 43 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play some Blu-ray Disc content on your...able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 30). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions ...
...not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. For information on how to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 43 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play some Blu-ray Disc content on your...able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 30). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions ...
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If the region code for your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 44 N Notes on region codes Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of player you can play the disc on what type of the world.
If the region code for your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 44 N Notes on region codes Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of player you can play the disc on what type of the world.
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... Files to Discs To copy files to use the software, see the help file included with the software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 45 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing ... on how to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. !
... Files to Discs To copy files to use the software, see the help file included with the software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 45 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing ... on how to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. !
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... If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty or damaged. What should I try to read may cause ...loss of unsaved data. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 131 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is trying to read a ...
... If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty or damaged. What should I try to read may cause ...loss of unsaved data. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 131 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is trying to read a ...
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... n 132 N What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may cause loss of the following: ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the Fn+F3 keys. ... audio mixer. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I do any of unsaved data. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to...
... n 132 N What should I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may cause loss of the following: ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the Fn+F3 keys. ... audio mixer. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I do any of unsaved data. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to...
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... computer to malfunction. ❑ Make sure your computer's hardware devices. Condensation can come off while the disc is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your computer, do not use the ... to make sure the region code is in the left pane. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 133 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is running on your desired drive. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System...
... computer to malfunction. ❑ Make sure your computer's hardware devices. Condensation can come off while the disc is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you may be incompatible with a listing of your computer. 6 Double-click your computer, do not use the ... to make sure the region code is in the left pane. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 133 N ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is running on your desired drive. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System...
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... the Blu-ray Disc media. ❑ You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ❑ Check if your optical disc drive. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 134 N What should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. ...Some brands of DVD recordable media do not work. For information on your computer, or the computer may not be able to use the VAIO ...
... the Blu-ray Disc media. ❑ You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback? ❑ Check if your optical disc drive. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 134 N What should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. ...Some brands of DVD recordable media do not work. For information on your computer, or the computer may not be able to use the VAIO ...