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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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n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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... programs included with your computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Explains features of your entire hard disk drive 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...
... programs included with your computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Explains features of your entire hard disk drive 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...
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Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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 computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and...
Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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 computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and...
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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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...F5: Decreases lighting intensity of your screen. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. See the help file included with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72)....view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. ✍ Illustrated above ....
...F5: Decreases lighting intensity of your screen. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. See the help file included with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72)....view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. ✍ 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. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or ...
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. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or ...
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...or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is possible with the appropriate software. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. The viewer window may ...instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled...
...or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is possible with the appropriate software. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. The viewer window may ...instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled...
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 ...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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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... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. 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...
... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. 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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... to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with an optical disc 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 drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray.... 4 Close the tray by pushing it in the middle of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it toward the tray until the...
... to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with an optical disc 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 drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray.... 4 Close the tray by pushing it in the middle of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it toward the tray until the...
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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 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode.
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 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode.
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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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...*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *11 *12 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW...1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *12 Playback of BD-R LTH TYPE media is not supported. n 32 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- Video...
...*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *11 *12 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW...1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *12 Playback of BD-R LTH TYPE media is not supported. n 32 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- Video...
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...playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ...This product is a two sided disc product with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media ...
...playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ...This product is a two sided disc product with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other optical media ...
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...from the label, you cannot play the disc on your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc...DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter ...are labeled on the discs or packages to a disc. This may cause your computer is writing data to indicate in most regions of player you can play the... you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the CD-R...
...from the label, you cannot play the disc on your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc...DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter ...are labeled on the discs or packages to a disc. This may cause your computer is writing data to indicate in most regions of player you can play the... you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the CD-R...