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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Getting Started ...8 Locating Controls and Ports...9 About the Indicator Lights ...13 Setting Up Your Computer ...14 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the TV Function ...42 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using Other Memory Cards ...66 Using the Internet...69 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...70
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Getting Started ...8 Locating Controls and Ports...9 About the Indicator Lights ...13 Setting Up Your Computer ...14 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the TV Function ...42 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using Other Memory Cards ...66 Using the Internet...69 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...70
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... a Printer ...85 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...86 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...94 Using the Power Saving Modes ...95 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...97 Adding and Removing Memory...98 Precautions ...105 On Using the Power Source ...106...
... a Printer ...85 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...86 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...94 Using the Power Saving Modes ...95 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...97 Adding and Removing Memory...98 Precautions ...105 On Using the Power Source ...106...
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... computer. n5 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 the on-screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide...
... computer. n5 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 the on-screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide...
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... the hardware and software configuration 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...
... the hardware and software configuration 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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... about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑... for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive 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 ...
... about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑... for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive 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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... time, do not connect any other hardware, except a display (TV), that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on...
... time, do not connect any other hardware, except a display (TV), that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on...
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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 23) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 42) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 60) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 66) ❑ Using the Internet (page 69) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 70) n 22 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 23) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 42) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 60) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 66) ❑ Using the Internet (page 69) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 70) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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... Resolution Setting Utility. The default tasks are as follows: : Launches VAIO Living Browser. P, p: Displays the previous or next page while VAIO Living Browser is running. : Magnifies the screen view while VAIO Living Browser is running. For details on power management, see Using the... Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. One press magnifies the contents by 25%. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Security slot B Function keys Perform certain tasks. D Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption. When magnification...
... Resolution Setting Utility. The default tasks are as follows: : Launches VAIO Living Browser. P, p: Displays the previous or next page while VAIO Living Browser is running. : Magnifies the screen view while VAIO Living Browser is running. For details on power management, see Using the... Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. One press magnifies the contents by 25%. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Security slot B Function keys Perform certain tasks. D Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption. When magnification...
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... is ready for use (page 28). (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for more information. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Indicators (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns...
... is ready for use (page 28). (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for more information. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Indicators (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns...
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n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 27) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the computer.
n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 27) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the computer.
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.... Avoid using any wireless devices that the supplied AA batteries are supplied with manganese batteries. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the keyboard Four AA alkaline batteries are properly installed. Before attempting to stop working properly. Always use the same type and...
.... Avoid using any wireless devices that the supplied AA batteries are supplied with manganese batteries. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the keyboard Four AA alkaline batteries are properly installed. Before attempting to stop working properly. Always use the same type and...
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To connect your wireless keyboard, it must be located within a range of approximately 11 inches (30 cm) to 40 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Turn over the wireless keyboard. 2 Press the button (1) on the battery compartment cover and slide and lift the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove the cover. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard !
To connect your wireless keyboard, it must be located within a range of approximately 11 inches (30 cm) to 40 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Turn over the wireless keyboard. 2 Press the button (1) on the battery compartment cover and slide and lift the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove the cover. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard !
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... the CONNECT button (4) on the bottom of each other. 3 Insert the supplied four AA batteries into the battery compartment as illustrated below: n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn on the computer. 5 Slide the power switch (2) on the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. If not...
... the CONNECT button (4) on the bottom of each other. 3 Insert the supplied four AA batteries into the battery compartment as illustrated below: n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn on the computer. 5 Slide the power switch (2) on the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. If not...
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If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
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... scroll feature). ✍ To keep moving the pointer or scrolling, slide and hold your finger along the bottom to start an operation. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Slide your finger off the touch pad.
... scroll feature). ✍ To keep moving the pointer or scrolling, slide and hold your finger along the bottom to start an operation. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Slide your finger off the touch pad.
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Push in the optical disc drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with your fingertip to eject it. 3 Grasp the tray and gently pull it out. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Push in the optical disc drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with your fingertip to eject it. 3 Grasp the tray and gently pull it out. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... drive. 5 Close the tray by pushing it in gently. ! When the optical disc drive tray is out, be sure not to malfunction. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward; and gently push it may cause the computer to exert...
... drive. 5 Close the tray by pushing it in gently. ! When the optical disc drive tray is out, be sure not to malfunction. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward; and gently push it may cause the computer to exert...
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...+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your model. Use the table below to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-ROM P P P P P P P...to see which types of optical disc drive installed on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your computer does ...
...+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your model. Use the table below to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-ROM P P P P P P P...to see which types of optical disc drive installed on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your computer does ...
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..."CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music... Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded ...Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 Blu-ray P P P P PR*8...
..."CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music... Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded ...Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 Blu-ray P P P P PR*8...