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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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n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
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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 manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-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 manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use
Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use
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... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use...
... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use...
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See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions.
See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions.
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... VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support...
... VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support...
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... upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Excessive use of the chair so your wrists in a chair with your feet are flat on the floor. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your sides. Sit in front of your computer - Take frequent breaks while using ...the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Adjust the level of the computer may make you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. A footrest may...
... upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Excessive use of the chair so your wrists in a chair with your feet are flat on the floor. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your sides. Sit in front of your computer - Take frequent breaks while using ...the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Adjust the level of the computer may make you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. A footrest may...
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... display as well. ! Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on each side of the display to the proper position. Proper lighting adds to your computer to find the best position. Adjust the brightness level of the display - Make sure you leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and...
... display as well. ! Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on each side of the display to the proper position. Proper lighting adds to your computer to find the best position. Adjust the brightness level of the display - Make sure you leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind 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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Front A LCD screen (page 82) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 26) E WIRELESS indicator (page 17) F Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) G Power indicator (page 17) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 85) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A LCD screen (page 82) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 26) E WIRELESS indicator (page 17) F Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) G Power indicator (page 17) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 85) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Back n 14 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 18), (page 19) C Prop-up stand (page 85) D DC IN port (page 19) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 64) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 59) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 57) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 62) I Memory module compartment cover (page 75) * Support high-/full-/low-
Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Back n 14 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 18), (page 19) C Prop-up stand (page 85) D DC IN port (page 19) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 64) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 59) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 57) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 62) I Memory module compartment cover (page 75) * Support high-/full-/low-
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- Left n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 59) E Headphones jack (page 57) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds.
and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- Left n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 59) E Headphones jack (page 57) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds.
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...-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates when the drive is in use . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is not in use . Illuminates while the built...-in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is lit. Illuminates when data is read from or written...
...-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates when the drive is in use . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is not in use . Illuminates while the built...-in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is lit. Illuminates when data is read from or written...
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n 18 N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Connecting the Keyboard and the Mouse A USB keyboard and a USB mouse are supplied with your computer. To connect the keyboard and the mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable (1) and the mouse cable (2) to your desired USB ports (3) on the back of the computer. 2 Route the mouse cable (2) through the cable clamp (4) on the back of your computer.
n 18 N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Connecting the Keyboard and the Mouse A USB keyboard and a USB mouse are supplied with your computer. To connect the keyboard and the mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable (1) and the mouse cable (2) to your desired USB ports (3) on the back of the computer. 2 Route the mouse cable (2) through the cable clamp (4) on the back of your computer.
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Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect your computer to an AC power source. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. n 19 N Getting Started To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the AC adapter cable (4) into the DC IN port (5). 4 Route the AC adapter cable through the cable clamp (6).
Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect your computer to an AC power source. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. n 19 N Getting Started To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the AC adapter cable (4) into the DC IN port (5). 4 Route the AC adapter cable through the cable clamp (6).
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n 20 N Getting Started ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on or in Sleep mode, you may lose all unsaved data. If you unplug the AC adapter from your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer while the computer is off. Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. !
n 20 N Getting Started ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on or in Sleep mode, you may lose all unsaved data. If you unplug the AC adapter from your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter when the computer is on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer while the computer is off. Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. !
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n 21 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically. The power indicator light turns off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and then Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer 1 Turn off . To shut down your computer properly, as described below.
n 21 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically. The power indicator light turns off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and then Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer 1 Turn off . To shut down your computer properly, as described below.
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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