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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...26 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48 Using the Bluetooth Function ...51
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...26 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48 Using the Bluetooth Function ...51
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... Connecting a Printer ...61 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...62 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...64 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...74 Adding and Removing Memory...75 Precautions ...81 Handling the LCD Screen ...82 Using the...
... Connecting a Printer ...61 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...62 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...64 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...74 Adding and Removing Memory...75 Precautions ...81 Handling the LCD Screen ...82 Using the...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 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 your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Explains features of your VAIO computer...this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The online specifications describe the ...
...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Explains features of your VAIO computer...this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The online specifications describe the ...
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... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories...
... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories...
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 21) n 12 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 21) n 12 N Getting Started
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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 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 26) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) 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 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 26) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
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See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. Press to make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help...intensity of power consumption. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the... may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. ✍ Illustrated above .
See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. Press to make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help...intensity of power consumption. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the... may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. ✍ Illustrated above .
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n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. G Windows key Displays the Start ...
n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. G Windows key Displays the Start ...
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...video functionality to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant ...messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one...
...video functionality to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant ...messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one...
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... in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 27 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 Capture...
... in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 27 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 Capture...
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See the help file included with the software for more features. n 28 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 in ...
See the help file included with the software for more features. n 28 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 in ...
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Be sure to open the drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of the tray with the label side facing toward you, and gently ... tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with one hand, place a disc in gently.
Be sure to open the drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of the tray with the label side facing toward you, and gently ... tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with one hand, place a disc in gently.
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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. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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 Sleep mode. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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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 31 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 31 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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...RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *12...RE stands for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not... is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
...RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *12...RE stands for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not... is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for use with your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is ... is not possible. Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. It is ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for use with your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is ... is not possible. Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. It is ...
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...optical disc drive is writing data to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ ...Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,...
...optical disc drive is writing data to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ ...Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,...